In The Hearts Of Men

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

We bring 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 of town



Oh-hoo, oh-hoo, oh-hoo... Oooh



In the hands of teachers, in the books you read

The things you say when we've lost the lead

I still try to speak up, when 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 mall that's just closing... Down



Oh-hoo, laa-da-da-da

Oh-hoo, laa-da-da-da

Oh-hoo... Oooh

Oh-hoo, laa-da-da-da

Oh-hoo, laa-da-da-da

Oh-hoo... Oooh



We tell yourself you all must be what you be

We still 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 and don't regret

Don't waste the time that is left

And then do it all... (With a goddamn smile)



Laa-la-la, laa-la-la

Laa-la-la, laa-la-la

Laa-la-la...

Laa-ah-aah...



In the hearts of men, in the arms of mothers

In the parts we play to convince others