Matters at hand need to be addressed But you and I need to take a rest to Leave the lines open for the ones With information and not for father's sons You couldn't listen to someone else You thought you'd tackle this one yourself, but As you spoke, did it not occur There could be someone to whom you could defer? When it's important and you're not familiarized Silence trumps lies Oh, quiet is something to keep and be Oh, would it kill you to wait and see? Oh, it's hard to hear any expertise Oh, over you giving out guarantees Where there is proof and yet the loudest voice denies Silence trumps lies Nothing was known but so much was said Once again in over your head, but Words still came fast and furious You've never been accused of being curious Put your pride and vanity away Tomorrow could be way worse than today So stop saying the things you can't unsay Just count to ten, don't be too quick to criticize Where do you stand when you say "Yes, and?" then improvise All you have told us is it pays to advertise And that silence trumps lies