And now I raise my voice... In defiance

To break the chains that have bound these hands

Arrest the fear inside and shed this callous coat

I've got to know just where I stand...

Chorus:

I will... not walk silently through this life

I will... never yield the passion in my soul

I will not surrender what's inside, I could never!

I will... not walk silently through this life this is my promise

And so I'll seize the day because it's all I've got

And I will question everything im taught

Emancipate my life, compel my thoughts

Embrace this world, I will not be bought so...

(Chorus)

And I will stand, and I will break the silence

I will (2x) I will not surrender

I will (2x) I will not surrender

No! I will not walk silent

No! I will not lose hope

No! I will not surrender

No! I'm gonna break the silence

This is my life and I will not give up 'till I die

No more fear, no more lies, I've got to know just where I stand

Each and every day... know just where I stand