[Verse 1] Money has always bought influence, but the stakes have clearly grown Billionaires aren't just BACKING power, they're claiming it as their own Trump's back in the White House, with the wealthy at his door And the ones elected to serve us keep selling out for more [Pre-Chorus] They warned us of the darkness, but the truth is plain to see It's cowardice, ignorance, and greed [Chorus] Billionaires and ballots, they buy what they need Trading public trust for power, feeding private greed Democracy dies in daylight, right before our eyes They chose the side of money and left the people behind [Verse 2] Musk bought his influence, walked the halls of power Thiel backed the vice president, another billionaire's hour The money doesn't just buy access, it helps decide the game And the ones who hold the offices pretend it's all the same [Chorus] Billionaires and ballots, they buy what they need Trading public trust for power, feeding private greed Democracy dies in daylight, right before our eyes They chose the side of money and left the people behind [Verse 3] Foreign fortunes find their way through deals behind the scenes While presidential business blurs what public service means The profits cross the borders, the questions go unanswered Whose interests shape the policies? Whose fortunes are enhanced? [Bridge] Bezos owns the paper, with its warning on the wall "Democracy dies in darkness," but who answers when we call? Congress holds the power to demand accountability But loyalty and ambition make a mockery of duty [Final Chorus] Billionaires and ballots, they buy what they need Trading public trust for power, feeding private greed Democracy dies in daylight, right before our eyes They chose the side of money and left the people behind [Outro] They knew exactly what they chose And chose the money anyway Democracy dies in daylight No darkness required Just cowardice, ignorance And greed.
