“One Bad Apple (Gets the Raise)” by Lagoon of Randomness™ is a lofi-infused alternative rock track carried by an energetic male vocal and chilled pop-rock grooves. The song calls out toxic workplace dynamics—when the troublemaker gets rewarded while true talent is overlooked—and flips it into a powerful anthem for building fair, thriving teams. With raw energy and chill lofi edges, it’s both a critique and a rallying cry for better work culture.

🎤 TITLE: “One Bad Apple (Gets the Raise)” A Lagoon of Randomness™ / CTRL+R Studio™ workplace anthem

[VERSE 1] You’ve got a star who shows up every day Carrying the load in a quiet way But at the meeting, who gets the praise? The loud distraction with the messy maze

You keep the troublemaker in the chair While the real talent’s gasping for air Retention drops, morale runs low That’s how a company starts to slow

[CHORUS] 🎶 One bad apple gets the raise While the garden rots away Neglect the ones who build the ground You’ll watch your empire tumble down

Hire with care, reward the true Invest in those who carry you Be. Create. Live. with culture right And every team will shine their light 🎶

[VERSE 2] Deadlines met by the quiet few But chaos rules when the wrong one’s crew Meetings stalled, no follow-through While innovators feel ignored, subdued

You can’t grow trust when it’s unfair Promoting noise, not those who care Turnover costs more than you see Your brand bleeds out with toxicity

[CHORUS] 🎶 One bad apple gets the raise While the garden rots away Neglect the ones who build the ground You’ll watch your empire tumble down

Hire with care, reward the true Invest in those who carry you Be. Create. Live. with culture right And every team will shine their light 🎶

[BRIDGE – SPOKEN / LOFI BEAT] “Hire slow. Fire fast. Don’t let drama outlast. Reward the quiet brilliance. Stop feeding the resistance.”

[FINAL CHORUS – UPLIFTING] 🎶 Cultivate a space to grow Where every voice has room to show Build with trust, respect, and time That’s how your culture climbs and shines

Hire with care, reward the true Invest in those who carry you Be. Create. Live. with vision right That’s how your team ignites 🎶

[OUTRO – FADE] (whisper) “Don’t water the weeds. Grow the garden.”