The Story of "No Love"

This is a story of how a song my band wrote 12 years ago continues to inspire me and I hope will now inspire others. The incredible story of how the song ‘No Love’ came to be began 12 year ago as a way to reflect and be motivated to look at the world differently. The first burst of writing was inspired by a decade that started with a major terrorist attack that changed the USA forever and ended with an economic crisis that nearly led to a second Great Depression. After several years of peace, prosperity, and strong economic recovery, dark clouds were visible on the horizon. After eight years of “Hope” danger signs indicated we might enter another period of “No Love”.

Over the years these are the words that formed what seemed to be a recurring story:

What do you find in a world without love?

An evil fueled by great ambition

The best lose all hope and stand idly by

With no constraints against the ones

Pursuing heartless missions

Darkness obscures

The light far above

What illuminates a world without love?

Where is the hope in a world without love?

Fill emptiness with mere consumption

We look deep inside and all that we find

Is the message from the heart

Can no longer reach the mind

Damnation below

Salvation above

Which awaits a world with no love?

There is no love

So it seems, in this world

Broken dreams lead to lives

In a world without love

Where is the joy in a world without love?

When success is always measured by the dollar

Where a person with focus on more noble pursuits

Can reach the greatest heights

And yet is still considered smaller

Shortcut below

High road above

Which led to a world without love?

There is no love

There is hate, in this world

What's the fate that's in store

For a world without love

There is no love

Settle scores, in this world

Fighting wars in a world

That can only be saved by love

It is often said that only the strong survive

A concept too impersonal to get the world to thrive

Compassion, thoughtfulness they will not make us weak

We only gain our strength when we turn the other cheek

Apply the golden rule respect your fellow man

Don’t dominate the powerless just because you can

Give and receive respect the kind we often lack

Start each and everyday with a kind and selfless act

There is no love

Learn to find love

What do we find in a world without love

We find a billion brave exceptions

“We have the will

Now we need the power

To move us from this darkest age

Into our finest hour”

The past lies below

The future above

We must reach a place

Where the world can find love

With darkness below

A light shines above

That leads away from a world without love

- Final Gravity

“No Love”

After 12 years since its conception the band finally released this powerful song called “No Love” on January, 29th 2021 featured on their album Surviving Humanity.

Even though it was written 12 years ago the words and story of this song seem to reign true more and more as I continue through life's journey. As I have encounters and interactions with different people or even witness others stories, I see this story unfold with more truth and deepness than I had even realized. It is like since bringing this message to my own attention I now notice it more than ever.

“We have the will

Now we need the power

To move us from this darkest age

Into our finest hour”

I don't know if it is because I am older or if the world has changed and with our evolution, times have become less simple. It seems that the innocence of life or the simplicity of being human has been lost and we have forgotten how to simply love and be kind to one another. No matter how busy, stressful or complicated life gets we need to not forget the little things that count. It could be as simple as sharing a smile to changing someone's world with a positive word, compliment or gesture.

In 2020 we have truly reached dark times not just because of the dangers on our lives as we are facing the Pandemic but from all the disconnect that seems to have grown stronger and stronger. We have been incorrectly conditioned to believe the opposite of what is good for us as we are pinned against each other for the sake of other peoples optimization. We laugh at kind caring positive thinking people, telling them to get real and live in reality but it is a reality that should not be and does not need to be. Why is it more acceptable to be selfish, lack moral standards, expect less, care less, love less and share less? Of course we feel lonely when we are giving to others the opposite of what we desire for ourselves. Our power is not in being divided but in being united. It is time now to stand together fueled by love and giving to others what we wish for in our own lives.

Being forced to isolate for the safety of mankind has left many feeling punished and alone. With the day to day distractions removed a magnifying glass has been shone on the inequalities we have accepted and allowed to grow larger and more out of control. Seeing our true inner selves magnified has disturbed our souls pushing us out of our comfort zone. We either rise to the occasion sharing the best of ourselves or give into our fears revealing the worst of ourselves as we allow others to suffer or even die as long as we can gain. It doesn't need to be this way, as enemies we limit ourselves, this negativity blinds us from the unlimited resources we could all enjoy together.

The saddest part is this experience should have united humans stronger than ever. It is in love and unity that we are at our strongest. When we help others we help ourselves because a world where everyone is taken care of, where everyone is equal and there is no lack of any abundance, is a happy world for all. There is no reason in this day and age why anyone should suffer or fear for their survival. How dark must it get until we see the light?

“We have the will

Now we need the power

To move us from this darkest age

Into our finest hour”

We all think we are alone, that we are the only one suffering, the only one going through whatever we are going through but we are not. Everyone feels the same struggles and we all want the same thing which is to be happy. This task can easily be achieved, we can all be happy if we stop being self consumed and start to care about other people's happiness too. Give what you wish to receive and once we start a positive chain-reaction everyone will be living the happy life they deserve and you will never feel alone again.

Just like the song “No Love” which was written 12 years ago outlines: I know we have the will and I hope shining further light on this message will help us to get the power that lives inside us all to rise up to our true positive potential.

As this message grows stronger with time, these words reign true more than ever:

Energy is powerful and what you put out either positive or negative will travel and multiple so make it positive and meaningful.

Don't forget the little things, don't forget to share your love, kindness and positivity even in the toughest of times. Make your footprint count in a positive way no matter how big or small it is because it all counts toward the bigger picture!

Let’s create a fresh start for all by taking the first step towards positive change.

No Love = Share Love

"LOVE"