Striking the Match (Verse 1) They wake up every morning in the same soft cage, Scrolling through the noise, feeding on the rage. Smile for the camera, nod when they say “trust,” While the walls get closer and the air turns to dust. Emotional prison with no bars you can see, Just a quiet voice that whispers “this is free.” They polish the locks and call it peace of mind, Never noticing the chains they left behind. (Chorus) Strike the match, let the system burn, Watch the paper thrones turn to ash and learn. All the kings and the liars and the ones who sold the truth, Their golden towers can’t outrun the fireproof. Strike the match, feel the heat rise high, No more sleeping through the long good-bye. The world is waking with a single spark, Burn the corrupt system down in the dark. (Verse 2) Governments of the world wear the same disguise, Different flags, same hands pulling the ties. They write the rules in invisible ink, Then sell the antidote while the people drink. Fear is the warden, debt is the key, Division is the guard that keeps the mind asleep. They point at the sky and say “look over there,” While the real chains tighten right under the chair. (Chorus) Strike the match, let the system burn, Watch the paper thrones turn to ash and learn. All the kings and the liars and the ones who sold the truth, Their golden towers can’t outrun the fireproof. Strike the match, feel the heat rise high, No more sleeping through the long good-bye. The world is waking with a single spark, Burn the corrupt system down in the dark. (Bridge) You can’t see the prison when the walls are made of glass, You can’t feel the weight until you try to move at last. One voice becomes a thousand, one light becomes a blaze, The match is already lit — it’s been burning for days. (Final Chorus) Strike the match, let the system burn, No more kneeling, no more waiting our turn. All the kings and the liars and the ones who sold the truth, Their golden towers can’t outrun the fireproof. Strike the match, feel the heat rise high, The emotional prison is about to die. The world is waking with a single spark… Burn the corrupt system down in the dark. (Outro) Strike the match… Strike the match… Watch it all come down.
