Industry Standards
Breaking Free from Industry Shackles
Lyrics
I placed my worth on industry standards
I valued myself based on established norms within the industry.
And let it profile who I thought we would be
I allowed these standards to shape my perception of our potential future.
I let it wake me in the middle of the night
The pressure of conforming to these standards disturbed my sleep.
I tried to keep myself from falling from the high
I struggled to prevent myself from succumbing to the pressures and expectations.
Come to find out, it wasn't worth it
Eventually, I realized the pursuit was not worthwhile.
Kept a smile on my face for the ones that didn't care
I maintained a facade of happiness for those who were indifferent.
I let it wake me in the middle of the night
The pressure continued to disturb my sleep.
I tried to keep myself from falling from the high
I continued to resist the forces pulling me down.
Tell me now what are you offering?
I ask now, what do you bring to the table?
Is it worth the bounty on our heads?
Is the reward worth the risks imposed on us?
Industry wants to haunt you, haunt you
The industry seeks to torment and oppress.
There's nothing here that could warn you, warn you
There are no signs here to caution or advise you.
Turning me red with rage and I'm fed up
I am angered and frustrated, reaching a boiling point.
Of agencies saying it's time to toss the flag
Authorities claim it's time to surrender, but I resist.
Industry wants to haunt you, haunt you
The industry continues its oppressive influence.
There's nothing here that could warn you, warn you
Again, there are no warnings or signals to guide you.
There's nothing here that could warn you, you're drowning instead
With nothing to warn you, you find yourself drowning.
Drowning in my sweat, my entire body is wet
I am overwhelmed, my body soaked in sweat.
And this cold air is so crystalizing
The cold air intensifies, creating a crystallizing effect.
No longer waking in the middle of the night
I no longer wake up in anxiety during the night.
It's born astray and now we're grounded in the high
We, born astray, are now firmly rooted in resistance.
Tell me now what are you offering?
I ask again, what do you bring to the table?
Is it worth the bounty on our heads?
Is the reward worth the risks imposed on us?
Industry wants to haunt you, haunt you
The industry continues its haunting influence.
There's nothing here that could warn you, warn you
There are no signs here to caution or advise you.
Turning me red with rage and I'm fed up
I am angered and frustrated, reaching a boiling point.
of agencies saying it's time to toss the flag
Authorities claim it's time to surrender, but I resist.
Industry wants to haunt you, haunt you
The industry continues its oppressive influence.
There's nothing here that could warn you, warn you
Again, there are no warnings or signals to guide you.
There's nothing here that could warn you, you're drowning instead
With nothing to warn you, you find yourself drowning.
Industry wants to haunt you, haunt you
The industry persists in its tormenting influence.
There's nothing here that could warn you, warn you
There are no signs here to caution or advise you.
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