Part of challenges I give myself. I speedrun writing and recording songs.

Lyrics:

Smooth

No I can't help 
but think of you
Every time I close my eyes
The way you move, the way you groove
It always got me hypnotised

Girl, I've been waiting
Waiting for this moment
To tell you how I feel
Every time I see you smile
It takes my breath away for real

my lady, 
my everything
I'll give you the world, 
just say the word
Yeah a lover, 
Or your friend, 
I’ll be your king
For as long as you need 

Yeah you be on my noggin 
Everyday and night
Can’t swap it for nothing 
Rent free on my mind
Years 
It’s been 5
Since you walked in this door
And I won’t lie I think that sh.. real love 


Hook:
Come on over baby
Come closer yeah 
Promise I would take 
good care of you yeah
Till my time Is over x2

She's a goddess in a sundress
Walking like she owns the city
Got me impressed

I leave 
the worries behind 
No more stress on the mind 
Oh baby when I’m with you 
And when you don’t even try
Don’t really matter 
Those eyes 
Will always drag me to you x2

(So why don’t you just)

Hook:
Come on over baby
Come closer yeah 
Promise I would take 
good care of ye
Till my time Is over x2

"Smooth" - Stephan Manu [ Prod. R-ASH Beats]

Lyrics:

“Breakup Sex”

Though it'd be wrong,
If I said I don't want you

we can't put out this fire,
yeah so wrong alright, yeah!
I guess this is goodbye?! x2
(last night of fun together) x4
It's our last night together,
Before we go our separate ways
But I still want you here with me,
girl you asked for one last trick  

Hook:
but im in here 
feeling lost yeah 
didnt know that it’ll be this tough yeah
all i feel is just real love yeah 
but she only 
Only down to fuck yeah

You down to fuck in the night,
in the morning 
Least we both know 
that shit One in a million 
I’ll give you that one 
Went fast & furious 
Prolly even why 
Couldn’t last more minutes oh
Tired of the fucking, oh ;)
Wouldn’t be still here 
If you were one of those 
Wouldn’t be around 
Wouldn’t be taking off clothes 
That shit wild you already know 
Why I wanted to come over 
Yeah baby you already know 
Why I shouldn’t be coming over 

Hook:
but im in here 
feeling lost
didnt know that it’ll be this tough
all i feel is just real love  
but she only 
Only down to fuck x2

"Break Up Sex" [EXPLICIT]- Stephan Manu [Prod. HIDOTHEGOAT]

lyrics

The weight of the world
(Give me)
A reason to care 

Every day, 
going through the motions,
Yearning for answers, 
searching for solutions,
I'm tired of 
Tired of dancing
in this masquerade,
Hoping that someday
clarity will cascade.

Hook:
Can somebody 
answer me? 
Help me find my way.
Break this silence, 
let me hear you
what you saying?
Sometimes I've got questions, 
doubts, louder in my mind,
somebody answer me
Give me a sign.

La, la, la la ….
La, la, la ….
The weight of the world
La, la, la la ….
La, la, la ….
a reason to care,

I'm tired of feeling like a drifter,
In a world where everyone seems so distant,
Yeah In this lonely room, 
I'm lost,
And confused,
I need a lifeline, 
waiting for you to come through 
I'll keep on searching, 
won't be giving up
Hoping that one day,
I'll get see the light,
Can somebody answer me? 
It’s lonely in here 
in this room,
Until then  

….
The weight of the world, 
….
Give me for a reason to care

"The Weight Of The World" - Stephan Manu [Prod. Kenfrom24] Remastered

zaza was present on this one..[free house :)]
-lyrics-

I’ve heard the whispers 
(The whispers)
Seen the stares 
But Had to learned 
How not to mind 
I really don’t care 
got my own dreams 
got my own goals 
to achieve yeah

So keep your worries to yourself yeah
Just let me be,
Yeah
Im fine, 
you worry about yourself yeah
Im dancing to the beat
(To the beat)

Of my 
own applause 
Im fine on my own, love
Im living my best life
So don’t mind me 
Im soaring to new heights x2

Hook
I’ve got my own rhythm 
My own melody
So keep your doubts at bay
Just let me be.. x2

There’s no need to compare
We all unique In a world 
So diverse.
Embracing

What we seek
(So Let it happen)
and 
Support 
one another  x4

Hook
I’ve got my own rhythm 
My own melody
So keep your doubts at bay
Just let me be.. x2

They always say 
“why don’t you fit in?
Why don’t you conform?”
But I found my place
In the eye 
Of the new storm 
I’m forging my own path 
Breaking the rules
In this world full of judgement 
I refuse to play the fool 

There’s no need to compare
We all unique In a world 
So diverse.
Embracing

What we seek
(So Let it happen)
and 
Support
(Or Live for) one another  x4

Hook
I’ve got my own rhythm 
My own melody
So keep your doubts at bay
Just let me be..

