[Verse 1] You got a halo in your profile pic Typing out a sermon in a viral click You’re saving all the strangers that you’ll never meet From the comfort of your couch and your swivel seat You got a brand-new cause every other week Change your bio, change your colors, never change a thing You’re building up a platform with a shaky spine But you look so good standing on that party line [Pre-Chorus] You say you’re fighting for the voiceless But you only talk for you Every word is so self-righteous But it’s see-through [Chorus] Performative outrage, lights, camera, complain You’re screaming on the internet, but quiet off-screen You’re so offended, till the trend hits fade Then you move on to the next big “brave” crusade Oh, you’re so woke when the spotlight’s on But when the real work starts, you’re already gone Hashtags, hot takes, rinse and repeat Performative outrage on a loop, on a feed [Verse 2] You got a pitchfork made of quotes you stole Copy-paste conviction with a borrowed soul You stand for every side that gets the most applause You’re a chameleon wrapped in someone else’s cause You say “educate yourself” like a battle cry But you never crack a book, just a notified lie You weaponize feelings like a loaded gun Then you sleep just fine when the damage’s done [Pre-Chorus] You say you’re all about “awareness” But it’s just a costume change Every post is so courageous When there’s nothing real at stake [Chorus] Performative outrage, lights, camera, complain You’re screaming on the internet, but quiet off-screen You’re so offended, till the trend hits fade Then you move on to the next big “brave” crusade Oh, you’re so woke when the spotlight’s on But when the real work starts, you’re already gone Hashtags, hot takes, rinse and repeat Performative outrage on a loop, on a feed [Bridge] Take a bow, you did your part You clicked “share” and called it heart Gold star, you passed the vibe Never had to step outside All that noise and nothing said All that rage from your twin-size bed If you cared half as much as you say you do You’d turn the phone off, show up, follow through (half-time / build) But you need that validation Like it’s oxygen to breathe You’re not changing all this broken stuff You’re just changing how you’re seen [Final Chorus] Performative outrage, lights, camera, complain You’re screaming on the internet, but quiet off-screen You’re so offended, till the trend hits fade Then you move on to the next big “brave” crusade Oh, you’re a hero in the comment wars But you ghost the world outside your door Hashtags, hot takes, nothing beneath Performative outrage ‘til the timeline bleeds [Outro] Yeah, you’re oh-so brave in your status bar But when it’s time to show up, no one knows who you are Performative outrage, fade to black New day, new cause, same act
