They're So Tough

John Mellencamp

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John Mellencamp

John Mellencamp (born October 7, 1951) is an American rock singer-songwriter, musician, painter and occasional actor known for his catchy, populist brand of heartland rock which emphasizes traditional instrumentation. He has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and has amassed 22 Top 40 hits in the United States. In addition, he holds the record for the most tracks by a solo artist to hit number-one on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, with seven, and has been nominated for 13 Grammy Awards, winning one. His latest album, No Better Than This, was released on August 17, 2010 to widespread critical acclaim. more »


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2013
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They're so tough
They like to make us feel little
They like to make us feel small
And keep us down
Till we feel no good at all

Then they tell us that we're stupid
That we got no sense at all
They'll keep away the spark
Keep us in the dark
Make us feel we have no vision at all

[Chorus]
No, no, no, I don't believe it has to be this way
No, I don't believe it has to be this way

Then they tell us to be patient
That our time will come
But I've stood outside their doors
And walked their floors
And I ain't gonna do it again

They'd like to make me their n*gger
I say to hell with them
I'm not gettin' down on my knees
And beggin', please
Can you throw me a crumb now and then?

[Chorus]

I can't really speak to you
And I don't know about them
They must be out of their minds
Can't read between the lines
They can stick it where the sun don't shine

[Chorus]

They're so tough
They are so tough

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Written by: JOHN MELLENCAMP

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