shout
Grounded Lyrics

Shout
Express yourself with force and conviction

Shout
Emphasize your message and grab attention

Let it all out
Release everything that's been bottled up

These are the things I can do without
These are the things that don't matter and can be discarded

Come on
Encourage action and participation

I'm talking to you
Directly addressing you and your responsibilities

In violent times
During times of unrest and conflict

You shouldn't have to sell your soul
You shouldn't have to compromise your values or beliefs

In black and white
In clear and obvious terms

They really really ought to know
They should already be aware and informed

Those one track minds
Those with narrow or inflexible opinions

That took you for a working boy
That treated you as a mere worker, without respect

Kiss them goodbye
Say farewell to them and their negativity

You shouldn't have to jump for joy
You shouldn't have to be thrilled or relieved to be treated fairly

They gave you life
Your parents or caretakers brought you into the world

And in return you gave them hell
You caused them trouble or pain, intentionally or not

As cold as ice
Completely unfeeling and indifferent

I hope we live to tell the tale
I hope we survive and learn from this experience

And when you've taken down your guard
When you've lowered your defenses or barriers

If I could change your mind
If I had the power to influence your opinions or decisions

I'd really love to break your heart
I'd really love to make you feel emotional pain or regret