- I'M  ON  FIRE -

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	Early morning, I open my eyes
	Great day to come, time to roll the dice
	Drawing on cards I would catch the ace
	I bite into life
		For my daring plans I give my all
		I won't never cry in case of fall
		I'm gonna fully enjoy, Carpe Diem

	-Bridge-
	    Gimme your voice to hear
	    Gimme your light to see
	    Gimme your heat to feel
	    Make me thrill

	-Chorus-
		Today I am on fire man
		I open wide my wings
		I am on fire man
		I trade with kings

		I am on fire man
		High voltage in the air
		I am on fire man
		To win I dare

	Hard on the heels of that holy God
	Burning the wheels on those deep black roads
	Hot blooded man, driving my hot rod
	I bite into life
		To stay at high speed I give my all
		I keep my bright smile in case of fall
		I'm gonna fully enjoy, Carpe Diem

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Title : I'm On Fire
Music & words : Manu
Vocals : Craig Cairns (freelance service)
Rhythm guitars : Manu
Bass : Manu
Virtual drums programming : Manu
Virtual lead guitars programming : Manu
All rights reserved : ISWC T-325.085.478.1

I'm On Fire

- WE HIT IT OFF -

Also on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSOrOgGz_T2VWu5nwCT41URBamXo056ZB

I need a band to play guitar
I need some friends to share cool times
Rock'n'Roll, littles crimes
Rock'n'Roll with nice rhymes

One day, for a jam we met
One jam but it was so wet
Highway to stars
By the way, we have passed Mars

-Bridge-
   Right away, we hit it off	
   Right away, we felt it cool
   Right away, we hit it off	
   Right away, we played like fools
   Right away, we hit it off	
   Right away, agreed the rules

-Chorus- 
I pull the trigger
You flick on the switch
Let all start now
     We're gliding under
     The spell of that witch	
     Let us wow
	I pull the trigger
	You flick on the switch
	Let all start now
	     We'll reach the skies
	     Rock'n'Roll never dies		

I need my band and some hot gigs
I need my friends, these funny knights
Rock'n'Roll, sleepless nights
Rock'n'Roll, feel all right				

Each time, at the shows we sweat		
Each show always turns so great
Highway to hell
By the way, salute each bell

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Title : We Hit It Off
Music & words : Manu
Vocals : Marlène (courtesy appearance)
Rhythm guitars : Manu
Bass : Manu
Virtual drums programming : Manu
Virtual lead guitars programming : Manu 
All rights reserved : ISWC T-325.266.468.5

We Hit It Off

- SEIZE THE WORLD -

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Fast and furious, I'll ride the universe 
Neat and quickly, I'll write this unique verse
Out there's a treasure to peek 
Out there's a fortune to seek
I won't sit around as the world goes by
Never get enough, I kiss sweet home goodbye

   Born to lead, I rock, I roll like hurricanes
   Passion spirits running through my veins
   Born to lead, my burning flame always remains

	Who dares wins, you know
	Kick your ass by now
	Go for it, world is yours...

-Chorus- 
	   Gonna catch, gonna seize the world
	   Gonna fight, never give it up... nooo...
	   My music is loud
	   I'm kinda proud
	   Gonna ride, gonna grab the world
	   Gonna win, gonna live it up... yearhh...
	   My music is loud
	   I'll shout it out

Always I need to play some brand-new stuff
Searching for a diamond in the rough
Out there's a way to Long Beach
Out there's a summit to reach
I won't sit around as the world goes by
Never get enough, I kiss sweet home goodbye

   Born to lead, I ride my horse, I hold the reins 
   Passion spirits running through my veins
   Born to lead, over the hills and through the plains	

	Who dares wins, you know 
	Kick your ass by now 
	Go for it, world is yours...

