NOBODY WINS written by Sheldon Manoo (1994)

How can someone hurt a child I wonder?

I wonder how can they hurt another?

Is it some kind of cynical pleasure?

Or are they all just devil worshippers?

In the presence of a child in such a learning and curious age

How and why do people behave in children’s presence so out of place

Probably we don’t know a proper way but at least we know the good ones

So let’s live our lives to certain standards so we could have fun

Cause people can interpret things the wrong way

And make their future dark days

And when this kind of thing happens

You can believe that nobody wins.

MUSIC

I’ve seen it on documentaries and true life recreations

When people get into psychotic situations

Their childhood is always the influential part

This can break so many hearts

All these divorces that shatter the kids

The abusers, physical and mental and the alcoholics

So concerned people look out for the children’s interest

We gotta do better than giving our very best

Cause when these uncontrolled actions take place

You can be sure that nobody wins

MUSIC

People we got to save all the children now

So they’ll know God when they grow up

We got to turn them away now from sin

Cause when these things happen nobody wins.

Nobody wins!

JUST IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR LOVE written by Sheldon Manoo (1994)

If you’re looking for diamond rings and a house on the hill or by the sea

If you’re looking for a fancy car, hi fi stereo and a large remote control TV

Well you might as well go on to someone else dear

Cause you just won’t find those things here

            But if you’re looking for love and nothing more

            Of my love you can be sure

            You can call on, count on me

            I’ll show you what love makes you see

            So come on over to my house

            Just if you’re looking for love

I spend so many times thinking about a lot of things but love was the main

Of all the crazy thoughts that ran through my head the love thoughts remain

\i came to realize that I can love anyone who’s inclined

And since you’re the one who’s always on my mind

I feel that you should be my one

Who’ll make my life so much fun

And if you want the material things life has to offer

Then I’m not the guy that you’ll prefer

            But if you’re looking for love and nothing more

            Of my love you can be sure

            You can call on, count on me

            I’ll show you what love makes you see

            So come on over to my house

            Just if you’re looking for love

            Music

Just if you’re looking for love

I should be the one to set it off

But if you’re looking for gold and other jewelry, fancy clothes and those glass lifestyles

Then I’m definitely not the kind of guy you’ll want by your side

You can be with me

For all of eternity

But

Just if you’re looking for love!

UNDER SIEGE written by Sheldon Manoo (1994)

Well I’m caught here in a situation I ain’t ever been in before

I don’t think I could walk out even though there’s an opened door

I’m caught here like a small flame in the rain

I don’t think things will ever be the same again

Stuck between cross fire of loving emotions

I’m getting all kinds of signs and notions

            Woh Woh Woh Woh

            My heart is under siege by love

            I’m all taken over by you

            My soul is under siege by a song

            One that you made me knew

            I’m under siege by your love

            Under siege by you Woh Woh Woh

I don’t think this sticky situation will get less stickier

I know I’m gonna lose this battle to her

Cause I never wanted love in my life

But she needs to be someone’s wife

And in a circle of two there’s only one direction

And she by far is gonna be the winning one

            Woh Woh Woh Woh

            My heart is under siege by love

            I’m all taken over by you

            My soul is under siege by a song

            One that you made me knew

            I’m under siege by your love

            Under siege by you Woh Woh Woh

            Music

I guess I gotta go with the flow

Let her take control of my world

I guess I always should know

No wall could block the heart of a girl

She has taken me over by surprise

I lost control in the twinkling of an eye

There’s nothing I could do now but rise

With her till that day that I die

            Woh Woh Woh Woh

            My heart is under siege by love

            I’m all taken over by you

            My soul is under siege by a song

            One that you made me knew

            I’m under siege by your love

            Under siege by you Woh Woh Woh

She took control without a warning

Now I’m completely under siege!

