Lyrics
I see things happening, they fall before my eyes,
I observe events unfolding, witnessing them directly.
Pretend I'm blind like I could never see the heartache that's not mine,
Pretending ignorance, avoiding acknowledging others' pain.
Fills my head, can I just laugh away the sights that tear my soul
My mind is filled; can I dismiss distressing scenes with laughter?
And make me sick, no, I could never be so cold to look away and maybe hide,
Refusing to be indifferent or cold, facing reality instead.
Is it so wrong you want to make a difference?
Questioning the morality of desiring change.
Why I'd like to think there's no excuse?
Contemplating whether there's a valid justification.
Is it a crime to want things better for yourself?
Discussing the legitimacy of aspiring for a better life.
How you want to live is up to you, it's up to you
Empowering the listener to determine their way of living.
Wish I could be like you, indifferent to it all and life's a joke,
Expressing a desire for emotional detachment and humor.
Sarcastic, cynical like everything's OK but it just won't work,
Rejecting a sarcastic and cynical outlook on life.
In life you have to choose to stay at home and hide or stand up and fight,
Highlighting the choice between hiding or confronting challenges.
If caring's my offence I proudly stand accused so how 'bout you,
Embracing caring, even if it leads to criticism.
Is it so wrong you want to make a difference?
Reiterating the idea of making a positive impact.
Why I'd like to think there's no excuse?
Stressing the absence of acceptable excuses for inaction.
Is it a crime to want things better for yourself?
Revisiting the question of desiring improvement.
How you want to live is up to you, it's up to you
Reaffirming individual agency in choosing one's lifestyle.
Is it so wrong you want to make a difference?
Repeating the notion of the righteousness of making a difference.
Why I'd like to think there's no excuse?
Reemphasizing the absence of acceptable excuses for inaction.
Is it a crime to want things better for yourself?
Reiterating the legitimacy of wanting personal improvement.
How you want to live is up to you, it's up to you
Restating the power of individual choice in shaping life.
It's up to you,
Underscoring the central message that the course of life is ultimately determined by the individual.
It's up to you,
-It's up to you,
-It's up to you,
-It's up to you,
-It's up to you
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