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What Makes a Man

from Blueprints of Ruins by Jim Perry

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A song about the dangers of mistaking real manhood with physical strength and a dominant personality. So much more to it.

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I’ve been dealing with temptations haunting me
I have slowed down to study my history
Changing plans as to who I’m expected to be
I’m a man with an open mind, come on in
Re-examine the things that we feel within
There’s a change in the wind that’s about to begin

CHORUS: What makes a man a man
It’s not killing or hate, wearing superman’s cape
It’s not showing your strength like some primeval ape
It’s not prejudice or fear, looking down on your peers
It’s embracing your feelings
so you won’t be afraid of your tears
That’s what makes a man

I’ve been thinking there’s more there than meets the eye
Am I hiding away just to live a lie
Playin’ it safe, takin’ no risk ‘till the day that I die
I’m a man with an urge to begin again
Change perspective and rebuild what I have been
There’s a change in the wind that’s about to begin

CHORUS:

BRIDGE: Something’s been missing, yeah, something is wrong
Inside I’ve been weak though my body is strong
Been out in the wilderness payin’ the cost
A piece of the puzzle has somehow been lost

I’ve been waiting for answers that never come
I’ve been finishing work that is never done
Standing still while my heart, it continues to run
I’m a man with an open heart, come on in
Re-examine the things that we feel within
There’s a change in the wind that’s about to begin

CHORUS:

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from Blueprints of Ruins, released July 1, 2007
Produced, written and performed by Jim Perry

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Jim Perry Worcester, Massachusetts

Jim Perry has had a long and legendary career in central New England. Through the years, he has played with some of the best talent in the Boston/Worcester music scene.

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