[Verse 1] Sarah sits in silence when the policy don't make sense She's got ideas for improvement but she keeps them to herself 'Cause she never heard of options, thinks this system's set in stone And the fear of being targeted keeps her quiet and alone [Chorus] Why don't we speak up, why don't we fight? Don't know alternatives, scared of the bite HR holds the keys to what we need most Payroll and benefits, they're our gracious host Scattered little losses, death by thousand cuts But challenge the system and you bear the brunt [Verse 2] Marcus sees the waste in every meeting that they hold Bureaucratic processes that make the whole team fold But he's never seen it different, thinks that's just the way it goes While his manager promotion sits in limbo, no one knows [Chorus] Why don't we speak up, why don't we fight? Don't know alternatives, scared of the bite HR holds the keys to what we need most Payroll and benefits, they're our gracious host Scattered little losses, death by thousand cuts But challenge the system and you bear the brunt [Bridge] Everyone loses just a little bit each day Inefficiency and friction in the corporate way But the one who rocks the boat becomes the enemy So we all stay quiet while the problems run free [Verse 3] Jenny wants to question why performance reviews drag But she needs her health insurance and she can't afford to lag So she nods and smiles politely while her talent goes to waste 'Cause the cost of speaking truth is more than she can face [Final Chorus] Why don't we speak up, why don't we fight? Don't know alternatives, scared of the bite HR holds the keys to what we need most Payroll and benefits, they're our gracious host Scattered little losses, death by thousand cuts But challenge the system and you bear the brunt Employee acquiescence keeps the cycle strong But there's got to be a better way to get along [Outro] There's got to be a better way There's got to be a better way
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