The People Didn't See

The first to arrive were the cameras
installed to protect both you and me
in places that we weren't that threatened
and yet, the people didn't see

and what followed were traffic restrictions
to keep the roads quiet and clean
the maths didn't add up, nor the science
but still the people didn't see

next came the 15 minute neighborhoods
to make our lives easier, decreed
To some, it seemed like restrictions
but still the people didn't see

Then came the Digital ID
so convenient, easy and free!
your life in one chip on a mainframe
and still the people didn't see

The cars they sold were electric
all wired to the government PC
and they switched off the driving on Sundays
and still the people didn't see

The banks moved their money to digital
the government banned cash the next week
and the ability to fly was restricted
and still the people didn't see

They linked up your money and profile
to the ID on the government PC
and connected it to social media
and still the people didn't see

Then came a new cure, a new virus
Safe and Effective, and free!
They linked these jabs to your profile
and connected the government PC
When the people were locked up in cities
Policed by their digital ID
Unable to visit their loved ones
Now finally the people can see

Restricted and tracked with no money,
To go further a permit you'll need
Contained in your digital city
Oh why did the people not see?!

These steps they sold us as progress
never looked to be quite what they seemed
and if you don't ask the questions and protest
Then your children will never know FREE!