🎵 Song Lyrics
I open my eyes to the morning The coffee steams, the world goes too far The news roars loudly, tearing apart I just want to learn how to act better A neighbor knocks, heart in shambles I see his fear hidden beneath an oil stain I place my hand on his cracking shoulder I say, “sit down, tonight, we'll talk until nightfall” I want a heart that stays tender Even when everything tries to harden it To be the one who knows how to listen Before wanting to reply or punish To live a life I can be proud of To walk tall, lift those who’ve fallen To be an artisan of peace, on my little patch of earth My father would say, while putting away his tools “We build more than a house, son, in this life Every nail driven straight, every word carefully chosen It’s your reflection in the mirror, later, that you’re building” So I breathe when anger rises I count to ten, I wonder what it’s up against The person in front of me, what burden are they carrying? Maybe a simple smile can change their path I want a heart that stays tender Even when everything tries to harden it To be the one who knows how to listen Before wanting to reply or punish To live a life I can be proud of To walk tall, lift those who’ve fallen To be an artisan of peace, on my little patch of earth To be wise is not to speak loudly It’s to ask for forgiveness when you’ve been wrong It’s to lower your voice, open the door And believe that an embrace is worth more than a big victory (oh) I want a heart that stays tender Even when everything tries to harden it To be the one who knows how to listen Before wanting to reply or punish To live a life I can be proud of To leave behind more love than dust To be an artisan of peace, simple and sincere On my little patch of earth