TURN ME UP 
 
I would sooner rouse respect and hatred 
Than be affable and mocked and slated, 
Just a look can linger longer than words. 
Every time I take a risk I fail 
In my endeavour as an alpha male. 
Turn me up, 'cos I just want to be heard! 
 
You turn me on, then you turn me off with a single cutting word. 
You turn me down – forced to cope without a sound. 
Won't you turn me up? Because I just want to be heard! 
 
I feel righteous, I feel like a martyr – 
I awoke this morning with stigmata. 
Turn me up, 'cos I just want to be heard! 
 
You turn me on, then you turn me off with a single cutting word. 
You turn me down – forced to cope without a sound. 
Won't you turn me up? Because I just want to be heard! 
 
You turn me on, but the thought of taking it further seemed absurd! 
You turn me down, and with grace I take a bow. 
Won't you turn me up? Because I just want to be heard! 
 
Give me content over style and glamour! 
Give me guidance if I pause and stammer! 
Stand before me for my final clamour! 
 
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