Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Cypher9Soul
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
RIchard DeVault
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Cypher9Soul
Producer
Lyrics
Intro:
Yo, this is my story, lived in different ways,
Under various systems, through countless days.
Seen democracy's light, autocracy's night,
Socialism's fight, and theocratic might.
[Verse 1]:
Started in democracy, the land of the free,
Choices abundant, you and me, we decree.
Votes in the ballot, our voices heard,
But corruption seeps in, yo, the lines get blurred.
Freedom of speech, the press is live,
But politicians lie, just to survive.
Big money in the game, buying the fame,
While the poor man struggles, just a pawn in the same.
[Chorus]:
Every system's got its flaws, I've seen 'em all,
From democracy's halls to autocracy's walls.
Living through the changes, the rise and the falls,
Yo, the game stays dirty, gotta stand tall.
[Verse 2]:
Next up, autocracy, a dictator's reign,
Power concentrated, one man's gain.
Law and order tight, streets calm at night,
But freedom's a shadow, kept outta sight.
Dissent gets silenced, whispers in fear,
Critics disappear, nothing's clear.
Economy's strong, 'cause the rules are strict,
But the people's voice? It's just a conflict.
[Chorus]:
Every system's got its flaws, I've seen 'em all,
From democracy's halls to autocracy's walls.
Living through the changes, the rise and the falls,
Yo, the game stays dirty, gotta stand tall.
[Bridge]:
Switch to socialism, sharing the wealth,
Equality's aim, for everyone's health.
But bureaucracy's thick, inefficiency's quick,
Waiting in line, the system's sick.
The rich ain't happy, the poor just cope,
Promises of change, but where's the hope?
Ideal in theory, flawed in reality,
People crave more, than just equality.
[Verse 3]:
Theocracy, man, God in command,
Religion's law, ruling the land.
Morality enforced, by a divine source,
But what if you stray? The law shows no remorse.
Freedom to believe, only if it's the same,
Question the doctrine, and you're to blame.
Unity in faith, but division in thought,
In the name of God, many wars fought.
[Chorus]:
Every system's got its flaws, I've seen 'em all,
From democracy's halls to autocracy's walls.
Living through the changes, the rise and the falls,
Yo, the game stays dirty, gotta stand tall.
[Outro]:
So what’s the best way? Man, I can’t say,
Each got its good, and its foul play.
We strive for the ideal, but reality checks,
In the end, it's the people who get wrecked.
Keep pushing for justice, don't lose your sight,
In this political game, fight for what's right.
Written by: RIchard DeVault