And now I raise my voice... In defiance To break the chains that have bound these hands Arrest the fear inside and shed this callous coat I've got to know just where I stand... I will... not walk silently through this life I will... never yield the passion in my soul I will not surrender what's inside, I could never! I will... not walk silently through this life this is my promise And so I'll seize the day because it's all I've got And I will question everything I'm taught Emancipate my life, compel my thoughts Embrace this world, I will not be bought so... And I will stand, and I will break the silence I will I will not surrender I will I will not surrender No! I will not walk silent No! I will not lose hope No! I will not surrender No! I'm gonna break the silence This is my life and I will not give up 'till I die No more fear, no more lies, I've got to know just where I stand Each and every day... know just where I stand