[Verse 1] History shows us fascism's not a sudden storm It's a process creeping slowly, changing every norm Paxton warns us look for patterns, not just angry crowds It's the suits in boardrooms whispering, not the voices loud Elites make the deals that matter, mobs just make the noise When democracy starts cracking, power brokers make the choice [Chorus] Process not a moment, prevention beats resistance Elites not the masses, that's the key for our existence Recognition comes too late when defenses start to break By the time we see it clearly, too much ground we've had to forsake Process, prevention, elites decide Learn the anatomy before the tide [Verse 2] Introduction tells the story, chapter one reveals the truth Fascism adapts and changes, like a virus seeking proof Not a blueprint or a playbook, but a method and a way Crisis opens up the doorway, desperation paves the way Democratic institutions weakened from the inside out That's when fascist movements flourish, feeding fear and feeding doubt [Chorus] Process not a moment, prevention beats resistance Elites not the masses, that's the key for our existence Recognition comes too late when defenses start to break By the time we see it clearly, too much ground we've had to forsake Process, prevention, elites decide Learn the anatomy before the tide [Bridge] Why do societies wake up when it's already too late? 'Cause we're looking for the symptoms, not examining the trait Gradual erosion hidden underneath the surface lies Normalizing small concessions till democracy dies Paxton's anatomy dissects it, shows us how the stages grow Understanding comes with hindsight, but prevention needs to know [Verse 3] Two to three hours listening, but the lessons last for years How a process becomes power, how democracy disappears Not the mob but the elite class making choices in the hall When they think they'll use the fascists, that's the moment states can fall [Final Chorus] Process not a moment, prevention beats resistance Elites not the masses, guard our democraticistence Recognition comes too late when defenses start to break Study Paxton's anatomy for all of freedom's sake Process, prevention, elites decide Learn the patterns, stem the tide [Outro] Fascism's anatomy Revealed for all to see Prevention's the key To keep our people free
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