Stand Up to the Man

I hear people talking about the line that I am walking

How it won't lead to the palace of the wise

They're the ones that say they love you,

But try and stay above you

They'll twist your arm and make you tell them a lies

But to me it's a game of blackjack

Go on and take a step back

Hold your breath and let that money ride

Cause the dealer he's got twenty

And you'll bust if you take any

So it never was for you to decide

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Just put your chips out on the table

Beat 'em when when you're able to

And if you hit rock bottom,

Smoke 'em if you got 'em

At least you'll know you played a hand

And you can stand up to the man

I don't see the reason

For the politics and treason

We're riding the same rail that will take us home

And the world is just a boxcar

Preachers next to rock stars

That'll take you anywhere you need to roam

Ask about the gambling

Interrupt their rambling

Make your way to the back of the train

Cast your bread out on the water

You good sons and daughters

You don't need a reason to explain

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