Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Kasabian
Performer
Sergio Pizzorno
Guitar
Tom Meighan
Vocals
Iain Matthews
Drums
Chris Edwards
Bass
Dan Ralph Martin
Guitar
Tim Carter
Guitar
Ben Kealey
Keyboards
Jason Mehler
Guitar
Gary Alesbrook
Trumpet
Matt Coleman
Trombone
Andrew Kinsman
Saxophone
London Metropolitan Orchestra
Strings
Andy Brown
Conductor
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Sergio Pizzorno
Lyrics
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Sergio Pizzorno
Producer
Tim Carter
Engineer
Dan the Automator
Producer
Marc Senasac
Mixing Engineer
Howie Weinberg
Mastering Engineer
Stephen McLaughlin
Producer
Joe Kearns
Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
I'm a man
A man of simple pleasures
I got all I need
So give me whisky measures
With dyslexic eyes
Seeing very clearly by the way
I'm on my way
[Verse 2]
But all of my life
I've been treated like a fool
But I'm no one's fool
[Verse 3]
Here I go once again
Trying hard to pretend
There's a future in your man-made rules
I'll be governed by the road
Get to shed this heavy load
I see no future
So leave me alone in the past
[Verse 4]
I am told
The world is nearly ending
But when I look outside
The birds are always singing
You throw sticks and bones
Remember every dog will have its day
I'm on my way
[Verse 5]
But all of my life
I've been treated like a fool
But I'm no one's fool
[Verse 6]
Here I go once again
Trying hard to pretend
There's a future in your man-made rules
I'll be governed by the road
Get to shed this heavy load
I've see your future
So leave me alone in the past
[Verse 7]
Go on
Let the righteous guide you home
To where you belong
I'll stay dancing to my favourite tune
That's where I belong
[Verse 8]
You won't take me for a ride
I'm far too fast for you to keep up with me
You won't take me for a ride
Never catch the man that need no money
[Verse 9]
You won't take me for a ride (I'm not gonna be standing in the line)
You won't take me for a ride (Waiting for you just to pick me out)
You won't take me for a ride
You won't take me for a ride, I'll calm down
Written by: Sergio Pizzorno