Writings on the Wall
The City Shakeup Lyrics

So you say if I don't vote then it shows I do not care
You claim that not voting is a sign of apathy on my part.

To that I ask if you believe democracy is fair
I question the fairness of democracy and the ability of the system to represent all voices equally.

Could I win the next election with my morals still in tact
Is it possible to win an election without compromising my values and ethical principles?

Or is the way we rise above to scratch the devils back
Does political success require playing dirty and making compromises that go against our values?

You tell me that I'm jaded and a rebel with no cause
You accuse me of being disillusioned and rebellious without a clear purpose or direction.

Well since I lack direction please enlighten me with yours
Since I'm lacking guidance or direction, please explain your perspective and agenda to me.

Political agenda has been twisted just to serve
The political agenda has been manipulated to serve the interests of a select few.

Those who claim entitlement for all they don't deserve
Those who feel entitled to more than they deserve, often at the expense of others.

Have we lost control?
Do we still have control over our political system or has it become corrupted beyond repair?

This is our hope, this is our fate This is our fight for a better day We tried to run you made us crawl, til now
We refuse to be passive victims, we will fight for a better future and resist being pushed down any longer

So you started out with good intent your morals set in stone But quickly realised you'd never make it on your own
You began with earnest intentions and unwavering principles, but soon came to realize that success is difficult to achieve without compromising those values.

It couldn't hurt to take a bribe when reasons are so pure But corruption is an illness one for which there is no cure
Rationalizing taking a bribe for a noble cause is dangerous, as corruption will continue to spread and worsen over time.

So yes I give a fuck about political disease and no I will not cast my vote to put your mind at ease
I do care about the sickness in our political system, but I refuse to participate in a flawed system to make others feel better.

Perhaps if everybody wasn't forced upon their knees then we'd tell you to go fuck yourself with your democracy
If the system was truly representative and respectful of everyone's voices, we would not be silenced or forced to participate in a system that we fundamentally disagree with.

Conform, Consript, comply Never be afraid to ask why
We are often pressured to conform and follow authority without question, but it is essential to always ask why and scrutinize those in power.

Submit, Subserve Is this all we deserve?
Should we accept being subservient and submissive to those in power? Is this really all we deserve?

The writing's on the wall
The evidence of the corruption and dysfunction in our political system is clear and undeniable.