[Verse 1] Yes or no? Left or right? Do you move ahead or do you stop? If we take it to the simplest truth The answer has to be one of the two Maybe there's a place somewhere in between Maybe that's part of the process but it's not the destination At least that's how I see it [Pre-Chorus] I don't like being rushed But I don't like being kept waiting Maybe that's not rational But if all you do is hesitate What's the point? At least that's how I see it [Chorus] No matter how long you think if you still can't find a way out Speak up or shut up If you've got a problem but you're scared to face these eyes Speak up or shut up If you're only swallowed by the noise If you're only gonna bend to the crowd Speak up or shut up Speak up or shut up Speak up or shut up [Verse 2] Yes or no? Open or close? Do you wait for it or take it yourself? If we take it to the simplest truth Make the wrong choice and you might lose something Maybe there's a place somewhere in between Maybe there's a reason for staying there But being afraid won't get you anywhere At least that's how I see it [Pre-Chorus] I don't mind thinking things through But I don't like overthinking Maybe I'm just being selfish But if all you do is hesitate What's the point? At least that's how I see it [Instrumental — 16 Bars] [Spoken Interlude] Who's gonna decide? Who are you gonna let decide for you? Your dad? Or maybe your mom? [soft amused laugh] [Bridge] Well... I guess there's nothing wrong with that Taking somebody else's words somebody else's way of thinking and making them your own Nothing could be easier could it? But you know... Having fun and taking the easy way aren't quite the same thing At least that's how I see it [Spoken Interlude] And someone like you... [Final Chorus] No matter how long you think if you still can't find a way out Speak up or shut up If you've got a problem but you're scared to face these eyes Speak up or shut up If you're only swallowed by the noise If you're only gonna bend to the crowd Speak up or shut up Speak up or shut up Speak up or shut up [Outro] The entrance or the exit (Speak up) The light or the dark (Shut up) Meeting or parting (Speak up) Holding on or pushing away (Shut up) You're the one who decides Speak up or shut up You're the one who raises your voice Speak up or shut up
