The Words We Use Inside

[Verse 1] Sometimes the harshest words we say (we say, we say) are the words we use inside, (words we use inside). We say them to ourselves (ourselves, ourselves) We say them in our minds, (deep within our minds). We learned them from a parent (parent, parent) Harsh words when we were young, (painful words when young). They now become our own words… (our own words)… And wound our inner one, (that fragile inner one). [Chorus] Unless we change our harsh words, harsh words, harsh words They fester like a lie… (as our inner child dies)… Unless we change our harsh words, harsh words, harsh words The words we use inside (don’t let them grow inside) [Verse 2] Sometimes the meanest words we hear (we hear, we hear) are the words we use inside (words we use inside). We say them to ourselves (ourselves, ourselves) They grow like hidden fears, (deeply painful fears). We learned them from a loved one (loved one) Harsh words when we were young, (painful words when young). They now become our own words… (our own words)… And wound our inner one, (that fragile inner one). [Bridge] Unless we change our harsh words Replaced by words of hope Like… (“It’s okay to fail, it means you’re trying to grow”)… Unless we change our harsh words Replaced by words of care Like… (“It’s okay to fall down, while trying what you fear”)… [Chorus] Unless we change our harsh words, harsh words, harsh words They fester like a lie… (as our inner child dies)… Unless we change our harsh words, harsh words, harsh words The words we use inside (don’t let them grow inside)