Independence Without Freedom?

Questioning the Meaning Behind Our Freedom

They told us we’re free, but kept the keys.

They taught us to sing not to speak.

They taught us slogans, but not how to think.

They built flags, but left the people sinking.

We hold the flag high, but fear to stand tall.

We celebrate freedom, yet live in someone else’s shadow.

And ask others how to run our house

Quaid showed the way, but we took easy roads and empty titles.

He sought justice & unity, yet we traded both for walls & divides.

We raised a flag with blood and sweat

Now it’s just a cover for silent regret

Elections come but results are written first

People stand in line but their voice is replaced

The powerful wear democracy like a costume

But behind the curtain it’s just control

Leaders bring garlands to mask their lies

While truth in the shadows slowly dies

They speak on TV with confident faces

But can’t explain why children sleep hungry