That’s Not the Way It’s Gonna Be

Let's have a moment's silence
Why, silence
Silence seems like a really odd choice
When what we really need is voice

Now is not the time for debate
That's what I hear
Over and over again
But I say
If not now, when?

How can you wait?
How can you just stand by?
How can you wait?
While people die

How many candles do I have to make?
How many times do I not sleep at night?
What more can I say
To make you see

I'm done with all your thoughts and prayers
I'm not listening to your empty words
I've heard enough excuses for a lifetime
But that's not the way it's gonna be
Cause you haven't heard the last of me

Can't just take away my freedom
That's what they say
Shouldn't I have the freedom to live
Or is that not a freedom you are willing to give?

Is that how it feels?
When all is said and done
Is that how it feels?
About your precious gun?

How many candles do I have to make?
How many times do I not sleep at night?
What more can I say
To make you see

I'm done with all your thoughts and prayers
I'm not listening to your empty words
I've heard enough excuses for a lifetime
We've all had enough
We've all had enough
We've all had enough
Of looking at an empty car seat
Or an unused graduation gown
An aisle that the bride will never walk down

Enough of pretending that the answer is more
We've got enough guns to fight another world war
Enough of 20 funerals in under a week
Screamin at the news till you just can't speak

Enough of politicians who bow their heads and pray
When they're the ones that let this happen anyway

So I'll light as many candles as I have to light
And I won't shut up till we can all sleep at night
I'll do whatever it takes to make you see
I'm done with all your thoughts and prayers
I'm not listening to your empty words
I've heard enough excuses for a lifetime

But that's not the way it's gonna be
That's not the way it's gonna be
No, that's not the way it's gonna be
And you haven't heard the last from me