Are You Man Enough
The Four Tops
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There's not a street that you can walk You've got to watch just who you're talking to They're out to get you Can't turn your back on a smiling face Next thing you know, there ain't no trace of you And this I bet you Some people lose and some folks win It's a matter of what they do [Chorus] Are you man enough? Big and bad enough? Are you gonna let 'em shoot your down? When the evil flies and your brother cries Are you gonna be around? Someone needs a friend Just around the bin Don't you think you should be there? Are you man enough when the going's rough? Is it in your heart to care? There's not pretending it goes away With every step that you take you pay your dues And I ain't lying You got to struggle to see the light Cause someone's looking to steal your right to choose And they don't stop trying It's like a jungle outside the door And it's keeping you so confused [Chorus] Gotta keep your eye on the passersby Better watch your step! Cause you never know when the knife will go And they ain't missed yet The strong survive They stay alive They're always cool But that they never teach you in school [Chorus: Repeat x2]
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Written by: BRIAN POTTER, DENNIS EARLE LAMBERT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Are You Man Enough" is a song that falls under the genre of Soul and R&B.
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Year of ReleaseThe song was released in 1973, showcasing the popular musical style of the era.
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Involvement in Film"Are You Man Enough" was popularized as the theme song of the movie "Shaft in Africa" which is the sequel to the classic film "Shaft."
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved considerable success on the charts. It reached no. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and no. 15 on the US Billboard R&B chart.
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SongwritersThe song was composed by the legendary songwriting team known as Holland-Dozier-Holland, who composed many of the biggest hits for Motown Records.
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Implications"Are You Man Enough" is considered as one of The Four Tops' late career highlights.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists in different genres, displaying its broad appeal and timeless value.
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Greatest Hits Inclusion"Are You Man Enough" is commonly included in compilations and greatest hits albums of The Four Tops.
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AwardsThough the song didn’t win any notable awards, it contributed to The Four Tops’ overall musical legacy, which led to their eventual induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.
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LegacyToday, "Are You Man Enough" is remembered as a classic from the prime era of Motown and The Four Tops, and the song continues to receive airplay on oldies and classic soul radio stations.
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