UP IN A SMALL TOWN written by Sheldon Manoo (1994)

I grew up in a small town

 Almost everybody knew my face

  And I know many of theirs

There was right and wrong

 Nice blend of the human race

  Almost everything was clear

There were the schemers and the schemees

The liars and the thieves

And little caring bastards like me

Up in a small town

Is where I grew up

Living in a small town

I really learnt a lot

I remember the Savannah days

I’d sit and watch people play

Going up to the river and

Think and make a lot of plans

Just walking around and round

Making folks think that I was crazy

But every time in my mind there was a song

And yeah we had our own bottled up mysteries

Up in a small town

Is where I grew up

Living in a small town

I really learnt a lot

Up in a small town

Is where I grew up

Living in a small town

I really learnt a lot

Growing in a small town has it’s advantages

And many of the disadvantages

There were very many opportunities

Especially for a guy like me

I won’t forget my neighbours and all who passed through the town

Even now that many of the foundation have been dead and gone

Memories follow me everywhere

Up in a small town

Is where I grew up

Living in a small town

I really learnt a lot

Up in a small town

Is where I grew up

Living in a small town

I really learnt a lot

Up in a small town

Is where I grew up

Living in a small town

I really learnt a lot

(THE RIGHTS TO) YOUR HEART, MY HEART written by Sheldon Manoo (1994)

BOY:

You have the rights to my heart

Only you can do something with it

GIRL:

I hold the rights to your heart

Only I could do something with it

BOY:

I hold the rights to your sweet heart

I ain’t gonna misuse it

GIRL:

You have the rights to my tender heart

So don’t you ever abuse it

(MUSIC)

BOY:

When I gave up my love I gave it all to you

I told you to do whatever you would have to

My heart is no longer in my jurisdiction

You’re the only one who can make any conviction

I left it all up to your great decisions

You don’t need to ask me for permission

You are the reason for my going on

Without you my heart is gone

You’re the reason I have all this love to give

I’ll depend on you as long as I live

You got the rights to my heart

I got the rights to yours oh oh

(MUSIC)

When you gave me your heart it was the best treasure I ever received

It was a moment I found so hard to believe

I said to myself well girl this is finally it

The treasure to spend the rest of your life with

I’ll make the rest of your life worth every genuine second

I’ll answer all those things that you’ll beckon

I’m gonna rule your world with care, patience and sensitivity

Show you all the things that you want to see

I’ll give you the rights to my heart forever

Ain’t gonna pay heed to any other, oh oh

BOY:

You have the rights to my heart

Only you can do something with it

GIRL:

I hold the rights to your heart

Only I could do something with it

BOY:

I hold the rights to your sweet heart

I ain’t gonna misuse it

GIRL:

You have the rights to my tender heart

So don’t you ever abuse it

CHANCES BLOWN AWAY written by Sheldon Manoo (1994)

I met her while travelling to an escapade

On my way I learnt her name

It wasn’t long ago, no it weren’t that long ago

She is someone I wanted so much to know

She called me up one Tuesday on the phone

And asked if I wanted to go a movie show

Then Thursday she called back to call it off

That was one chance she blew for sweet love

But still you know I hoped for something

Something that coulda be a wedding

But now I hear that she’s getting married

How do these things happen so fast?

And always to someone else

For me love never seem to last

She was the second in my list of maybes

I immensely thought she was the one

I always hoped to see her soon

Just to sing her my special song

I knew I had the convincing lines in my heart

That’s sure to win any free girl

With a love offer no girl could ever refuse

And she would jump into my world

But those words won’t come to my mouth

Though at lonely times I thought them all out

Whenever her ears were close to my voice

My tongue never said the words of my choice

She didn’t listen to the station I could have sent a dedication on

When I hoped she would she never came around

I didn’t know where she lived I didn’t know her address

So writing meaningful letters wouldn’t make any sense

So the most I could do or maybe it’s the least

Is to congratulate her in her new found peace

For me there’s nothing left to say

All my chances with her are blown away.

THE FLAME written by Sheldon Manoo (Sat/09/02/91)

I think we should hold on to what we got

Although it’s not quite a lot

I know I can’t give you everything you want

But you know I can give you all my love

You gave your heart to me and I gave you mine

You said you’d be loving me all the time

When I hold you in my arms I know you feel protected

And then you fill me with your charms, it’s just what I expected

So don’t go away!

