In the Hearts of Men

In the hearts of men

In the arms of mothers

In the part we play

To convinve others

We know what we're doing

We're doing it right

They've written books on the subject

But then you may still feel surprised

By your tone over the phone

To your sister while waiting in line

At the shopping mart

Outside of town

In the hands of teachers

In the books you read

In the things we say

When we 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

When there is no use

And the lights are all out

I just give it up and I walk home

Past the shopping mart that's just closing down

You tell yourself you are, must be what you 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 no mistakes

Don't regret

Don't waste the time that is left

And then do it all with a goddam smile

In the hearts of men

In the arms of mothers

In the parts we play

To convince others