I understand why people get desensitized and roll their eyes when they hear a protest song, or even a politician making some flowery speech. It doesn't really change anything.
Conor OberstI think in a lot of ways unconditional love is a myth. My mom's the only reason I know it's a real thing.
Conor OberstAnd me I'm in the bathroom crying out my eyelids because it's hard to be a man when you're scared, just like a little kid.
Conor OberstThe drunk kids, the catholics They're all about the same They're waiting for something Hoping to be saved
Conor OberstI came upon a doctor who appeared in quite poor health. I said, 'There's nothing that I can do for you that you can't do for yourself.' He said, 'Oh yes you can. Just hold my hand. I think that that would help.' So I sat with him a while then I asked him how he felt. He said, 'I think I'm cured.'
Conor Oberst