tears
The Beautiful South Lyrics

Tears have rolled down many good cheek
Many people have shed tears, including those who are generally regarded as good individuals.

So when it comes down to your turn
Since it is inevitable that someone will eventually have to cry.

Don't be afraid of admitting you're weak
Do not be ashamed to show vulnerability.

Cause these are tears that you earn
These tears represent real emotions and it is okay to express them.

Strangers, new neighbours, they'll both understand
It is a common and natural experience to cry.

Who hasn't been there? Hold up your hand
It is a relatable experience and everyone has experienced it at some point.

Strangers, neighbours, none of them planned
Crying is not a choice, but a natural response to emotions.

Tears are the wage of this land
Crying is a common experience and part of human nature.

When raindrop first fell to the ground
Raindrops were a natural phenomenon before people associated them with tears.

It seemed like the brightest idea
Rain is often associated with positive emotions like growth and rejuvenation.

Even though teardrops were already around
Tears represent genuine emotions, but were not always associated with raindrops.

No one yet linked them with tear
People did not always associate rain with tears.

Raindrop you notice when stood under trees
Raindrops are perceptible to the senses when one is outside.

Pin-drop you can hear if down on your knees
Similarly, quiet sounds can be more easily heard when one is paying attention.

But if teardrop anyone sees
Tears are often private and not publicly displayed.

It's time, gentlemen please
It is common and acceptable for men to cry and express emotions.

Scars you know take longer to heal
Emotional healing can be a long process.

Whilst tears you'll not see again
Tears are a temporary physical manifestation of emotions.

So which do we try so hard to conceal
It is often more difficult to reveal emotional vulnerability than physical scars.

The ones that make fools of us men
Society often sees men who express emotion as weak or foolish.

Bricklayer, teacher, firefighter or vet
People from all walks of life experience emotions.

One thing in common, the hankies they've wet
Crying is a universal experience and nothing to be ashamed of.

But hidden away in the bedroom I bet
Many people keep their tears private and do not publicly display emotion.

Tears in public, not yet
Emotional vulnerability is still stigmatized in public.

Drums have rolled for hundreds of years
War and conflict have existed for centuries and continue to cause tears.

Since we've blown one another to bits
Humans have been responsible for destruction, death, and war.

Generals and soldiers still holding their ears
Even those responsible for violence and death are not immune to the emotions that arise from it.

Cause drumbeat and teardrop don't mix
The violence and conflict that cause tears are not compatible with the emotions those tears represent.

When teardrops fall everyone in the band
People are often uncomfortable when someone displays emotional vulnerability.

Makes out their music's slipped from the stand
People often try to make light of emotional situations because they are uncomfortable or unsure how to react.

Leaving the singer, his head in his hands
The person experiencing emotions is often left alone to cope and process those emotions.

Public emotion, be damned
Public display of emotions is stigmatized and uncomfortable for many people, but it is a natural and healthy part of human life.