Switched Off at the Source [Verse 1] We found the flame in Prometheus' cave Tamed the storm, and the atom, brave But every time we lit the fuse The kings would say, “That light’s not for you” They wrapped the stars in wire and toll Branded the wind, bought out the coal Said, "Freedom burns too hot to trust" So they buried the spark and covered it in dust [Pre-Chorus] And all the while they smiled like priests Preaching limits, hoarding feasts [Chorus] They switched us off at the source Told us scarcity was force But behind closed doors they drink the fire While we queue up to pay the wire You think you’re plugged into choice But you were silenced at the voice [Verse 2] A thousand rivers ran through land But they sold the flow with sleight of hand Built dams on thoughts, patents on rain And metered your soul in exchange for gain The sun rose free, it kissed the ground Yet still they taxed each golden sound And called it theft when we reached to own The power born in every stone [Pre-Chorus 2] You thought you lacked, you thought you owed But they hid the seeds and sold you mould [Chorus - Repeat & Elevate] They switched us off at the source Told us fear was just resource They sold us dark and called it peace Then lit cigars with your release You think you're part of the force But you were severed from the course [Bridge - Spoken, broken radio effect] "Don't generate. Don’t replicate. Just stay still... We’ll light the gate." But that spark you feel? It’s not a dream It’s the current under every scream. [Outro - Fading] We are the fire they tried to cage We are the light beneath the age Switched off, but not erased Just waiting… to reclaim the blaze.

Stand on Your Own Two Feet (Verse 1) When the ruler whispers soft and low, "Trust in me, I’ll make you grow." Beware the chains wrapped in gold, For freedom traded is freedom sold. They strip your strength, make you small, Convince you they’re the answer to all. No rival loyalties, no voices strong, They weave a world where you don’t belong. (Chorus) Stand on your own two feet, Refuse the lie, don’t accept defeat. When they try to bind your will, Rise as one, defiant still. (Verse 2) They’ll promise care, they’ll promise peace, A world of comfort that seems to increase. But every gift comes with a price, A slice of freedom, a subtle device. They’ll break the bonds of family and friends, So your only trust on the ruler depends. No self-reliance, no inner fire, Just the master and their empire. (Chorus) Stand on your own two feet, Refuse the lie, don’t accept defeat. When they try to bind your will, Rise as one, defiant still. (Bridge) Watch for the signs, the creeping net, A dependency you’ll soon regret. Reclaim your skills, your ties, your trade, Forge communities that won’t be swayed. Teach your children to think and fight, To cherish freedom, to seek the light. Grow your gardens, build your art, Keep the power close to your heart. (Verse 3) The ruler fears a people free, Who stand together, a great decree: "We do not need your heavy hand, We’ll shape the future, we’ll take our stand." So push back hard, let them know, That self-reliance is how you’ll grow. No absolute power, no will subdued, A world of equals, together renewed. (Chorus) Stand on your own two feet, Refuse the lie, don’t accept defeat. When they try to bind your will, Rise as one, defiant still. (Outro) For freedom lives in the hearts that fight, To claim the day, to hold the night. Stand on your own, with voices loud, A sovereign people, forever proud.

We All Thought You Liked It Verse 1 We assumed there was a meeting, Where you signed off on the rules. Turns out we were just guessing, Like extremely polite fools. We clap at the right moments, Nod like we’ve read the plan, Everyone’s a volunteer In a job no one began. Pre-Chorus Nobody loves the paperwork, Nobody loves the fees, But we all thought you were into it, So we said, “Sounds great to me.” Chorus We all thought you liked it, You all thought we did too. Funny how a system works When nobody tells the truth. Then one voice said, “Just checking Is this actually fine?” And the whole room did a double take: A preference cascade. Verse 2 They said, “Someone’s gotta lead,” We said, “Sure, that checks out.” They said, “Order needs a boss,” We said, “Okay,” but kind of mouthed. We call it stability, We call it common sense, But mostly it’s just habit With a very nice fence. Pre-Chorus It starts with “I’m not convinced,” Then “Wait, me neither, huh,” Then “If none of us are into this, Why’s this guy still the boss?” Chorus We all thought you liked it, You all thought we did too. Turns out “that’s just how it works” Was something we made up too. One tiny “Why?” escaped the room, No pitchforks, no parade Just awkward silence multiplying: A preference cascade. Bridge (mock-official tone) Attention citizens: Please remain calm. You are experiencing Unauthorized independent thought. This may include symptoms such as: Cooperation, Mutual aid, And realizing you never needed permission. Breakdown (spoken, cheeky) It’s not anarchy like fire and smoke It’s anarchy like “Hey, I’ll help you move this couch.” “Oh cool, I was gonna ask.” Terrifying stuff. Final Chorus We all thought you liked it, You all thought we did too. Guess the throne was balanced on A very shy “no thank you.” No leaders fell, no laws imploded, No flags dramatically waved Just people saying what they prefer: A preference cascade. Outro So if you’re waiting for permission, From a badge or from a seal Try honesty in small doses, It’s wildly destabilizing.