Cortez Lake - I Don't Know Either Lyrics

Mmm, we play the game
Another day clocking in, we play the game
Everybody smiles but it's all the same
Underneath the surface, there's a storm brewing
They got eyes on the prize, but who's really losing
Promises made, but the truth's in disguise
Climbing the ladder, but at what price

Talking in circles, dodging the blame
Loving all the rules, it's all just the same
Hidden agendas behind closed doors
Shaking hands, but they're keeping score
Whispers louder than the words we speak
The grind's steep, but the climb feels weak
You don't know, I don't know either
Why would I, how could I ever deceive you

We're playing a part, but who's the believer
When the truth's unclear, the lie's the reliever

Emails and meetings, they blur into one
Suits and ties, hiding what's really going on
The grind is sold as a path to the dream
But behind the scenes, nothing's as it seems

You smile for the boss, not your head in line
But inside you're questioning, is this worth my time
Trading time for a paycheck, losing pieces of soul
The corporate machine's got a heavy toll
Hidden agendas behind closed doors
Shaking hands, but they're keeping score
Whispers louder than the words we speak

The grind's steep, but the climb feels weak
You don't know, I don't know either
Why would I, how could I ever deceive you
We're playing a part, but who's the believer
When the truth's unclear, the lie's the reliever

But the pressure it builds and the cracks start to show
Caught in the current, it's hard to let go
Dreams and ambition collide with the grind
But I'm asking myself, is this the design

You don't know, I don't know either
Why would I, how could I ever deceive you
We're playing a part, but who's the believer
When the truth's unclear, the lie's the reliever
We keep moving, caught in this tide

Hustling daily, but where do we hide
The corporate games, they'll always remain
But deep in the heart, we're all just the same