The Words I Never Said
Mage Ft Skylar Grey Lyrics

It's so loud inside my head
My mind is overwhelmed with thoughts

With words that I should have said
I regret not speaking my mind

As I drown in my regrets
I am consumed by my feelings of guilt

I can't take back the words I never said
I cannot undo the things I never spoke up about

I really think the war on terror is a bunch of bullshit
I strongly believe that the war on terror is unjustified

Just a poor excuse for you to use up all your bullets
It's a way for those in power to exploit their resources

How much money does it take to really make a full clip
What is the actual cost of violence and warfare?

Nine eleven building seven did they really pull it?
I question the official story of the 9/11 attacks

Your child's future was the first to go with budget cuts
The government's actions disproportionately affect younger generations

If you think that hurts then, wait here comes the uppercut
Things are only going to get worse

The school was garbage in the first place, that's on the up and up
The education system is flawed from its very foundation

Keep you at the bottom but tease you with the upper crust
The system maintains social inequality while dangling the possibility of upward mobility

You get it then they move you so you never keeping up enough
Just as you start to climb the ladder, the rules change

If you turn on TV all you see's a bunch of 'what the fucks'
The media is full of sensationalism and misinformation

Dude is dating so and so blabbering bout such and such
The media prioritizes trivial gossip over real news

And that ain't Jersey Shore, homie that's the news
The news is just as mindless and shallow as reality TV

And these the same people that supposed to be telling us the truth
The media are supposed to be trustworthy sources of information

Limbaugh is a racist, Glenn Beck is a racist
These influential figures promote harmful rhetoric and beliefs

Gaza strip was getting bombed, Obama didn't say shit
The government is not doing enough to address global issues

That's why I ain't vote for him, next one either
I do not have faith in the political system

I'ma part of the problem, my problem is I'm peaceful
My nonviolent approach may be contributing to the issue

And I believe in the people
I have faith in the power of the collective

Now you can say it ain't our fault if we never heard it
We cannot be held responsible for what we do not know

But if we know better than we probably deserve it
Once we become aware, we are accountable for our actions

Jihad is not a holy war, wheres that in the worship?
The term 'jihad' has been distorted and misinterpreted

Murdering is not Islam!
Acts of violence and killing go against the teachings of Islam

And you are not observant
Those who commit violent acts in the name of Islam are not true followers of the religion

And you are not a Muslim
These actions do not represent the peaceful principles of Islam

Israel don't take my side 'cause look how far you've pushed them
The conflict in the Middle East is complex and multifaceted

Walk with me into the ghetto, this where all the Kush went
Let me show you the harsh realities faced by marginalized communities

Complain about the liquor store but what you drinking liquor for?
We cannot criticize the system if we continue to participate in it

Complain about the gloom but when'd you pick a broom up?
We must take action rather than just complain

Just listening to Pac ain't gone make it stop
Awareness alone is not enough to bring about change

A rebel in your thoughts, ain't gon' make it halt
Revolutionary ideas must be paired with tangible action

If you don't become an actor you'll never be a factor
We must take an active role in shaping the world around us

Pills with million side effects
Pharmaceuticals can have dangerous and unknown consequences

Take 'em when the pains felt
We turn to quick fixes rather than addressing underlying issues

Wash them down with diet soda
We prioritize convenience over our own health

Killin' off your brain cells
Our actions can have serious and long-lasting consequences

Crooked banks around the World
The financial sector is fraught with corruption and unfair practices

Would gladly give a loan today
Banks may offer loans without considering the borrower's ability to repay

So if you ever miss a payment
Even minor financial struggles can result in devastating consequences

They can take your home away
The system can be unforgiving and merciless

I think that all the silence is worse than all the violence
Our failure to speak up is more harmful than the actions of the oppressor

Fear is such a weak emotion that's why I despise it
We must reject fear and stand up for what is right

We scared of almost everything, afraid to even tell the truth
Fear is a pervasive force that limits our ability to act

So scared of what you think of me, I'm scared of even telling you
We are conditioned to seek approval and acceptance from others

Sometimes I'm like the only person I feel safe to tell it to
It can be difficult to find a supportive community to confide in

I'm locked inside a cell in me, I know that there's a jail in you
We all carry our own emotional burdens and struggles

Consider this your bailing out, so take a breath, inhale a few
Let this song serve as a reminder to break free from our mental and emotional chains

My screams is finally getting free, my thoughts is finally yelling through
Through this song, I express my long-repressed thoughts and feelings