"Mind Yours" - Stephan Manu [Prod. LYKO]

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lyrics
You came into my life 
(Like a shining light)
A love so fly
(like a guiding satellite)
But then I've realised, 
as time went by
You need more 
than I can provide 
that’s right
I see the way you yearn for something 
(greater)x2

Though I could 
Just hold you close, 
But it's time to cater.
To your dreams and hopes, 

I must confess
It's hard to keep up, 
when I'm feeling helpless x2

Hook:
You deserve more than
I can give you
All the stars in your eyes, 
they deserve to twinkle much brighter
(much brighter)
wish I could make all your dreams 
come true
Girl you deserve 
more than I can do

But I have to set you free 
Oh baby 
In the name of love 

You've got ambition that’s far 
beyond above the skies
A soul destined 
To rise to the highest highs
limitations
have gotten me to show
I can't keep up, 
it's time to let you f*cking go
I see the fire burning 
deep inside of your soul
It's time to set your fire free, 
let your spirit f*cking flow
I'll be there cheering on the side, 
my dear
But it's time for you to chase 
what's crystal clear

But there’s nothing I can do
stars in your eyes 
Will make another treat you 
Much better than I could x2

Hook:
You deserve more than
I can give you
All the stars in your eyes, 
they deserve to twinkle
much brighter(much brighter)
wish I could make 
all your dreams come true
Girl you deserve more 
than I can do
But I have to set you free 
Oh baby 
In the name of love x2

"Better Than Me" - Stephan Manu [Prod. LYKO]

“Mama you don’t know”

I boarded that plane
left you in the rain
Chasing a dream 
beyond these walls
But as 
distance grew
I always knew 
it wasn't true
That I could just 
forget all about you
Every mile that I walked
every place I saw
Couldn't fill the void 
you left inside 
my soul
Even though I flown away

Hook:
My heart was here to stay
I'm sorry for all the pain 
I caused before
Across the oceans wide
I searched for a new life
But couldn't find
happiness I sought
Hmmm…

No matter where I roamed
your face 
I couldn't disown
Haunted by the mistakes 
Yeah
That I made before
But now I'm coming back
hoping you'll cut me some slack
For it's here, 
with you
my heart restored 

I regret leaving you here
Traveling overseas
thinking life would be 
fair
I never really stopped
my love is strong
You’re Always on 
my mind

Hook:
But my heart was here to stay
I'm sorry for all the pain 
I caused before.
Across the oceans wide 
I searched for a new life
But couldn't find
happiness I sought

"Mama You Don't Know" - Stephan Manu [ Prod. StoneSoWavy! ]

Father's Lullaby(Always here) lyrics

Life’s been
spinning so fast
There's a promise that I’ll make
that will always last
If I'm long 
gone before 
you find your way..
Know my love
will always stay 
With every mountain
every test

Remember, my son
you’ll always be blessed
in my absence
you'll never be alone
These words of mine
forever 
etched in stone. 

(La, la, la …)
You find yourself
(La, la, la …)
I’ll always be there …
(La, la, la …)

If I’m gone
before you 
find yourself, 
I promise, 
I'll always be in here
in spirit, yeah
I’ll be watching 
Watching you when you need it most 
Forever cheering till the race is won. 
I’ll be watching 
In spirit.

When you
can't find a way, 
Just Look within
there's strength in there
that'll never fade, 
the light I've planted, 
shining deep inside, 

Will guide you through 
darkness
I'll be 
your guide. 
Through every mountain, 
Know that my love will always 
Always keep you warm.. .

“Father's Lullaby” (Always here) - Stephan Manu [Prod. StoneSoWavy & LickOwens]

prod by @Loudestro beats 

Lyrics
crowded street,
I caught your eye.
(Caught your eyes yeah)
Yeah that smile had me going. 
(Had me going)
Million masks, 
(Million masks)
you wore each day
But I knew inside, 
there was more to say yeah 

Hook:
I longed for the true you , 
I craved your real emotions
No more faking, 
Just real motion

So, show me your colours, 
let your spirit be
Show us your smile, 
the one that’s here for real
No more hiding, 
let's embrace what's true
With this love 
I’ll always 
be here for you

I love it when you smile for real
(Love it when you smile for real)
Not when you just fake it for reels
(When you just fake it)
Would like to let the world 
see you shine through
Yeah Baby, I'm in love with the real you

Hook
I longed for the true you , 
I crave your
real emotions
No more faking, 
Just real motion

You've been through battles, 
I understand
So let's lay down our masks, 
hold each other's hand
The weight of pretense,
let's set
it free
It's time to be honest, 

(It’s time be yeah x4) 

Hook
I longed for the true you , 
I crave your
real emotions
No more faking, 
Just real motion x2

" True You " -  Stephan Manu [Prod. Loudestro]

Never sold (my soul)

 Spent my life
(Spent my life)
tripping over doubts
(lost in despair)
Going nowhere
(going nowhere)
I was my own enemy
tearing myself down
Took me time to find me
Yeah buried underground.

