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by Jared Mancuso

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Dark Addiction 02:57
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Verse 1: Every morning I wake up And I feel so incomplete Only one thing lifts me up And makes my heart skip a beat I love the way make me feel The way you energize my soul You help my hands onto the wheel So I can keep it in control Pre-Chorus: I don't need no diamond ring Or any other fancy thing All I need’s a bit of you And my heart begins to sing Chorus: You're the true love of my life, you’re my dark addiction Dream about you every night, my waking conviction Warm and bold, you’re never wrong, know I’m right where I belong Keep me going all day long so I put you in a song Verse 2: Your aroma fills the air And I just can't resist your charm You warm me up with loving care And hold me tight your strong arms Pre-Chorus: I don't need no diamond ring Or any other fancy thing All I need’s a bit of you And my heart begins to sing Chorus: You're the true love of my life, you’re my dark addiction Dream about you every night, my waking conviction Warm and bold, you’re never wrong, know I’m right where I belong Keep me going all day long so I put you in a song Bridge: Oh, you're my love song You're the only one that keeps me going strong Oh, love me all day long Know you’ll never be the one to do me wrong Chorus: You're the true love of my life, you’re my dark addiction Dream about you every night, my waking conviction Warm and bold, you’re never wrong, know I’m right where I belong Keep me going all day long so I put you in a song
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El Rose 03:29
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Verse 1: Met her in the winter, sunshine in her eyes, Creative soul, yeah her passion never dies. Attitude and brass, she’s a breath of fresh air, Master of her craft, her heart beyond compare. Pre-Chorus Seamstress with a magic touch, stitching dreams that mean so much Chorus: She's a spark in my life, color a world of black and white. We share moments all alone, Now we're miles and miles from home. Verse 2: heart of gold, a smile so bright it brings in light Even when her soul wants to put up a fight Pre-Chorus Painter with a magic brush, Blending worlds that mean so much Chorus: Oh, she's a spark in my life, color worlds of black and white. We share moments all alone, Now we're miles and miles from home. Bridge: And even when we are apart, our friendship remains, With every memory we've made, it forever sustains. So I'll hold onto every spark and moments we’ve shared, When I go deep in my heart, I know you’ll be there. Pre-Chorus And as the years go by, I know she'll always make me feel at home Chorus: Oh, she's a spark in my life, color worlds of black and white. We share moments all alone, Now we're miles and miles from home.
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Oh Jonas 03:29
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Verse There's a tuxedo cat, Jonas is his name, He's always hungry, it's a never-ending game, Pre: But when he's not eating, he's as playful as can be, Running around and chasing toys with glee. Chorus: Oh Jonas, you're always full of charm, We love the way you run and play. Taking naps with you while you cuddle on my arm, You're always there to brighten up our day, Verse 2: He's friendly with everyone, a social butterfly, When you're feeling down he’s always right there by your side, Pre Always ready to greet you with a meow or a purr, With his gentle eyes he'll make you feel secure. Chorus: Oh Jonas, you're always full of charm, We love the way you run and play. Taking naps with you while you cuddle on my arm, You're always there to brighten up our day, Music Break Chorus: Oh Jonas, you're always full of charm, We love the way you run and play. Taking naps with you while you cuddle on my arm, You're always there to brighten up our day, Outro: So here's to Jonas, the little chonk tuxedo cat, May his loving heart never fall flat We'll cherish all the playful moments made with him, And remember all the joy he brings within.
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The Good Days 03:34
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Verse 1: The sun was high, we were young and free, We had no worries, we just let it be, We laughed and loved, and we danced all night, Those memories still shine so bright. Chorus: Try to remember carefree and wild friends and lovers Everything all intertwined Try to remember The time of our lives Always look back with a smile I’ll always remember I’ll always remember Those were the good days… Verse 2: We were invincible, we had it all, Our dreams were big, and we stood tall, We didn't know what life would bring, But we lived each day like it wasn’t anything Chorus: Try to remember carefree and wild friends and lovers Everything all intertwined Try to remember The time of our lives Always look back with a smile I’ll always remember I’ll always remember Those were the good days… Bridge: Time goes by, and we grow old, We can’t go back, but truth be told We wouldn’t anyway Chorus: Try to remember carefree and wild friends and lovers Everything all intertwined Try to remember The time of our lives Always look back with a smile I’ll always remember I’ll always remember Those were the good days…
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Guilty Pleasures 02:41
