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Manup Lyrics by Todd Rundgren

Arena

2008

[Verse 1]
There's a cloud in the distance rising from the dunes
Ten thousand riders blaze a trail of ruins
No doubt about it, they're headed this way
Who shall protect us on a judgement day?

[Chorus 1]
Some are unready, some are unwilling
Hiding amongst the women and children
Rousing the rabble from under the bed
I'm calling you by name to bite the bullet
Manup

[Verse 2]
We didn't want no trouble, but trouble's what we have
You call it paranoia and have yourself a laugh
And avoid the confrontation until some other year
Somebody call the boys 'cause there's no men in here

[Chorus 2]
Some are unready, some are unwilling
Hiding amongst the women and children
Rousing the rabble from under the bed
I'm calling you by name to bite the bullet
Manup

Some are unready, some are unwilling
Some are still able but ain't got the feeling
Talking real loud at the back of the crowd
I'm calling you by name to bite the bullet
Manup

[Bridge]
Listen to me my friend
What you will not defend
Somebody else will end up takin'

And when the famine comes
You think they'll just give you some
But if you believe that you're mistaken

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]
Some are unready, some are unwilling
Hiding amongst the women and children
Rousing the rabble from under the bed
I'm calling you by name to bite the bullet
Manup

Some are unready, some are unwilling
Some are still able but ain't got the feeling
Talking real loud at the back of the crowd
I'm calling you by name to bite the bullet
Manup
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Todd Rundgren

Todd Rundgren

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"Manup" is credited to Todd Rundgren. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Manup" appears on "Arena" in 2008.

Visit the Todd Rundgren artist page at /artist/todd-rundgren for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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