Witness
Silent Witnesses: Reflections on Silence Amidst Desperation
Lyrics
What desperate time we are all in
Reflecting on the desperate times that everyone is currently experiencing.
We stack the decks up in our favor
Acknowledging the manipulation of situations to benefit oneself.
While telling lies that we're the same
Engaging in deceit while claiming unity.
That he's not tethered by an anchor
Denying being tied down by responsibility or moral obligations.
What kind of person would I be
Raising a self-reflective question about personal character.
To witness and say nothing?
Questioning the ethical stance of remaining silent as a witness to wrongdoing.
We downplay every single day
Minimizing or trivializing issues on a daily basis.
Comfort ourselves behind closed doors
Finding solace and denial behind closed doors.
Leave out the ones who take the blame
Ignoring or neglecting those who are held responsible for problems.
To all fend for themselves once more
Leaving others to fend for themselves, repeating a cycle of abandonment.
What kind of person would I be?
Reiterating the self-reflective question about personal character.
What kind of person would I be
Emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and moral responsibility.
To witness and say nothing?
Repeating the question of remaining silent as a witness to wrongdoing.
What kind of person would I be?
Persisting in the self-reflective inquiry about moral integrity.
What kind of person would I be
Continuing to question one's ethical stance and actions.
To witness and say nothing?
Reiterating the ethical dilemma of staying silent as a witness.
To witness and say
Highlighting the act of witnessing without speaking out.
To witness and say nothing
Emphasizing the moral dilemma of witnessing and remaining silent.
To witness and say
Repeating the theme of witnessing without taking a stand.
To witness and say nothing
Stressing the importance of breaking the silence as a witness.
To witness and say
Repeating the call to action to speak out as a witness.
To witness and say nothing
Underlining the significance of not staying silent while witnessing.
What kind of person would I be?
Returning to the self-reflective question about personal character.
What kind of person would I be
Reiterating the importance of self-awareness and moral responsibility.
To witness and say nothing?
Repeating the question of staying silent as a witness to wrongdoing.
What kind of person would I be?
Continuing the self-examination of ethical stance and actions.
What kind of person would I be?
Persisting in the inquiry about one's moral integrity and responsibility.
To turn and look the other way
Turning away and avoiding facing moral challenges or unpleasant truths.
To turn and look the other way
Repeating the theme of avoiding moral responsibility by looking away.
To witness and say nothing
Reiterating the significance of not staying silent while witnessing.
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