Set Us Free
Words and Music by, Nancy Manet
© 2023 Manet Publishing, LLC / BMI
Of all the women who have gone before.
They fought the fight, and they went to war.
They paved the way with their tears.
Their heart and laughter, despite their fears.
Yet to come full circle to where we are.
Why have we not come as far?
As our hopes and dreams say we can.
Oh, is it our fault, do we blame the man?
We don’t want what our grandparent’s built.
We choose to live without hiding guilt.
We admit when we’re wrong, choosing love instead.
We solve our problems or end up dead.
Oh, we don’t want what our parent’s thought
They could do without getting caught.
I’ll be for you, and you’ll be for me;
It’s the ballad that set us free.
What if it’s something we don’t see.
It’s those raging war on humanity.
It’s not just women; it’s not just men.
It’s greed that leads, it’s where we’ve been.
If we don’t solve our problems soon
It’ll get worse for me, for you.
Lives are destroyed by the wars we wage.
When does it end; can we turn the page?
We don’t want what our grandparent’s built.
We choose to live without hiding guilt.
We admit when we’re wrong, choosing love instead.
We solve our problems or end up dead.
Oh, we don’t want what our parent’s thought
They could do without getting caught.
I’ll be for you, and you’ll be for me;
It’s the ballad that set us free.
We don’t want what our grandparent’s built.
We choose to live without hiding guilt.
We admit when we’re wrong, choosing love instead.
We solve our problems or end up dead.
Oh, we don’t want what our parent’s thought
They could do without getting caught.
I’ll be for you, and you’ll be for me;
It’s the ballad that set us free.
Geronimo
Words and Music by, Nancy Manet
© 2023Manet Publishing, LLC / BM
You are my Geronimo, and I’ll borrow courage from you.
You are my Geronimo when I don’t know what to do.
You are my Geronimo, and I will no longer hide.
You are my Geronimo, and I’ll jump off the cliff by your side.
You heard me when no one would.
You listened to my song, and you understood.
And you confessed that it hit your soul.
You cried, you cried a tear, and you shared you too weren’t whole.
You are my Geronimo, and I’ll borrow courage from you.
You are my Geronimo when I don’t know what to do.
You are my Geronimo, and I will no longer hide.
You are my Geronimo, and I’ll jump off the cliff by your side.
If you did not leave on that fateful day,
If you were not brave, we’d have no words to say.
Our paths they would not cross, we’d go our separate ways.
But what was meant to be, aligned just perfectly.
You are my Geronimo, and I’ll borrow courage from you.
You are my Geronimo when I don’t know what to do.
You are my Geronimo, and I will no longer hide.
You are my Geronimo, and I’ll jump off the cliff by your side.
And I’ll jump off the cliff by your side.
Oh Son Of Mine
Words and Music by, Nancy Manet
© 2022 Manet Publishing, LLC / BMI
Never forget who you are.
You’ve done so much; you’ve come so far.
Don’t let anything hold you back,
Keep your focus, stay on track.
You are more than your failures; you are more than them.
You are more than the color of your skin.
Rise up and move forward one step at a time.
I am proud of you, oh, son of mine.
I’ll cheer you on throughout your life.
Though it’s up to you to make it right.
I’ve taught you well, you know what to do.
Make it rain, it’s up to you.
You are more than your failures; you are more than them.
You are more than the color of your skin.
Rise up and move forward one step at a time.
I am proud of you, oh, son of mine.
What you do today it may not be seen.
It will feel delayed, you’re in between.
Results will come if you stay the course,
Set your compass, follow true north.
And when you fall, rise up again.
Don’t look back, I’m still your friend.
I believe in you, and you will see,
Who you are meant to be.
And when I’m gone don’t you forget,
The man you are, have no regrets.
And if I’m no longer on this earth,
Remember my son, know your worth.
You are more than your failures; you are more than them.
You are more than the color of your skin.
Rise up and move forward one step at a time.
I am proud of you, oh, son of mine.
I am proud of you, oh, son of mine.
I Thought
Words and Music by, Nancy Manet
© 2023 Manet Publishing, LLC / BMI
Thought I needed a man by my side.
I thought I needed him to provide.
Instead, I have an army of friends they hold me near.
So, why do I cry, why do I fear?
As I step out into the unknown,
I still feel that I am alone.
When I look about at my community,
It’s love and strength I take with me.
I thought I needed him in my bed.
I thought I needed him to keep me fed.
But when I look around at his so-called life,
I am glad I am not his beaten wife.
As I step out into the unknown,
I still feel that I am alone.
When I look about at my community,
It’s love and strength I take with me.
This frees me up to make a choice.
That is based on want, I have a voice.
To walk with another, hand in hand.
I’m his equal which he understands.
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As I step out into the unknown,
I still feel that I am alone.
When I look around at the community,
It’s love and strength I take with me.
It’s love and strength I take with me.
Hey Little Brother
Words and Music by, Nancy Manet
© 2024 Manet Publishing, LLC / BMI
When I call you little brother it’s a compliment you’ll see.
It comes directly from my heart it’s to you and it’s from me.
It’s my way of saying and how I show respect,
For what you are braving and daring to affect.
You aren’t afraid to lead the way into the unknown.
You understand the heart knows best and allow it to be shown.