            I need you to stay

            Let’s start the flame again

            Every single day

            I will be your friend

            Don’t let the water flood your heart

            Let’s start the fire up again

            Don’ t let us go apart

            Let’s start the flame again

I think you should ignore all that your friends say

Because they just want to turn you away

It’s time you understand what I feel inside

Don’t let me cry, don’t make me cry

If you leave me now you know what would happen to you and I

The love and life in our hearts would die

You won’t have to complain, anymore, Don’t heed what they say!

            I need you every day

            Let the flame keep burning

            From May to May

            Keep the flame from turning

            I know that it is cold

            But don’t let it freeze your soul

            Let me always be yearning

            And let me be owning,  your heart

            And keep the flame shinning

            Shinning out the love we got

(slowly)And make it quite a lot!

           

THIS IS LOVE written by Sheldon Manoo (Sat/09/02/91)

Growing up in their little hometown

Ambitious Barry Chase and his girlfriend Sherry Brown

They live in their world away from it all

Always there to hear each other’s call

Their parents never approved of the love they share

Turn their backs on them the day they said

We love each other and that’s never gonna change

And we’ll love each other like it or not

Since then nothing was the same

And they held on to what they got

This is love

That’s what they tell every one

This is true love

This kind of love is fun

Yeah everyone

This is love love love

Barry made a sculpture and gave it to Sherry

She accepted it with thanks and was very happy

And in return she wrote him a poem

When he read it he was so overwhelmed

They built a home and a love and a passion

When they see each other there is love reaction

They say, they say to everyone they meet

This is love

That’s what they tell every one

This is true love

This kind of love is fun

Yeah everyone

This is love love love

This is love

True true love

This is love

Love that will never run out

This is love

This is love

She had their first baby after two years

They’ll wake at nights and change him together

They overcame all problems and all the fears

Anyone can tell this is love forever

So they got married on the eleventh day of July

In 1969 and the years came and they went bye

And anyone new they met, they said

This is love

Yeah this is love

This is love

Real real love

Everybody this is love!

WHATDAFFU written by Sheldon Manoo (1993)

(Music)

Yo Yo Yo Yo party people 1 2 3 4

I think you better close the fffu front door

Cause the party is so hot and swinging

Ain’t got no room for more to come in

What da ffu 4 5 6 7

It feels like we’re in party heaven

The music’s pumping loud

And the beat’s moving the crowd

(Beat)

Shake around like you made a score

Don’t let me see you standing on the floor

The ffu funky tunes are in the air

The kind you party people like to hear

What da ffu 4 5 6 7 8

Don’t think of it as getting late

Just as it’s early for tomorrow

And keep going with the beat flo’

(Beat)

Take a refreshment take a sip

Ok you had enough of it

Just pump into the boogie woogie mood

Hope you eat enough tasty food

What da ffu five six 7 8 9

You gotta really enjoy this time

Sure there may be other parties out there

But not with the folks who’s in here

So kick it get groovy.

(Beat)  Move it   (Beat)

The ffu flavor of the beat is so catchy

Don’t mind if the record’s a little scratchy

What da ffu 5 6 7 8 9 10

It’s time party people to do it all again

Ain’t you ffu feeling just fine

While you ffu free your mind

(Beat)

Free IT!

MAYBE IF I HAD SOMEONE TO LOVE/THOUGHTS WON’T HAUNT ME THIS WAY written by Sheldon Manoo (1993)

I keep thinking, I keep thinking about a lot of things

All these thoughts just bother my brain

I got so many ideas that I want to sing

I even think I’m going insane

I think I’d be the biggest star

I think I’d always be a lonely nobody

I let my mind drift so far

To see all the things I could be

            But maybe not just maybe

            If I had someone to love

            Thoughts, all these thoughts

            Won’t haunt me this way

I keep thinking that I’m thinking of something else

I think I’m going crazy

I keep thinking that I’m thinking of someone else

            But maybe not just maybe

            If I had someone to love

            Thoughts, all these thoughts

            Won’t haunt me this way

No they won’t haunt me this way

Maybe if I had someone to love me

These many thoughts won’t haunt me this way

Maybe they won’t haunt me

No they won’t haunt me at all

(Music)

You see what I think is that

If I had a friend to love me

All my thoughts would be on her

And my head would go easy

I’d spend my time thinking of her

Thinking if she’s thinking of me

Thinking of everything about her

I would just think madness without her

I would keep thinking of how it would be

Until love really come to me. Yeah Yeah!

