Silence Is Violence
Silence: A Voice Against Injustice
Lyrics
Am I wrong to act like this?
Questioning the appropriateness of current actions or behavior.
Am I wrong to bear witness?
Questioning the responsibility of observing and acknowledging a situation.
Am I wrong if I know that it's right?
Reflecting on whether it's wrong to be aware of what is morally correct.
Am I wrong if I'm not scared to fight?
Considering if it's wrong not to be afraid to engage in a struggle for what's right.
"Am I wrong?" they said to me
Quoting the question posed to the speaker by others.
But they don't stand for anything
Criticizing others who ask the question but lack a meaningful stance or conviction.
So just stand up
Encouraging action, suggesting standing up for something.
'Cause silence is violence
Asserting that keeping quiet and passive complicity is harmful.
So just stand up
Reiterating the call to take a stand against injustice or wrongdoing.
'Cause silence is violence
Emphasizing the idea that choosing silence contributes to harm.
Silence is violence
Stating that the absence of speech or action can be a form of violence.
Silence is violence
Repeating the assertion that silence itself can be a harmful act.
Am I wrong if I believe
Questioning the correctness of believing in the importance of taking a stand.
That standing up means everything?
Expressing a belief that standing up has significant value and impact.
So just stand up
Reiterating the call for action against silence that perpetuates harm.
'Cause silence is violence
Stressing the connection between silence and violence.
So just stand up
Repeating the urgency to stand up against harmful silence.
'Cause silence is violence
Reaffirming that choosing silence is a form of violence.
Silence is violence
Restating the idea that silence itself is a harmful and violent act.
Silence is violence
Emphasizing the point that silence can contribute to violence.
Silence is violence
Repeating the strong statement that silence is a form of violence.
Silence is violence
Affirming once again that choosing silence can be inherently violent.
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