Opinion
Tom Morello Lyrics

Right before your eyes witness the travesty
Observe the shocking injustices occurring in plain sight.

The perpetrators of the crime are simply walking away
Those who commit these wrongs face no consequences and escape unpunished.

How the defenders of justice keep falling,
Individuals who stand up for what is right are consistently being defeated.

And again, and again, and again, and again you know
This cycle of failure and injustice is repetitive and undeniable.

That no one can deny
It is irrefutable that the truth is evident.

The horrors of our age
The terrifying realities of contemporary society are inescapable.

The puppets' intricate lies will never wash them away
The complex deceptions of those in power cannot erase their wrongdoing.

They can't distract us from all that's appalling
No amount of misdirection can hide the terrible truths we face.

Again, and again, and again, and again
This situation persists without change, continually reoccurring.

Are you blind? are you cold? how can you say
Do you not see the reality around you? How can you remain indifferent?

You don't have an opinion
You claim to be apathetic and disengaged from significant issues.

And that you'll give me a reason
You assert that you have justification for your lack of engagement.

That there is nothing left worth believing
You suggest that the world offers no ideals or truths to value.

In this world that we're living in
Reflecting on the current state of our existence.

(Oh) well I have an opinion
I refuse to share your indifference and have my own beliefs.

Oh that there is always a reason
There is always justification for resisting and standing up for truth.

And their lies aren't worth believing
The false narratives promoted by others should not be accepted.

We have to show we're not giving in (no)
It is essential to demonstrate our refusal to succumb to complacency.

The wicked can't disguise their motives anyway
Malicious intent is transparent, regardless of efforts to conceal it.

It's the ultimate crime when we look the other way
Allowing injustices to persist by ignoring them is morally reprehensible.

And sit compliant while the devils keep stalling
Remaining passive as wrongdoers manipulate and delay justice is unacceptable.

Again, and again, and again, and again
This troubling pattern continues without interruption.

You cannot justify your perfect apathy
There is no valid reason for remaining completely indifferent.

Cast aside your indifference
Let go of your emotional detachment.

Throw it away and hear the voices of innocents calling
Discard your apathy and listen to the pleas of those who suffer.

Again, and again, and again, and again
This call to action returns repeatedly.

Are you blind? don't you know? how can you say
Do you not perceive the issues at hand? How can you speak so carelessly?

You don't have an opinion
You profess a lack of stance on critical matters.

And that you'll give me a reason
You say you possess an explanation for your disengagement.

That there is nothing left worth believing
You claim that the world holds no values or truths that matter.

In this world that we're living in
In the current reality we inhabit.

(Oh) well I have an opinion
Nonetheless, I maintain my own beliefs and perspectives.

Oh that there is always a reason
There is invariably justification for resistance against injustice.

And their lies aren't worth believing
The fabrications of those in power must be challenged and questioned.

We have to show we're not giving in (no)
We must actively demonstrate our refusal to accept complacency.

Oh you've got to fight for it
You must advocate and struggle for what is right.

Don't let the villainous ones decide
Do not allow those with harmful intentions to dictate the narrative.

How we define ourselves
We must shape our identity based on our values, not their corruption.

And you profess to know
You claim to possess understanding of the situation.

That ignorance is bliss
You suggest that remaining uninformed can bring peace.

Now do you want to let them decide
Do you really wish to surrender decision-making power to them?

Whether we're alive or dead
The determining factor of our existence should not be left to the malevolent.

You don't have an opinion
Once again, you claim an absence of stance.

And that you'll give me a reason
You assure me that your indifference is justified.

That there is nothing left worth believing
You repeat the sentiment that the world lacks fundamental truths.

In this world that we're living in
Within the current circumstances of our reality.

(Oh) well I have an opinion
I stand firm in my beliefs despite yours.

Oh that there is always a reason
There will always be rationales to uphold our convictions.

And their lies aren't worth believing
The deceit of the powerful is unworthy of our trust.

We have to show we're not giving in (no)
We must visibly resist succumbing to passivity and acceptance.