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Title : Seize The World 
Music & words : Manu
Vocals : Mauro Elias (freelance service)
Rhythm guitars : Manu
Bass : Manu
Virtual drums programming : Manu
Virtual lead guitars programming : Manu 
All rights reserved : ISWC T-325.085.428.1

Seize The World

- OLD SCHOOL METAL -

Also on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSOrOgGz_T2VWu5nwCT41URBamXo056ZB

Denim and black leather
Crusaders tattoos
I live after midnight
    Running with the devil
    I ride like the wind
    I’m evil or divine

Running through the night
I bear the number of the beast
Breaking all the laws
    Rolling wheels of steel
    Making beat my metal heart
    Blowing dynamite

I’m on the road
I’ll rock you like a hurricane
I’m on the road
Big city nights are so insane

Pre-chorus :
Hey, you…
Rock this place
Hey, you…

Chorus :
  Hot like an 
  Old school rhythm
  A fire, a tremendous blaze
  Old school metal, rock this place
      Old school rhythm
      A fire, a tremendous flame
      Old school metal, here I came

Love bites and some blackouts
Heaven set on fire
You’re red-hot and sexy
    Little drops of heaven
    You kickstart my heart
    You play my pretty maid

Setting spirit free
Rock & roll will save the world
Till the storm breaks loose
    My body’s burning
    I will set the world in flames
    Open fire now

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Title : Old School Metal
Music & words : Manu
Vocals : Tasos Lazaris (freelance service)
Rhythm guitars : Manu
Bass : Manu
Virtual drums programming : Manu
Virtual lead guitars programming : Manu 
All rights reserved : ISWC T-325.169.415.8

Old School Metal

- GOOD LUCK -

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-1st Verse-
Joe, grumpy like a really terrible bear
Always looks sick and wears messy dirty hair
His mind is so down					
He leads his life like a clown

   Jack is another kind of funny mad boy
   This guy is fit for each party to enjoy
   Sweetheart, first-rate friends
   His luck never ever ends

	-Bridge-
	You win, you lose: you lead!	
	You ride your life: take heed!
	There’s no fate in that life
	I wish you good luck and happy life
		...yeahh, yeahh, yeahh...

	-Chorus-
	Good luck…...
	So man, it’s your turn to play
	Good luck…...
	You should have it your own way
	Good luck…...			
	It’s up to you, straight away
	Good luck…...	
	Good luck my friend, by this way 

-2nd Verse-
Luck is nor magical skill nor divine gift
If you are ready, luck can give you a lift
Quest for some freedom
Don’t no more count on random

   So, luck is guided by your own frame of mind
   It’s up to you to dare and then you will win
  Try it now for real
   Keep cool and calm for bad deals

	-Ending Bridge-
	Keep your bright smile
	Keep cool and calm
	Keep faith in life

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Title : Good Luck 
Music & words : Manu
Vocals : Dan (courtesy appearance)
All guitars : Manu
Bass : Dan
Virtual drums programming : Manu 
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Good Luck

- BODY TALK -

Also on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSOrOgGz_T2VWu5nwCT41URBamXo056ZB

-Verse 1-
Drive your car throughout all the town
You dye hair in a burning brown
Here is one reason why you're known (oh,oh,oh)
    Quick look at your fantastic ass
    You know your realy sassy class
    You go out for some rock or jazz (oh,oh,oh)

-Bridge-
	Always so at your ease
	You'll bring me to my knees
	You tease
	Just one look will drive me wild

-Chorus-
	You lick your lips
	You shake your hips
   	    Body talk...
	You rock your tits
	You dance on hits
   	    Body talk...

-Verse2-
Your flawless body feels the groove
Show that so horny way to move
Beat the beat tonight, you approve (oh,oh,oh)
    Skinny jeans you will ever choose
    High-class way you can grab your booze
    Your hair loose, you realy seduce (oh,oh,oh)

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Title : Body Talk 
Music & words : Manu
Vocals : Craig Cairns (freelance service)
Rhythm guitars : Manu
Bass : Dan (courtesy appearance) 
Virtual drums programming : Manu
Virtual lead guitars programming : Manu 
All rights reserved : ISWC T-325.373.062.6

Body Talk

- BACKSTAGE GIRL -

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-Verse 1-
	I'm on fire, in trance tonight
	The show’s really hot, and wet, that's right
	Flames of hell are not far away
	Late in the night, we'll stay, we’ll play	

-Pre.Chorus 1-
		Backstage girl, I will make you no pledge
		Backstage girl, love on some razor edge

	-Chorus-
		So nice pretty girl
		You drive me so crazy
		Cute, hot pretty girl
		You turn me on, queen of restless night
		     Spellbound pretty girl
		     You drive me so crazy
		     Charming pretty girl
		     You really turn me on

