Title: Blame it on the Bylaws --- [Verse 1] Got a memo at dawn from the queen of mean Said your lawn ain't sharp — that grass ain't clean Gotta mow it to spec with military pride One inch too high? That’s a $50 fine Don't even think about not painting your door green Or setting out chairs that dare look too serene She cruises slow in a grey machine Writing down sins with her clipboard thing --- [Chorus] 🎶 H! O! A! (Bylaw!) No bikes, no flags, no play! String lights? Denied! Flowerpots? Gone! Even your welcome mat looks wrong 🎶 Don’t go outside, don’t make a sound The Five are watching — the HOA hound! Be invisible, silent, don’t have fun 🎶 And pay your dues — or your peace is done! 🎶 We live in a smile-policed checkpoint 🎶 🎶 Blame it on the bylaws — the cruelty’s the point --- [Verse 2] They say no “loud talking” in the street And don’t let kids have too much heat We cut our grass but it ain’t our choice They inspect our blades with a radar voice Can’t wear sandals that look “too bright” Can’t host a BBQ after night Cameras watching — they're always watching Your front yard life? It's under caution --- [Chorus 2] 🎶 H! O! A! (Bylaw!) Freedom’s one slip away Your patio dream? In violation Your country flag? Relegation 🎶 The board of five with hearts of frost Tells us how to live, and not how much it costs No joy allowed, no unsanctioned cheer 🎶 Surveillance loves your silent fear 🎶 🎶 Blame it on the bylaws, the cruelty’s the point 🎶 Cameras blink while our rights disjoint 🎶 --- [Bridge – Accordion breakdown] 🎶 Clip! Cut! Pay! Obey! Quiet mouths are the HOA way The gale winds through our suburban state Decides your fate, your yard, your gate 🎶 --- [Final Chorus – faster tempo] 🎶 H! O! A! (Comply!) 🎶 Smile wide while you qualify 🎶 For silence, rage, and lawn fatigue 🎶 Where life is a luxury — if they agree 🎶 No friends on porches, no loud design 🎶 Just codes and threats and a posted sign 🎶 So bow your head, don't question the fines 🎶 Your misery matters — the joy is mine 🎶 🎶 Blame it on the bylaws! 🎶 The cruelty's the point! 🎶 We fund the guards of our joyless joint! 🎶 Blame it on the bylaws! 🎶 Obey and pay our fee... 🎶 We smile for cameras — pretending we're free! 🎶 --- [Outro – Synthwave fade-out] ---
