Rush - Show Don't Tell Lyrics
Words by neil peart, music by geddy lee and alex lifesonHow many times do you hear it?It goes on all day longEveryone knows everythingAnd no ones ever wrongUntil laterWho can you believe?Its hard to play it safeBut apart from a few good friendsWe dont take anything on faithUntil laterShow dont tellShow me dont tell meYouve figured out the scoreShow me dont tell meIve heard it all beforeShow me dont tell meI dont care what you sayShow me dont tell meYou can twist perceptionsReality wont budgeYou can raise objectionsI will be the judgeAnd the juryIll give it due reflectionWatching from the fenceGive the jury directionBased on the evidenceI, the juryShow me dont tell meHey --- order in the courtShow me dont tell meLets try to keep it shortShow me dont tell meEnough of your demandsShow me dont tell meWitness take the standShow me dont tell meShow me dont tell meHey --- order in the courtShow me dont tell meLets try to keep it shortShow me dont tell meI dont care what you sayShow me dont tell meLets see exhibit a
