Nothing is out of control.
It has simply been documented.
All According to Plan watches institutional reassurance do what it does best: absorb the problem, soften the language and return it as procedure. Concern is acknowledged, feedback is invited and everything remains under review, which is another way of saying the system has successfully contained the need to actually change anything.
Everyone’s calm, that’s the headline today
Measured response in a reasonable way
There’s a statement drafted, softened and signed
Nothing was broken that we can’t redefine
We acknowledged the issue, we heard the concern
We thanked you politely, now wait for your turn
It’s been logged in the system, it’s under review
Which is exactly what systems are built to do
No raised voices, no sudden moves
We rehearsed this part, you’ll know it too
It’s all according to plan
That’s what the briefing said
Smile for the cameras, nod if you can
Nothing to see ahead
It’s all according to plan
Relax, you’re in safe hands
If it feels wrong, that’s how it’s meant
It’s all according to plan
We’ve streamlined the language, cut out the blame
Swapped out the words that were causing a scene
Authentic concern in a friendlier font
Sincere, pre-approved, and carefully launched
There’s a space for your feedback, a box you can tick
It disappears fast, but it counts for a bit
We value the dialogue, love how you feel
As long as it fits what we’re ready to deal
Say it plainly, but not too loud
Say it nicely, you’ll make us proud
It’s all according to plan
That’s what the update said
Progress is steady, morale is grand
Nothing to see ahead
It’s all according to plan
You’re doing just fine
If you feel uneasy, give it some time
It’s all according to plan
No alarms, no fault, no fire
Just a hum in the wires
Everything works, just slightly delayed
Everything’s fine it’s just being explained
It’s all according to plan
We’ve done this before
Same reassurance, different floor
It’s all according to plan
Stand where you are
If this feels staged
That’s exactly what you are
Thank you for waiting
Thank you for caring
Thank you for understanding
We’ll let you know