1. |
You Assume, You Lose
02:07
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Your pre-made assumptions are made on falsities
Your negative demeanor glows for all to see.
It's time to take a second and think about your life because
when you look back you'll see you've made an ass of you and me.
Don't assume things before you get the facts. Assumptions that you make point out charisma that you lack.
Look at how you've acted, realize that you were wrong.
Give them all some time and those assumptions you had are gone (3x)
A step in the right direction, you've cleaned up those past faults.
The same kids you said you didn't like turned out okay after all.
You're so much happier, the weight is off your back, your friends are here and they're all great, you've changed yourself and it's paid off.
Don't assume things before you get the facts. Assumptions that you make point out charisma that you lack.
Look at how you've acted, realize that you were wrong.
Give them all some time and those assumptions you had are gone (3x)
NO MORE ASSUMPTIONS
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2. |
No More Silence
02:07
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I just sat there, I didn't say a word.
My mouth stayed shut, and you know what silence brought?
bitterness and frustration. wish that I spoke up.
My silence condoned it,
I have myself to blame.
Not anymore I won't sit back I won't condone your hateful acts.
Not anymore I won't sit back I won't condone your hateful acts.
I will no longer sit here with my mouth shut.
I will no longer sit here with my mouth shut.
Gotta open up. Time to take a stand.
I won't sit back and let them make a victim of whoever they chose.
Oh, it's your first ammendment? Well hey, I guess I've got mine too.
Not anymore I won't sit back I won't condone your hateful acts.
Not anymore I won't sit back I won't condone your hateful acts.
I will no longer sit here with my mouth shut.
I will no longer sit here with my mouth shut.
No more silence. no more holding back.
we will all respond. we will all respond.
No more silence. No more holding back.
No more regret for all the times that we should've spoken up.
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3. |
Mission Statement
01:37
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To all my firends who are in the dumps this ones for you. A positive
outlook and a smiling face will help see you through.
'Cause Posi jams will help us all get through the day. To those who
are unsure. Here's what I say: All you've got to do is lend a
Helping Hand
All You've Got to do is lend a Helping Hand
Now its time to rethink your tunes that've got you windmillin and
kickin dudes. Helping Hand is not for that. High fives and gettin'
low is where its at
'Cause Posi jams will help us all get through the day. To those who
are unsure. Here's what I say: All you've got to do is lend a
Helping Hand
All You've Got to do is lend a Helping Hand
To all my friends and those I haven't met, this is dedicated to fun
and a hope it never ends. I hope your lives all improve and that this
year is the best one yet.
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4. |
The Hate Stops Here
01:47
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I'm really sick of hearing how this and that are gay. You really need
to suck it up and try to change your ways. Why can't I go anywhere
without some guy calling someone a f--? Destruction of your hateful
ideals is long past overdue. Its not your place to demonize others'
sexualities.
Break down the walls you've helped to build up with your complacency.
It's time to clean it up. Use of hateful rhetoric, it's time for it
to end. Begin this reformation. Eliminate this trend.
I'm not just talking about kids that you call jocks. I'm talking
about my friends; honestly its time to stop. Tag team with the
christian right, how can you say you're punk? You play the open mind
card, but spit this bogus junk
Break down the walls you've helped to build up with your complacency.
It's time to clean it up. Use of hateful rhetoric, it's time for it
to end. Begin this reformation. Eliminate this trend.
Don't feed the fire, take care in what you say. Stop this hatred, end
this hatred.
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5. |
In The Past
01:57
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GO!
Maybe we're getting older
You say it's past our time
You act like you don't care
Looking at the past you pine.
But don't you ever think that good things lay ahead?
Our lives are far from over, stop acting like you're dead.
Look ahead! There's More to Come!
Don't get stuck in the past! (2x)
I know we're getting older but it's not past our time.
Keep your eyes on the future and know there's still time to shine.
Stop following the footsteps of a jaded tired crew
of kids turned to adults who lost sight of what was true.
Look ahead! There's More to Come!
Don't get stuck in the past! (2x)
So get your mind out of the past, your life is here it's moving fast.
Focus on today. Today (2x)
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6. |
Friends > X
02:00
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Sometimes a friend you thought'd be true 'til the end decides otherwise
Booze, butts, or pot, it can hurt a lot to see them change their ways
but not everybody will be "TRUE TIL DEATH," some kids change their minds.
If you believe it in your heart, it shouldn't really matter what the others do.
Respect your friends but do what's best for you
Respect your friends but to yourself you must stay true (2)
You've got to remember that they aren't you
They made their own decisions on what they do
Don't ostracize friends because personal choices don't reflect back on you (3x)
We can all be friends whether straight edge or not
We don't have to live the same.
Respect one anothers' right to decide how they want to live
Nobody wants to be told what to do and some people don't want to listen to you, just realize we're not all the same, you've got to accept that that's okay
Respect your friends but do what's best for you
Respect your friends but to yourself you must stay true (2)
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7. |
Figuring It Out
02:15
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Don't let someone else decide who can be your friends. Meet new
people and figure it out for yourself. Lots of times kids who are
into the scene tend to be nice to their friends and thats cool with me
but when it comes to those who are not like them they act just like
the stereotypes they hate.
Don't judge someone by the way they look or dress. Youll be just as
bad as the rest. Kids have put you down throughout the years they've
left you out. Now you've got friends of your own its time to change
the status quo:
Make some friends who are not like you 'cuase friends who are is easy
to do. Its hard to learn its hard to grow when all your friends know
all you know x2
Power in numbers you've got them now. So many friends they're all
around. Now its time to open up and take a chance. Don't act the
same as those before. Don't pre-judge and don't ignore because being
elitist does nothing except isolate and separate
Make some friends who are not like you 'cuase friends who are is easy
to do. Its hard to learn its hard to grow when all your friends know
all you know x2
Open your eyes, share the wealth, meet new friends & expand yourself
Open your eyes, share the wealth, meet new friends & expand yourself!
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