It is not only important that one thinks for oneself, but also that one speaks for themselves. In the spirit of thinking and speaking for oneself the lyrics warn of some dangers, but otherwise leave it up to you to find your own words.
Yes,
Beware of the loyal comfortable slaves
Beware of the people selling the same
Beware also of those wishing to exploit your passions for their own agenda.
There has never been a society whose leaders are as invested as ours in perceptual management and in manipulating our emotions to serve their imperialistic goals.
Don't let others think and speak for you…make up your own mind.
lyrics
Speak 8/13/89
Fanciful pleasures of mind, fanciful pleasures divine
Where the lovers of labor are lost, growing along
Where the lovers of intimacy call, fugitives all
Beware of the loyal comfortable slaves
Beware of the people selling the same
Fanciful pleasures of mind, fanciful pleasures divine
Tails of villainous creatures of hate, coming for you
Tales of seductive sinners in red, coming for you
Beware of the loyal comfortable slaves
Beware of the people selling the same
It’s so easy so very easy, don’t get caught in emotional words
It’s so easy so very easy, when other’s words don’t speak for you
Hate’s too strong to based on national pride
Fear’s too strong, sparks on a dry wood pile
Killers all act on hate
Killers all never wait
It’s so easy so very easy, don’t get caught in emotional words
It’s so easy so very easy, when other’s words don’t speak for you
Speak, speak for yourself, passion is too potent for reflexive use
Speak for yourself
Don’t let them speak for you
Make up your own mind
credits
from Edge of Eden,
released November 8, 2013
Vocals Jim Guido
Female Vocals Robin Cape
Guitars John Barden
Bass John Barden
Keys Jim Guido
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