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Men 2nd Lyrics by Wire

On Returning (1977-1979)

1978

Sailing under a false flag
We're crossing the IDL
Becalmed where no creature lives

Lost, forsaken, cursed

Holed below the water line
A shift in the plimsoll line
Pumps in the engine room

Women and children first

Hysterical, no humour
Sabotage, a rumour
Captainless and captionless

Injury, hunger, thirst
Reptile, prehensile
Servile, editorial
Gentile, fatal
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About “Men 2nd” by Wire

Read the complete lyrics to "Men 2nd" by Wire from the album "On Returning (1977-1979)" in 1978. 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 British Rock, UK, Art-Punk.

"Men 2nd" is performed by Wire. from the album "On Returning (1977-1979)" in 1978 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 "Men 2nd", explore more songs by Wire 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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"Men 2nd" is credited to Wire. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Men 2nd" appears on "On Returning (1977-1979)" in 1978.

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