Get To Work
Awakening Silence: A Call to Action in Audio/Rocketry's 'Get To Work'
Lyrics
I'll be the first to admit that I once
I acknowledge that I used to have a strong desire to be the center of attention.
Had an obnoxious need to be
I had an annoying need to be noticed.
The loudest voice in the room or the life of the party
I wanted to be the most prominent figure in social situations or events.
Nowadays all I want is for my big mouth to shut up
Nowadays, I just want to stop talking excessively.
As far as I see for folks like me
From my perspective, it's time for people like me to step back.
It is time to take a seat
I believe it's time for a change, and I should take a back seat.
And move aside we've overstayed our turn
We, as a group, have been in control for too long; it's time to yield the floor.
Give space for the voices that need to be heard
We need to make room for voices that haven't been heard.
It's so long overdue
This change is long overdue.
Watching cities burn
Observing the consequences of our actions, symbolized by cities burning.
As we inhale the fumes
We are affected by the damage caused by our actions.
Why is it only when the sickness takes hold
People tend to empathize only when they personally experience suffering.
Do we take the suffering to heart and want to make it our own?
We only care about suffering when it directly affects us.
Safeguarded by good intentions
We feel protected by good intentions.
Convinced to be wholeheartedly invested
We convince ourselves to be fully committed.
At convenience progress can be paused
Progress can be halted when it's convenient to disengage from the conversation.
By easily removing yourself from the dialogue
By easily avoiding discussions, one can impede progress.
Beyond my fragility I see how white supremacy
Looking beyond my vulnerabilities, I recognize how white supremacy has shaped my world.
Has informed every aspect of my world
White supremacy has influenced every aspect of my life.
As uncomfortable as the truth is
Despite the discomfort, I acknowledge the truth.
There's no more fucking excuses
No more excuses; it's time to take action.
You know what needs to be done, now get to
The listener is urged to address what needs to be done and take action now.
You know what needs to be done, now get to
Reiteration of the urgency to act and make a difference.
You know what needs to be done, now get to work
A final call to action, emphasizing the need to start working towards positive change.
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