We’re Being Played Like Chess

country, rap, fiddle, accordion, bagpipes, Harpsichord, record scratching, brass instruments, orchestra

(Intro)
Yeah, yeah, uh, uh, uh, yeah...
Checkmate, checkmate, they’re movin’ in silence,
Newfoundland stand up, it’s time to break the silence.

(Chorus)
We’re being played like chess, they movin’ like pawns,
Corporations plot, politicians tag along.
Wind turbines rise, but the truth’s been oppressed,
We see through the lies, we’re callin’ out the mess.

(Verse 1)
They say it’s clean energy, but who’s really benefittin’?
Diggin’ up our lands while the rich keep sittin’.
Promises of jobs, but at what real cost?
Water’s runnin’ dirty, and our culture gets lost.
They dress it up pretty, say it’s green and it’s gold,
But behind the boardroom doors, deals are bought and sold.
It’s a corporate game, and we’re just the bait,
But Newfoundland’s woke, now it’s time to regulate.

(Verse 2)
They paint a bright future, but shadows creep near,
Turbines spin profits, while we’re left in fear.
Communities divided, traditions torn apart,
But we won’t be checkmated, we got a lion’s heart.
They say “clean energy,” but it’s all a disguise,
We see the contracts, hidden truths, and the ties.
From the bays to the coves, from the hills to the shore,
We’re callin’ out the players, we ain’t takin’ no more.

(Bridge)
Rooks and bishops in their fancy suits,
Movin’ through the board, tryin’ to loot the roots.
But we’re kings and queens, protectin’ our land,
Newfoundlanders rise up, take a stand.

(Outro)
This game’s gettin’ old, we’re breakin’ the mold,
Newfoundland’s awake, our spirit’s too bold.
You can’t checkmate us, we’re flippin’ the board,
The truth’s our weapon, our voice is the sword.
We’re bein’ played like chess, but we’re callin’ it out,
The lies, the deceit—no more doubt.

Yeah, no more doubt, no more doubt...
Checkmate.

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(Intro) Yeah, yeah, uh, uh, uh, yeah... Checkmate, checkmate, they’re movin’ in silence, Newfoundland stand up, it’s time to break the silence. (Chorus) We’re being played like chess, they movin’ like pawns, Corporations plot, politicians tag along. Wind turbines rise, but the truth’s been oppressed, We see through the lies, we’re callin’ out the mess. (Verse 1) They say it’s clean energy, but who’s really benefittin’? Diggin’ up our lands while the rich keep sittin’. Promises of jobs, but at what real cost? Water’s runnin’ dirty, and our culture gets lost. They dress it up pretty, say it’s green and it’s gold, But behind the boardroom doors, deals are bought and sold. It’s a corporate game, and we’re just the bait, But Newfoundland’s woke, now it’s time to regulate. (Chorus) We’re being played like chess, they movin’ like pawns, Corporations plot, politicians tag along. Wind turbines rise, but the truth’s been oppressed, We see through the lies, we’re callin’ out the mess. (Verse 2) They paint a bright future, but shadows creep near, Turbines spin profits, while we’re left in fear. Communities divided, traditions torn apart, But we won’t be checkmated, we got a lion’s heart. They say “clean energy,” but it’s all a disguise, We see the contracts, hidden truths, and the ties. From the bays to the coves, from the hills to the shore, We’re callin’ out the players, we ain’t takin’ no more. (Bridge) Rooks and bishops in their fancy suits, Movin’ through the board, tryin’ to loot the roots. But we’re kings and queens, protectin’ our land, Newfoundlanders rise up, take a stand. (Chorus) We’re being played like chess, they movin’ like pawns, Corporations plot, politicians tag along. Wind turbines rise, but the truth’s been oppressed, We see through the lies, we’re callin’ out the mess. (Outro) This game’s gettin’ old, we’re breakin’ the mold, Newfoundland’s awake, our spirit’s too bold. You can’t checkmate us, we’re flippin’ the board, The truth’s our weapon, our voice is the sword. We’re bein’ played like chess, but we’re callin’ it out, The lies, the deceit—no more doubt. Yeah, no more doubt, no more doubt... Checkmate.

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