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 your 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, yet keep from fighting?

Cages or wings, which do you prefer?

Ask the birds

Fear or love, baby, don't say your 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 this 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?

Oh, why would we rather

Put ourselves through hell than sleep alone at night?

Why do we follow 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 your answer

Actions speak louder, it speaks louder

Actions speak louder