[Verse 1] You think it's red versus blue, a simple fight Two sides facing off in black and white But look closer at the board, count every piece There's dozens of players, coalitions never cease Labor unions, tech giants, farmers in the plains Religious groups and academics, each with different gains [Chorus] It's a multi-player game, not one-on-one Shifting alliances when the voting's done What looks unified today might break apart tomorrow Friends become rivals, enemies you borrow Multi-player game, coalitions rise and fall Based on incentives, not principles at all [Verse 2] Environmental groups might join with business leaders When clean energy profits make them both believers But split them quick on regulations and taxes Watch the coalition crumble, see how power relaxes Teachers and parents unite for school funding fights But clash on curriculum, competing for rights [Chorus] It's a multi-player game, not one-on-one Shifting alliances when the voting's done What looks unified today might break apart tomorrow Friends become rivals, enemies you borrow Multi-player game, coalitions rise and fall Based on incentives, not principles at all [Bridge] Don't be fooled by the rallies, the unified chants Look beneath the surface, see who really wants what Same slogan, different dreams, temporary team The coalition's just a means to reach their scheme [Verse 3] Healthcare reform brings strange partners to the table Insurance companies, doctors, unions when they're able But watch them split on details, who pays what cost The unified front crumbles, alliances are lost Immigration issues mix up traditional sides Economic interests trump ideological guides [Chorus] It's a multi-player game, not one-on-one Shifting alliances when the voting's done What looks unified today might break apart tomorrow Friends become rivals, enemies you borrow Multi-player game, coalitions rise and fall Based on incentives, not principles at all [Outro] Count the players, track their goals Politics has many roles Multi-player, always change Nothing's fixed in power's range
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