The Words I Never Said in D & B
Mage Ft Skylar Grey Lyrics

It's so loud inside my head
I'm overwhelmed by my own thoughts and anxieties

With words that I should have said
I regret not speaking my mind and standing up for myself

As I drown in my regrets
I feel consumed by my past mistakes and missed opportunities

I can't take back the words I never said
I acknowledge that words have power and once they are spoken, they cannot be unsaid

I can't take back the words I never said
Repeating the previous line for emphasis

I really think the war on terror is a bunch of bullshit
I believe that the supposed 'war on terror' is simply an excuse for violence and military spending

Just a poor excuse for you to use up all your bullets
The 'war on terror' is nothing more than an excuse to use up ammunition and justify military spending

How much money does it take to really make a full clip
I question the true cost of military spending and the production of weapons

Nine eleven building seven did they really pull it?
I question the official story of the 9/11 attacks and the mysterious collapse of Building 7

Uh, and a bunch of other cover ups
There are many other hidden truths and conspiracies being covered up by those in power

Your child's future was the first to go with budget cuts
Education has taken a backseat to military spending and budget cuts, leaving our children's future in danger

If you think that hurts then, wait here comes the uppercut
The situation is only going to get worse unless we take action

The school was garbage in the first place, that's on the up and up
The education system was failing our children long before budget cuts and military spending

Keep you at the bottom but tease you with the upper crust
The powers that be keep the majority of the population at the bottom while tantalizing them with the illusion of success

You get it then they move you so you never keeping up enough
Just when you think you've achieved success, the goalposts are moved and you are left struggling to keep up

If you turn on TV all you see's a bunch of 'what the fucks'
The media is dominated by sensationalism and trivialities, leaving us uninformed and bewildered

Dude is dating so and so blabbering bout such and such
Even the supposedly 'serious' news outlets are more concerned with celebrity gossip than meaningful news

And that ain't Jersey Shore, homie that's the news
The news has become just as ridiculous and shallow as the reality TV shows it claims to condemn

And these the same people that supposed to be telling us the truth
The media is supposed to be the source of truth and information, but it has become corrupted and unreliable

Limbaugh is a racist, Glenn Beck is a racist
I believe that some of the most influential voices in the media are racist and dangerous

Gaza strip was getting bombed, Obama didn't say shit
I am critical of political leaders, including Obama, for not speaking out against violence and injustice around the world

That's why I ain't vote for him, next one either
I refuse to support political leaders who do not prioritize peace and equality

I'ma part of the problem, my problem is I'm peaceful
I acknowledge that my own peaceful nature may not be enough to change the world for the better

And I believe in the people
Despite my skepticism of leaders and institutions, I have faith in the power of ordinary people to create positive change

Now you can say it ain't our fault if we never heard it
We may claim ignorance or lack of responsibility for injustices around us that we were unaware of

But if we know better than we probably deserve it
If we are aware of injustice and do nothing to stop it, we are complicit and responsible

Jihad is not a holy war, wheres that in the worship?
I challenge the notion that violent acts can be justified in the name of religion

Murdering is not Islam!
I reject violence and extremism, and believe that it has no place in religion or society

And you are not observant
I criticize those who claim to follow a religion or ideology but disregard its fundamental principles of peace and compassion

And you are not a Muslim
I challenge those who claim to act in the name of a religion but do not embody its true values

Israel don't take my side 'cause look how far you've pushed them
I recognize the complex political and social tensions surrounding Israel and the Middle East, and do not take a simplistic or one-sided view

Walk with me into the ghetto, this where all the Kush went
I invite others to see the realities of poverty and social inequality that are often hidden from view

Complain about the liquor store but what you drinking liquor for?
I call out hypocrisy and inconsistency in those who complain about social issues while perpetuating them through their own actions

Complain about the gloom but when'd you pick a broom up?
I encourage individuals to take action and make positive change rather than just complaining about problems

Just listening to Pac ain't gone make it stop
Listening to music and being aware of social issues is not enough to make real change happen

A rebel in your thoughts, ain't gon' make it halt
Merely thinking rebellious or radical thoughts is not enough to create real change

If you don't become an actor you'll never be a factor
If we want to make a difference, we have to be actively engaged in creating change rather than just passively observing

Pills with million side effects
I criticize the pharmaceutical industry and the over-reliance on medication to treat problems that have deeper social and cultural roots

Take 'em when the pains felt
People often turn to medication only when they are experiencing visible or obvious symptoms, rather than addressing the root causes of their pain

Wash them down with diet soda
The consumption of unhealthy and processed foods and drinks is contributing to a range of health problems

Killin' off your brain cells
The consumption of unhealthy foods and drinks is not only harmful to physical health, but can also have negative effects on mental health and cognition

Crooked banks around the World
I criticize the unethical and exploitative practices of many financial institutions around the world

Would gladly give a loan today
Financial institutions are eager to give loans and create debt, even if it is not in the best interest of those they are lending to

So if you ever miss a payment
Those with debt are vulnerable to exploitation and punishment if they are unable to make payments

They can take your home away
Debt and financial instability can lead to the loss of one's home and sense of security

I think that all the silence is worse than all the violence
I believe that the apathy and indifference of individuals and society as a whole is more harmful than overt acts of violence

Fear is such a weak emotion that's why I despise it
I challenge the notion that fear is a natural and necessary response, and instead see it as a weakness and hindrance

We scared of almost everything, afraid to even tell the truth
Fear is pervasive in our society and affects our ability to be honest and authentic with ourselves and others

So scared of what you think of me, I'm scared of even telling you
We are afraid to be vulnerable and honest with others for fear of being judged, rejected, or misunderstood

Sometimes I'm like the only person I feel safe to tell it to
The fear of judgment and rejection can lead us to feel completely isolated and alone

I'm locked inside a cell in me, I know that there's a jail in you
Our fears and insecurities can imprison us and prevent us from living fully and authentically, and I recognize that this is true for others as well

Consider this your bailing out, so take a breath, inhale a few
I encourage others to take a step back, take a deep breath, and reflect on their fears and insecurities, freeing themselves from their self-imposed limitations

My screams is finally getting free, my thoughts is finally yelling through
I am finally allowing myself to speak my mind and be honest about my fears and insecurities