a-Music Power Plays (Staged Democracy by Gloria Buono-Daly (C) 2025 (poem) by Gloria Buono on AuthorsDen

a-Music Power Plays (Staged Democracy by Gloria Buono-Daly (C) 2025
by Gloria Buono → (All Poetry by Gloria Buono)
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Not rated by the Author.

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"Power Plays (Staged Democracy)" is a Country Rock R&B anthem calling out the staged performances of politics and power. From headlines to street talks, it exposes the spin, the silence, and the need for real unity beyond red and blue.

Power Plays (Staged Democracy) by Gloria Buono-Daly © 2025 [Verse 1] Truth whispered, not heard, Drowned by spin and empty words. I'd rather fall than fake what's known, Than let the truth be overthrown… Freedom’s fading—can’t… you see… It’s all just staged democracy…eee…… When do we say—Gone are days of power plays… [Pre-Chorus 1] You share your thoughts, they’ll weaponize, Turn truth into alibis… They twist your words, they mock your pain, And leave you standin’ in the rain…... [Chorus 1] Power plays and twisted truths, Stay in the middle, ain’t got nothin’ to prove. Better than standin’ on the wrong side o’ tracks, Stick to your own and don’t look back. What say you? What say you? Yeah, Not red, not blue — just a mix of the two… Ooooo... [Verse 2] East or West, no path is pure, Each one masked behind allure… Truth-telling press? A myth at best. They sold their souls for fame and access. Freedom’s fading, can't you see… It’s all just staged democracy…eee…… [Pre-Chorus 2] Repeat a lie until it’s truth, That’s the oldest game since youth... History repeats its cue— They pretend it’s something new… Ooooo…. [Chorus 2] Power plays and twisted truths, Still in the middle, still got nothin’ to prove. Better than burnin’ from both sides’ attacks, Stick to your truth and don’t look back. What say you? What say you? Yeah, Not red, not blue — just a mix of the two… oooo… Yeah, what say you… what say you… Ooooo…. [Bridge] Truth’s too subtle, buried deep, Under headlines sold real cheap. We need a party with no party— Term limits, not alibis. I’d rather stand than drown in lies… Yeah… What say you? What say you? Not red, not blue… just me and you…Ooooo... [Final Chorus] Power plays and twisted truths, Still in the middle, still got nothin’ to prove… Better than burnin’ from both sides’ attacks, Stick to your own and don’t look back. What say you? What say you? Yeah…Not red, not blue — just a mix of the two… Never lose when you choose — what say you… Oooo… [Outro] We-the-people should come first, Not behind power or padded purse.. When do we say… Gone are days of power plays…. (Fade Out) What say you? What say you… Time to rise beyond these power plays… [END OF SONG]