words They build us up They break us down They are everything They are nothing They are a splash of paint They will leave a stain It can be honey to your ears Or deafening silence They make our the worst fears They are the sound of defiance They will make you cry They can give you a reason to sigh They can soothe the wailing child Or cause death to come They can be the reason why he smiled Or cause agony to some Words they are everything They are nothing