He was fiery in the 50s, would turn around and confront all three 

A bicycle chain around his wrist, stand up to them through necessity 

Who says... Had no qualms in the city, he said, "What they think is not important to me 

I will always confront them, and stand up through necessity." 

Who says... And I hear a mutter whisper or a murmur, will turn around with my right hand free and chains around my knuckles 

To danger, I will pay no heed 

Who says... Necessity is my mother, and sure, she is proud of me 

With chains to bind my knuckles, a victim I will not be 

Who says...