[Verse 1: clear vocals, subtle reverb, subtle clean 808 bass] They tore down the walls, called it evolution Said cubicles were just old institutions "Open space!" they said, "We'll collaborate!" But all I hear is noise I can’t navigate Every screen exposed, no hiding my view Caught browsing things I didn’t mean to Conference rooms? They’re never around Getting a spot’s like staking lost ground [Pre-Chorus: 808 bass swells, more intense plucking] We were told we’d brain storm, break new ground But it's hard to focus with all this sound The chaos grows, the focus fades Where’s the quiet, where ideas are made? [Chorus: dirty bass drop, plucked strings + electronic blend, layered vocals] Open plan, the future they praised But it’s all just headaches and endless delays Noise floods the room, and thoughts go astray What happened to focus, it slipped away Collaboration’s gone, what a masquerade I’ll take the quiet over this noise parade [Verse 2: clear vocals, subtle reverb, clean 808 bass] Everyone’s sneezing, now I’ve got the flu The constant chatter is breaking me too Open plan, where nothing can hide Even my whispers echo far and wide They promised synergy, but what did I get? Interruptions all day, and a cold sweat A door would be magic, is that too much? With just a bit of quiet, I’d get back in touch [Pre-Chorus: increase orchestral, bass synth swells, more intense plucking] They said we’d innovate and collaborate But it’s hard to focus at this rate The noise takes over, and clarity slips Where’s the calm that lets the ideas flip? [Chorus: dirty bass drop, plucked strings + electronic blend, layered vocals] Open plan, the future they praised But it’s all just headaches and endless delays Noise floods the room, and thoughts go astray What happened to focus, it slipped away Collaboration’s gone, what a masquerade I’ll take the quiet over this noise parade [Bridge: strip to plucked instrument underlay] I’m stacking my files like makeshift walls Trying to escape these endless calls Post-its line my desk like a fence Anything to make this chaos make sense [Instrumental Break: plucked instrument electronic feel subtle reverb] [Chorus: dirty bass drop, plucked strings + electronic blend, layered vocals] Open plan, the future they praised But it’s all just headaches and endless delays Noise floods the room, and thoughts go astray What happened to focus, it slipped away Collaboration’s gone, what a masquerade I’ll take the quiet over this noise parade [Outro: Strip to plucked instrument repetition + electronic interplay, nuanced reverb] One day they’ll see, it’s not what we need The open plan dream’s a bad strategy Until then, I’ll count down the days To find some quiet in my own space Give me a door, let it all fade I’m done, I'm over this noise parade
