In The Hearts Of Men - First Aid Kit

In the hearts of men

In the arms of mothers

In the parts we play to convince others

We know what we’re doing

We’re doing it right

May have written books on the subject

But then you may still be surprised

by your tone over the phone

to your sister while waiting in line

at the shopping mall just outside a town

In the hands of teachers

In the books you read

The things you say when we’re lost the lead

I still try to speak up but my voice won’t make a sound

And I thought it all over too many times

But when there is no use

And the lights are all out

I just give it up and I walk home

Past the shopping mall

That’s just closing down

Will you tell yourself,

you all must be what you’ll be

Who’s to say who is who and what is what

If you simply don’t agree

Now, time will come to claim you

And it will have its way

Don’t make mistakes and don’t regret

Don’t waste the time that is left

And then do it all with a goddamn smile

In the hearts of men

In the arms of mothers

In the parts we play to convince others