Sixty Seven

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I heard it in the schoolyard talk Passed around like a bad-old spark Big mouths grin, little ones repeat Like trouble got candy in the teeth They laugh it off, call it just a joke But some words leave a nasty smoke If it stains your mouth, let it go Don’t feed that word, don’t let it grow [Pre-Chorus] When the room gets loud And the older kids shout Don’t copy that tone Make your own sound now [Chorus] Don’t say sixty-seven Don’t say sixty-seven It’s rotten on the tongue And it teaches wrong Don’t say sixty-seven Don’t say sixty-seven Keep your words clean Let the bad one leave [Verse 2] Some people wear it like a crown Like acting tough makes them harder now But kids don’t need that heavy stain Don’t borrow mess, don’t take the shame Use your voice for something bright For jokes that land and don’t bite For names that heal, for words that build Not that dirty little thrill [Pre-Chorus] When the room gets loud And the older kids shout Don’t copy that tone Make your own sound now [Chorus] Don’t say sixty-seven Don’t say sixty-seven It’s rotten on the tongue And it teaches wrong Don’t say sixty-seven Don’t say sixty-seven Keep your words clean Let the bad one leave [Bridge] If it sounds cruel, put it down If it pulls you in, turn around You can be cool without the grime You can be kind and keep your shine [Chorus] Don’t say sixty-seven Don’t say sixty-seven It’s rotten on the tongue And it teaches wrong Don’t say sixty-seven Don’t say sixty-seven Keep your words clean Let the bad one leave