We let them take control of our lives
Without even questioning why
Accepting that with our needs being met
Never once felt the twist of the knife in our backs

At the time we turned a blind eye
As they all winked in sync with a crooked smile
Knowing once they gave some that we would want more
Under their thumb is now hard to ignore

At the time we thought it was fine
Trusting how they went and spent all our dimes
Knowing now full well it was all on themselves
Wining and dining while it all went to hell

They should have let this Sleeping Dog lie
Not only the bark but also the bite
Once we the people found out the truth
There's no turning back on what we should do