A Good Heart
Feargal Sharkey Lyrics

I hear a lot of stories, I suppose they could be true
I've heard many tales of love and its power, but can't verify if they're valid.

All about love and what it can do for you
These stories extol the virtues of love and the benefits one can reap from it.

High is the risk of striking out, the risk of getting hurt
Despite the rewards, there exists a possibility of failure and emotional pain.

And still I have so much to learn
I lack experience and knowledge in the realm of love.

Well I know 'cause I think about it all the time
Love is on my mind constantly, and I've come to conclusions based on this incessant rumination.

I know that real love is hard to find
I understand that genuine affection is elusive and challenging to locate.

And a good heart these days is hard to find
It's even harder to discover somebody with genuine motives and pure intentions.

True love, the lasting kind
The type of relationship I desire is one that is authentic, enduring, and unadulterated.

So please be gentle with this heart of mine
I request that whoever I encounter treats my emotions and feelings with care and respect.

My expectations may be high, I blame it on my youth
My standards are lofty, but it's attributed to my young and naive nature.

Soon enough I'll learn the painful truth
Eventually, I'll realize the harsh realities of love and intimacy.

I'll face it like a fighter then boast how I've grown
Despite the hardships, I'll confront this disappointment with strength and pride in my personal growth.

Anything is better than being alone
I prefer to endure the heartache of unsuccessful relationships than to be solitary and isolated.

Well I know 'cause I learn a little every day
Through each experience, I gain knowledge and insights which contribute to my overall understanding of love.

I know 'cause I listen when the experts say that
I acknowledge and heed the advice of those who have experienced and studied love.

As I reflect on all my childhood dreams
When I reminisce on my past desires and hopes, I understand that I've always yearned for love and companionship.

My ideas of love weren't as foolish as they seemed
Those aspirations, although they seemed foolish or childish at the time, were genuinely representative of my desires.

If I don't start looking now I'll be left behind
If I don't begin my search for love soon, I'll be surpassed by those who do.

And a good heart these days, it's hard to find
Once again, I contend that discovering somebody with a sincere, benevolent heart is difficult in contemporary times.

I know, it's a dream I'm willing to defend
Despite the challenges, I'm committed to my dream of experiencing true and lasting love.

I know it will be worth it in the end
I trust that the eventual outcome will be rewarding and gratifying.

With this heart of mine
My heart, which possesses immense and genuine capacity for love.

I find it hard
Despite its potential, I've experienced difficulties in finding love and sustaining relationships.

I find it hard
This problem persists, and continues to be a challenge for me.

I find it hard
I experience difficulty and frustration in the search for true love.

I find it hard (baby, baby)
The struggle of finding love continues to plague me, almost as a repeating, nagging refrain.

I find it hard
Once again, I reflect on the stress and obstacles I face in pursuing genuine companionship.

I find it hard
The difficulty of finding true love is an ever-present challenge in my life.