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Chicago

Manipulation

Release date: 21st July 1980

From Chicago XIV (Expanded)
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"Manipulation" is a track by Chicago, from the album Chicago XIV (Expanded), released 21st July 1980. Full lyrics are available below.

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Chicago

Chicago

Lyrics

Manipulation

[Verse 1: Robert Lamm]

You thought you had me in your pocket

But I never could be bought

I avoided traps you set out

Too many have been caught

Be it love or be it money

It's the bait you must resist

Be it milk or be it honey

This is one boy, you have missed

[Verse 2: Robert Lamm]

You knew if you could win me over

I would always see your side

Any argument against you

I'd never let it ride

I defended with devotion

I believed what you had said

But you dealt without emotion

Something happened in your head

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Track details

From Chicago XIV (Expanded)

1980
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Chicago XIV (Expanded)
Chicago XIV (Expanded)
Chicago
Release year
1980
  1. —The American Dream
  2. —Song for You
  3. —Thunder and Lightning
  4. —Upon Arrival
  5. —Overnight Cafe
  6. —Birthday Boy
  7. —Doin' Business
  8. —I'd Rather Be Rich
  9. —Hold On
  10. —Manipulation
  11. —Where Did the Lovin' Go
  12. —Live It Up
  13. —Soldier of Fortune

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