SHE USED TO BE MY GIRLFRIEND written by Sheldon Manoo (1993)

You’re probably wondering why I stared at her so

Why we stood there talking so long after the introduction

Well I guess I should let you know

She used to be my special someone

And it ain’t no reason of mine we’re apart,  no reason of hers

We talked about at the start

That if there ever came a cause

That we didn’t like about the other

Something we had no intention of doing

If our dreams didn’t go together

The relationship would be destined for ruin

And I had my dreams

She had set her goals too

She said she is getting there

As you know my dreams came true

I always will care about her

But that shouldn’t worry you

She will not be around to care for

Cause you have said I do

Our relationship is much different though

Cause we both love the same things

Oh girl, I love you so

Don’t ever doubt what I’m saying

She’s a good company to be with

She can really make you laugh

The times I shared with her I won’t forget it

But I don’t regret it didn’t work out to last

Cause she used to be my girlfriend

She is still someone so dear

But you hold my loving that’ll never end

You’re the one who’s always near!

A SHOE HUH! Written by Sheldon Manoo (1993)

Well I heard love compared to many things

But this one takes the cake

I don’t know what’s going on with this place

Why can’t love just be love?

I heard people say love is like a river

Some said it’s like a flower

I even heard love compared to a drink

How much comparison can one man take?

You said I got that look on my face

And how you could do with my touch

This thing can really make you shiver

While you hope for that special hour

            You said you got to try it out

            Before you know it’s right

            You say love is like a shoe

            A shoe huh!

            You got to dip your foot in for a test

            Before you walk on down the road

(Music)  Yeah

            You said you got to try it out

            Before you know it’s right

            You say love is like a shoe

            A shoe huh!

            You got to dip your foot in for a test

            Before you walk on down the road

            You said you got to try it out

            Before you know it’s right

            You say love is like a shoe

            A shoe huh!

            You got to dip your foot in for a test

            Before you walk on down the road

            (Music)

All these crazy comparisons can really get you down

They can really make you wonder

Some can even make you laugh

And I just don’t know why

Love can’t be what it is

Why can’t a lover wait

You’re always trying to lead me on

My body you want to plunder

Is it too much to ask

For you to wait a little while

We can get to know each other better than this

And do it on that special date.

            You said you got to try it out

            Before you know it’s right

            You say love is like a shoe

            A shoe huh!

            You got to dip your foot in for a test

            Before you walk on down the road

            You said you got to try it out

            Before you know it’s right

            You say love is like a shoe

            A shoe huh!

            You got to dip your foot in for a test

            Before you walk on down the road

IT’S ENOUGH FOR US written by Sheldon Manoo (1993)

Some people say sometimes love ain’t enough to make it work

So you just have to stand back and let it go

Sometimes two people love each other so true and real

But conflicts still affect the way that they feel

Sometimes they fight about the little things that count

And when they’re together they just fall out

They take for granted the someone that they have there

Forget the times they were lonely and there was no one to care

They hold back things they should say and do at will

But a million years from now I’d be with you still

It’s enough for us

Oh our love

It’s enough for us

Our love is enough for us

When I look at people I know and don’t

There are things they could do but they won’t

I hear so many different songs just playing

And I listen to what the words are saying

And in these situations I notice that people

Cause they can’t face it, they just let love go

They go hurting themselves and someone else

Not taking heed to the wise ones who could help

And there’s no distance I wouldn’t go for you, nothing I wouldn’t do

I wanna spend a trillion years and so much more with you, owwh

It’s enough for us

Oh our love

It’s enough for us

Our love is enough for us

Yes It’s enough for us

Oh our love

It’s enough for us

Our love is enough for us

How could people misuse a sweet thing like love?

