Mike McManus

The Man I Am Today

Inspired by my recent trip to Dublin and Phil Lynott's favorite watering hole, I conjured up this little ditty with much love and respect for the "Ace With The Bass!"

The Best Cure For Me

Growing up in the Boston area in the 70s, The Cars were a big influence on my guitar playing and songwriting. This is my tribute to Ric Ocasek and the boys!

A Toxic Kind Of Love

Through the years
You have always been there by my side
Smiles and tears
Stood together on this crazy ride

So I will be there for you
I will take care of you
When we’re both old and gray

Not a word
Because I always know what’s on your mind
There’s no need
It’s a dance we’ve perfected with time

I will be there for you
I’ll say a prayer for you
When we’re both old and gray

Years from now
When our memories have started to fade
Close your eyes
I am only a heartbeat away

I will be there for you
I will take care of you
When we’re both old and gray

Gray

Where Do We Go From Here

We’re living in times like we’ve never seen
Stuck in our homes under quarantine
The walls feel like they’re closing in every day

We’ve stuffed ourselves with pizza and chicken wings
We’ve binge-watched every episode of "Stranger Things"
I’m feeling all romantic but they’re telling us that we gotta stay

6 feet away
6 feet away
How am I supposed to get your sweet, sweet, lovin’ from 
6 damn feet away

I really don’t care if you’ve shaved your legs
I’m not too proud to get down on my knees and beg
Your mama’s drinking White Claw and the kids are playing video games

I’ll open up your favorite box of wine
It’s gets you feeling randy almost every time
I’m sucking in my belly so you won’t tell me that we gotta stay

You know, darlin…
I may not be good lookin like them guys on the Bachelor, or intelligent like them there Jeopardy fellers…
But honey… I’ll be the first one standing in line at the Piggly Wiggly to get you a 40 pack of Charmin 2-ply.

You’re dimming all the lights and girl you look so cute
Giving me a lap dance in your hazmat suit
This won't last forever, but for now I guess that we gotta stay

6 Feet Away

An homage to my guitar influences recorded on a Fostex cassette 4-track some time in the late 1990s.

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