Speak Up

Don't tell me when I'm gone Tell me when I'm here Don't tell me to my back Tell me to my ear Say it to my face Say it loud and clear Don't say its intent Say it sincere Express with your words Not with your write Express with your heart Not with your mind Explain who, what, when Explain where and why Explain it to me straight And not cock-eyed You got somethin' to say, say it to me now Say it right away, not next time around Open up, open your mouth Open wide, come on spit it out Speak up, open up your mouth, open up wide Speak up, wha'chu jawin' about, tell me why Speak up, give me a reason, an explanation Speak up, speak to me darling, tis the season Don't look up or down Don't look to the side Look me in the face Look me in the eye See my point of view See my side See how I feel See how I try Hear me when I speak Hear my words I'm tryin'a hear you speak But you can't be heard I can't listen to quiet This is absurd I'm listening, baby Speak up, it's your turn Whisper if you gotta, just make it clear If you wanna let me know, say it right here Let it out, in the atmosphere Speak up, I can't hear Speak up, give it to me straight, say it aloud Speak up, tell me how you feel, tell me now Speak up, give me a sentiment, a quotation Speak up, talk to me, I'm listenin'