I Am The State

Starving out the many while I only feed the few
 Maintain the wealth that keeps me in control of you
 Clean on the surface so you won't see my deceit
 Even though I'm slithering just beneath your feet
 Extend my reign into foreign lands
 Flexing my muscle anywhere I can
 I keep the power and swallow you whole
 Cutting off your life support, I follow through
 From way up here my vision's distorted
 Cannot maintain what I once supported
 I keep you safe, secure and protected
 Until my self-indulgence has been perfected
 I decide your fate
 Deliver to all
 I bring the downfall
 Making up your mind is everything I do
 Doing the right thing is never up to you
 Get you on board only to betray your trust
 I will cut you off when I say you've had enough