[Verse 1] Room full of people looking at the floor Everybody sees it but nobody says a word They told me keep it quiet, told me play along But silence is a sentence and I can't be that wrong [Pre-Chorus] Something's gotta give Can't just let it live [Chorus] Someone had to say it Someone had to stand Someone had to risk it all When no one raised a hand [gang vocals] Someone had to say it And I'm still standing here Won't apologize for speaking up When no one wants to hear [Verse 2] Now they're pointing fingers, calling me the one Who broke the silent contract that kept everyone numb But I'd rather be the outcast with a spine intact Than sell my voice for comfort and never get it back [Pre-Chorus] Something's gotta give Can't just let it live [Chorus] Someone had to say it Someone had to stand Someone had to risk it all When no one raised a hand [gang vocals] Someone had to say it And I'm still standing here Won't apologize for speaking up When no one wants to hear [Bridge] [softer] My hands were shaking when I wrote it down My voice was breaking but I wouldn't back down They said I'd lose everything I've known But I'd rather stand alone than turn to stone [Final Chorus] [exploding] Someone had to say it! Someone finally stood! Someone had to break the silence! And I knew damn well I could! [full gang vocals - chanted] Someone had to say it! We're all standing here! Won't apologize for speaking up! The whole world's gonna hear! [Outro] [chanted] Had to say it! Had to say it! SOMEONE HAD TO SAY IT!
