On the hook

Dirty sound, cold hard fact Listen up, this is the real attack You thought you hid in the city crowd But your silhouette’s locked, don’t get too loud Cameras flash on the cold street corner They see the shadow creeping — no place to wander Database grows, files on every soul System’s feasting — it’s out of control Step left, step right — it’s logged on the screen You’re not free, man, you’re just a number, I mean 24/7 watch — we’re all on the chain Like fish in the net, stuck in the game No escape, can’t hide in the shade Same damn script — another day played Phone’s hot in your pocket — spy in your hand It’ll rat you out, yeah, it’ll make a stand Where you drank coffee, who you shared the bed Your whole «freedom» — just an illusion instead Net’s tight, no way to break free The suits on top — they’re ruling with glee Banks, corps, power with no face Their law’s your leash, their fear’s your disgrace They build walls from data and digital tracks From likes, GPS, and algorithmic hacks You pay your taxes, you trust in the «yes» While they split the profits — you get the stress 24/7 watch — we’re all on the chain Like fish in the net, stuck in the game No escape, can’t hide in the shade Same damn script — another day played On the square, we scream — but they mute the sound Sirens are louder, drowning us down Posters to dust, chants turn to ash Freedom’s a meme — but the pain’s real, cash We whisper resistance, but screens block the view Scroll, swipe, click — what’s real? Who knew? One’s weak, together — we’re scared to unite While we stay quiet, they tighten the bite They track your clicks, they map your moves Every swipe’s a trail they can use «Privacy?» — that’s just a joke they tell Your life’s an open book — they know you well But the tide’s turning, can you feel the shift? Whispers turn to murmurs, then a collective lift Screens down, eyes up, we break the trance One voice, then ten, then we take a chance 24/7 watch — we’re all on the chain Like fish in the net, stuck in the game No escape, can’t hide in the shade Same damn script — another day played