In the mirror
I saw a reflection 
Yeah reflection of another
(Couldn't silence)
(Couldn't silence)

Couldn't silence 
The voices.
keep the demons out yeah
But I found a courage
That sh*t buried deep inside 
How was it to lose a soul?
Yeah I don’t wanna know yeah
Battered and bruised,
For my soul yeah
But it’s never gon’ be sold



Hook
Aiming for your dreams is scary
Full of fear insde
But I won't let the fear just buy me
I'll do my thing and glide
I'll rise above the darkness
I’ll show my heart and soul
Avoiding these shadows
I’ll hopefully be whole again

In the mirror
I saw reflections
of doubt
Couldn't silence the voices
keep the demons out
But Man found courage
To breathe and 
answer my call
Just had to be me
And f*ck the hate
I’ll make my own 
1 step forward
2 step back
There's no easy road
Mind that,
But we grow stronger (stronger)
We determine
We conquer
Any hill
Any hill
I'm on a mission
can't slow down yet
Haters be worried 
I came out nowhere 
(I came out nowhere)

Hook
Aiming for your dreams is scary
Full of fear inside
But Iwon't let the fear just buy me
I'll do my thing and glide
I'll rise above the darkness
I’ll show my heart and soul
Avoiding these shadows

I’ll hopefully be whole again.

"Never Sold" - Stephan Manu [Prod. LYKO]

“You taught me"

Used to think
that forever love
was just a fairytale
But then you came along 
Hmm
Years gone and questioning 
every step I took with you
Asking if the love itself 
was it crueler than you?

What if I never started 
believing in love
Would I still be standing
or would I fade away?
Yeah
Would I keep pretending 
or find another way
tell me babe
i’d still be there
Still there to be played wit

Hook
What if I never started 
believing in love
Would I still be there 
to be played with
You sorry that we met?
Sorry that we met 
or was it all a test?

Reminds me of
someone I used to adore
these days yeah 
I don't know ‘em anymore
What happened to the one
I used to always 
call a friend?
Now you're just a ghost
it's hard to understand
You’re like a ghost
fading away in the past
Yeah used to love you
And yeah you've left your mark
But I won't let you
Come for me
I Rose above all your deceptions
(just wait and see.x2)

We used to vibe baby
side by side
Now i see.
Not loyal, just lies
Didn’t change,
you just lost in deceit
best believe
I won't be the one 
at your feet.

Hook
What if I never started 
believing in love
Would I still be there 
to be played with
You sorry that we met
or was it all a test?

"You Taught Me" - Stephan Manu [Prod. Kenfrom24]

lyrics:
"For sure”
I may risk it all, 
but one thing I told you
In this messy world  , 
You won't lose me
this love’s forever, 
Baby….
Back then they 
used to call me
Just a player,
tell me babe 
you know that my love  
won’t ever… sever


Hook: 
Risking all I have, 
the stakes are so high, 
it's true
But at least 
I won't lose 
All my love 
that i have for you
Through the  winding 
roads and trials 
we unsure
“this journey’s tough my love,“
Yeah that's for sure!
Risking all I have, 
the stakes oh so high, 
it's true
But at least 
I won't lose 
All my love 
that i have for you…
It’s true I won’t lose any babe 
Ohhh.


I'm letting go of all the pain
we went through together
Writing a new 
melody, 
a tale I'll endeavour


No matter the weather, 
I won't give that up
I'll keep pushing forward, 
strong we unweathered x2


You may think 
I don't care, 
but not really the case
can see when you hurt 
even from miles away…
Don’t mean anything 
when we bicker 
I know the ego sometime
Higher than a summit 
I know of 
all your pain 
Remember?
with them every day since 
Forever 
I'll run at my own pace
still trying to 
win this race 
Love won’t ever, ever, ever oohh …sever 


Hook: 
Risking all I have, 
the stakes are so high, 
it's true
But at least 
I won't lose 
All my love 
that i have for you
Through the winding roads 
and trials 
we endure
This journey's tough my love, 
Yeah that's for sure x2

"Unweathered" - Stephan Manu [Prod. Loudestro]

Lyrics:

"For love "
For love
I did things 
I never thought that I'd do…
[never thought that I'd do]
Yeah…
But girl [girl]
That's the power of trust!
[ power of trust]
That I have in you… yeah


Hook:
I put my heart on the line
I took a leap 
But sometimes 
love ain't always sweet but
Riding on this journey
feeling so alive
To say your trust in me 
helped me survive.
Your trust helped me survive x2


Knowing that you got my back, yeah
Surely gonna push to my limits
touch the sky.
Now You know
Yeah, 
the way we trust
it's symphony
Built to trust
that's how it's meant to be
For love
I'm breaking barriers
Not leaving 
Cause when I trust you, girl I trust in 
[I trust in]
Trust in me too
[I trust in]
Trust in me too


Hook:
I put my heart on the line
I took a leap
But sometimes 
love ain't always sweet but
Riding on this journey
feeling so alive..
To say you trust in me 
helped me survive.

