Yo, climbing the ladder, think you're on the rise
Every step you take, chasing that prize
But here's the catch, you better beware
You'll hit that ceiling, can't breathe that air
They promote you up, but you're losing your grip
From the sales floor to office, it's a slippery trip
You were the star, now you're lost in the game
In a role that don't fit You're the one to blame

Peter principle, watch it unfold
Rising to the top, but you're losing your hold
Incompetence reigns, where the power's unearned
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man's burned

You, you got the skills, but they don't translate
From the front lines to management, man, it's too late
Thought you'd lead the team, but you're drowning in stress
They look to you for answers, but you're lost in the mess
The meetings go long, and the coffee's gone cold
Once the hero of the story, now you're left in the fold
You can't make decisions, you're stuck in a bind
Now you're just a puppet with a boss in your mind

Peter principle, watch it unfold
Rising to the top, but you're losing your hold
Incompetence reigns, where the power's unearned
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man's burned

It's a cycle of failure, a downward slide
With every promotion, you're losing your pride
You were a champ, now you're just a name
In a game where the rules have turned all the same

So think twice, my friend, when you reach for the stars
Not every promotion comes with a sweet guitar
Sometimes it's a curse, not a blessing in disguise
When you're stuck at the top, can't see through the lies
Don't let them fool you with the glitter and gold
In the world of the blind, the bold will fold
So keep it real, keep your feet on the ground
Or you'll hit that Peter wall and you'll never rebound

Peter principle, watch it unfold
Rising to the top, but you're losing your hold
Incompetence reigns, where the power's unearned
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man's burned

Peter principle, watch it unfold
Rising to the top, but you're losing your hold
Incompetence reigns, where the power's unearned
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man's burned