Speak Up
Unveiling Inner Struggles: Umphrey's McGee's 'Speak Up' Revelations
Lyrics
So my conscience said, "don't you ever think that you're asking for too much?"
Conscience advises against asking for too much, implying contentment.
Yeah I know right now that I got more than enough
Acknowledging current abundance and satisfaction.
Keep it off the record 'cause that's no crime
Keeping certain things off the record to avoid wrongdoing.
Yeah keeps me honest, well most of the time
Honesty is maintained but not always consistently.
Every little thing about myself that I come to dread
Disliking aspects of oneself and internal struggles.
Every little thing, every little thing, every little
Repetition emphasizes the accumulation of personal challenges.
It all becomes a permanent part of me instead
Accepting and integrating personal challenges as a permanent part of oneself.
Ooh, maybe you're right, this time I should stay
Considering the advice to stay in a situation.
Ooh, tell me why you think that I should meet you halfway
Questioning why meeting halfway is suggested.
Ooh, tell me what you want, tell me what you really want
Asking for clarity on desires and expectations.
What do you really want from me
Pleading for understanding about what is expected.
Ooh, 'cause I don't think it's right, you say it's a waste of time
Expressing disagreement with the notion of wasted time.
That's not the way it's supposed to be
Rejecting the idea that things should be a certain way.
And all those words that nobody heard and you wish that you had said
Regret for unspoken words and missed opportunities.
There was never a time, never a place
Never having significant thoughts or contributions.
I never really had anything worth saying
Lack of valuable input or meaningful expression.
It's like every little song you heard in your head and you wish you had sung
Regret for not singing songs imagined in the mind.
It's singing "ooo la la, yeah, I'm still stepping underneath your toes"
Imagined singing with a carefree attitude, despite difficulties.
Ooh, maybe you're right, this time I should stay
Revisiting the decision to stay in a situation.
Ooh, tell me why you think that I should meet you halfway
Questioning the rationale behind meeting halfway.
Ooh, tell me what you want, tell me what you really want
Seeking clarity on desires and expectations, again.
What do you really want from me
Reiterating the plea for understanding and expectations.
Ooh, cause I don't think it's right, you say it's a waste of time
Disagreeing with the perception of wasted time, again.
That's not the way it's supposed to be
Rejecting the notion that things should conform to expectations.
Speak up, speak up
An emphatic call to express oneself openly and honestly.
You better tell me now please and I won't betray
Urging to reveal thoughts now to avoid betrayal later.
If you got something to say you gotta say it right now
Encouraging immediate expression if there's something to say.
Can you tell me now please and I won't betray
Reiterating the importance of timely communication.
If you got something to say you gotta say it right now
Emphasizing the need to speak up at this moment.
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