Too much power
Navigating Power: Aton O'Cat's Wisdom in 'Too Much Power'
Lyrics
Most people want a guide that is what they need
Most people seek guidance aligned with their needs.
Someone who stands beside who really can lead
A desire for a leader who truly stands by and can effectively lead.
Who knows what to decide when people have agreed
An ideal leader knows how to make decisions when consensus is reached.
And doesn't divide with words that mislead
A leader should avoid using divisive words that mislead.
Power can make you an addict
Highlighting the addictive nature of power.
It's caused by dopamine
Explaining the connection between power and dopamine.
It makes you less empathic
Power can reduce empathy in individuals.
You no longer are as you once have been
Power changes individuals from who they once were.
So when you got the power please try to use it right
Encouraging the responsible use of power.
Don't build an ivory tower it'll cause anger to the slight
Warning against building an isolating ivory tower that provokes anger.
Do your work with honor as long as you are in spotlights
Emphasizing the importance of honorable work in the spotlight.
You'll do everyone a favor and bring them all delight
Doing good in a position of power brings joy to everyone.
Power can make you an addict
Reiterating the addictive nature of power.
It's caused by dopamine
Linking power addiction to dopamine.
It makes you less empathic
Power diminishes empathy over time.
You no longer are as you once have been
Continuing the idea that power changes one's true self.
Too much power is not good it creates a distance
Excessive power creates distance and is not beneficial.
You'll forget where you once stood you'll be full of arrogance
Warning about forgetting one's roots and developing arrogance.
Your eyes seem covered by a hood I too would be out of balance
Describing a distorted perspective, akin to being hooded.
So please stay in the right mood that is of much importance
Advising to maintain the right mood to avoid imbalance.
Power can make you an addict
Repeating the idea that power is addictive.
It's caused by dopamine
Reiterating the connection between power and dopamine.
It makes you less empathic
Continuing the theme that power reduces empathy.
You no longer are as you once have been
Stressing the transformational effect of power on one's identity.
And please don't stay too long just leave during your top
Advising not to cling to power for too long, leave at the peak.
Go when you are strong and don't become a flop
Suggesting leaving a position of power while still strong.
Otherwise it will go wrong you'll need to be stopped
Warning of negative consequences if one overstays in power.
So obey this song don't be a snob
Encouraging humility and not becoming a snob with power.
Power can make you an addict
Reiterating the addictive nature of power.
It's caused by dopamine
Emphasizing the role of dopamine in the addictive nature of power.
It makes you less empathic
Continuing the idea that power reduces empathy.
You no longer are as you once have been
Concluding with the notion that one is not the same after acquiring power.
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