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Found the Ground
Found-the-Ground-0.mp3
Found-the-Ground-0.mp4
Found-the-Ground-I.mp3
Found-the-Ground-I.mp4
Found-the-Ground-intro.mp3
[Intro]
Are we all…
On a path to lower potential
(Found the ground)
[Bridge]
.. the current will take you instead
(Shockingly dead)
[Verse 1]
Ground fault
(Interrupter)
Found an assault
(Interpreter)
[Chorus]
Are we all…
(On a path to lower potential)
Have we found the ground
To send the sound around
[Bridge]
.. the current will take you
(To a shocking new view)
[Verse 2]
Are you going to be the load
(Watch your head explode)
Give conductivity a try
(And watch it fry)
[Chorus]
Are we all…
(On a path to lower potential)
Have we found the ground
To send the sound around
[Bridge]
.. the current will take you
Welcome to…
(A shocking new view)
[Chorus]
Are we all…
(On a path to lower potential)
Have we found the ground
To send the sound around
[Outro]
.. the current will take you
Welcome to…
(A shocking new view)
A SCIENCE NOTE: how electricity works and how it can interact with your body
What Is an Electrical Circuit?
An electrical circuit is a closed loop that allows electric current (flow of electrons) to move from a power source, through a path, and back again.
Key Parts of a Circuit:
Power Source – Battery, generator, or outlet (provides voltage)
Conductors – Wires (usually copper) that let electrons flow
Load – Something that uses the electricity (lightbulb, phone, motor)
Switch – Optional; lets you open or close the circuit
When the circuit is closed, current flows. When it’s open, it doesn’t.
So How Do You Get Shocked?
You get an electric shock when your body becomes part of a circuit, allowing current to flow through you.
What’s Happening Physically:
Your body is conductive (mostly water with dissolved salts).
If you touch a live wire or faulty appliance, and there’s a path to ground (like your feet or another wire), electricity flows through your body to complete the circuit.
How Dangerous Is It?
Depends on:
Factor
Impact
Voltage (V)
Higher voltage pushes current harder through you.
Current (A)
Even 0.01 amps (10 mA) can cause muscle spasms; 0.1 amps (100 mA) can be fatal.
Path
Hand-to-foot or chest routes are more dangerous (through the heart).
Duration
Longer exposure increases damage.
Frequency
AC (alternating current) is more dangerous than DC at typical household levels.
Types of Shocks:
Static shock: Just a quick zap — low energy, high voltage, no real current.
Household shock: 120V or 240V — can be serious or deadly.
Arc flash or high-voltage contact: Can cause burns, nerve damage, or cardiac arrest.
How to Stay Safe:
Use insulated tools and rubber-soled shoes.
Never work on live circuits.
Install ground fault interrupters (GFCIs) near water.
Be cautious around metal, wet surfaces, and damaged cords.
Bonus: What Does Electricity Want?
Electricity always wants a path to lower potential — usually ground.
If your body provides a better path than the normal one (like through a broken cord or faulty appliance), the current will take you instead.
From the album “Zip-Zap“
View all episodes
Found-the-Ground-0.mp3
Found-the-Ground-0.mp4
Found-the-Ground-I.mp3
Found-the-Ground-I.mp4
Found-the-Ground-intro.mp3
[Intro]
Are we all…
On a path to lower potential
(Found the ground)
[Bridge]
.. the current will take you instead
(Shockingly dead)
[Verse 1]
Ground fault
(Interrupter)
Found an assault
(Interpreter)
[Chorus]
Are we all…
(On a path to lower potential)
Have we found the ground
To send the sound around
[Bridge]
.. the current will take you
(To a shocking new view)
[Verse 2]
Are you going to be the load
(Watch your head explode)
Give conductivity a try
(And watch it fry)
[Chorus]
Are we all…
(On a path to lower potential)
Have we found the ground
To send the sound around
[Bridge]
.. the current will take you
Welcome to…
(A shocking new view)
[Chorus]
Are we all…
(On a path to lower potential)
Have we found the ground
To send the sound around
[Outro]
.. the current will take you
Welcome to…
(A shocking new view)
A SCIENCE NOTE: how electricity works and how it can interact with your body
What Is an Electrical Circuit?
An electrical circuit is a closed loop that allows electric current (flow of electrons) to move from a power source, through a path, and back again.
Key Parts of a Circuit:
Power Source – Battery, generator, or outlet (provides voltage)
Conductors – Wires (usually copper) that let electrons flow
Load – Something that uses the electricity (lightbulb, phone, motor)
Switch – Optional; lets you open or close the circuit
When the circuit is closed, current flows. When it’s open, it doesn’t.
So How Do You Get Shocked?
You get an electric shock when your body becomes part of a circuit, allowing current to flow through you.
What’s Happening Physically:
Your body is conductive (mostly water with dissolved salts).
If you touch a live wire or faulty appliance, and there’s a path to ground (like your feet or another wire), electricity flows through your body to complete the circuit.
How Dangerous Is It?
Depends on:
Factor
Impact
Voltage (V)
Higher voltage pushes current harder through you.
Current (A)
Even 0.01 amps (10 mA) can cause muscle spasms; 0.1 amps (100 mA) can be fatal.
Path
Hand-to-foot or chest routes are more dangerous (through the heart).
Duration
Longer exposure increases damage.
Frequency
AC (alternating current) is more dangerous than DC at typical household levels.
Types of Shocks:
Static shock: Just a quick zap — low energy, high voltage, no real current.
Household shock: 120V or 240V — can be serious or deadly.
Arc flash or high-voltage contact: Can cause burns, nerve damage, or cardiac arrest.
How to Stay Safe:
Use insulated tools and rubber-soled shoes.
Never work on live circuits.
Install ground fault interrupters (GFCIs) near water.
Be cautious around metal, wet surfaces, and damaged cords.
Bonus: What Does Electricity Want?
Electricity always wants a path to lower potential — usually ground.
If your body provides a better path than the normal one (like through a broken cord or faulty appliance), the current will take you instead.
From the album “Zip-Zap“