Julie Brettell - Threatened lyrics

Grown up girls used to learn real quick, that they could change the way you turn By just a smile, or a glance your way, they'd make you walk that extra mile. We don't sit back and wait for you gods to decide Who, why and what we will do with our gift of life. And if you're feeling threatened by our existence Its because the roles have changed The manual stayed the same And no one thought to tell you. Men have it hard, I'm sure they'll agree. They weren't handed on a plate The tools to deal with this new way to the be, Millenium man, new age guy The pretty apron and the permit to play wife. In a traditional man's world, I know we've had to fight; Just to be heard To be given some simple rights. No one said it would be easy And both sides felt the strain And if you're feeling threatened by our existence Its because the roles have changed The manual stayed the same And no one thought to tell you. Roles undefined, it's a free for all; Choose the mask that fits And make it work for you, no longer governed, by the old set of rules They're gone forever. And if you're feeling threatened by our existence Its because the roles have changed The manual stayed the same And no one thought to tell you.