-Verse 2-
	Night after night we play with fire
	Passion, fever, burning desire
	You call my name, it makes me bold
	Paris, Berlin were rock'n'rolled

-Pre.Chorus 2-
		Backstage girl, want you after midnight
		Backstage girl, you're mistress by half light

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Title : Backstage Girl 
Music & words : Manu
Vocals : Carlos Molina Bohle (freelance service)
All guitars : Manu
Bass : Manu
Virtual drums programming : Manu 
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Backstage Girl

- FIGHT FOR THE THRILLS -

Also on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSOrOgGz_T2VWu5nwCT41URBamXo056ZB

-Verse 1-
I play the guitar
You drive your fast car
One, two, three
Lucky, cheery

Skydiving for him
Never ment as a whim
One, two, three
Deep ecstasy

-Pré.Chorus- 
	Eyes closed to the fears
	Blood, sweat and some tears
	We don't play it safe
We keep on pushing the risk
All the life is so brisk
	Eyes closed to the fears
	Blood, sweat and some tears
	With passion we live
Keep your soul alive!
Go for it and revive!

-Chorus-
We're gonna fight	
	Fight for some freedom
	Looking for the chills
	Passion, desire
	The heart on fire

We're gonna fight
	Fight for some freedom
	In search of the thrills
	We run on the divine
	Adrenalin

We're gonna fight
	Fight for some freedom
	Looking for the chills
	Passion, desire
	The heart on fire

We're gonna fight
 	Fight for some freedom
	In search of the thrills
	Under the spell
       	Of heaven and hell

-Verse 2-
Stagefright in the night
Speed driving, all right
One, two, three
Need to be free	

Kissing golden age
On the razor edge
One, two, three
Living, fizzy

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Title : Fight For The Thrills
Music & words : Manu
Vocals : Mauro Elias (freelance service)
All guitars : Manu
Bass : Manu
Virtual drums programming : Manu 
All rights reserved : ISWC T-325.169.351.9

Fight For The Thrills

- SIMPLY ROCK’N’ROLL -

Also on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSOrOgGz_T2VWu5nwCT41URBamXo056ZB

-Verse 1-
Each day, 6 PM, the job is done
You’re now released from the daily vile pain
Time for the night life you indeed have won
Time for the night life, time to refresh your brain

Looking in the mirror, little wink, pretty girl
That night’s gonna be wild, music will make you swirl

	Oooh, Rock’n’Roll, thrilling glow
	Oooh, let you go for a show
	Hair blowing free in the air
	Leave your soul fully bare

-Chorus 1-
		You simply kiss Rock’n’Roll
		You simply love Rock’n’Roll

-Verse 2-
Each week, on Friday, new week-end to come
You want some freedom, exhibit the chromes
Time for a wild life, with your friends you shine
Time for a wild life, time to share that good wine

Tight jean’s for your round butts, make-up for your bright eyes
Let your tits nicely rock, no wildness to disguise

	Oooh, motorcycles will roar
	Oooh, let you go for a ride
	Hair in the wind, you will glide
	You need to feel your pride

-Chorus 2-
		You simply ride Rock’n’Roll
		You simply live Rock’n’Roll

-Ending-
You simply kiss Rock’n’Roll
	You simply love Rock’n’Roll
		You simply ride Rock’n’Roll
			You simply live Rock’n’Roll

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Title : Simply Rock'n'Roll
Music & words : Manu 
Vocals : Dan (courtesy appearance) 
Rhythm guitars : Manu 
Bass : Dan 
Virtual drums programming : Manu 
Virtual lead guitars programming : Manu
All rights reserved : ISWC T-325.373.085-3

Simply Rock'n'Roll

- KINGS FOR A NIGHT -

Also on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSOrOgGz_T2VWu5nwCT41URBamXo056ZB

-1st verse-	
You want it so loud
Loud as a pretty thunderbolt
The lights go down
Time to feel you’re strong and bold
    Draw the line	
    Let it all behind you tonight
    Draw the line 
    Mean devil’s far away, out of sight

-2nd verse-	
As loud as wanted
Again and again you hear thunders roll
The band play on
You reach the skies, you lose control
    Feel the fire 
    What the hell! The storm breaks loose
    Feel the fire 
    So excited to turn on the juice

-Chorus- 
We’re kings for tonight, we raise
We set you free
The Kings for a night amaze
Now you’re held back, you won’t flee
You take your place in the crowd
Sound, lights and heat
We give you place in the cloud
Living your dreams. We don’t cheat!
Kings for a night!

