Beautiful South - Tears lyrics

Tears have rolled down many good cheek So when it comes down to your turn Don't be afraid of admitting you're weak Cause these are tears that you earn Strangers, new neighbours, they'll both understand Who hasn't been there? Hold up your hand Strangers, neighbours, none of them planned Tears are the wage of this land When raindrop first fell to the ground It seemed like the brightest idea Even though teardrops were already around No one yet linked them with tear Raindrop you notice when stood under trees Pin-drop you can hear if down on your knees But if teardrop anyone sees It's time, gentlemen please Scars you know take longer to heal Whilst tears you'll not see again So which do we try so hard to conceal The ones that make fools of us men Bricklayer, teacher, firefighter or vet One thing in common, the hankies they've wet But hidden away in the bedroom I bet Tears in public, not yet Drums have rolled for hundreds of years Since we've blown one another to bits Generals and soldiers still holding their ears Cause drumbeat and teardrop don't mix When teardrops fall everyone in the band Makes out their music's slipped from the stand Leaving the singer, his head in his hands Public emotion, be damned