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[Intro]
Why so angry?
State your decree
Carefully
[Verse 1]
What do you hope to gain
Through reciprocal pain
Sounds a bit insane
I try to refrain
[Bridge]
Why so angry?
State your decree
Carefully
[Chorus]
It is better
To keep your mouth closed
(and let people think you’re a fool)
Than to open it wide
(with reality collide)
… and remove all doubt.
[Verse 2]
Why insist on pain for gain
Impose strife on life
Sounds a bit insane
I try to refrain
[Bridge]
Why so angry?
State your decree
Carefully
[Chorus]
It is better
To keep your mouth closed
(and let people think you’re a fool)
Than to open it wide
(with reality collide)
… and remove all doubt.
[Instrumental, Saxophone Solo, Bass, Drum Fills]
[Bridge]
Why so mad
Isn’t that sad?
Think what life
You could’ve had
Why strife?
[Chorus]
It is better
To keep your mouth closed
(and let people think you’re a fool)
Than to open it wide
(with reality collide)
… and remove all doubt.
[Outro]
With reality collide
(with reality collide)
A NOTE ON SCIENCE AND ECONOMICS
Mark Twain is often credited with the witty observation: “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.” This saying highlights the value of silence over speaking without knowledge, as it prevents others from confirming one’s ignorance.
Similarly, the philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, in his Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, famously concluded with the statement: “Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent.” This philosophical insight suggests that silence is preferable when one lacks sufficient understanding or clarity on a subject.
This song draws inspiration from these notions, particularly addressing the unwitting spread of misinformation and hate. It targets those who propagate harmful and false ideas through memes, especially concerning topics like immigration, inflation, wealth inequality, and fossil fuel extraction. The message is clear: spreading misinformation without a proper understanding of science and economics contributes to ignorance, harm, and more hate. The lyrics urge individuals who lack expertise in these areas to refrain from sharing misleading content, thereby curtailing the spread of ignorance. Anger and hate are detrimental not only to one’s physical and mental well-being but also to society, science, and economics. Negative emotions can lead to increased stress, health problems, and impaired judgment. On a broader scale, they contribute to social division, hinder scientific progress, and create economic instability by fostering environments where misinformation and irrational decision-making can thrive. It is crucial to foster a more positive and informed discourse to promote individual and collective well-being.
Economics: The Impact of Hate on Political Perspectives and Social Cohesion
The Politics of Climate Change