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‘Flapjack Promises’ is a hard-hitting anthem for everyone stuck in the grind, chasing dreams they were promised but never delivered. This powerful song captures the frustration of watching paychecks disappear before bed, while the rich get richer and the ‘trickle-down’ promises stack up like empty flapjacks. With raw lyrics and a strong rhythm, ‘Flapjack Promises’ calls out the lies, broken systems, and comforting myths that keep us hoping for relief that never comes.
Key themes:
Economic inequality and stagnant wages
The myth of ‘trickle-down’ economics
False promises from those in power
Empowerment and breaking the cycle
Listen, sing along, and feel the energy of collective frustration—and the motivation to start making real change.
Lyrics
(Verse 1)
We’re stuck in the grind, can’t get ahead,
Check comes in, but it’s gone before bed.
Rent too high, gas on the rise,
Groceries costin’ like we buyin' gold mines.
We’re told it’s just the way that it goes,
But look close, seein’ the same old shows.
Politicians talk, but they’re paid to ignore,
While CEOs cash out, hungry for more.
They sell us dreams, but what’s the reality?
Favors for the rich, scraps for you and me.
Promises, slogans, but it's just flapjack:
We’re paying their way, they ain’t payin’ it back.
(Chorus)
They tell us what we wanna hear, “Just hold tight,”
“Trust the system, it’ll all be alright.”
But here’s the truth that we need to know:
Change starts with us, not the status quo.
(Verse 2)
They call it “trickle-down,” but it’s a drought,
Rich stackin’ billions while the workers miss out.
Wages stay flat, profits soar high,
They say we’re lazy, but that’s a lie.
Jobs shipped out, debts pile tall,
The ladder to success? Where's our damn windfall?
A fair day’s pay ain’t a dream or a scheme,
It’s the right for every worker, the American dream.
Behind the scenes, taxes get cut,
For those who got yachts, we’re stuck in a rut.
While they profit off the sweat of our backs,
They give us pennies and hand us the axe.
(Chorus)
They tell us what we wanna hear, “Just hold tight,”
“Trust the system, it’ll all be alright.”
But here’s the truth that we need to know:
Change starts with us, not the status quo.
(Bridge)
So what’s the solution? Listen, here’s the beat:
Invest in our people, bring justice to the street.
Tax the rich fair, bring wages in line,
Build schools, fix roads, the power’s yours and mine.
Let’s rewrite the script, take back the show,
Enough with the crumbs, we want the whole loaf.
Don’t need no false promises, don’t need the spin,
We need unity, and that’s where we begin.
(Outro)
So raise your voice, make ‘em feel the weight,
We’re here for change, and we won’t wait.
What we want ain’t impossible, it’s right and it’s real,
A life worth living, a fair deal.
(Chorus)
They told us what we wanna hear, “Just hold tight,”
“Trust the system, it’ll all be alright.”
But here’s the truth, loud and clear:
The power’s with us, let’s make ‘em hear.
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Lyrics by Cheryl Evans
AI Images by Ideogram and/or Night Café AI & Canva
AI Music by MakeBestMusic
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