See A Friend In Tears Lyrics - Momus

So men are still at war in Ireland 

For certain songs and certain dates 

The tender gave way to the firebrand 

And Europe gave way to the States 

So now that money's all but scentless 

Noses and consciences are clear 

The pointless flowers can be dispensed with 

But see a friend in tears 

So our defeats are just reminders 

Of death that waits behind it all 

The body wilts before the mind does 

Surprised to see how soon it falls 

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It's true our women have deceived us 

All hunted species disappear 

It's true we've shot the golden eagles 

But see a friend in tears 

It's true our cities are exhausted 

Made by and for the middle aged 

Our weakness gave them more than force did 

We thought that love could cure a toothache 

And in the underground we're drowning 

Accelerating through the years 

You who think you'll find the truth by frowning 

See a friend in tears 

It's true our mirrors don't show heroes 

We lack the courage to be Jews 

Without the elegance of Negroes 

With our youthful fireworks all defused 

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And all these men who are our brothers 

Wonder why we don't want to hear 

How their worst enemies are their lovers 

See a friend in tears