This song is a modern allegory of Hansel and Gretel, set in the music industry. Initially lured by the promise of fame, they get lost in a deceptive, superficial world, symbolized by a gingerbread house. As they realize the emptiness of this life, a fairy guides them towards a genuine, community-focused music world, symbolized by vinyl and web3. Ultimately, they find authenticity and fulfillment in this new, truthful environment. Here's how this song was created: Some time ago, Pan Winyl wrote an article on t2.world (an app using Lens Protocol). This text is a manifesto of Vinyl Territory in T2 (check it out). Using ChatGPT, Pan Winyl generated the song lyrics based on the Manifesto. The song is titled "WEB3 manifesto song. A few days later, Pan Winyl met BlackVI NFT during a spaces session. BlackVI NFT had programmed an AI to create musical and video content for social media. Pan Winyl thought it would be the perfect tool to create an entire song based on the text of the manifesto. Unfortunately, BlackVI NFT's AI was not yet able to generate music for texts longer than 750 characters. But at his request, BlackVI NFT made an effort, and now we present our joint musical work. I don't even call it a song; it's a creation of a writer and a programmer. This is very much in the style of WEB3: international collaboration among independent creators. Technology has liberated us to create beyond the areas of our abilities and competencies. Using technology, we are no longer limited to just text, video, or photos. We can create rhymed content, "song-like" content, and sung content - even though we ourselves may not possess such skills. All proceeds from the sales are allocated towards further development of the BlackVI NFT'S AI tool, as well as to Mr. Vinyl's R3cordZ on Sound.xyz. [Verse 1] Out in the yard, with dreams in their hearts, Hansel and Gretel played, Strumming guitars, reaching for stars, in innocence they swayed. Along came a man, with a golden band, said “Kids, you’re born to shine, Leave all behind, wealth you’ll find, just cross that silver line.” [Chorus] Oh Hansel and Gretel, caught in a dream, Promises sweet, not what they seem. In the world’s deceit, where truths are lean, Lost in the beat, in a world unseen. [Verse 2] To a gingerbread house, they followed the mouse, dazzled by its glow, Colors so bright, in the day and night, forgetting all they know. Mama and Papa, now just a blur, as the glitters took hold, In a candy trance, they missed their chance, to remember the truths of old. [Chorus] Oh Hansel and Gretel, in glitters drowned, Where fame and fortune are nowhere found. In the bright facade, their dreams are bound, In the gingerbread house, where lies abound. [Verse 3] Days turned to nights, lost in false lights, their vigor slowly drained, The fame and the cash, just empty flash, as their spirits were chained. Realizing too late, the bait of fate, in a web so finely spun, Trapped in the game, just pawns in the frame, where escape seemed none. [Chorus] Oh Hansel and Gretel, in chains so tight, Caught in the illusion, lost their fight. In the gingerbread snare, out of sight, Their dreams turn to nightmares, in the night. [Bridge] But then came a fairy, from lands unknown, With tales of vinyl and web3 shown. “A world where music breathes and is grown, Where artists and fans stand not alone.” [Verse 4] She spoke of a place, with a kinder grace, where vinyl spins true, In web3 space, they found their base, a world bright and new. “Here,” she said, “your art won’t fade, but flourish in this land, A community’s embrace, not just a race, where together you'll stand.” [Chorus] Oh Hansel and Gretel, with eyes now wide, Step into the new, with hearts open wide. In the world of the real, where truth resides, Their music and passion, no longer hide. [Final Chorus] Brave Hansel and Gretel, in a world anew, Their music spins true, their vision clear view. In the rhythm of life, they dance through, With vinyl and web3, their dreams they pursue.