Tick Tick Boom Louder Than Words Lyrics

Okay, let's talk about Tick, Tick... Boom!, specifically, "Louder Than Words." We all love the movie. Jonathan Larson was a genius. But... is it just me, or is the song a *tad* overrated?

Don't get me wrong. The message is lovely. It's all about legacy and doing what you love. Very inspiring stuff, I agree.

A Chorus of "Meh"?

But the lyrics? Are they really the peak of songwriting? I mean, "actions speak louder than words" is basically the lyrical equivalent of a motivational poster.

We've all seen them. A picture of a soaring eagle with some profound (but ultimately empty) phrase slapped across it. It's nice, but not exactly groundbreaking art.

The Unpopular Opinion Corner

Here's where I might get tomatoes thrown at me. I find the melody... repetitive. There, I said it!

It builds, sure. And the emotion is definitely there. But after a while, it feels like we're just going in circles.

Maybe I'm just being a contrarian. Perhaps I've listened to it too many times. It is in a pretty great movie, after all.

Or maybe, just maybe, its simplicity is its strength. It gets the point across. Loud and clear, like the name suggested!

Rent vs. Tick, Tick... Boom!

Let's compare it to Rent for a sec. “Seasons of Love” is catchy! You're singing it days later, whether you want to or not.

"Louder Than Words"? Not so much. It has its moment, but it doesn't burrow its way into your brain in quite the same way.

And honestly, some of the lines feel a bit clunky. Sorry, Jonathan Larson, but I’m being honest here!

It feels like he was trying too hard to make it profound. Sometimes, the best lyrics are the simplest and most genuine.

The (Slightly) Redeeming Qualities

Okay, I’m being too harsh. The ending is undeniably powerful. When they all come together and sing their hearts out? Chills.

And the performance in the movie is stellar. Andrew Garfield pours his soul into it, which elevates the whole thing.

But even with a fantastic performance, a song has to stand on its own two feet. And "Louder Than Words"... well, it kinda wobbles a bit.

It's perfectly fine! It's just... not the masterpiece some people make it out to be. I think we can agree to disagree on this.

Here's a bold statement: The message of doing what you love is, at this point, a bit cliché. Especially for artists.

I am aware. I could have been more kind in this piece. But it is honest, hopefully.

A Final Word (or Two)

So, there you have it. My controversial opinion on "Louder Than Words." It's a decent song. Not the best song, not even the best song from Tick, Tick... Boom!

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go listen to "30/90" again. Because *that* song is a total banger.

And maybe, just maybe, I'll give "Louder Than Words" another listen. Perhaps my opinion will change. But probably not.

Just kidding! It’s not a bad song. I just think the hype is… a bit much.