So... it's me singing in the car again. This is one of my favorite songs from a musical, like ever. It's from Tick Tick Boom, an obscure musical that Jonathan Larson wrote before RENT, which I actually believe is better than RENT as it is his own life, immortalized in a play forever. If it's ever playing near you, take the opportunity to see it. LYRICS: Louder than Words Jonathan: Why do we play with fire? Why do we run our finger through the flame? Why do we leave our hand on the stove- Although we know we're in for some pain? Oh, why do we refuse to hang a light When the streets are dangerous? Why does it take an accident Before the truth gets through to us? Cages or wings? Which do you prefer? Ask the birds. Fear or love, baby? Don't say the answer Actions speak louder than words. Michael: Why should we try to be our best When we can just get by and still gain? Why do we nod our heads Michael and Jonathan: Although we know Michael: The boss is wrong as rain? Jonathan: Why should we blaze a trail When the well worn path seems safe and Jonathan and Susan: So inviting? Susan: How-as we travel, can we Susan and Jonathan: See the dismay- And keep from fighting? Jonathan: Cages or wings? Which do you prefer? Ask the birds Michael and Susan: Cages or wings? Ah... All: Fear or love, baby? Don't say the answer Jonathan Actions speak louder than words Michael and Susan: Louder than, louder than Jonathan: What does it take To wake up a generation? All: How can you make someone Take off and fly? Jonathan If we don't wake up And shake up the nation We'll eat the dust of the world Wondering why Michael and Susan: Why Susan Why do we stay with lovers Susan and Jonathan: Who we know, down deep Susan: Just aren't right? Jonathan: Why would we rather All: Put ourselves through hell Than sleep alone at night? Jonathan: Why do we follow leaders who never lead? Michael: Why does it take catastrophe to start a revolution? Michael and Susan If we're so free, tell me why? Jonathan: Someone tell me why So many people bleed? Jonathan: Cages or wings? Which do you prefer? Ask the birds. Michael and Susan: Cages or wings? Ah... All: Fear or love, baby? Don't say the answer. Jonathan: Actions speak louder than Michael and Susan: Louder than, louder than Louder than, louder than All: Cages or wings? Which do you prefer? Jonathan: Ask the birds Michael and Susan: Ah... All: Fear or love baby? Don't say the answer Jonathan: Actions speak louder than Michael and Susan: Louder than, louder than, ooh Jonathan: They speak louder Actions speak louder than... Michael and Susan: Louder than, louder than, aah