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The Man Lyrics by Cows

Peacetika

1991

First time I shook hands with the man a piece of me was gone
But I made a lot of money and the cops left me alone
So I shut my mouth and did my work wile the dirty work was done

Next time I shook hands with the man just half of me was left
And he shook my hand and said I was the best he'd ever met
Then he called me a fuckin' punk, and I said, "Yeah sure boss, you bet"

Next time I shook hands with the man just a piece of me was here
And I couldn't stand the asshole looking at me in the mirror
But I had a lot of women and I drank a lot of beer

When the man was done with me he showed me to the door
So I went back to my little room and I laid down on the floor
I laid alone with just myself, but I wasn't there no more
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About “The Man” by Cows

Read the complete lyrics to "The Man" by Cows from the album "Peacetika" in 1991. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock, Noise Rock, Post-Hardcore.

"The Man" is performed by Cows. from the album "Peacetika" in 1991 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Man", explore more songs by Cows using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"The Man" is credited to Cows. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Man" appears on "Peacetika" in 1991.

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