-3rd verse-
The night is calling
The hungry wolf is licking his lips
Your body’s burning
The world is close to apocalypse 
    Lightning strikes
    Lose your mind, don’t have to care
    ‘gain it strikes
    Shake your head and disorder your hair

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Title : Kings For A Night
Music : Manu & ex-FireAxe members
Lyrics : Manu
Vocals : Tasos Lazaris (freelance service)
Rhythm guitars : Manu
Intro lead guitars : Manu
Middle section lead guitars : Tasos
Bass : Manu
Virtual drums programming : Manu 
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Kings For A Night

- A  DANCE  WITH  THE  DEVIL -

Also on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSOrOgGz_T2VWu5nwCT41URBamXo056ZB

-1st verse-
Sweet little fun of mine	
Delicious glass of wine
Don’t think I walk down that road every single night
I mean, I deserve it
Soft glow in my heart
It feels like it worth it
It pulls me apart
Rocked by sweet sensations
Rolling to damnations

-1st bridge-
I play and I cheat with my soul
Ruling but losing the game
Wink to fiend, but who’s to blame
Just can’t remember my name

-Chorus-
My spirit floats in space
I dance to the beat
Hot drums, velvet bass
Make me rock sweet
     Out of the devil’s hand
     I’m lured by his food
     Caught in his trap, and
     Bound hand and foot
         My spirit floats in space
         I’m outta the beat
         Hot drums, velvet bass
         Make me feel heat     ([2nd]Bring me some heat)
     Vile poisons through my veins
     Thick haze in my brain     ([2nd]Confusing my brain)  ([Last]Unstoppable train)
     I dance with the devil
     I let him hold the reins

-2nd verse-
Clear vial in my hand
One shot for this quiet land
Don’t think I walk down that road every single night
Pink rose, you look so fine
Some blood on your thorns
I play on the thin line
Straight way to the storms
Swirled by sour sensations
Slipping to damnations

-2nd bridge-
I play and I cheat with my soul
How could I win, bloody game
Wink to fiend, but who’s to blame
Just can’t stay up, what a shame

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Title : A Dance With The Devil
Music & words : Manu
Vocals : Craig Cairns (freelance service)
Guitars : Manu
Bridge sections lead guitars : Denis
Virtual bass programming : Manu
Virtual drums programming : Manu
Virtual lead guitars programming : Manu 
All right reserved : ISWC T-332.027.011.5

A Dance With The Devil

- ROCK'N'ROLL  LEGENDS -

Also on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSOrOgGz_T2VWu5nwCT41URBamXo056ZB

-1st verse-
Your sounds are immortal, you give us the flame
You signed all that music, with hard stuff you came
You’ve rolled my life, you rocked those nights away
Noise of strong beats, nice scent of leather
Vinyl records, the old days flavour
You rule the gigs, let you play
		
Chorus 1:
You know, you master how to please
You give us all the keys
Show us the way, let’s take a chance	
The legacy you’ve left	
Your songs so fully deft
You’re Rock and Roll Legends

You master how to please
You give us all the keys
Show us the way, set up the rules
The legacy you’ve left
Your songs so fully deft
You are hooked on rock you’ve got demons in your souls
 
-2 nd verse-
You came with your guitars, you raised us on rock
My heart’s a rolling stone that beats to the block
You’ve rolled my life, you rocked those nights away
Tattoos from hell, nice LPs covers
Stunning lightings, outstanding colours
You rule the gigs, let you play

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Title : Rock’n’Roll Legends
Music&words : Manu 
Vocals : Lorenzo (freelance service)
Rhythm guitars : Manu
Lead guitars : Laurent
Bass : Manu
Virtual drums programming : Manu 
All rights reserved : ISWC T-325.378.127.6

Rock'n'Roll Legends

A bit of history: 
Goff Johnson get in touch with me. The guy is keen to collaborate with other artists. He would like to polish the musicianship and the production of some of his songs a little more because his is award that his tracks can be improved with better musicians and especially with strong vocals.  
Here I am!!  
I want to take up the challenge, I want to be attentive to his wishes, I want to be of good advice.  

