[Verse] Diplomats gather globe on the splatter Nations intertwined ladder climbin’ fatter Peace treaties folded like dough in the batter Converse nights over crises what's the matter [Verse 2] Trade-offs in shadows deals in the twilight Borders redefined under stars so bright Ink on the paper in the dead of night Voices so quiet under neon light [Chorus] World leaders whisper secrets deep inside A game of chess where the pieces slide Promises spoken then some denied Under the same sun miles far and wide [Verse 3] Flags wave high in the morning breeze Hushed words carried across the seas Unseen agreements under lock and keys Futures dependent on unseen decrees [Bridge] Wheels keep turnin’ in the endless spin Where does it start and where does it begin? Strategies workin’ beneath the skin All for the hope of a peaceful win [Chorus] World leaders whisper secrets deep inside A game of chess where the pieces slide Promises spoken then some denied Under the same sun miles far and wide