Red Delta Orchestra - Manhood Lyrics

Most never feel unconditional love
Except from mother, and some don't get that
Required of us is a stiff upper lip
And superhuman skill to shake off the past
We're taught from birth we're only good if we're useful
Only of value to fulfill someone's need
There's no appreciation had without conditions
As we are never is enough just to be

And force a smile in the face of it
You are considered replaceable
Pick up the pace
Soldier on, then wait
But it'll do no good
Welcome to manhood

There's no respect unless we've met expectation
Ignoring pain, displaying patience and strength
We're starved of affirmation, love, and attention
While being fed hidden intentions instead
Meet ridicule if you let show too much feeling
But you'll be judged if thick skin becomes hard shell
Take pride or rest and it will guilt you of stealing
Never to feel enough for others or self

I see you
I'm glad you're here
You're okay
I'm proud of you
You belong
To feel this way isn't wrong
Words that a man might only hear in this here song

You cannot win
The fix is in

And force a smile in the face of it
You are considered replaceable
Pick up the pace
Soldier on, then wait
But it'll do no good
Welcome to manhood

And force a smile in the face of it
You are considered replaceable
Pick up the pace
Soldier on, then wait
But it'll do no good
Welcome to manhood