Daddy dearest, looking for reasons to abuse So afraid of losing your authority Think you're justified, in bitterness you accuse Suffocate the flame before it can even breathe We are the ones who suffer silently We are the ones you refuse to believe We are the change you're afraid to face We are the ones who will claim your place Mommy dear, you are the vision of selfishness Let him push and shove your very flesh and blood Step aside and sleep beside him every night Love him more than you care to be a mother We are the ones who suffer silently We are the ones you refuse to believe We are the change you're afraid to face We are the ones who will claim your place We are the ones who suffer silently We are the ones you refuse to believe We are the change you're afraid to face We are the ones who will claim your place