"For Love" - Stephan Manu [Prod. Lickowens & Stonesowavy]

lyrics: 

Moved on

Hmmm Yeah…
I'm stepping up 
to the mic 
with a story to tell
about a love that I had
then it went to hell
(Her love)
used to be mine
but now all his…
in the end
that's alright cause 
we weren't meant to blend.

Hook:
let it go
let it flow
(Let it go)
where it's meant to be 
(Where, meant to be)
though it stings like a knife, 
(Ooh)
had to let me free
(let me free)
It's ok, we moved on 
(It’s ok)
there’s no need to fake
(No need)
I found a better love
yeah make no mistake.
Played her games
but Im not impressed
found out the truth
that girl was just a mess 
now she's with him
but she can keep that prize
can have each other
but won’t compromise

Look… let it go
let it flow
where it's meant to be
(Let it go...)
It's cool
I embrace 
what’s fresh to me
I realised there were chains
(There were chains)
that were tightening 
let it goo
let it be
no need for me
no need to dwell
cause In the end
this chapter 
was to show and tell
Her love used to be mine 
now it’s his…
And that’s cool with me.
Just please…

no need for hating (hating)
just focus on brighter days (brighter)
There’s no need to hate annd…(hating)
Just focus on the brighter days(brighter days)

Hook:
Let it go
let it flow
where it's meant to be
though it stings like a knife
had to let me free
It's okay, we moved on
there’s no need to fake
I found a better love
yeah make no mistake

"Moved On" - Stephan Manu  [Prod. Loudestro]

Lyrics:

Naive 

Yeah
I thought I knew it all
I thought I had it figured out
But looking back now
there were things
I couldn't think about
reckless with my body…
But my soul 
survived yeah…
Little did I know
But naivety so strong!
We were young
caught up in love, so…
now I question
(Question)
Was it all for nothing? 

Hook
Was wanting you 
a mistake? 
Was it blunder?
yeah I can't shake
I did my best
my heart went ablaze
but then you couldn't reciprocate x2 

I wanted you, but 
was it all a lost?
didn't realise
the consequences
Or the love's cost
We soared and fell
like birds in a hurricane
But now I wonder
was it all in vain?
Was wanting you 
Just a mistake? 
(a blunder)
That I couldn’t shake?
I did my best
my heart went ablaze, 
but then I guess 
The weight! We couldn’t always 
bare it on the chest (chess)

Carried your burdens, 
the weight you couldn't bear
Faithfully giving, 
but met 
with an empty stare
We danced through the high, 
but stumbled through the low
Now I wonder, 
If we reap more wounds 
than we sowed?

Hook
Was wanting you 
a mistake? 
Was it blunder?
yeah I can't shake?
I did my best, 
my heart went ablaze, 
but you couldn't reciprocate x2

"Naive" - Stephan Manu [Prod. LYKO]

Lyrics

Hook:”sample”
Gave you every piece
Of my soul
They (say/think) 
you don’t know
what you’re tripping on….x3

You say the way
I make you feel is wild..
(Drives you crazy)
but in a way 
that makes you want to smile
(Can’t even help it…)
And deep down it's real.
We caught up in a wheel, 
emotion
That can’t be conceal
But here's the thing 
I don't understand…
Why do they want 
To be the same ?
Fam, Why do they want 
What they hate firsthand?
Confusion
In their eyes
Cause they can see
The magic that we have
It’s mystery!
Riddle me this!
Why?
Want to be like us? 
All while they hate it? 
(They) underestimate it
Kinda crazy huh…?

Hook:”sample”
Gave you every piece
Of my soul
They (say/think) 
you don’t know
what you’re tripping on….x3

"They want it, but hate it"-  Stephan Manu [Prod. MORTEH]

lyrics

Hook:

No no
One more drop 
Go on…
The night ain’t stopping no
We’re doing one or two
more lines and 
Maybe Molly?
No no no no no
One more
Yeah go on…
The night ain’t stopping
We’re doing one or two more

faced your demons
Fought through the days
Now you still don’t got much. 
Success on its way.
Relentless, 
Every fail…
That made you grow
Taking risks, 
Testing.. .
Your words are really 
Getting louder 
With the verse
You on a roll yeah
So raise your glasses up, 
Let’s toast to success
You know what
fingers to the haters, 
Couldn't care less

Hook:
No no 
One more drop 
Go on…
The night ain’t stopping no
We’re doing one or two
more lines and 
Maybe Molly?
No no no no no
One more drop 
Yeah go on…
The night ain’t stopping
We’re doing one or two more.

