Bad Religion - The Handshake Lyrics
Every time you shake someones hand and it feels like your best friend,Could it be that its only superficiality? ,Without regard to well-being, without an inkling of compromise,Handshakes are nothing but a subtle ***** you,Contracts determine the best friendshipsThis is the way of the modern world, everyones vying for patronage,This is the way of the modern world, and something has gotta giveEvery time you shake someones hand,And you share neither color or creed,You gotta overcome the obstacles of history,There is restrained passion, mistrust, and bigotryAnd these have created the new foundations of society,Theres no harmony just class and raceThis is the way of the modern world,Everyones fighting for dominance,This is the way of the modern world,And something has gotta giveNow I believe in unity, and I am willing to compromise,But Im not gonna lie or sell my soulEvery time you shake someones hand,It determines where you stand,And if you wont uphold your side then its better toFend for yourself, and shun the handshake,Someones gotta give
