my mother's tears

walking by the water

i used to feel at ease

thought the sun was looking out for me

i was raised on beliefs

handed father-to-son

for a million years till i came along

and now i'm afraid

of my mother's tears

yes

i've been afraid

to answer to this

so i keep my good friends far away from me

oh

they think i'm risking

the flames just for fun

like those sleepless nights were my favorite ones

and i am afraid

of my mother's tears

no

i don't wanna owe you

i haven't found any answers

but the salesman is practiced and his punchline is clean: is there joy in the heart