[Silence]
[Instrumental, Guitar, Piano, Organ, Synth, Bass, Percussion, Drums]
[Intro]
Lie, cheat, and steal
(For real… the deal)
[Verse 1]
Turn on the screen, another show
Another deal we ought to know
A golden promise, a flashing sign
A little hustle dressed up fine
The headlines spin, the numbers fly
The truth gets buried in the why
And if you think it’s all okay
Just watch the money slip away
[Pre-Chorus]
Follow the dollars, follow the trail
Listen close when the stories fail
When the smoke clears, look around
Who’s standing tall? Who’s going down?
[Chorus]
In case your head is in a cloud
(I’ll let it be said out loud)
He can grift more in a single day
(Than all presidents in history)
Did you hear what I have to say?
(It really isn’t a mystery)
[Verse 2]
Sell the dream and sell the name
Turn every setback into blame
Make a fortune from the fuss
Then tell the crowd it’s good for us
A brand, a bargain, a grand parade
Another promise that won’t be made
The rules are different when you’re king
And every failure’s someone else’s thing
[Pre-Chorus]
Follow the money, follow the claims
Watch the profits, watch the games
When the facts refuse to bend
The spin begins again, again
[Chorus]
In case your head is in a cloud
(I’ll let it be said out loud)
He can grift more in a single day
(Than all presidents in history)
Did you hear what I have to say?
(It really isn’t a mystery)
[Bridge]
It’s not a question of red or blue
It’s what they sell and what is true
Who pays the price? Who gets the prize?
Who’s cashing in before our eyes?
[Final Chorus]
In case your head is in a cloud
(We’re saying it out loud)
Follow the money, follow the play
(Ask who’s winning every day)
Did you hear what I have to say?
(The facts are there for all to weigh)
No smoke and mirrors, no mystery
(Just accountability)
[Outro]
Said out loud…
(Said out loud)
No more hiding in the crowd
Said out loud…
(Said out loud)
Truth is stronger than being proud
Now are you starting to see…
(It really isn’t a mystery)
From the album “Full Blown“