Come On You Reds
Status Quo Lyrics


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Busby Babes they always made me cry
Thinkin' 'bout the teams of years gone by
Charlton, Edwards, Law and Georgie Best
We're United, you can keep the rest

Schmeichel, Parker, Pallister
Irwin, Bruce, Sharpe and Ince
Hughes, McClair, Keane and Cantona
Robson, Kanchelskis and Giggs

Come on you reds, come on you reds
Just keep your bottle and use your heads
For ninety minutes we'll let them know
Who's Man United, here we go

Come on you reds, come on you reds
Just keep your bottle and use your heads
For ninety minutes we'll let them know
Who's Man United, here we go

Glory Glory Man United
Glory Glory Man United
We'll maintain the status quo
We're Man United, here we go

So Old Trafford let us hear you loud
Cheer us on and we will do you proud
Fifty thousand voices sing our song
Keep us at the top where we belong

So here's to Alex Ferguson
He'll take us all the way
We're on the road to glory now
Winning at home and away

Come on you reds, come on you reds
Just keep your bottle and use your heads
For ninety minutes we'll let them know
Who's Man United, here we go

Come on you reds, come on you reds
Just keep your bottle and use your heads
For ninety minutes we'll let them know
Who's Man United, here we go

Glory Glory Man United
Glory Glory Man United
We'll maintain the status quo
We're Man United, here we go

Come on you reds , come on you reds
The team that's able to defend their net
We won the Doubles we'll let you know
We're Man United, here we go

Come on you reds, come on you reds
Just keep your bottle and use your heads
For ninety minutes we'll let them know
Who's Man United, here we go





Man United, here we go
Man United, here we go

Overall Meaning

The song "Come On You Reds" by Status Quo is a tribute to Manchester United's football team. The lyrics evoke the memories of some of the greatest players to have played for Manchester United, such as Charlton, Edwards, Law, Georgie Best, and more. The song talks about the enduring legacy of the team, which has been maintained over the years through the efforts of great players like Schmeichel, Pallister, Irwin, Bruce, Sharpe, and Cantona. The chorus encourages the team to keep their composure and to use their heads to win the game.


The song also pays homage to the supporters of the team, who are called upon to cheer the team on during matches. The lyrics highlight the passion of the supporters by describing Old Trafford as a place where 50,000 voices sing as one. The song also acknowledges the contribution of the team's manager, Alex Ferguson, who was a key figure in the team's success during the 90s and early 2000s.


Overall, the song celebrates the distinctive spirit of Manchester United, which is embodied in its players, supporters, and tradition. It is an anthem that not only reflects the team's rich history but also inspires its players to achieve more and keep "maintaining the status quo".


Line by Line Meaning

Busby Babes they always made me cry
Reflecting on the teams of the past that have endured hardship and tragedy


Thinkin' 'bout the teams of years gone by
Contemplating the glory days of Manchester United's past


Charlton, Edwards, Law and Georgie Best
Paying homage to the great Manchester United players of the past


We're United, you can keep the rest
Displaying a fierce loyalty to Manchester United and defiance towards other teams


Schmeichel, Parker, Pallister
Listing off some of the great Manchester United players of recent years


Irwin, Bruce, Sharpe and Ince
Continuing to list great past players of Manchester United


Hughes, McClair, Keane and Cantona
Mentioning some of the most beloved and talented Manchester United players of all time


Robson, Kanchelskis and Giggs
Listing off even more legendary Manchester United players


Come on you reds, come on you reds
Encouraging the Manchester United team and its supporters


Just keep your bottle and use your heads
Urging the Manchester United team to stay calm and focused


For ninety minutes we'll let them know
Promising to dominate the opponent for the duration of the game


Who's Man United, here we go
Expressing confidence in the team's abilities and reminding everyone of their affiliation with Manchester United


Glory Glory Man United
Celebrating Manchester United's past glories


We'll maintain the status quo
Promising to keep Manchester United's dominant status in the football world


So Old Trafford let us hear you loud
Rallying the home supporters to be vocal in their support for Manchester United


Cheer us on and we will do you proud
Inspiring the supporters with the team's commitment to play well and represent the club honorably


Fifty thousand voices sing our song
Expressing pride in the passionate fanbase of Manchester United


Keep us at the top where we belong
Appealing to the supporters to continue pushing the team forward to maintain their place as a leading force in football


So here's to Alex Ferguson
Recognizing and praising the contributions of legendary Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson


He'll take us all the way
Expressing trust in the manager's ability to lead the team to further success


We're on the road to glory now
Believing that Manchester United is on the path to reclaiming its past glory


Winning at home and away
Aspiring to achieve success both at home and in other stadiums


The team that's able to defend their net
Boasting of Manchester United's strong defensive abilities


We won the Doubles we'll let you know
Reminding the opponents of Manchester United's past successes


Man United, here we go
Embracing Manchester United's identity and expressing excitement for the team's future




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDY BOWN, FRANCIS ROSSI, JOHN VICTOR EDWARDS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@irieite9666

🎶
Piling on the agony and
Putting on the style

1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Scoring all the while

You'll never see such football
If you travel for miles and miles

As watching Glasgow Celtic
Putting on the style

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All comments from YouTube:

@NazmulIslam-pr2gz

Coming back and listening to this has become so sad. How far we have fallen since Sir Alex Ferguson has left the dugout.. 😢😢

@LL92x

Love this song, my dad had this on tape when I was a kid and was all he ever played in the house and in the car, me and my dad driving round used to belt this out 🤣🤣❤️

@mikester1290

"So heres to Alex Ferguson, he'll take us all the way!" More true words never spoken...

@mrlace4776

@Mikkel Litmanen cry salty twat

@grouch666

@M L he was only speaking facts, no need to get all bent out of shape

@mrlace4776

@Grouch na u just salty

@grouch666

@M L Not really, I actually think Ole is doing a good job at the wheel, can keep going & be 'fantastick' 😂

@mrlace4776

@Grouch salty

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@edgargin

Las evidencias no se pueden ocultar y esta canción habla de la grandeza del equipo, de la pasión de su afición, de la entrega de sus jugadores y bueno la interpretación de Status Quo!!, solo espero que "El Chicharito" les de incontables alegrías.

@guyster1973uk

Must admit I'm not a fan of man utd but I'm the first to admit they deserved every bit of their success . Alex ferguson built an empire at old Trafford

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