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You Take On One Of Us

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When I was young, no more than a kid
I used to rock-up for a Sunday side
This big lad come, in a Psycho skid
He took my ankles and my knees and my pride
But my mate John he pulled me back to my feet
He said: "You never let em put you down"
Next thing I knew, the whistle blew
And that big lad was laid out on the ground

And John said

Ch: You take on one of us, you take on all of us
You pick on him, you pick on me
You take on one of us, you take on all of us
And that's the way it's gonna be

But time went on, and I grew up
At least I learned to bluff the stuff I lack
Being young and dumb, I pushed my luck
But I knew John would always have my back
Was in a bar when this lad took exception
To my face the way that young men do
But John stepped in, and without question said:
"I wouldn't son if I were you".

Ch: You take on one of us, you take on all of us
You pick on him, you pick on me
You take on one of us, you take on all of us
And that's the way it's gonna be

I know you're down, I know you're hurting
And the wolves are gathered in a pack
I see there's some out there deserting
Did you think I wouldn't have your back
See I remember when a good friend showed me
What it takes to see your troubles through
Through thick and thin that friend he never failed me
So there ain't no way I bail on you

We'll tell them

Ch: You take on one of us, you take on all of us
They pick on you, they pick on me
You take on one of us, you take on all of us
And that's the way it's gonna be

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from Not On Our Watch, released January 1, 2018
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Joe Solo Scarborough, UK

Joe Solo is an award-winning musician, writer, poet, activist, broadcaster and washing machine engineer from Scarborough.

Live he has an ever growing reputation as both a performer and raconteur, being thought-provoking, comical and punch-the-air political often in the same breath.

He is not an artist you forget in a hurry. ... more

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