Shake the World
J.D. Beatz Lyrics

We never saw it coming now it stares us in the face
We were caught off guard by the situation we now face.

Argue over details while they fly to outer space
We argue about trivial things while important developments happen.

Preparing for escape, the things we do not know
We are getting ready to leave but are uncertain about what awaits us.

Expanding the race? or flee a planet soon to blow?
Are we trying to advance our civilization or simply running away from a dying planet?

Deploy a trillion sensors, automate the system
We are using advanced technology to gather data and streamline processes.

Store every movement, data is the mission
We are collecting and storing vast amounts of information for various purposes.

Digitize the people, hack into elections
We are using technology to control and manipulate the population, even in political processes.

Unleash the bots, let the trolls direct selections
We are allowing automated programs and internet trolls to influence decisions and opinions.

Hooked into the Twitter feed, too much time spent on selfies
We are addicted to social media, wasting time on self-promotion instead of taking action.

Miss the forest for the tree, too much screaming me me me
We are too focused on ourselves and our own interests, failing to see the bigger picture.

Narcissism will it change? watch the world become deranged
Will our obsession with ourselves and our own image lead to chaos and disorder in the world?

We so happy in our cage, watch our freedom fade away
We are content with our limited freedom and failing to realize how it is disappearing.

File complaints with star command, pray someone will give a damn
We are resorting to desperate measures and relying on others to fix our problems.

Slowly moving up the queue a million others up ahead
We are in a long line of people waiting for assistance, but progress is slow.

Taking matters in our hands, raise the trumpets, cue the band
We are taking action ourselves and gaining attention for our cause.

Tell them blast it louder till it hurts, we'll make them understand
Demanding that our message be heard and understood, no matter how uncomfortable it may be.

Sigh, I can't take it
An expression of frustration and exasperation with the situation.

Grab this world by its throat and start to shake it
Taking forceful action to effect change in the world.

Turn it upside down, let the change fall out
Completely transforming the world and allowing the necessary changes to occur.

I'm hoping for the best but I'm still having doubts
Optimistic but uncertain about the outcome.

Climbing to the peak for observation
Gaining perspective by looking at the big picture.

Searching for some peace in the madness of this nation
Trying to find a sense of calm in a chaotic society.

Not sure how to call it but I know how I see it
Unable to clearly classify or describe the situation, but having a personal understanding of it.

Keep my thoughts to self cause most won't believe it
Not sharing personal opinions because they are likely to be met with disbelief or criticism.

Outside of the box so most won't retrieve this
Thinking creatively and unconventionally, making it difficult for others to understand or relate.

Read between the lines, pay attention to the secrets
Taking a closer look and paying attention to what is not explicitly stated or revealed.

Hide in plain sight, subliminal with vision
Operating discreetly and subtly but still having a clear goal or purpose.

Process the message then program decisions
Analyzing information and using it to make informed decisions and plans.

Actors in a play but we don't even know it
Unaware of the larger forces and influences at play in our lives and in the world.

But awareness is the key and our conscientiousness is growing
Becoming more aware and conscious of our environment and the world around us.

Head up river but I swear we'll keep rowing
Moving against the current but persisting in our efforts to make progress.

The storm can slow us down but this team will keep flowing
Obstacles and setbacks may impede our progress, but we will continue to persevere as a team.

Weathered by time, worn by the stress
Experiencing the effects of time and stress on our bodies and minds.

The clocks keep ticking while the devils undress
Time continues to pass even as unsavory events unfold.

Temptation lurking, make you feel the duress
Feeling the pressure and burden of temptation and its consequences.

The heat's on now expel confessions from your chest
Under intense scrutiny or stress, revealing one's true feelings or secrets.

See darkness to the right so I'm steering to the left
Avoiding potential negative outcomes by taking a different approach or direction.

Robin Hood to the system not afraid for the theft
Acting against established systems or structures for the greater good, without fear of the consequences.

Break bread with my people cause we've always had less
Unifying with those who have also been marginalized or disadvantaged.

Against all the odds we will strive for the best
Despite challenges and adversity, we will continue to work towards our goals and aspirations.