[Verse 1] When the markets crash and fall apart People lose their jobs, their place to start Polanyi saw the pattern clear Economic storms breed fascist fear Not the poverty that breaks us down It's the shame that turns the world around When dignity gets stripped away That's when democracy starts to fray [Chorus] Dislocation doesn't equal fascism But it opens up the door Humiliation feeds the hatred More than being poor When the old world falls to pieces And there's nowhere left to go That's when strongmen start their speeches That's when fascism can grow [Verse 2] Sennett showed us character corrodes When flexible work becomes the code No more craftsmanship or pride Just survival as your guide It's not hunger that turns hearts to stone It's feeling lost and all alone When your life becomes unclear That's when fascists reappear [Chorus] Dislocation doesn't equal fascism But it opens up the door Humiliation feeds the hatred More than being poor When the old world falls to pieces And there's nowhere left to go That's when strongmen start their speeches That's when fascism can grow [Bridge] Remember this defense insight true Fascism feeds on what shames you Not empty pockets, empty pride That's where demons come to hide Manage change with human care Or watch democracy disappear [Verse 3] The Great Transformation shows the way How markets can't just have their day Without society's protective wall The whole thing's gonna fall Build the bridges, ease the pain Help folks find their worth again 'Cause when people feel secure Democracy will endure [Chorus] Dislocation doesn't equal fascism But it opens up the door Humiliation feeds the hatred More than being poor When the old world falls to pieces And there's nowhere left to go That's when strongmen start their speeches That's when fascism can grow [Outro] Defend against the shame and fear Keep democracy sincere Not just money people need It's dignity indeed
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