A Man, Not A God

by Ilana Charnelle

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(Ooh ah, ah ah, ooh ah
Ooh ah, ah ah, ooh ah ah)
He’s a man, not a god
He’s the bait, not the rod
Reel you in but careful where it takes you
Men were born to bend and break you
(Ooh ah, ah ah, ooh ah)
He’s a star, not the sun
He’s a lark, not the one
But don’t count your blessings till he’s here
Coz you can’t curl up with a nice idea

Got a heart like a chalkboard and I’ve written down your name
(Written down your name)
Got a heart like a white wall, waiting for us in a frame
(For us in a frame)
Got a heart like a new match, just waiting to be struck
(Waiting to be struck)
And I’ve got a head like a card shark
That doesn’t believe in luck
(Ooh ah, ah ah, ooh ah
Ooh ah, ah ah, ooh ah ah)

Oh, oh

I want my match, not a fool
I’m a catch, not a school
And I can’t be sure just who raised you
But I’m not here to educate you
(Ooh ah, ah ah, ooh ah)
Cause I like romance, but know its flaws
I won’t sit back, no, no, while you get yours
And I’ll chase if that’s what you’re needing
But not if it feels like competing
No, no, no

Got a heart like a chalkboard and I’ve written down your name
(Written down your name)
Got a heart like a white wall, waiting for us in a frame
(For us in a frame)
Got a heart like a new match, just waiting to be struck
(Waiting to be struck)
And I’ve got a head like a card shark
That doesn’t believe in luck
(Ooh ah, ah ah, ooh ah
Ooh ah, ah ah, ooh ah ah)

He’s a man, not a god

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released January 24, 2021

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Ilana Charnelle Melbourne, Australia

Inspired by jazz-era chanteuses, infused with modern sensibilities.

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