[Verse 1]
A fist is just another kind of hammer made of steel
Beating blindly on the anvil a hammer cannot feel
A hand is for reaching out and touching all you can
And holding on and hoping that you'll come to understand

[Chorus]
So always try to keep your heart connected to your wrist
Because everybody knows you can't shake hands with a fist

[Verse 2]
A fist is just another kind of a tower made of stone
Without a window anywhere, you know a tower stands alone
But a hand can open windows that have never seen the lights
Lead you through the darkness and guide you through the night

[Chorus]
So always try to keep your heart connected to your wrist
Because everybody knows you can't shake hands with a fist
Now always try to keep your heart connected to your wrist
'Cause everybody knows you can't shake hands with a fist