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