Lyric discussion by gandhiroot 

Cover art for Hearts Of Oak lyrics by Ted Leo and the Pharmacists

not positive, but just the phrase "hearts of oak" (with oak being a real hard, solid wood), makes me think its about someone being able to deal with getting the "shaft" in relationships alot.

Ever read Questionable Content? This song makes me think of Marten (main character). Poor guy has no luck, but he's battle hardened.

Also: she can't be broken sort of lends itself to me thinking this.

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