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... 



Chorus: 



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 im taught 

Emancipate my life, compel my thoughts 

Embrace this world, I will not be bought so... 



(Chorus) 



And I will stand, and I will break the silence 



I will (2x) I will not surrender 

I will (2x) 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