Words are powerful things
To what we say our memory clings
I'm putting out a fire; the flame can't burn any lower
Speak out, leave no doubt
Say things you know nothing about
There ain't no desire, the fire's out, the party's over

Think twice before you speak your tongue got you in too deep
Those around you listen to what you say
Words are powerful baby
Why don't you think before you say those words that kill my day?
No need to be sorry for something that you didn't say

Motor mouth, how did you sleep?
Talk is cheap, payment is steep
My heart is so tired everyday it beats a little slower
Talking tough like you have a plan
Who are you? I know who I am
It's time to retire, the fire's out, the party's over

Be careful what you say... words echo beyond today
Those who need you think that's what you mean
Words are powerful baby One day you'll pay
For all those words so mean, they killed the dream
It'll make you sorry for saying what you didn't mean

Think twice before you speak your tongue got you in too deep
Those who love you listen to what you say
Words are powerful baby
Maybe now you'll think before you say those words that kill my day
No need to be sorry for something that you didn't say