
[Verse 1] That’s the tragedy Of the commons No common ground No common enemy It’s a common mistake Everyone makes What kind of tool would you be to not Follow along [Pre-Chorus] The conduct of the many Diverted to the conscience Of only a few Spill the beans Or bite my tongue I know the odds Eighty billion to one [Chorus] Free rider Free loader The true cost You don’t wanna know Free rider Free loader the true cost You don’t wanna know [Verse 2] Choke point Chew the fat Pull the flesh From the bones Exposing the truth You don’t wanna know No laughing matter Depending on what side Of the cage you’re on [Bridge — stripped / slower] We hold the key absolute uncertainty Plausible deniability We Believe the lies We tell ourselves It’s OK to turn away [Final Chorus — heavier] Free rider Free loader The true cost You don’t wanna know Free rider Free loader The true cost You don’t wanna know [Outro] That’s the tragedy Of the commons No common ground No common enemy We hold the key But you don’t wanna know...

