THE POVERTY OF MY COUNTRYMEN

[00:01.52] (Instrumental or Intro)

[00:10.30] (Verse 1)

[00:37.77] In the heart of my country where dreams should light the way,

[00:44.47] Corruption casts its cold shadow over each and every day.

[00:50.60] The rich get richer, the poor are left to crawl under poverty's yoke,

[00:57.03] Their cries unheard in this land of privilege and smoke.

[01:05.30] (Chorus)

[01:08.78] Oh, why does poverty come with such a heavy weight?

[01:13.30] Invisible hands rule our fate, who takes from us what they keep.

[01:18.36] Corruption’s veil obscures justice, clouds any hope we seek,

[01:24.50] Underneath the corrupt officials' eyes, our dreams are mocked to death.

[01:31.47] (Verse 2)

[01:43.47] They claim it's for development, but instead the poor can only watch with awe,

[01:49.66] Their lives reduced to numbers on a ledger, their future in the shadows of a law.

[01:55.77] The seeds that should sprout into hope are choked off by greed so vile,

[02:03.26] While they bask in wealth beyond compare, our children learn their daily plight.

[02:08.33] (Bridge)

[02:10.22] In this land where justice seems like a distant dream,

[02:15.57] Where corruption's grasp holds back any real reform.

[02:21.97] Our voices grow faint as the oppressors tighten their grip,

[02:27.06] On the poor and innocent who strive to lift themselves up.

[02:36.65] (Chorus)

[02:39.03] Oh, why does poverty come with such a heavy weight?

[02:46.24] Invisible hands rule our fate, who takes from us what they keep.

[02:51.58] Corruption’s veil obscures justice, clouds any hope we seek,

[02:57.97] Underneath the corrupt officials' eyes, our dreams are mocked to death.

[03:04.11] (Verse 3)

[03:16.10] The cycle of misfortune continues, in this land so blind with pride,

[03:22.24] Where corruption's dark embrace is stronger than what good can beget.

[03:30.50] Our hopes and aspirations are crushed under the weight of their greed,

[03:35.30] While they thrive on power, we struggle with hunger and dread.

[03:43.57] (Outro)

[03:49.71] Let us raise our voices loud and clear with a vow to stand and fight,

[03:51.04] To tear down the walls that keep us from living in full daylight.

[03:53.97] For when justice finally comes, the world will see how much we've toiled,

[03:59.83] And corruption’s reign of terror shall be laid low forevermore.