Last time 
When I saw you
didn't know 
It was the last
for a while 
But now you're doing better
moving on..
So fast
Respect the growth..
Man you really came full cycle
So many looking up
From underneath
 (that bar yeah)
You setting
From the present to the past
You flipping all the scripts
(Not even trying to hide)
your drip is all equipped
Man its all about the grind
Plan surpassed..
You've made it soo clear 
That Niggas see
what you’re after..

This sh*t not easy
But you paid the price
now your on top
Just feeling pretty fly
You silenced the haters
proved them all wrong
It’s hard for me 
Today to think that man
You were the one 
who used to say 

Hook:
No no no 
One more drop 
Go on…
The night ain’t stopping no
We’re doing one or two
more lines and 
Maybe Molly 
No no no 
One more drop 
Yeah go on…
The night ain’t stopping
We’re doing one or two more

"How Far You‘ve Come" - Stephan Manu [Prod. Engless & Kookup]

Lyrics:


Morning…
In the early morning light
Yeah
Thoughts of you 
Fill up my mind
Like the sun 
That starts to shine…
Yeah
My love 
Yeah still feels brand new
Babe yeah still 
Feels brand new 
Yeah….

Babe when you smile
Can't really lie…
You're the one
That keeps me high..
(Dah dah dah, keeps me high)
For you the passion never dies
Our love
For a while it’ll be rising

I think of you 
(In the morning)
I think of you
(In the evening too)
With every passing second
With you 
(keeps on going crazy)
Just like the first day 
When we met,
The force is really 👽
Freaking strong
It’s true,
My love, 
like the sun, 
forever rising east

Together, 
there's nothing we can't do x2
Together x2 
Yeah 

Let me tell you why!
Don’t want 
Anyone else
Beside me 
When it’s my time 
(No)
Things that you did
Things you'll always do
No wonder 
fell hard
(Yea)
head first for you
Ride or die
The number one crew
Yeah we riding
The same waves 
keep it true
Hoping that with age 
that sh*t doesn’t ever change.. 

Look…
Together, 
there's nothing we can't do x2
Together x2 
Yeah

"Every Morning" - Stephan Manu

Lyrics:



Nothing like you. 

Hook:
Well got a question
Was it really?
Always just me?

I know I was wrong 
But the way you 
Made things end
Wouldn’t wish it on nobody
I know I was wrong 
Oh but the way 
You let these things 
Happen x2
The difference between
You and me 
Baby

No it wouldn’t happn
(Happen)…
You got to trust 
Me on this one… babe
(Trust me on this one)
Was pretty cold,
I mean…
Didn’t really expect less 
But tha really 
Is getting old …
We moved, we move, we moved .. Yeah
Ohh..
New page… I heard you knew it
Ohh… 
After all 
Yeah after all 
I found another you 
She’s nothing like you..
Baby

Hook:
Well got a question 
Was it really
Always just me
Yeah babe
You know then… 
Who lived rent free 
on your mind 
Anytime…
Yeah was it just me?

Look…
(was it really just me?)
Feeling all alone then?
Had to set my mind free
No love
(Just fun from you)
fine by me
I'll rise to the top, 
(Just watch me take over this scene)

They say I wouldn’t  fit in, 
(Just like you did )
(Wouldn’t fit in)
That's cool
Don't need their validation
gonna make it passed
So called friends 
But you know 
you’re already know G
But I ain't worried 
I know I got a whole team
Look..
Think about it
Fake love ain't worth shit, 
gotta doubt it
Im gonna keep pushing, 
no explaining
bet you hate 
You don’t know
What I’m planning 
(Cold)…..

Hook:
Well got a question 
Was it really
Always just me?
Yeah babe
You know then… 
Who lived rent free 
on your mind 
Anytime…
Yeah was it just me?

"Nothing Like You"  - Stephan Manu [Prod. Acoustc]

Lyrics:


Oh yeah
(Ohh.. )
Oh baby..
(Baby x3)

Could you be the one 
(Could you be)
That's the one for me?
As I try hard
Not to believe cause  
(To believe yeah yeah)
All I hope is that you’re
Not still waiting 
At the door
(At the door oh…)
Feelings that I used to have 
(Used to have)
Well don't matter anymore…
(Anymore no)
Shoulders sore..(ooh)
Couldn’t carry anymore
Even If i’ve been 
(Even if I’m)
The one u dreaming of
No more messing around.
I’m grown…
Why don’t u give that a try?
Just trying to make It crystal clear…
Yeah
Oh baby
Don’t 1 up on me…
Just trying to make it crystal clear..
Yeah

It’s true
I never met a girl 
Like you before
(Ooh girl like you before)
Many would envy 
What you have in your store
I’m history 
I mean, it’s all been gone
Got my vision
There’s none of you. 
In it baby. 

