Wednesday, September 3, 2008

louder than words

Why do we play with fire? Why do we run our finger through the flame? Why do we leave our hand on the stove, although we know, we're in for some pain? Oh, why do we refuse to hang a light? When the streets are dangerous? Why does it take an accident, before the truth gets through to us?

Cages or wings, which do you prefer? Ask the birds. Fear or love, baby, don't say the answer. Actions speak louder than words.

Why should we try to be our best? When we can just get by and still gain? Why do we nod our heads although we know the boss is wrong as rain? Why should we blaze a trail when the well worn path, seems safe and so inviting? How, as we travel, can we see the dismay and keep from fighting?

Cages or wings, which do you prefer? Ask the birds. Fear or love, baby, don't say the answer. Actions speak louder than words.

What does it take to wake up a generation? How can you make someone take off and fly? If we don't wake up and shake up the nation. We'll eat the dust of the world wondering why. Why do we stay with lovers who we know down deep just aren't right? Why would we rather put ourselves through hell than sleep alone at night? Why do we follow the leaders who never lead? Why does it take catastrophe to start a revolution? If we're so free, tell me why, someone tell me why, so many people bleed.

Cages or wings, which do you prefer? Ask the birds. Fear or love, baby, don't say the answer. Actions speak louder than words.




1 comment:

kimlypv said...

seriously one of my favorite songs ever written. jonathan larson was a genius.