Hollow Promises

[Verse 1]

They sell us dreams in plastic packages

Wrapped up pretty with a bow

Work hard and you'll achieve it

That's all you need to know

American dream, British dream

Any dream will do

As long as you keep buying

They'll keep selling it to you

[Chorus]

Hollow promises fill empty hearts

Hollow promises tear souls apart

We believe because we have to

We hope because we must

But hollow promises turn to dust

[Verse 2]

Education is the answer

They say you need more school

Take out loans and pay forever

That's the golden rule

Democracy will save us

Your vote really counts

Just ignore the lobbying

And the campaign amounts

[Chorus]

Hollow promises fill empty hearts

Hollow promises tear souls apart

We believe because we have to

We hope because we must

But hollow promises turn to dust

[Bridge]

What if I told you it's rigged?

What if I said it's a game?

What if the promises aren't hollow

But we are hollow just the same?

[Verse 3]

Technology will free us

AI will solve it all

Just give up more privacy

And answer when they call

Green energy will save the planet

While they fly their private jets

The future's always coming

But it hasn't gotten here yet

[Final Chorus]

Hollow promises fill empty hearts

Hollow promises tear souls apart

Stop believing what they tell you

Stop hoping for their trust

Let hollow promises turn to dust

Make your own promise now