Better than a box of pills, than an anti-depressant
Better than a stupid joke, that only the author finds funny
Better than one of those old bourbons, that we sip quietly
Better than a plane ticket, that we take to get away

Better than all of that combined
When life is not going well
When nothing is smiling
There's a friend's shoulder

Better than hearing on the radio, your favorite song
Better than a deep anger, smashing plates
Better than any psychiatrist
Better than a punching bag
Better than a pizza too, in front of a football match

Better than all of that combined
When life is not going well
When nothing is smiling
There's a friend's shoulder

Better than a very good calvados, than a bottle of grand cru
That make you believe that it's okay, but tomorrow it won't be
Better than a cigarette at the window, than a square of chocolate
Better than the ready-made phrases, life will pass

Better than all of that combined
When life is not going well
When nothing is smiling
There's a friend's shoulder

Better than loneliness, than a one-night stand
Better than all their studies, than your mother's calls
Better than having a good cry
Better than keeping everything to yourself
Better than a witch doctor, who will cost you an arm

Better than all of that combined
When life is not going well
When nothing is smiling
There's a friend's shoulder

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