Speak My Mind
Radical Attack Lyrics

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Not gonna sugar coat it
Just cause you
Don't wanna hear it
Can't hold back
My word's my law

These words weigh a ton
So you better find cover

Can't hold back
My word's my law

You think you're someone special
You think you've got it all
Anything you throw at me

I return in fucking spades
But you ain't worth the trouble!

Overall Meaning

In Radical Attack's song "Speak My Mind," the lyrics convey a message of standing up for oneself and being honest, no matter how uncomfortable it may be for others. The singer refuses to "sugar coat" the truth, even if others do not want to hear it. The line "my word's my law" holds significant weight, suggesting that the singer's words should be taken seriously and respected.

The second stanza of lyrics warns the recipient of the message that the singer's words "weigh a ton," indicating that they are not to be taken lightly. The singer even warns them to "find cover" because their words will not be held back. The final stanza takes a more aggressive tone, addressing someone who thinks they are "special" and have "got it all." The singer pushes back, suggesting that anything thrown at them will be returned "in fucking spades." There is a clear sense of empowerment in the lyrics, as the singer refuses to be pushed around or made to feel inferior.

Line by Line Meaning

Not gonna sugar coat it
I'm not going to soften my words

Just cause you
Even if you

Don't wanna hear it
Don't want to listen

Can't hold back
I can't control

My word's my law
What I say goes

These words weigh a ton
My words have great impact

So you better find cover
You should protect yourself

You think you're someone special
You believe you're unique

You think you've got it all
You think you have everything figured out

Anything you throw at me
Any criticism you give

I return in fucking spades
I'll give back even more criticism