Louder Than Words (from "tick, tick... BOOM!" Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)

Why do we play with fire Why do we run our finger through the flame Why do we leave our hand on the stove Although we know we're in for some pain Oh why do we refuse to hang a light When the streets are dangerous Why does it take an accident Before the truth gets through to us Cages or wings Which do you prefer Ask the birds Fear or love baby Don't say the answer Actions speak louder than words Why should we try to be our best When we can just get by and still gain Why do we nod our heads Although we know The boss is wrong as rain Why should we blaze a trail When the well worn path Seems safe and So inviting How as we travel can we See the dismay And keep from fighting Cages or wings Cages or wings Which do you prefer Ask the birds Fear or love baby Don't say the answer Actions speak louder than Louder than louder than Words What does it take To wake up a generation How can you make someone Take off and fly If we don't wake up And shake up the nation We'll eat the dust Of the world wondering why Why do we stay with lovers Who we know down deep Just aren't right Why would we rather Put ourselves through hell Than sleep alone at night Why do we follow leaders who never lead Why does it take catastrophe to start a revolution If we're so free Tell me why Someone tell me why So many people bleed Cages or wings Cages or wings Which do you prefer Ask the birds Fear or love baby Don't say the answer Actions speak louder than Louder than Louder than Louder than Louder than Cages or wings Which do you prefer Ask the birds Fear or love baby Don't say the answer Actions speak louder Louder than Louder than They speak louder Louder than Louder than Actions speak louder than