I wouldn't speak my mind

I didn't want to make them mad

I looked up to them

for the courage I thought I didn't have

I never bothered to lift a finger

to make my point

Now I'm spelling it out

and nobody's listening



It's hard to take it to heart

It hurts to be apart

But I can't watch and not be heard



The days go by and things get worse

but they say they can only get better

I try to make a dent

but it blends in with all the damage

I try to look the other way

but there's a mirror behind me

I see images of what can be done

It seems like I'm the only one



I wouldn't speak my mind