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Louder Than Words Lyrics by Andrew Garfield, Vanessa Hudgens, Joshua Henry

tick, tick... BOOM! (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)

2021

[JON]
Why do we play with fire?
Why do we run our finger through the flame?
Why do we leave our hand on the stove
Although we know we're in for some pain?

Oh, why do we refuse to hang a light
When the streets are dangerous?
Why does it take an accident
Before the truth gets through to us?

Cages or wings?
Which do you prefer?
Ask the birds
Fear or love, baby?
Don't say the answer
Actions speak louder than words

Why should we try to be our best
When we can just get by and still gain?
Why do we nod our heads

[JON & ROGER]
Although we know

[ROGER]
The boss is wrong as rain?

[JON]
Why should we blaze a trail
When the well-worn path seems safe and

[JON & KARESSA]
So inviting?

[KARESSA]
How, as we travel

[JON & KARESSA]
Can we see the dismay
And keep from fighting?

[JON, (ROGER & KARESSA)]
Cages or wings? (Cages or wings?)
Which do you prefer?
Ask the birds

[ALL]
Fear or love, baby
Don't say the answer

[JON, (ROGER & KARESSA)]
Actions speak louder than words
(Louder than, louder than)

[JON]
What does it take
To wake up a generation?

[ALL]
How can you make someone
Take off and fly?

[JON, ALL]
If we don't wake up
And shake up the nation
We'll eat the dust of the world
Wonderin' why, why

[KARESSA]
Why do we stay with lovers
Who we know, down deep
Just aren't right?
Why would we rather

[ALL]
Put ourselves through hell
Than sleep alone at night?

[JON]
Why do we follow leaders who never lead?

[ROGER]
Why does it take catastrophe to start a revolution?

[ROGER & KARESSA]
If we're so free
Tell me why?

[JON]
Someone tell me why
So many people bleed?

[JON, (ROGER & KARESSA)]
Cages or wings? (Cages or wings?)
Which do you prefer?
Ask the birds

[ALL]
Fear or love, baby
Don't say the answer

[JON, (ROGER & KARESSA)]
Actions speak louder than—
(Louder than, louder than, louder than, louder than)

[ALL]
Cages or wings?
Which do you prefer?

[JON, (ROGER & KARESSA)]
Ask the birds (Ah)

[ALL]
Fear or love, baby?
Don't say the answer

[JON, (ROGER & KARESSA)]
Actions speak louder—
(Louder than, louder than)
They speak louder—
(Louder than, louder than)
Actions speak louder than—
Credits
Andrew Garfield

Andrew Garfield

Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens

Joshua Henry

Joshua Henry

About “Louder Than Words” by Andrew Garfield

Read the complete lyrics to "Louder Than Words" by Andrew Garfield, Vanessa Hudgens, Joshua Henry from the album "tick, tick... BOOM! (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)" in 2021. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under USA, In English, Musicals.

"Louder Than Words" is performed by Andrew Garfield, Vanessa Hudgens, Joshua Henry. from the album "tick, tick... BOOM! (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)" in 2021 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Louder Than Words", explore more songs by Andrew Garfield, Vanessa Hudgens, Joshua Henry using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Louder Than Words" is credited to Andrew Garfield, Vanessa Hudgens, Joshua Henry. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Louder Than Words" appears on "tick, tick... BOOM! (Soundtrack from the Netflix Film)" in 2021.

Visit the Andrew Garfield, Vanessa Hudgens, Joshua Henry artist page at /artist/andrew-garfield for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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