Stream or purchase: https://fanlink.to/fragileman
Music video: https://youtu.be/MAotzemZ-4s

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"Fragile Man"
Music and Lyrics by Ian Abel
Produced by Carey Clayton
Mixed by Carey Clayton
Mastered by Nicholas di Lorenzo

(c) Ian Abel 2021

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NOTE FROM THE ARTIST: 
"Fragile Man" was written in 2018 and recorded in early 2020, before the brutal murder of George Floyd by police officers in May 2020. I never intended for the lyrics to be literal, but I need to acknowledge that they are for many people in our society. It is not my place to speak anyone else's pain, but please know that I stand with all victims (and all survivors) of white supremacy, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, and hate.

All proceeds from “Fragile Man” will be donated to the Peter Cicchino Youth Project, the Colectivo Intercultural TRANSgrediendo, and the Sex Workers Project.  There are links to these orgs below (please consider donating!), as well as additional advocacy and support resources for POC and LGBTQIA+ communities.

#BlackLivesMatter
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

#StopAAPIHate
https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co/

Resources for LGBTQ+ victims of abuse
https://www.womenagainstabuse.org/get-help/resources/resources-for-lgbtq-relationships

Peter Cicchino Youth Project
https://pcyp.urbanjustice.org/

Colectivo Intercultural TRANSgrediendo
https://www.ourvoicesarefree.org/

Sex Workers Project
https://sexworkersproject.org/

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--LYRICS--

You know I tried
But your wounded pride is not my fault
For every inch, I gave a mile
And yet you wonder why you still feel small

Make me fall on my knees, and pray for my dignity

Fragile Man, how can you stand on my neck
And pretend that you’re the one who’s hurtin’, you’re the one who’s hurtin’
Fragile Man, how can you stab me in the chest
Even when you know I don’t deserve it, oh 

So what’s the use
Of all that I do to give you what you seek
Misery’s a clever ruse
A sad excuse to keep my company

Enough is enough, from your silver tongue

Fragile Man, how can you stand on my neck
And pretend that you’re the one who’s hurtin’, you’re the one who’s hurtin’
Fragile Man, how can you stab me in the chest
Even when you know I don’t deserve it, oh 

Please grant me freedom
Why can’t we be even?
Leave this space between us
Oh please

Fragile Man, how can you stand on my neck
And pretend that you’re the one who’s hurtin’, you’re the one who’s hurtin’
Fragile Man, how can you stab me in the chest
Even when you know I don’t deserve it, oh 

Fragile Man, how can you stand on my neck
And pretend that you’re the one who’s hurtin’, you’re the one who’s hurtin’
Fragile Man, how can you stab me in the chest
Even when you know I don’t deserve it, oh

Fragile Man

Stream or purchase: https://fanlink.to/alliwantisianabel
Lyric video: https://youtu.be/C_Z8j7cypEE

"All I Want Is You"
Music and Lyrics by Ian Abel
Produced by Carey Clayton
Mixed by Carey Clayton
Mastered by Nicholas di Lorenzo

(c) Ian Abel 2021

--LYRICS--

We’ve got un-
We’ve got unfinished business
And this city won’t sleep 
Till I know who’s loving you
Handsome is what handsome does
You’re such a tease
Always playing with your food

Well I got a hunger
I haven’t felt since I was sixteen
Say you got a lover
Might work on him but you’re not foolin’ me

‘Cause all I want is you 
Your flavor like the best cocaine
Don’t you know what you do to me
The more I get of you, the more I crave

You just can’t help yourself, boy
And I know how you feel
With my sweat
On the tip of your tongue
Can you feel my blood beat?
While you’re loving me

Well you got a hunger
And I’m serving you dessert
Say you got a lover
But did you tell him I was first?

