What the world wants is amusement,
But that is not what the people see.
The world sees entertainment,
But the people know they are not free.
The spotlight shines down from above
The stars shine bright in the dark
The cannon rolls in on the dove
Yet all it needs is a spark.
The monkeys learn to fly,
The fish are taught to climb trees,
But no one ever asks why
Dancing is forced upon chimpanzees.
The camera sees all,
Reporters crowd around
Celebrities overdosing in the hall,
Not enough therapy rebound.
Sometimes forced to take clothes off,
Innocence lost to gain attraction
Attention gained through showing off
By lights, camera, action.
Smiles hide the pain,
Anxiety aids depression,
The known attempt freedom in vain
There is never any intervention.
Fame is a prison
But few people know
They hardly own a name
Despite being the stars of the show.
What the world wants is amusement,
But that is not what the people see.
The world sees entertainment,
But the people know they are not free.