(Can’t remember)
(The last time)
(When it mattered baby…) x2
Don’t want to be mean but…

"Not Anymore" - Stephan Manu [Prod. JOFIS]

Before you notice

Oh yeah remember
That time i had to go
"just things"
I thought i'd be alright
Guess what!
I wasn't right..

Hook:
Mama didn't
Raise no fool
She taught me 
Everything i knew
But now i'm feeling torn
Between yeah
'bout what many taught me
[oooh made me scare]
Scared to win you over
Just cause i don't trust me
[no didn't trust my mind]
Was looking for myself 
Over my shoulders

Babe it wasn't you
It was because of me
Couple heavy weights 
That man had to carry
I wasn't about to 
Let it all
Fall on yours baby
I had to leave 
Before you start
To notice yeah
I wasn't ready
Wasn't ready yeah
To share what's 
On my plate....

Yeah
That's on me 
It's cool
Probably i'm
Supposed to feature 
These stories of mine
My mind like Ether
Sometimes my world 
Can be so cold
[Oh yea]
Babe I didn't know
You could've made it warm

Hook:
Mama didn't 
Raise no fool
She taught me 
Everything i knew
But noew i'm feeling torn
Between yeah
[Between]
By what many told me
[ooh made me scare]
Scared to win you over
Just cause i don't trust me
[No didn't trust my mind]
Was looking for myself
Over my shoulders x2

[Between]
Oh baby sorry
[ooh made me scare]
[Scared to win you over]
I wasn't ready
[No didn't trust my mind]
Yeah
[ooh]
Oh yeah

“Before You Noticed”- Stephan Manu [Prod. Loudestro]

Another quick song. Forgive me for the recording Q..I just wanted to make a song.

Dealing with a lost one, a friend, a family member an acquaintance.. it's never just the one person that is gone. There is always a few of us that have to learn to carry on.. This is a nod to the ones learning to walk again. 

Lyrics: 

Wish i could
Give you back 
what they stole...
What they took
From you yeah
I'll never know

Sorry you lost him too
Hearts broken..
But that thing for you
forever it belongs huh?

Give it back x2
Take away your pain
In your eyes
He'll always x2
Remain
Sorry x2
Sorry for what 
You couldn't save.
[Some] Memories
Still bring you some light
i see it blazing.

Call and response...
God's got a plan
Through all your loses 
You still fine
Though they took 
Something precious
Hope it won't last
You doing great
Guess you not dwelling
Only on the past...

No more dwelling x2
No more dwelling on the past

I got you yeah x2
I got you yeah don't be sad.

Give it back x2
Take away your pain
In your eyes
He'll always x2
Remain
Sorry x2
Sorry for what 
You couldn't save.
[Some] Memories
Still bring you some light
i see it blazing x2

"Something else gone" - Stephan Manu [Prod. Cold Melody]

Lyrics: “D.O.M.M”

If you caught me then 
I was spinning 
Night and day 
Crack of dawn 
Already swaying 
But f*ck it 
I Don’t recall
All the lessons
We learn thru pain 
(We learn thru pain)
We don’t see em 
everytime so
(Not every time)
I did really preferred praying.

Yeah been loyal 
in my time 
It only drove me
To Insanity…
Yeah
For years…
Some got to see 
The other broken side of me 
Don’t you worry about it now..
Don’t mind me
I’m only Telling 
(Telling Partially)
Telling Partially
(How he grew up harshly)
How I grew up harshly
My verses’ essentially

A diary of
a mad man 
That I kept…
Beside of me x4
All these years 
(All these years)x2

Oooh x2
Yeah 

Ohh yeah x2
For all these years

"D.O.M.M” - Stephan Manu [Prod. Cold Melody]

Lyrics:

Ooh 
Yeah 
Crowded room but feeling x2
Alone

Oh Yeah

Yeah yeah
Crowded room but 
Feeling alone
[Oh why?]
Thoughts on my mind
No place I call my... own
[Ooh, Oh why?]

Yeah yeah [Yeah yeah]
Smiles on their faces
[Faces]
But mine just stays hidden
[Hidden]
Not sending my thoughts..
No more..
[No more]

Hook:
A riddle no one can solve, yeah
[A riddle no one can solve]
A riddle no one can solve, yeah 
[A riddle no one can solve] x2

Lonely not alone
What a peculiar sense
Lost in my thoughts 
Caught behind the pretence
Alone in my world
My true feelings
Safely concealed
Yet hoping that..