‘Cause all I want is you 
Your flavor like the best cocaine
Don’t you know what you do to me
The more I get of you, the more I crave

‘Cause all I want is you babe
Breakin’ on me like a wave
Don’t you know what you do to me
When you are gone and I awake

'Cause all I want is you
Your flavor like the best cocaine
Don't you know what you do to me
The more I get of you, the more I crave

All I Want Is You

Stream or purchase: https://fanlink.to/righthandmanianabel
Music video: https://youtu.be/reWO-Te_o1c

"Right Hand Man"
Music and Lyrics by Ian Abel
Produced by Carey Clayton
Mixed by Carey Clayton
Mastered by Nicholas di Lorenzo

(c) Ian Abel 2021

--LYRICS--

I’ve got my eyes on you
You twinky little ginger
The way you wear your shirt so snug
That bubble butt, those nipple studs
That supple chest, those chestnut eyes
Your hand that’s drifting up his thighs
You know exactly what he likes
He’s what you want so don’t think twice

Didn’t your mother ever teach you how to keep
Your hands to yourself
How could you know that he was waiting patiently
For someone else

But you can use your right hand, man
When you’re on your own tonight
Sorry I’m not sorry that you
Didn’t know the boy was mine

The boy is, the boy is, the boy is mine

You know, a boy like that you could never afford
I bought the ring you pretend to ignore
But that look in his eyes has gotta be torture
Based on the way you’re bustin’ out of those shorts

Your fingers tracing up and down his body
Got more than enough
Didn’t your father teach you it’s ok to look
But not to touch
 
‘Cause you can use your right hand, man
When you’re on your own tonight
Sorry I’m not sorry that you
Didn’t know the boy was mine

You can use your right hand, man
When you’re on your own tonight
Sorry I’m not sorry that you
Didn’t know the boy was mine

Sure I like to watch and sure he likes to play
And “boys will be boys” is not just a cliché 
But hands off bitch, ‘cause not today, no
Who invited you anyway? 

You can use your right hand, man
When you’re on your own tonight
Sorry I’m not sorry that you
Didn’t know the boy was mine

You can use your right hand, man
When you’re on your own tonight
Sorry I’m not sorry that you 
Didn’t know the boy is mine

Mine, right hand man
You’re on your own tonight
You didn’t know the boy was mine
You didn’t know, you didn’t know, damn
Right hand man, oh
Use your right hand man
‘Cause the boy is mine

Right Hand Man

Stream or purchase: https://fanlink.to/ianabeldrowning
Music video: https://youtu.be/0uW90bRXxRM

"Drowning"
Music and Lyrics by Ian Abel
Produced by Carey Clayton
Mixed by Carey Clayton
Mastered by Nicholas di Lorenzo

(c) Ian Abel 2021

--LYRICS--

Yeah one man’s trash is another man’s treasure
You wanna feast on my bones?  They’re ribbed for your pleasure
You make me lose control

You got me gasping for breath (damn)
I wanna bathe in your sweat (damn)

Don’t stop, you’re in too deep 
X marks the spot
We’re going down
Boy, you’ll be drowning in me
Don’t stop, you’re in too deep 
X marks the spot
We’re going down
Boy, you’ll be drowning in me

I see what you on with that black bandana
You been chasing me from Maine to Havana 
Like I’m your Moby D 

Don’t need no crystal ball to know what’s on your mind 
You desperate boys are just my type 
You got the wickedness it takes to satisfy me
To keep me going through the night 

Don’t stop, you’re in too deep 
X marks the spot
We’re going down
Boy, you’ll be drowning in me
Don’t stop, you’re in too deep 
X marks the spot
We’re going down
Boy, you’ll be drowning in me

Drowning in me, drowning in me
Don’t stop (we’re going down), you’re in too deep
Don’t stop (we’re going down), boy you’ll be drowning in me
Drowning in me, drowning in me

Don’t s-s-s-s-stop (stop
You’re desperate (too deep)
Boy you’ll be-- (X marks the spot)
Drowning in me, drowning in me (don’t stop)
Boy you’ll be drowning in me, drowning in me (X marks the spot)
Drowning in me, drowning in me
Drown dr-dr-dr-drowning in me

