[Verse 1] The notification hits at nine AM "Today I was impacted by layoffs" again Shock and disbelief flood LinkedIn feeds As hundreds share the news nobody needs [Chorus] It's the layoff wave, following the same old script Day zero shock, then rally, then the narrative flip Too fast to heal, the blessing story's told Before the grief and anger can unfold The layoff wave, collective trauma shared In public posts where feelings are prepared [Verse 2] By day two the hearts and hugs arrive "DM me for referrals" keeps hope alive The community rallies with support so strong But underneath the surface something's wrong [Chorus] It's the layoff wave, following the same old script Day zero shock, then rally, then the narrative flip Too fast to heal, the blessing story's told Before the grief and anger can unfold The layoff wave, collective trauma shared In public posts where feelings are prepared [Verse 3] Week two begins the story we construct "Here's what I learned" from being self-destructed "This was a blessing" comes way too soon LinkedIn culture won't let us feel the wound [Bridge] Month one: "Thrilled to announce my brand new role" But month three whispers doubts about life goals The real processing happens in the quiet space When premature closure gives way to grace [Chorus] It's the layoff wave, following the same old script Day zero shock, then rally, then the narrative flip Too fast to heal, the blessing story's told Before the grief and anger can unfold The layoff wave, collective trauma shared In public posts where feelings are prepared [Outro] If your client says it's all a gift from above Ask about the fear and rage they're thinking of The blessing narrative might be a wall Built before they've processed it at all
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