(((Verse 1)))
Walkin’ through the crowd, eyes on the exit sign,
Thoughts run wild like a marching band inside my mind.
But I queue up a filter, press mute on the tongue,
Public space is a stage, gotta keep it clean and sung.
(((Pre-Chorus)))
There’s a line you don’t cross with a grin or a sneer,
Common sense is the chorus we all need to hear.
(((Chorus)))
Keep it quiet, keep it kind, watch the words that you choose,
Public air is priceless, don’t misuse the fuse.
Count to ten, take a breath, let the hotter takes subside,
Walk away, save the drama for the afterlife.
(((Verse 2)))
Some stories burn holes, some truths minefields lie,
Better to smile and nod than spark a wildfire high.
Productive silence, that’s a power you can wield,
Turning mean into music, a vibe that’s safely sealed.
(((Bridge)))
If you’re tempted to drop a truth that cuts like glass,
Trade it for a joke that lands with class.
The louder the room, the softer you can be,
Restraint is a rhythm, and it’s free.
(((Chorus)))
Keep it quiet, keep it kind, watch the words that you choose,
Public air is priceless, don’t misuse the fuse.
Count to ten, take a breath, let the hotter takes subside,
Walk away, save the drama for the afterlife.
(((Verse 3)))
Question the motive, check the timing, read the room,
Some battles aren’t worth fighting in a crowded public gloom.
If it isn’t kind or useful, let it float away,
Give respect to every ear that’s listening today.
(((Outro)))
So here’s to the silence that keeps us moving on,
To mindful conversations and the kindness in our tone.
We may have thoughts that spark, but we choose what to say,
Public or private, let’s lead with grace today.