Drowning

Stream or purchase: https://fanlink.to/karma-EP
Music video: https://youtu.be/NH7F7TljBtc

"Karma's a Bitch"
From the EP "Karma's a Bitch" (2024)
Music and Lyrics by Ian Abel
Produced by Carey Clayton
Mixed by Carey Clayton
Mastered by Nicholas di Lorenzo

(c) Ian Abel 2022

--LYRICS--

Remember back in ’99? 
When I was yours and you were mine
You told me murder’s not a crime
Before you skinned me alive

You only wanted a friend, you said
Now I know you’d like me better... better off dead

Karma’s a bitch
But damn she sure looks fine
From behind
And isn’t it rich
That you’re the one makes me feel so alive?
You make me cry oh my

This feeble frame isn’t big enough
For me to let you live
(Now you’re) you’re too late to stop the poison of my kiss
Revenge is a sweet mistress

I only wanted freedom from you

Karma’s a bitch
But damn she sure looks fine
From behind
And isn’t it rich
That you’re the one makes me feel so alive?
You make me cry oh my

And if I killed you where you stand
Would I still be the same man?
With no one left to hurt me
No, no one left at all, no

Karma’s a bitch
But damn she sure looks fine
From behind
And isn’t it rich
That you’re the one makes me feel so alive?
You make me cry oh my (oh my)

Yeah, come on, karma, come on (yeah)
Come on, karma, come on (you better werk, bitch)
Come on, come on, karma, come on
Hurry baby, come on (don’t wanna mess with me)

Karma’s a bitch
But damn she sure looks fine
In rewind
I don’t give a shit 
If loving you puts me under the knife
Oh my

Karma's a Bitch

Stream or purchase: https://fanlink.to/karma-EP

"Scar Tissue"
From the EP "Karma's a Bitch" (2024)
Music and Lyrics by Ian Abel
Produced by Carey Clayton
Mixed by Carey Clayton
Mastered by Nicholas di Lorenzo

(c) Ian Abel 2022

--LYRICS--

It’s confusing how you look at me
Like I’m your fuckin’ disability
Like I’m the one who broke your heart
When I’m the one you scarred

Now you’re looking at me like I require some kind of therapy
Man, you’re such a bitch

Your sympathy will get you nowhere
You should’ve left me alone
One touch and it’s your final warning
My scar tissue hard as stone

I know where you’ve been
Did you even break up with him? 
And do you have to act so flippant, oh
Over and over (again)

You tell them you need them and then you move on to the next
Don’t you tell me you love me when all you’re looking for is—

Your sympathy will get you nowhere
You should’ve left me alone
One touch and it’s your final warning
My scar tissue hard as stone

Your sympathy will get you nowhere
You should’ve left me alone
One touch and it’s your final warning
My scar tissue hard as stone

(I didn’t know) No, I am not the one for your bullshit
I never begged to be your lover
(I didn’t know) I didn’t introduce you to my family
I didn’t know that you were trouble
I did not forget your birthday
I did not fuck your best friend
I didn’t break up with you on the telephone
But I will see you in Hell, oh

Your sympathy will get you nowhere
You should’ve left me alone
One touch and it’s your final warning
My scar tissue hard as stone

Your sympathy will get you nowhere
You should’ve left me alone
One touch and it’s your final warning
My scar tissue hard as stone

Scar Tissue

Stream or purchase: https://fanlink.to/karma-EP

"You Know I'm Right"
From the EP "Karma's a Bitch" (2024)
Music and Lyrics by Ian Abel
Produced by Carey Clayton
Mixed by Carey Clayton
Mastered by Nicholas di Lorenzo

(c) Ian Abel 2022

--LYRICS--

You think I’m sick ‘cause I want to take you down with me
Like this ‘ship’s just some heavenly profanity
You’d rather go on the prowl ‘til 3am
Boy, what did you expect?