How could they say that it’s just not enough?

Ain’t love the thing that makes the world go round

Ain’t love the best treasure that could ever be found

Isn’t love the thing that we all need?

True love never makes you bleed with greed

So please try to make your love work for you

It’s the best thing that you could ever do

And my girl you know ain’t nothing gonna stop us

For infinity we’ll learn, share, give and trust in this love cause

It’s enough for us

Oh our love

It’s enough for us

Our love is enough for us

Yes It’s enough for us

Oh our love

It’s enough for us

Our love is enough for us

Ohh It’s enough for us

Oh our love

It’s enough for us

Our love is enough for us

It’s enough for us!

(WHAT KIND OF LOVE) ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? Written by Sheldon Manoo (1993)

Then I heard that you love me from somebody

Who said they heard you say it freely

Just when I was about to give up and walk away

Hearing that about you just made me stay

I felt the celebration all inside me

It was something I just couldn’t believe

I was so scared when you first said it

The day you’ll leave how I dreaded it

Then hearing that somehow you love me

It took away a whole lot of fear from in me

SLOWER:

But now as we stand here face to face

And I can see the look on your face

It makes me feel so out of place

(Music to original speed)

Yes as we stand here facing each other

And I’m thinking of the words you wanna say

So scared to ask what’s the matter

Wondering if tomorrow will be a happy day

I still remember my lonely times

I don’t wanna go back to those

And I remember you staring in his eyes

Things could go alright I suppose

Now I hear that you do love me

And I believe that it’s true

But about it I’m ignorant you see

Exactly what kind of love will come from you?

What kind of love do you hold for me?

What kind of love will we share forever?

Is it the love that make people marry?

Or is it love something like a brother?

So when you say that you love me

Don’t you leave my mind in doubt!

Set my chained thoughts so free

SLOWER:

Tell me what kind of love are you talking about?

STILL PROCESSING written by Sheldon Manoo (1995)

Something happened some years ago, oh no

Something I shouldn’t have let happen to me

Andrea you and I know it wasn’t right

Sins of the flesh we committed that damned night

You were drunk and easy but I was scared

Then they pushed us to do the things I dared

On the beach waters then on the bed

Those were mistakes that you and I shared

And yes it’s true that I regret it

Don’t matter what they say I think about it

I wish it could disappear from my background just for my sake

Cause it wasn’t magic, it wasn’t love, we had make

You were young and wild and careless and free and reckless

And I, I was still processing!

Still working to be the person that I am today

For the rest of the world I got a lot to say

Some people will want to throw what happened between us back into my face

And try to put me into a negative space

But I hope you see the Lord has blessed me and you could be forgiven in the life with God

Choose one guy forever and go forward

Protect your children; show them all the good life has to offer

I know you can make a wonderful mother

Sometimes I wondered how it could be with you as my girl and all

To always be hearing your voice call

Maybe we could have been together today but it’s all gone

I hope you’re having a life with so much fun

What happened between us I tried to forget it, regret it, stop myself from thinking ‘bout it

Cause in all honesty it wasn’t love so it wasn’t good for me, maybe it wasn’t for you too, but probably you don’t know how you felt then

Cause Andrea you were young, reckless and your hormones were acting up

And I, I was still processing to be a good man!

WHY DO WE SAY GOODBYE WHEN WE DON’T WANT TO written by Sheldon Manoo (1995)

            I don’t know why, I just don’t know why

            I don’t know why do we say goodbye

            When we don’t want to

            I shouldn’t say it to you

And I won’t but you are saying it to me

You say that you have to leave

But deep inside it’s not something you want to do

Why do we say goodbye when we don’t want to?

I could remember the first time I saw you

I didn’t have anything much to say then

Then the more I saw you, the more I felt inclined to

Become one of your good good friends

I heard them say that parting is sweet sweet sorrow

But nothing is sweet if you goooooo!

