silence trumps lies

matters at hand need to be addressed

but you and i need to take a rest to

leave the lines open for the ones

with information and not for father's sons

you couldn't listen to someone else

you thought you'd tackle this one yourself

but

as you spoke

did it not occur

there could be someone to whom you could defer?

when it's important and you're not familiarized

silence trumps lies

oh

quiet is something to keep and be

oh

would it kill you to wait and see?

oh

it's hard to hear any expertise

oh

over you giving out guarantees

where there is proof and yet the loudest voice denies

silence trumps lies

nothing was known but so much was said

once again in over your head

but

words still came fast and furious

you've never been accused of being curious

put your pride and vanity away

tomorrow could be way worse than today

so stop saying the things you can't unsay

just count to ten

don't be too quick to criticize

where do you stand when you say yes