You know you’ll need more than a bump to get over me, but
You’d rather fall for some creatureless mythology
Any other boy’s just a poor imitation

You’ve got all night
To find a man who can make you feel alright
Y’know, the way that I can
One bite and you’re drawing blood
Call me when you’ve had enough

What did I tell you, you’re just a-wastin’ time
Looking for a love you’ll never find (you know I’m right here, baby)
What’s it gonna be, give me what I need (I need you)
‘Cause you’re mine, boy, you know I’m right

Yeah baby
I’m right here waiting for you
To show you how I adore you
I wanna be your eternal torture
You know I warned you

I’ve got all night
To see how long it takes before you realize
That I’m the main attraction
One fight and we’re drawing blood
Excuse me if I don’t give a fuck

What did I tell you, you’re just a-wastin’ time
Looking for a love you’ll never find (you know I’m right here, baby)
What’s it gonna be, give me what I need (I need you)
‘Cause you’re mine, boy, you know I’m right

You know I’m right’s

What did I tell you
You know I’m right here
What’s it gonna be (I need you)
Yeah you’re mine
You know I’m right

What did I tell you, you’re just a-wastin’ time
Looking for a love you’ll never find (you know I’m right here, baby)
What’s it gonna be, either him or me
You must be mine, boy, you know I’m right (right)

You Know I'm Right

Stream or purchase: https://fanlink.tv/notoursong

"Not Our Song"
Music and Lyrics by Ian Abel
Produced by Carey Clayton
Mixed by Carey Clayton
Mastered by Nicholas di Lorenzo

(c) Ian Abel 2024

--LYRICS--

I know I shouldn’t do this rewind shit with you but
I gotta see you again, can’t get you out of my head
You’re like one of those annoying earworm melodies
If we play one more time, that’s all I need

You say you wanna stay together
But boy nothing lasts forever

You fucked with my heart for too long
This is not our song
We’re so played out
Hit it one more time, baby that’s my way out
My way out
Our song’s so played out, yeah

The elephant in the room
Is how much I used to love you
It’s funny how I misremembered
Winding back your favorite records

You always made me the B-side
While I was always begging for more
But then you chose to make yourself the single
Now you get what you asked for

You fucked with my heart for too long
This is not our song
We’re so played out
Hit it one more time, baby that’s my way out

Yeah the taste of your kiss, the timbre of your cologne
Being with you last night was all I ever wished for
Though something’s changed and I just can’t hate you
No we’re not that good on playback

You fucked with my heart for too long
This is not our song
We’re so played out
Hit it one more time, baby that’s my way out

My way out
Our song’s so played out
It don’t matter now, ooh
Yeah let it play out

Not Our Song

"Not Our Song (Radio Edit)"
Music and Lyrics by Ian Abel
Produced by Carey Clayton
Mixed by Carey Clayton
Mastered by Nicholas di Lorenzo

(c) Ian Abel 2024

--LYRICS--

I know I shouldn’t do this rewind shh with you but
I gotta see you again, can’t get you out of my head
You’re like one of those annoying earworm melodies
If we play one more time, that’s all I need

You say you wanna stay together
But boy nothing lasts forever

You messed with my heart for too long
This is not our song
We’re so played out
Hit it one more time, baby that’s my way out
My way out
Our song’s so played out, yeah

The elephant in the room
Is how much I used to love you
It’s funny how I misremembered
Winding back your favorite records

You always made me the B-side
While I was always begging for more
But then you chose to make yourself the single
Now you get what you asked for

You messed with my heart for too long
This is not our song
We’re so played out
Hit it one more time, baby that’s my way out

Yeah the taste of your kiss, the timbre of your cologne
Being with you last night was all I ever wished for
Though something’s changed and I just can’t hate you
No we’re not that good on playback

You messed with my heart for too long
This is not our song
We’re so played out
Hit it one more time, baby that’s my way out