So, I’ll cheer you on and flip the bird with a smile on my face.
Hey little brother it’s you that I’ll embrace.
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You are true to your purpose, exploring from within.
You are real and authentic and help all to win.
Aware of your ego, instead you lead with heart.
You’re tired of the way the world is tearing itself apart.
You aren’t afraid to lead the way into the unknown.
You understand the heart knows best and allow it to be shown.
So, I’ll cheer you on and flip the bird with a smile on my face.
Hey little brother it’s you that I’ll embrace.
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You aren’t afraid to lead the way into the unknown.
You understand the heart knows best and allow it to be shown.
So, I’ll cheer you on and flip the bird with a smile on my face.
Hey little brother it’s you that I’ll embrace.
Hey there little brother it’s you that I’ll embrace.
Waves
Words and Music by, Nancy Manet
© 2023Manet Publishing, LLC / BMI
The waves of emotion it starts in our heads.
Runs through our bodies until we feel dead.
We’re out of control; the room begins to spin.
It’s not who we are, and it’s not where we’ve been.
Yet sometimes the past comes back, and it haunts.
It looms, it teases, it likes to taunt.
So, we draw our swords, it has no place.
We fight with love, with peace, and grace.
Remember this, the human you are.
Lead with strength, and you will go far.
The person you see yourself to be,
Is emerging my love, oh you will see.
Remember this, the human you are.
Lead with strength, and you will go far.
The person you see yourself to be,
Is emerging my love, oh you will see.
The goodness within, resides in your depth.
It’s easy to see, so do not fret.
Find joy, find peace, find happiness.
It will always guide you to do what’s best.
The sun starts to set, the end of the day.
Let’s choose the high road and rise above the fray.
The waves come crashing, it feels like you’ll drown.
You’ve been betrayed; you will not stay down.
Remember this, the human you are.
Lead with strength, and you will go far.
The person you see yourself to be,
Is emerging my love, oh you will see.
Remember this, the human you are.
Lead with strength, and you will go far.
The person you see yourself to be,
Is emerging my love, oh you will see.
Our Story
Words and Music by, Nancy Manet
© 2024 Manet Publishing, LLC / BMI
All they wanted was you in their life.
But you raised other kids, you had another wife.
And now they are grown, and you do not see,
You’ll never be part of their legacy
But it’s all a part of who we are.
It’s our story we come with scars.
‘Cause our family broke in their childhood days.
Why can’t you love them in their chosen ways?
You left when they were only fifteen.
Your son he was younger who also had needs.
We figured it out just the three of us.
It wasn’t easy and times were tough.
But it’s all a part of who we are.
It’s our story we come with scars.
‘Cause our family broke in their childhood days.
Why can’t you love them in their chosen ways?
They stand on their own and they are strong.
They built what they have on a prayer and a song.
They did it alone until they found a place to put roots
They’re on solid ground.
But it’s all a part of who we are.
It’s our story we come with scars.
‘Cause our family broke in their childhood days.
Why can’t you love them in their chosen ways?
Why can’t you love them in their chosen ways?
Once In a Lifetime
Words and Music by, Nancy Manet
© 2023 Manet Publishing, LLC / BMI
I hold your heart, so carefully.
It was stitched up but now set free.
Of all the pain, it held throughout the years.
So much anger, and so many tears.
A love like yours never comes around.
I’ve looked my whole life and never found,
This once in a lifetime we won’t let pass.
We survived the storms it’s a clear forecast.
And now your heart, beats whole again.
You are my lover you’re my best friend.
The one I trust, to move forward with.
Whose heart is big, you’re the greatest gift.
A love like yours never comes around.
I’ve looked my whole life and never found,
This once in a lifetime we won’t let pass.
We survived the storms it’s a clear forecast.
I feel your soul, even when we’re apart.
I will always hold your heart.
I’ll take it with me, wherever I go.
My amor for you will always grow.
A love like yours never comes around.
I’ve looked my whole life and never found,
This once in a lifetime we won’t let pass.
We survived the storms it’s a clear forecast.
We survived the storms...it’s a clear forecast.
I Have Always Loved You
Words and Music by, Nancy Manet
© 2024 Manet Publishing, LLC / BMI
Our paths, they crossed; we went our separate ways.
Only to collide, on a random day.
We both fell in love, could we be more than friends?
I wanted to believe we’re together in the end.
I have always loved you from the moment that we met.
I should’ve told you sooner, so now I live with regret.
But what if I waited for you to notice me?
I’d not stand by endlessly.
The gaps of time, it’s been a lot of years.
To see you one day and once again there’s tears.
We are not the same, I don’t like delays.
But you sit and wait, a man who likes to pray.
I have always loved you from the moment that we met.
I should’ve told you sooner, so now I live with regret.
But what if I waited for you to notice me?
I’d not stand by endlessly.
Just him and me taking on the world.
To spend time at the lake, oh it would be surreal.
There wasn’t a moment where I just did not know
And yes, you were afraid to let me go.
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I have always loved you from the moment that we met.
I should’ve told you sooner, so now I live with regret.
But what if I waited for you to notice me?
I’d not stand by...
I have always loved you from the moment that we met.
I should’ve told you sooner, so now I live with regret.
What if I waited for you to notice me?
I’d not stand by patiently.
Could not stand by quietly.