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Verse 1: I don't have no guilty pleasures there’s nothing I would need to take diverting measures No secret indulgences that I would deny, or something I’d go out of my way to try to hide But I see that others who got em, that’s good, they all get into what they feel like they shouldn't Oh, loving on something that just feels so good, everybody else misunderstood Chorus: Guilty pleasures, they don’t thrill me They bring you joy, but I can't help but feel I’m not ashamed, but I always tell the truth I would be your guilty pleasure if you wanted me to Verse 2: A lot of people love reality TV Or cheesy romance novels, or a burger from Micky D’s Or maybe it's a good ol’ trashy song, makes everybody cringe while you’re singing along A million dollar movie played on TBS A corny romcom where the answer is always yes Collecting trinkets to put up on your shelves A whole extensive winter town occupied by elves Chorus: Guilty pleasures, they don’t thrill me They bring you joy, but I can't help but feel I’m not ashamed, but I always tell the truth I would be your guilty pleasure if you wanted me to Bridge: It's okay to have a little fun, and not take life too seriously So don't be afraid, to love what you love Embrace your guilty pleasures, and let your spirit free Chorus: Guilty pleasures, they don’t thrill me They bring you joy, but I can't help but feel I’m not ashamed, but I always tell the truth I would be your guilty pleasure if you wanted me to
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A Different Choice 03:11
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Verse 1: If I had made a different choice On that day My life would take a different course I wonder what I’d say I could have taken that job Somewhere far from home Or stayed in school a bit longer how could I have known? Chorus: If I had chosen a different path Would I be here today? Or would my life be something else In a whole new way Verse 2: I wonder what could have been If I chose a different dream But then I think of all I've done And I'm grateful for the life I lead. I don't regret the choices I'm happy with who I am And although my life could be so much different I wouldn't change a thing Chorus: If I had chosen a different path Would I be here today? Or would my life be something else In a whole new way Bridge: No matter the path we take, We learn from our mistakes, And if we stumble and fall That’s ok Life is full of decisions Some big, some small And every choice we make Can change it all Chorus: If I had chosen a different path Would I be here today? Or would my life be something else In a whole new way
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Lulu 02:30
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Verse 1: There's a sweet little redhead who lives in my home She’s the sweetest thing that I have ever known She's kind and she’s gentle, and oh is she rare An orange girl kitty with a heart full of care Chorus: Lulu, you’re my little kitty, and my best friend I’ll always be there for you, until the very end Verse 2: She’s a scaredy cat, but brave in her way She'll stand her ground when she sees a stray She loves to be pat on a spot on her back And when she's real happy, she'll drool, that’s a fact Chorus: Lulu, you’re my little kitty, and my best friend I’ll always be there for you, until the very end Verse 3: She'll curl up on my chest, covers me with fur She knows when I'm sad, and she heals me with purrs Lulu, my baby, without you I’m blue I don't know what I’m gonna do without you Chorus: Lulu, you’re my little kitty, and my best friend I’ll always be there for you, until the very end Lulu, oh my little kitty, make my heart sing You're more than pet, you are my everything
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Back in NYC 02:36
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Verse 1: We met-about-a decade ago, never knew what we could be But spending time with you, has made it seem so clear to me We explored the city, and we laughed and danced all through the night Wish it all could last forever, but now you're home and out of sight Chorus: Even though you're in NYC, you know what you mean to me Cause I got memories to last, and the love we’ve got’s a blast So I'll sing this song with joy, no more wasting time being coy Until I see you again, I’ll be here being your biggest fan Verse 2: So-many things linger in my mind, always make me think of you Holding hand while we drive around, the coffee shops and the tasty booze We talked about our dreams, and dug down through our deepest fears Got me feeling so alive, even though you’re far our love feels near Chorus: Even though you're in NYC, you know what you mean to me Cause I got memories to last, and the love we’ve got’s a blast So I'll sing this song with joy, no more wasting time being coy Until I see you again, I’ll be here being your biggest fan Bridge: Distance can't keep us apart, our bond is too strong Our love is like a fire, it keeps burning on and on We'll make some new memories, and laugh like we always do Cause we got each other, and all I need is you Chorus: Even though you're in NYC, you know what you mean to me Cause I got memories to last, and the love we’ve got’s a blast So I'll sing this song with joy, no more wasting time being coy Until I see you again, I’ll be here being your biggest fan
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Life Left for the Taking 03:20
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Verse 1: The road ahead, it calls to me A journey far, to places I have yet to see I pack my bags, I hit the road Guitar in hand, I take my heart out to grow Chorus: Sometimes I wonder about the things I’m missing The moments home, the love that I'm dismissing The friends I've left, the memories I'm not making A life left for the taking Verse 2: The crowds they roar, the music swells Love of my life, it never fails Rush of the stage, sweat on my brow I live for this, no question how Chorus: Sometimes I wonder about the things I’m missing The moments home, the love that I'm dismissing The friends I've left, the memories I'm not making A life left for the taking Bridge: So I hold on tight, to the moments that matter The calls to loved ones, the heart-felt chatter I take a breath, I close my eyes And trust that everything will be alright Outro: I’ll play my song, I'll always roam I'll find a way, to keep my heart closer to home Through miles and miles, through all the noise I'll find the beauty and chase the joys.