My way out
Our song’s so played out
It don’t matter now, ooh
Yeah let it play out

Not Our Song (Radio Edit)

Third track from Ian Abel's debut EP "Icarus"

Music & Lyrics by Ian Abel, Carey Clayton
Produced by Carey Clayton
Mixed by Daniel Alba
Mastered by Kevin Blackler

Island Of Lost Toys

Check out the lyric video at: https://youtu.be/hTCbyL_CBmg

"The Way I Feel About You"

Music and Lyrics by Ian Abel
Produced by Carey Clayton
Mixed by Carey Clayton
Mastered by Nicholas di Lorenzo

(c) Ian Abel 2020

--LYRICS--

It’s just the language of your body
The poetry of your lips, the conjugations of your hips
Oh, boy, I’m addicted
 
I’ve always been
An A student
But that don’t mean a thing when I’m holdin’ your hand
I’ll just try to love you the best that I can

I’m too damn smart for my own good
Can’t find my heart, though it’s beatin’ for you
You made your mark like a tattoo, boy
Now all I need is you

I wanna study your every move
So teach me in the bedroom
You give me love like I never knew
That’s the way I feel about you

That look in your eyes
And there’s no disguising how you got me
Captivated by the first kiss
The whole wide world between your lips

You’re so damn smart, what else can I do
You found my heart, and it’s beatin’ for you
You made your mark like a tattoo, boy
Now all I need is you

I wanna study your every move
So teach me in the bedroom
You give me love like I never knew
That’s the way I feel about you

I wanna study your every move
So teach me in the bedroom
You give me love like I never knew
That’s the way I feel about you

It’s just the language of your body
The poetry of your lips, the conjugations of your hips
Oh, boy, I’m addicted
 
I wanna study your every move
So teach me in the bedroom
You give me love like I never knew
That’s the way I feel about you

I wanna study your every move
So teach me in the bedroom
You give me love like I never knew
That’s the way I feel about you

(That’s the way I feel about you) 
I wanna study your every move
(The way I feel about you) 
In the bedroom
(That’s the way I feel about you) 
You give me love
The way I feel about you

The Way I Feel About You

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"The Way I Feel About You (Adam Joseph Remix)"

Music and Lyrics by Ian Abel
Originally produced by Carey Clayton
Remixed by Adam Joseph
Mixed & Mastered by Adam Joseph

(c) Ian Abel 2020

--LYRICS--

I’ve always been
An A student
But that don’t mean a thing when I’m holdin’ your hand
I’ll just try to love you the best that I can

I’m too damn smart for my own good
Can’t find my heart, though it’s beatin’ for you
You made your mark like a tattoo, boy
Now all I need is you

I wanna study your every move
So teach me in the bedroom
You give me love like I never knew
That’s the way I feel about you

That’s the way I feel about you
That’s the way I feel about you
Way I, way I, that’s the way I feel about you

That look in your eyes
And there’s no disguising how you got me
Captivated by the first kiss
The whole wide world between your lips

You’re so damn smart, what else can I do
You found my heart, and it’s beatin’ for you
You made your mark like a tattoo, boy
Now all I need is you

I wanna study your every move
So teach me in the bedroom
You give me love like I never knew
That’s the way I feel about you

I wanna study your every move
So teach me in the bedroom
You give me love like I never knew
That’s the way I feel about you

That’s the way I feel about you
That’s the way I feel about you
Way I, way I, that’s the way I feel about you

It’s just the language of your body
The poetry of your lips, the conjugations of your hips
Oh, boy, I’m addicted
 
I wanna study your every move
So teach me in the bedroom
You give me love like I never knew
That’s the way I feel about you

I wanna study your every move
So teach me in the bedroom
You give me love like I never knew
That’s the way I feel about you (way I feel about you)

That’s the way I feel about you
Way I, way I, that’s the way I feel about you

The Way I Feel About You (Adam Joseph Remix)

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