You Don'T Prove Yourself A Man

You don't prove yourself a man by going off to war To fight a fight not your's in a city afar Against people you've never met or that you will never know Why should one wish to make of a stranger a foe? You do not prove yourself a man by knocking someone to the ground Those who try to prove a point with their fists their match has always found Doesn't matter how big you are your match you are bound to meet Even one smaller than you may knock you off your feet. You do not prove yourself a man by being the best footballer on your street If the praise of others go to your head and you feel full of conceit That's not what manhood is about despite what some think or say A good mature man is down to earth and helpful in his own quiet way. You prove yourself a man by being helpful and kind In the mind of the good man compassion you will find He does not wish to be the most admired one in the town And he has never been known for to knock another down.