Doesn’t it seem to you we’re talkin’
Too much about what others do wrong?
We’re either puttin’ each other down
Or puttin’ each other on
In a world of fickle friendships
Do we really need more shame?
When we treat it like a game
And find someone to blame

CHORUS
What are you words for…help or hurting?
Do you love truth or lies?
When we start usin’ tongues as weapons
Nobody wins a prize 
Maybe Thumper’s mom had something right
The day she called:
‘If you can’t say somethin’ nice…
Don’t say anything at all.’

What if we all refused to gossip?
Stopped those rumors dead in their tracks
What if we said something nice instead
And watched the good stuff spread?
We all need to someone to talk to
A friend with open ears
Who can love us through our fears
And wipe away our tears

CHORUS

BRIDGE
All of us want to be recognized
Everyone wants to shine
But if we have to be 
Steppin’ on others to get there
Sounds rather hollow to me…

CHORUS

Written by Chuck Brown
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