One day my emotions 
[Will be at peace]
Oh one day...
[Will be at peace one day my emotions]
I hope one day
[Will be at peace]
OHHH
[Will be at peace]

Hook:
A riddle no one can solve, yeah
[A riddle no one can solve]
A riddle no one can solve, yeah 
[A riddle no one can solve] x2

"At Peace"- Stephan Manu [Prod. Cold Melody]

Lyrics:

In the air 
The scent of cheers
To tell us all
Xmas is here
Cookies, 
Ciders..
Oh dear 
Xmas is here
Hmmm
(Although)
Although 
the winter is so cold
But near the fire
We‘ll keep warm

Forget the year and it’s sorrow
Oh baby
Now it’s Xmas
I'm glad that I have you 2

Hook
Stars twinkling
Bells ringing
Glad to be spending
oh this wonderful x2

Xmas with you 
and you…
and you…
and you…
and you…

Yeah this wonderful Xmas 
With you
and you…
and you…
and you…

let's cherish this Xmas I'm forever… 
Yeah grateful
That this Xmas love season …

I love your gift to me.
Oh yeah

Underneath 
the mistletoe
i dance with you
like we never danced before
just like the snow 
dance through the sky
i love to fall right at your door

Hook
Stars twinkling
Bells ringing
Glad to be spending
oh this wonderful x2

Xmas with you 
and you…
and you…
and you…
and you…

Yeah this wonderful Xmas 
With you
and you…
and you…
and you…

Xmas 2023

Cookies & Cider

"Cookies & Cider" - Stephan Manu [Prod. Matthew May]

Can’t be feeling down 
When the dices rolling
Can’t change my mind 
Yeah, never moving 
That force that’s silently fighting 
Just working the thoughts 
From your past

But you might not feel
You done too much
(As time use its cleaning brush)
Yeah wiped those feelings
Stronger versions of us
That sure will bring you onto better (doors)

Yeah time heals, 
so keep it true,
Times gone but you can’t 
Do anything new!?
Oh yeah we’re growing??
(Oh yeah I’m grown yeah!)
Yeah trust me baby 
Yeah, that time healed

I don’t want 
to spend the night 
No I don’t want to 
spend the night with you baby
Please don’t ask me x2 

Because time has healed me now

No..
You the one 
Who wanted to go
Didn’t matter how
You broke 
Everyone 
Who wanted to know you  

Even though
You the one 
Who wanted to go
Didn’t matter how bad 
You broke 
Everyone 
Who wanted to know you  

Oooh that won’t ever happen
Won’t be staying the night
Just let time do it’s thing

"Recovered" - Stephan Manu [Prod. Kadeynce]

Lyrics:

Hook:
Love your 
Everlasting smile 
Woah!!!
Even though 
I’m not down to.. uh.. 
You know how to 
Make me wanna…hey…

Smile contagious 
Brother feeling lovestruck
Everytime you’re near
Can’t help but get stuck
In a trance.. yeah
Got my heart racing
It’s wild
You got a power, girl
To make it go wild
(To make it go wild)
Wild…
(Wild)
To make it go wild
(To make it go wild)

Yeah I’m not 
One for commitment
But damn!
You’re so fly.. hey
You’ve got me thinking
Of the things I wanna try..
Yeah
Ooh I wanna try
Yeah 

I can’t resist, 
you got me falling
Oh it’s true..
You’re messing
With my head, girl
What are you doing?

Hook:
Love your 
Everlasting smile 
Even though
I’m not down to.. uh..
You know how to 
Make me wanna…hey… x2

Oh yeah
You know how to 
Make me oh…
Ooh 
You got me falling
Even though it’s 
Been so long
Been so long
Ooh

Yeah I really tried 
To fight your feelings
(Ooh)
But you got 
That one down (hey)
(Ooh)
I’m only…
Really so captivated.
You really making 
My heart go wild
Yeah.

You got me wrapped 
Around your fingers
It’s true
Can’t help but 
Crave you
Got no clue 
What to do
You got me saying 
Damn!
This love’s got me 
Facing my fears
It’s not your typical 
Love song 
(about the)
Only love wit “no flaws”

Hook:
Love your 
Everlasting smile 
Even though
I’m not down to.. uh..
You know how to 
Make me wanna…hey… x2

"Things I don't wanna" - Stephan Manu [Prod. Saga Beats]

Another song made in a couple hours, hope you like it....
Lyrics:

“Alright”

Oh..
I know it feels
Like you lost it all
But there’s something 
Hiding after the fall

In the darkness
(In the darkness yeah)
And the pouring rain
(Pouring rain)
Yeah the dark thoughts…
(Those)
You often face..
(Don’t you give up)
Yeah
(Don’t you give in)
Yeah
There’s a glimmer of hope
Yeah…
A million words won’t be enough
(A million words oh may not be enough)
But keep your faith
It can make you tough
When no one’s around you
(No one)
Praying all alone …yeah

(Know that you’re not forgotten)
(Never on your own)

When youre holding on
But don’t feel at home

Hook:
(You miss who)
(You used to be)
(It’s true…)
(But there’s a new you)
(Waiting to)
(Break through)
(Beyond the pain)
(And the tears)
(You’ve cried)
(You’ll rise again, stronger)
(You’ll be alright)
Yeah!
We’ve all been broken
We all been torn...

