[Verse 1] Sarah's leading her team with the best intentions Set some OKRs to guide their direction But now she's checking progress every single day Using objectives like a micromanaging way [Chorus] OKRs align, they don't command They're not the whip that's in your hand When you make them how you manage every task You've crossed the line, that's not what we should ask Alignment yes, control's a no That's the key that you should know [Verse 2] Think of OKRs like a compass on the wall Shows the team which way we're heading overall But you don't use your compass to tell someone how to walk That's what daily conversations are for when you talk [Chorus] OKRs align, they don't command They're not the whip that's in your hand When you make them how you manage every task You've crossed the line, that's not what we should ask Alignment yes, control's a no That's the key that you should know [Bridge] When objectives become your only tool You're breaking the foundational rule Step back and see the bigger design Alignment's different from the management line [Verse 3] So set your OKRs to show where we're all going Keep them north stars that are always glowing But manage through coaching, feedback, and care Don't make your objectives do work they can't bear [Chorus] OKRs align, they don't command They're not the whip that's in your hand When you make them how you manage every task You've crossed the line, that's not what we should ask Alignment yes, control's a no That's the key that you should know [Outro] Remember the boundary, keep it clear Alignment's the purpose we hold dear Not management, that's a different game Keep OKRs in their proper domain
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