Invisible Hands
The Stanfields Lyrics

Red sky at dawn and the fire is low
The start of a new day, but things don't look promising as the fire is dying out.

Shadows weep in the embers glow
The dying fire casts shadows, reminding us of things we've lost.

The piper's paid and a nation lost it's voice
Leaders have been paid off to silence the people, resulting in a nation that can no longer speak up for themselves.

Celebrate, it's time to die
Instead of fighting against their oppressors, people have given up and accepted their fate.

The signal's weak and the wells are dry
Communication and resources are scarce and people are struggling to survive.

Invisible hands and captains of industry
Powerful people who control the economy and government behind the scenes, making decisions that affect the masses without their knowledge or consent.

Had their way with the silent majority
The powerful have taken advantage of the silence and complacency of the majority to further their own interests.

Hark the roar of wealth and might
Those in power are flaunting their wealth and control over the people.

Hail the seeds of oversight
Calling for people to recognize and take action against those in power who are abusing their authority.

Silent forces, plunder and control
The powerful are working behind the scenes to take advantage of and control the masses without their knowledge.

Lay me by the river side
The singer is ready to give up and die, to be buried by the river.

Where gasoline and gold collide
The artist is willing to die over issues related to money and power.

And invisible hands command you pay the toll
The powerful force people to pay for their own oppression and exploitation.

To tie loose ends and justify your soul
People are forced to do terrible things to survive and justify their actions to themselves.

Number one (number one), number one (number one)
The obsession with being the best and looking out for oneself above all else.

Looking out for number one
Putting oneself above everyone else, even if it means exploiting or mistreating others.

The invisible hands won't turn this rig around
Those in power will not change their ways and will continue to exploit and oppress the masses.

(How low is the price you pay?)
At what point do people become willing to sacrifice their own morals and wellbeing to survive in a system that exploits them?