You refrain from ever speaking
As their words continue to seep out
Well how can I melt through the silence
before the riot in my mind quiets
your hands begin to shake
as their words continue to flow
why am I sinking
how can I overcome

Well I won’t just refrain
It’s taking over here
And I won’t fade away
This frustration of trying to get to you
apprehended and completely confused
Why won’t you say what you think
You won’t believe in

It’s hard to regain
The confidence to speak once more
Though buried fear remains
Resentment fills your soul
Can courage withstand this hold
Because you’re still screaming
but I can’t hear the sound

Well I won’t just refrain
it's taking over here
And I won’t fade away
This frustration of trying to get to you
apprehended and completely confused
Why won’t you say what you think
You won’t believe in me

Oh,oh,oh no you won’t believe in me
Oh,oh,oh

So please just hear me out
No more useless emotions now
This troubled mind will sleep
And I will convince you to believe in me

Well I won’t just refrain
it's taking over here
And I won’t fade away
This frustration of trying to get to you
apprehended and completely confused
Why won’t you say what you think
You won’t believe in me

Oh,oh,oh no you won’t believe in me
Oh,oh,oh you won’t believe in me


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    the song is awesome and all the kids around my house love it.

    rdnckrebelon May 04, 2012   Link

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