Read All About It Pt. III
Emeli Sandé Lyrics

You've got the words to change a nation
You have the ability to inspire people to create meaningful change in society.

But you're biting your tongue
Despite having powerful ideas and opinions, you're holding back and not expressing them.

You've spent a life time stuck in silence
You have restrained yourself from speaking up for a long time, possibly because of fear or lack of confidence.

Afraid you'll say something wrong
You're hesitant to speak your mind because you worry about making a mistake or offending someone.

If no one ever hears it how we gonna learn your song?
If you don't share your thoughts and ideas with the world, then no one will be able to understand your perspective or learn from your experiences.

You've got a heart as loud as lions
You have immense passion and determination that could rival even the bravest of creatures.

So why let your voice be tamed?
If you have such intense emotions and aspirations, why would you hold back expressing them?

Maybe we're a little different
It's possible that we may not all share the same beliefs or ideas, but that's okay.

There's no need to be ashamed
You should never feel embarrassed or self-conscious about who you are, what you believe, or what you stand for.

You've got the light to fight the shadows
You possess the power to bring hope and positivity to even the darkest situations.

So stop hiding it away
Don't hold back or suppress your inner light; let it shine freely for all to see.

I wanna sing, I wanna shout, I wanna scream 'til the words dry out
I am so passionate about my message that I want to shout it from the rooftops until my voice grows hoarse.

So put it in all of the papers, I'm not afraid
I want my message to be heard far and wide, and I'm not afraid of the potential backlash that may come from sharing it.

They can read all about it
I'm confident that once people start reading about my perspective, they will understand and maybe even support my cause.

At night we're waking up the neighbors while we sing away the blues
We may be causing a bit of a ruckus, but we're doing it to lift each other up and chase away our sadness or worries.

Making sure that we're remembered, yeah, 'cause we all matter too
By expressing ourselves and leaving our mark on the world, we ensure that our lives are remembered and valued, just like everyone else's.

If the truth has been forbidden, then we're breaking all the rules
Sometimes, speaking the truth can be a rebellious act, especially if it goes against the norm or the status quo.

Let's get the TV and the radio to play our tune again
We want our message to reach as many people as possible, so we're pushing for media outlets to give us a platform to share our ideas.

It's 'bout time we got some airplay of our version of events
We want to share our unique perspectives on the events happening around us, instead of just relying on mainstream news sources to tell the story for us.

I will sing with you my friend
I support you and your message, and I will stand by your side as we sing our hearts out together.

Yeah, we're all wonderful, wonderful people
Each and every one of us is unique and special in our own way, and we all have something valuable to contribute to the world.

So when did we all get so fearful?
At some point, we started to become afraid of speaking our minds and sharing our voices with the world.

Now we're finally finding our voices
We're beginning to break free of our fears and speak up for what we believe in.

Just take a chance, come help me sing this
I'm inviting you to join me in expressing ourselves and making our voices heard, even if it feels scary or uncertain at first.