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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Mark Knopfler
Lead Vocals
Pick Withers
Drums
John Illsley
Bass Guitar
David Knopfler
Rhythm Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Mark Knopfler
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Muff Winwood
Producer
Ralph Copeman
Assistant Engineer
Rhett Davies
Engineer
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
You say I'm the greatest, bound for glory
Well, the word is out and I learned
I got the latest side of the story
You're pulling out before you get burned
Well, your hands are squeezing me down to the bone
I never saw you breaking no law
Stands to reason I've got to leave you alone
What you're taking me for
[Verse 2]
'Cause you're setting me up
To put me down
You're just making me out
To be your clown
You're just setting me up
To put me down
You better give it up (Give it up)
Yeah, give it up, quit your messing around
[Verse 3]
You think I care about your reaction
You think I don't understand
All you wanted was a piece of the action
Now you talk about another man
[Verse 4]
You're setting me up
To put me down
Just making me out
To be your clown
Setting me up, yeah
To put me down
You better give it up (Give it up)
Give it up, quit your messing around
Written by: Mark Knopfler