[Verse 1]
We set our goals with the best intent
Key results to track where our efforts went
Numbers shining bright like a guiding star
But something shifts when we push too far
[Pre-Chorus]
What was meant to guide becomes the game
When the measure changes, nothing stays the same
[Chorus]
Goodhart's Law is knocking at the door
When a measure becomes target, it's not measure anymore
OKRs start twisted in the light
What should show the way becomes the fight
Goodhart's Law, Goodhart's Law
The metric eats the mission from the core
[Verse 2]
Your objective says "improve customer care"
Key result counts tickets solved with flair
Soon the team is rushing every call
Closing cases fast but missing it all
[Pre-Chorus]
Speed replaces service in the race
When you chase the number, you lose the face
[Chorus]
Goodhart's Law is knocking at the door
When a measure becomes target, it's not measure anymore
OKRs start twisted in the light
What should show the way becomes the fight
Goodhart's Law, Goodhart's Law
The metric eats the mission from the core
[Bridge]
Double layer control takes hold
CEO sets the story told
Then the metrics lock you tight
Even when the path's not right
Spirit dies while numbers grow
That's the trap you need to know
[Chorus]
Goodhart's Law is knocking at the door
When a measure becomes target, it's not measure anymore
OKRs start twisted in the light
What should show the way becomes the fight
Goodhart's Law, Goodhart's Law
The metric eats the mission from the core
[Outro]
When the measure becomes the aim
The whole objective's not the same
Remember Goodhart's warning call
Before the numbers make you fall