[Verse 1] If you push, it pushes back If you laugh when hearts feel sore Words can bruise like stones in fists And hurt can knock on every door When you grab for all the space When you never let feet rest You may win the moment fast Then lose the friends you needed best [Pre-Chorus] But a kind word changes rooms A helping hand can start You can be strong and gentle too That strength lives in your heart [Chorus] Choose kind hands Choose kind hands Make a good name Choose kind hands Choose kind hands Feel proud the same [Verse 2] Share the ball, wait your turn Say please when you need more Respect the line, respect the choice Respect the “not right now” at the door Healthy bounds are wise and true They keep your voice and space You can say “that’s not okay” Without a hurtful face [Pre-Chorus] And feelings matter, yes they do But feelings are not keys You don’t get to use your tears To make the world say “please” [Chorus] Choose kind hands Choose kind hands Make a good name Choose kind hands Choose kind hands Feel proud the same [Bridge] If you’re angry, breathe and stop Find a safer way to speak Say what’s real, then let it pass That is brave, and that is sleek You can ask, you can wait You can bend without a break Treating people with respect Is a choice your future makes [Final Chorus] Choose kind hands Choose kind hands Make a good name Choose kind hands Choose kind hands Feel proud the same Choose kind hands Choose kind hands That’s the best way Choose kind hands Choose kind hands Every day
