Seat at the Table

You've got plans
You've got schemes
You've got what it takes to realize your dreams
You've got guts
You've got brains
And a growing reputation which remains unstained
You've got connections
You've got lots of friends
And you can't see no reason why
You shouldn't use them as a means to an end
It couldn't hurt you to try

But if you're looking for a seat at the table
Nobody ever got there
By playing it fair
You must be ruthless, willing and able
To deny what is true
If you know what is good for you

You've had some hits
You've had some wins
The ability to cover up a multitude of sins
You've got sticks
You've got stones
But in the end you're nothing but a pile of dried up bones
You've got conviction
You've got the nerve
There's a fire burning in your soul
You've got your pride
The respect of your peers
Still you hunger for the ultimate goal

And if you're looking for a seat at the table
Take a good look around at just who's sitting down
They're all delusional and very unstable
You will be too
Unless you know what is good for you

You've paid your dues, risen up from the ground
By the power of your own free will
You're always climbing, you never look down
Now you see the top of the hill