My Mother’s Tears Andy Shauf

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
Of the man that is sure
That the rest of these people will forever burn"

And I am afraid
I am afraid
I am afraid of my mother's tears