Here’s the result: 
We have collaborated and reworked together the song “Seems Like It” initially posted on his Soundcloud page in February 2024. We brought two other musicians on board for the adventure. The result please us a lot. Exciting adventure.  
I wish you a lot of pleasure by listening to the song. 

Goff: songwriter/composer, all keyboards, some rhythm guitars. 
ManuLaGratte: executive producer, virtual drums, some rhythm guitars, bass. 
Laurent: lead guitars. 
Eric: all vocals (freelance service). 

The song is also available on Goff’s Soundcloud page: 
https://soundcloud.com/goff-johnson/tracks

Seems Like It

Here is a cover version of the song “Breaking The Law” from JUDAS-PRIEST. 
With this cover version, I'd like to pay tribute to this famous band, one of the most influential of my teenage years. 
In the mid-2010s, I played in a small local cover band called FireAxe. 
On stage, FireAxe was on fire!! 
"Breaking The Law" was one of our covers. 
I could use Marc's vocals (FireAxe singer) to mix it on a brand new recording.
No copyright infringement intended.
I do not claim any rights or ownership.
The rights are owned by the members of the JUDAS-PRIEST band.
I'm not putting the song online for profit. 
I'm putting this song online purely for entertainment purposes. 
Enjoy it!! 🤘

Breaking The Law (Judas-Priest cover)

In the early days of the year, my daughter Romane and I have decided to take up the challenge to compose and realize a song together. Here is the result. Isn’t it awesome? 
For her it was mainly the first time singing for a recording. She has no particular skill to do that and she has never taken singing lessons. However, she rose to the challenge with a whole lotta pleasure and love. …you can almost see her smile and laugh when you hear her sing...   
For me it was the very first-time recording vocals. I would like to warmly thank Goff Johnson for his advices about vocals processing/editing (he’s the guy with whom I’ve already delighted to collaborate for “Seems Like It”). I also thank him for his performance of the hamond organ and the ending piano, and for the intro/chorus synth thema. 
I wish you to have a blast listening to the song.
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-THE WORLD IS MINE-
1st verse:
Today, the morning sunshine lights my nest
My heart is pounding so loud in my chest
I take the blue sky, I rise up, go for the journey
Can’t stand the slowness. Here we go! Here’s the odyssey
Pre-chorus:
Always trusting my sense, never running around
Looking for the raw gem waiting to be found
1st Chorus:
I’m gonna grab it, I’ll seize it, the world o’mine
Over the hills, ‘cross the seas, the sun will shine
I’ll grab it, I’ll take it, I’ll see the light
I go ahead against the odds, in life I bite
I’ll take it, I’ll grip it, the world is mine
Over the hills, through the plains, the sun will shine
Won't sit around as the world goes by
I never get enough, I kiss sweet home goodbye
2nd verse:
Unchained, I run through the lands straight ahead
Trust me, I’ll catch all the stars tread by tread
Shadows sway around, tears and fears, but I see my lights
I dance with the wind, facing foes in the wide dark nights
Pre-chorus:
Always trusting my sense, never running around
Looking for the raw gem waiting to be found
2nd Chorus:
I’m gonna grab it, I’ll seize it, the world o’mine
Over the hills, ‘cross the seas, the sun will shine
I’ll grab it, I’ll take it, I’ll see the light
I go ahead against the odds, in life I bite
I’ll take it, I’ll grip it, the world is mine
Over the hills, through the plains, the sun will shine
Won't sit around as the world goes by
I never get enough, I kiss my mom goodbye 
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Romane: all vocals. 
Goff: intro/chorus synth thema, hamond organ and ending piano. 
ManuLaGratte: everything else. 
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The World Is Mine

In more and less distant pasts, I played in several hard-rock bands as a rhythm guitarist. 
I really enjoyed it. 
Currently, I have to admit that my motivation for this activity has disappeared. I have much more fun composing and recording in my little home studio.
I’m also keen to collaborate with other artists, people who want to offer their services, or people who would like to benefit from my skills.  
Do not hesitate to get in touch.  
Some examples of my musical aesthetics: Accept, Black Swan, Scorpions, Shakra, Saxon, Bloodbound, Dokken, Battle Beast, Y&T...  
I mean: rock/hard-rock on a square base.
If you've enjoyed some songs, feel free to spread the word.
I thank you so much and I wish you a lot of fun.

ManuLaGratte

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