listen now
and I'll confide
a student's thoughts

that hide inside

you treat us all

like we're the same
standardized
a numbers game


I think back
when I was young

learning used
to be so fun


now I memorize
and take the test
apathetic

dispossessed

but there's change in the air

we create and share
build a new design
let our talent shine


let me decide
hear my voice

trust in me
and give me choice


believe that I
can do great things
I'm free to fail

and spread my wings

there's change in the air

we create and share
build a new design
let our talent shine


I've seen great teachers rise above
make a difference, share their love


the system's flawed, can't you see
but we have the tools to set us free


there's change in the air
we create and share

build a new design
let our talent shine


there's change in the air
we create and share
build a new design

let our talent shine