[Verse]
Campaign promises whispered loud
Freedom"s flag waving proud
Broken dreams in the crowd
Hope turns bleak like a shroud
[Verse 2]
Silver tongue in a suit
Democracy in dispute
Power feeds on the loot
Truth lies mute in pursuit
[Chorus]
Shackles tightening every day
Liberty slipping far away
Voices drowned in dismay
Dictator in disguise they say
[Verse 3]
Votes cast in a rigged game
Democracy feels the shame
Manipulation fuels the flame
Justice bends to their name
[Bridge]
Crowds rally in despair
Freedom gasps for air
Courage fights the scare
Dictator"s cold
Cruel glare
[Verse 4]
Promises turn to chains
Voices silenced
Restrained
Hope dwindles
Pain remains
Country lost in those gains