Push Play

I've seen the red lights Heard the cries Watched brothers fall While the city denies I carry their names like A weight in my chest But speaking the truth feels Like I'm playing with death Instead of pushing play I contemplate what I will say These streets hold my secrets But they won't fade away Do I speak for the lost Or stay out of the fray? Instead of pushing play I always hesitate Oh everyday I hesitate Everyday I've walked through alleys Where the deals go down Seen dreams shatter when The shots resound Every corner's a crossroad Every glance a test You learn to survive But you never rest I've held my tongue To stay alive But silence kills The ones who strive If I speak out now Will I light the spark Or will it end With my name in the dark? Instead of pushing play I contemplate what I will say These streets hold my secrets But they won't fade away Do I speak for the lost Or stay out of the fray? Instead of pushing play I always hesitate But the truth won't wait And the silence will choke So I'll let my words be the fire The smoke No more delay No more fear in my way I'll push play—and I'll say Every name I've buried Every tear I've cried Every story untold Is a piece of me that's died What if my words Could break the chain And save someone else From the same pain? What if my words Could break the chain And save someone else From the same pain? No more delay No more fear in my way No more delay No more fear in my way Oh my The truth won't wait And the silence will choke So I'll let my words be the fire The smoke No more delay No more fear in my way I'll push play—and I'll say Push play Push play Don't contemplate Don't hesitate