Media for Transformation - Listen Closer Lyrics

This voice is telling me to wear these clothes
Play these roles, keep that exposed
But we know, we have more to show
Yeah we know, what to keep and what to let go

What you wearing there looking like expired tags
All these people round you holding their designer bags
When you wear that 'no name' is what we think of you
We buy expensive clothes, treat it like a pay per view

Who you hanging with, you could do better
You either don't care, or you're a go getter
Come and join the gossip, so and so's the new topic
Cut 'em off, join us, that's some good logic

This voice is telling me to live for pleasure
Strive for leisure, give into pressure
But we need something of meaning to measure
When we hear truth, that's the real treasure

I seem to accept what don't feel right
Gotta take steps to be drawn to the light
I seek the truth behind the words
What is said is only half of what I heard

Listen closer, listen for the meaning
Question words, to see how I'm feeling
I know truth, when it's spoken
Keep my guard up, but keep my mind open
Listen closer, listen for the meaning
Question words, to see how I'm feeling
I know truth, when it's spoken
Keep my guard up, but keep my mind open

This voice is telling me, we have to divide
It's us and them, we have to take sides
We keep an open mind, to tell truth from lies
A truth we know, hate can never hide

Come over here, you gotta listen closely
Those people aren't like you, not even remotely
I got something to say, and it isn't a distraction
Fuelling all that fear, just to see your reaction

Don't act all mighty, taking your high road
Those people are dangerous, that's something we all know
I'm the undercurrent causing chaos and confusion
I'm that subtle sound telling you that you're losing

The volume's getting louder, distracting from my purpose
Making up my mind, cause the truth is worth it
These fabricated facts, are what shake us
But we realise, it's the differences that make us

I seem to accept what don't feel right
Gotta take steps to be drawn to the light
I see the truth behind the words
What is said is only half of what I heard

Listen closer, listen for the meaning
Question words, to see how I'm feeling
I know truth, when it's spoken
Keep my guard up, but keep my mind open
Listen closer, listen for the meaning
Question words, to see how I'm feeling
I know truth, when it's spoken
Keep my guard up, but keep my mind open

C'mon take it!
I'm not sure no more
It's what you wanted!
It's not what I asked for
You'll regret it!
How are you so sure?
Just take it!
Mannnnn.... Nah

Listen closer, listen for the meaning
Question words, to see how I'm feeling
I know truth, when it's spoken
Keep my guard up, but keep my mind open
Listen closer, listen for the meaning
Question words, to see how I'm feeling
I know truth, when it's spoken
Keep my guard up, but keep my mind open
Listen closer, listen for the meaning
Question words, to see how I'm feeling
I know truth, when it's spoken
Keep my guard up, but keep my mind open
Keep my guard up, but keep my mind open
Keep my guard up, but keep my mind open