Story Behind The Song

No particular story; just my observations about people's behavior and interactions with each other.

Song Description

'Speak My Mind' is basically about the insincerity of some people; how someone will smile to your face but really feel condescention toward you. These people are incapable of hearing the truth with any maturity. It's also about how people don't really listen. However, even though people are aloof and condescending, we can still maintain our own dignity and self-worth.

Lyrics

I speak; I speak my mind
But I get grief, such a waste of time
In all my words what do you hear?
Sometimes I wonder what's between your ears

Here you sit and smile
But all the while I can see
The condescension that you won't mention to me
I try to cope but there is no hope for my plea
I'm still way ahead 'cuz I have my dignity

I think, I think out loud
And I draw attention when I'm in a crowd
You ask me why I say the things I do
As if the words spoke are always meant for you

I apologize but you criticize what I say
Your mind's made up so the point is moot anyway
Still I try but you think I want to save face
You tell lies and I'm the one who's disgraced

Here you sit and smile
But all the while I can see
The condescension that you won't mention to me
I try to cope but there is no hope for my plea
I'm still way ahead 'cuz I have my dignity