Story Behind The Song

It started with a Youtube video of a man igniting his kitchen water faucet

Song Description

For every action there is a reaction, a basic law of physics. If you're pumping high pressure water miles into the Earth it's probably wise to study the environmental impact before doing it.

Lyrics

In Susquehanna County, work my fingers to the bone
All day in the coal mines, to buy a little home
When coal went out of favor, I thought my time had passed
But I was resurrected when they fracked natural gas

Soon after the well went up, I sidled to my sink
I was kinda thirsty, thought I'd draw myself a drink
But as I turned faucet on, I heard a little hiss
Hadn't heard that sound before, knew something was amiss
That day my faucet caught on fire
Flames were tumblin' down the drain, smoke was gettin' higher
The more I turned the water on, the more it fueled the blaze
I wondered what was goin' on, was it the end of days.

I went to a neighbor's house, to see what I could see
When I told my story, he only laughed at me
Then he went into his kitchen, lit up a cigarette
You can guess what happened next, he lost more than a bet
That day my faucet caught on fire
Flames were tumblin' down the drain, smoke was gettin' higher
The more I turned the water on, the more it fueled the blaze
I wondered what was goin' on, was it the end of days.

Instrumental break

Hey there please don't get me wrong, I'm not no eco-freak
You know the type who tells you, what you should do and think
But I don't think it's asking much, of any son or daughter
Why anyone should have to deal, with a burning glass of water
That day my faucet caught on fire
Flames were tumblin' down the drain, smoke was gettin' higher
The more I turned the water on, the more it fueled the blaze
I wondered what was goin' on, was it the end of days.
I wondered what was goin' on, was it the end of days.