How do I make a sound worth the breath? One that may leave my mouth with purpose And so now how do I make you understand through words Something that never truly could be heard? How do I make it so my voice may grow arms to hold A message to reach your ears with purpose? And so now how do I make you understand through words Something that never truly could be heard? Be heard, ooh Be heard How do I turn my tongue into a brush? One I could use to paint a portrait of my fear and love I'd color it red with blood, then dry my lips and wash my lungs Then finally show you some piece of me