THE SILENCE OF MY FRIENDS Backbiters and haters talk behind my back And you sit there while they attack Maybe you agree/or don't know what to do But when your back is turned they'll talk the same about you I like it when people can get along Like understanding words to a song When you know the truth you can't pretend I don't like the silence of my friends You talk about women like pieces of meat You think I should laugh but I can't agree Wait a minute brother don't go no further What if I said that about your mother? I like it when people can get along Like understanding words to my song When you know the truth you can't pretend I don't like the silence of my friends. Don't sit and act like you don't know Your silence helps evil grow You kill evil at the root 'Cause people will do what you let 'em do They say all lives matter between me and you But when look closely it don't seem true So we protest to say what's on our minds While you sit there quiet on the sideline I like it when people can get along Like understanding words to my song When you know the truth and can't pretend I don't like the silence of my friends I don't like the silence of my friends I don't like the silence of my friends I don't like the silence of my friends If you say you're my friend you better speak up right now