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I started writing it about a specific person but realized I grew up with and still know several people who fit the description of the character in this song.

Hell be mad about Reagan for years to come
And hes still protesting the war in Vietnam
He aint listened to much music since John Lennon
Hes a man who knows where hes coming from

Hes not too shy about what he smokes
And its no secret how he votes
He can quote Bob Dylan till Kingdom Come
Hes a man who knows where hes coming from

You can call him a liberal bleeding heart
Hell say a heart should bleed when its alive
But theres always a flower in his gun
Hes a man who knows where hes coming from

INSTRUMENTAL

I dont always agree with his politics
Hes like an old record that often skips
But Im proud that he calls me a friend
Cause hes a man who knows where he stands
Yes, Im proud as hell to be his friend
Cause hes a man who knows where he stands