(Music)

They say it’s just human nature that

We all must meet and sometimes part

But that’s the part of life I can’t stand

I don’t think that’s part of the major plan

The lines of communication just ain’t enough

Nothing compares to that gentle hand’s touch

And face to face conversation where expression is seen

I feel you know just what I mean

My point is you’re old enough to make your choice

And you don’t want to listen to that quiet voice

If you go you’ll be leaving me lonely

If you stay you’ll miss them greatly

If you go you’re gonna miss me greater

If you stay you can always see them later

Cause you know my life could take me anywhere

And memories don’t show a picture so clear

So we humans we hurt ourselves to comfort others who really don’t need the comforting

But why do we hurt ourselves and hurt others who can’t face that lonely pain

And you’re a human so I ask this question to you

Why do we say goodbye when we don’t want to?

HOW I’M GONNA GET THROUGH written by Sheldon Manoo (1996)

How this world is I don’t understand

The ways of so many women and men

Though I try my best I really really try my best

In these opportunities where you have to be experienced and good enough to get better

What about us who never got a chance can we get a chance to be good?

You see I was talking to this girl, she’s one I really like

She said she wants a guy who has experience with relationships

So I want to know

How am I gonna get through?

Yeah how I’m gonna get through to her mind?

And I remember one time before when I was as close as I could get to a girl

I asked her are you gonna love me all the way and she told me no

But I knew she was playing around with my heart and some others

I knew I had to prove my love was true but I didn’t know how to do it

I asked her should I collect water from the moon

For me to get my love through to you

I asked do I have to walk through closed doors

For you to see that I love you more

And that battle is still going on

I haven’t a clue of the outcome

And should I find someone else who’ll love

Then I can give this fight up

But for now I wonder how will I get through

How I’m gonna get through?

(Music)

PATIENT EYES written by Sheldon Manoo (1996)

(Hip Hop Beat)

I think I know this black identitied guy

Living somewhere in New York City

He dries their eyes when the children cry

And somehow he reminds me of me

You see he set his motion and goal straight

In Our Good Lord he has a lot of faith

He hangs out with anybody

Don’t talk bad ‘bout anybody

He listens to the different points of views

And doing all the good he can do

I think his name is Kevin

He is cleansing himself from sin

(Clean your soul brother!)

(Music)

Now in every person’s life something bothers them

Something to them is a big problem

Some people just learn to live with it

Some people just avoid it

Some people want to change the shit

Some don’t care for it

The criminal minds, the ignorant minds

It’s minute to change with the line

Kev is just waiting with hope that someday

All these things will be here no way

But how long can one man stand back

While all he stands for is under attack

Sometimes when you see the sky cry

How long can you watch with patient eyes?

And sometimes when pure justice dies

Can you stand back and watch with patient eyes?

With patient eyes!

(Music)

DO YOU ALSO THINK I’M CRAZY written by Sheldon Manoo (1995)

I said I’m gonna do some things that most people think can’t be done

And some of my family and friends say I’m a crazy one

Now I got beliefs that are contradictory to most people around today

And I’m sure you heard many of the things about me that they say

Why are they always the ones to take the best of love?

You always hear “they, they, they” why can’t “they” stop?

Why can’t “they” no matter who “they” would be

Just encourage the good things that “they” see

You’re trying to be best in the things you do

But “they” come so hard down on you

Now we all know who “they” always are

The parents, siblings, other relatives, the friends and neighbours

Those people who call themselves so close to you

They are the ones to always hurt you

They always seem to know what’s best for you

But their best is not what you want to do

But they persist and insist all that and all this

And you keep trying harder to resist

And when they don’t get their way

They got the world about you to say

And most of it are never ever the facts

But the message goes forth and back

You try hard not to let them get to you

You try hard to do what you want to

You’ll hate to hear the words I told you so

So you pray to God to show you the way to go

And now they know you are the weakest part of me

I know they told a lot of things to you lady

So I ask you, now you know what I want, what do you think of me?

Tell me the truth! Do you also think I’m crazy?

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I know they told so much things about me to you

They want to try and make you and break you to break me too

So do you also think I’m crazy, lady?

If so! Then just go!