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We Live Together 03:09
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Verse 1 Living together, it's a rollercoaster ride Some days smooth sailing, some days we collide We all come from different worlds, but we share this space Learning to compromise and find our own place (Chorus) It's a crazy ride But we make it work, We laugh and we cry It’s love (Verse 2) There are days when the dishes pile up high Or when someone forgets to pay the bills on time But we talk it out, and we make it right We find a way to make it through the night (Chorus) It's a crazy ride But we make it work, We laugh and we cry It's love (Bridge) We've had ups and downs But we stick together We always turn things around This love is forever (Chorus) It's a crazy ride But we make it work, We laugh and we cry It's love
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A Curse That I Can't Shake 03:04
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Verse 1: I'm walking down the street, And everything all looks the same, But somehow it's not like it used to be, And it's driving me insane. Chorus: Nostalgia, it's a prison, I just can’t escape, It's a feeling that I can't control, A curse that I can’t shake. Longing for a time gone by A faded memory This weight it’s suffocating me Verse 2: I see the places we used to go, But they don't feel the same, The streets are empty and the buildings old, And I'm feeling estranged. Chorus: Nostalgia, it's a prison, I just can’t escape, It's a feeling that I can't control, A curse that I can’t shake. Longing for a time gone by A faded memory This weight it’s suffocating me Bridge: I'm reaching out for something, That I know I can't regain, The memories are fading, And the past just keeps slipping away I wish you’d let me be Release me from your grip and Set me free Chorus: Nostalgia, it's a prison, I just can’t escape, It's a feeling that I can't control, A curse that I can’t shake. Longing for a time gone by A faded memory This weight it’s suffocating me
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Under the Ramada 04:21
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Verse 1: We've been friends for so long, love is still strong We can't be together, but the feelings linger on We had a night to remember, under stars and moon But it can't happen now, we stay in our own rooms Chorus: The spark is still there, but we can't ignite the flame Keep our feelings buried, or we’re both be to blame Cherish what we had, but we must let it go Our love will always be there, but never let it show Verse 2: We both made our choices, and live the consequence Sometimes I wonder, if we missed our chance Could we have been together, not just in memory Now we must be strong, blend in with society Chorus: The spark is still there, but we can't ignite the flame Keep our feelings buried, or we’re both be to blame Cherish what we had, but we must let it go Our love will always be there, but never let it show Bridge: It's hard to resist the pull, of what we know is real We must be strong, and resist the urge to feel We'll always have each other, even when apart Our love will always be there, always in our heart Chorus: The spark is still there, but we can't ignite the flame Keep our feelings buried, or we’re both be to blame Cherish what we had, but we must let it go Our love will always be there, but never let it show Outro: We'll always have that night, and the love we shared But we must be strong, and resist the urge to dare Our friendship will endure, and our love will never fade We’ll always have our moment, hidden in the shade.
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Don't Force the Horse 02:40
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Verse 1: There's an age old saying that I’ve heard for years that we all know You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it go Perhaps the horse is just a little scared to take a sip Afraid of the of all the unknowns and just won’t take the risk Chorus: Don't force the horse, don't make it drown Some-times we need to take some time to come around Patience and love, that's what we’re gonna need To help the horse find the nerve to drink Verse 2: We all have our fears and doubts But we can’t let them keep us down We need to find our own way And trust that we will be okay Chorus: Don't force the horse, don't make it drown Sometimes we need to take some time to come around Patience and love, that's what we’re gonna need To help the horse find the nerve to drink Bridge: There’s no way we can balance everything in life But we can choose to do what's right Find it in ourselves to be kind to those we meet And help them find the courage to believe To take a leap and take a chance And find the strength to dance. Let's all try lift each other up And find someone to trust Chorus: Don't force the horse, don't make it drown Sometimes we need to take some time to come around Patience and love, that's what we’re gonna need To help the horse find the nerve to drink

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released March 31, 2023

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Jared Mancuso Phoenix, Arizona

Jared Mancuso’s signature slicked back pompadour and perfectly tailored suits evoke a Don Draper meets James Dean vibe and, when juxtaposed with soaring choruses, infectiously intricate guitar riffs, and thought provoking lyrics, manages to build a sexy sonic tension that packs a punch both live and on the record. ... more

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