Yeah!
Long for mending
Be reborn…..
Feeling lost 
But here’s the way back 
No one’s wrong 
To make the way back yeah…
No no no

A million words won’t be enough
(A million words oh may not be enough)

But keep your faith
It can make you tough
When no one’s around you
(No one)
Praying all alone yeah

(Know that you’re not forgotten)
(Never on your own)
When your holding on
But don’t feel at home

Hook:
(You miss who)
(You used to be)
(It’s true…)
(But there’s a new you)
(Waiting to)
(Break through)
(Beyond the pain)
(And the tears)
(You’ve cried)
(You’ll rise again stronger)
(You’ll be alright)

"Alright" - Stephan Manu [Prod. Sam Kage]

Freestyle turned into this.
Idea is about any type of addiction

lyrics

Look…

Hook:
Pleasure
The pick of all leisure
Inch closer
Wants to repeat
Can’t measure 
Pleasure 
The peak of all leisure 
Ask anyone who knows
Bet that sh*t treasure 

And nobody deeper
And nobody iller 
When it comes to pleasure
Yeah I’m a real one
Even though I don’t link up
Feeling like real winner
No cork
Pour the liquor

Won’t matter!

Pleasure so addictive 
Got me thinking
Deals got bigger
Yeah
Pleasure so addictive
Got me thinking 
The odds got weaker x2


(Yeah I know)
The way it goes
So wrong
(Yeah I know)
Don’t like it being 
So wrong
(Yeah I know)
(Old me)
Can’t help it 
Without yeah 
Just can’t help it 
Without yeah 

Look 
Been there done that
Won’t be there 
Won’t see me
Again
Don’t make me
Go back 
Don’t want no bevy
That’s me 

Just trying to
Look back 
And say I lived it x2

Hook:
Pleasure
The pick of all leisure
Inch closer
Wants to repeat
Can’t measure 
Pleasure 
The peak of all leisure 
Ask anyone who knows
Bet that sh*t treasure 

Now you aren’t 
Even in the picture 
Levelled up
Yeah
Never been a quitter
Yeah trying to fight
These demons 
Through the winter
Mark my words 
Just like scripture

(Those songs maybe)
(All about you)
(But you’ll never know)
(If it is you )
You’ll never know if it is you

Gone 
The feelings I want 
(The feelings that I wanted)
Ah gone 
The feeling I liked
(The feeling I liked)
Yeah so wrong 
The feeling I loved
Yeah yeah wrong…

"Been The One" - Stephan Manu (Freestyle) [Prod. Wavy]

hi all it's been a while.. ive been working, we are still upgrading my gear.. working on several music projects the last few months.. here is one of them.

Lyrics

Tell me 
to wait a minute
Don’t you go yet!
I know it’s been a while
Since you and I 
Sat like this and 
Talked like this ooh
Frankly yeah
I Like it like this 

Yeah
Maybe time
That went around
Made you and I yeah
Come to this
Sort of bliss! 
Yeah 
Sort Of bliss
How we came to this? 

All the risks… taken,
Made us come to this 
Sort of bliss

What I know for sure 
This what has kept 
This going strong 
Deep down 
Don’t want to be wrong 
Yeah
Don’t frown 
Babe
I know, a trek it was!
Shout out to the hope!
Shoutout to hope

Shout out to hope - Stephan Manu ft Jofis

Pariah written and performed by Stephan Manu
Instrumental: Jofisbeats

lyrics:

(Just like home)
Ooh yeah yeah

Just like home 
Away from home
(Away)
Yeah
I find myself craving for elation
(Find myself craving for happiness)
Yeah

Questioning-
How well was I raised?
It’s always on my mind 
(Always on my mind)

Always feeling so out of place!
(Hmm not always)

But home is …
Where family lays!

(Pariah)
Yeah Pariah x2

Yeah x4

But you want to belong 
But you always alone…
Not the same!
So where do you belong? 
(Don’t know where you belong)
(Just like home)

Journey long
And so strenuous..
Living with sides
Each one more hideous…
(Not hideous just different)
Smile so wide 
So glorious…
Turned to frown 
Only serious…
(Only, only serious)

(Pariah)
Yeah Pariah x2

Yeah …

But you want to belong 
But you always alone 
Not the same 
But where do you belong? 
(Don’t know where you belong)

Just like home…

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