Shackles – David X. Gabriel

Contribution, solidarity
Step in line, Obey, Participate
Unity, take pride in what you do
Sacrifices for the greater good

Duty first, for the glory of us all
Do your part to serve the people
Work hard, take care of your family
Breed us the next flock of sheep

Follow the truth
Unfollow the leader
Fear is all they sell on TV
Defy ever-changing rules
Or live your life in paper shackles
Wake up
Rise up
Speak up
Live again

Costs of freedom, Realities of war
Horrors lurking in the shadows of our world
We will shield you from the danger
Keep your eyes closed
Keep your minds closed

Follow the truth
Unfollow the leader
Lies are all they sell on TV
Blindly led into submission
Prisoners in paper shackles
Wake up
Rise up
Speak up
Live again

Contribution, solidarity
Step in line, Obey, Participate
Unity, take pride in what you do
Sacrifices for the greater good

Follow the truth
Unfollow the leader
Seek the truth, burn your TV
Shed the blinds, tear down the curtain
Liberty is what we crave
Wake up
Rise up
Speak up
Live again

Every your option is constructed,
Each your decision is a prison —
This construct controls
Our every move.
This construct controls
Our every move.
Our every move.

Shackles – Stand-alone single by David X. Gabriel