Ladders Where Rungs are Too Few

[Verse] Stacked papers high drown the dreams out Folks with hearts big confined to small routes Tangled in webs that bureaucrats spin Locked outside with only clouds reflectin' [Verse 2] Climbing ladders where rungs are too few Strapped with burdens only privileged flew Chains forged in ink hold the hopeful still Pay for your passage or remain up the hill [Chorus] Occupational Licensing keeps down the poor With it those who can jump thru hoops outscore In their wage r set to make more But dreams break and fall to the floor [Verse 3] Gatekeepers smile while the masses wait Paperwork’s weight rests on dreams’ fate Lining pockets thick blocking open doors Only the nimble step easy on these floors [Bridge] How did we get here why do we stay Systems built to keep many at bay Voices cry out but they're left ignored Striving for a world with pathways restored [Chorus] Occupational Licensing keeps down the poor With it those who can jump thru hoops outscore In their wage r set to make more But dreams break and fall to the floor