You're holding your breath It's a particular kind of stress You have a razor-sharp tongue When you want to, is it now? You're losing the game It's a belligerent style of play And you're resistant to change Just when you need to Show me how Initiative Why can't you show some initiative? Initiative Why can't you show some? I'm not holding your hand It's not your typical way out But when the crunch time come around, around You move to the back of the line I think I know what you need And are you listening carefully? (You seem so sorry) When you have to, is it now? Initiative Why can't you show some initiative? Initiative Why can't you show some? You're holding your breath It's a particular kind of stress You have a razor-sharp tongue When you want to, is it now? I'm not holding your hand It's not your typical way out But when the crunch time come around, around You move to the back of the line Initiative Why can't you show some initiative? Initiative Why can't you show some initiative? Initiative Why can't you show some?