[INTRO– Duet] She said she would do anything to get a man, Sacrifice her body, give all that she had. For a man — [softly] Down on her knees For a man — [Softly] Praying for him For a man — [Softly] Not a word to God, for herself Amen, she said... [Verse 1 – soft, observational] She said she wants to be with him, But any man would [echo] do. First come, first served — That old adage still rings [echo] true. All love ain’t good love, but any love is fine. She said she needs strong arms around her, Even if it’s all a lie. [Chorus – full voice] She said she would do anything to get a man, Sacrifice her body, give all that she had. For a man… For a man… She had her reasons... Her mother cried Baby girl, you wasting prayers on demons! [Verse 2 – darker groove, heartbeat percussion] She said she needs a man who loves her so,,, It spills through his fists uncontrolled She loves being vulnerable and surprised It's really not that bad, she says, sometimes She says it’s just a bruise — and bruises, they do fade. that it’s only pain — and pain, it goes away. What is more, it makes the making [echo] up So good the next day… [Chorus – full voice] She said she would do anything to get a man, Sacrifice her body, give all that she had. For a man… For a man… She had her reasons... Her mother cried Baby Girl, you wasting prayers on demons! [Bridge – SPOKEN WORD] She says he didn’t mean it… wasn’t trying to hurt her, He cried when it was over, He needs her to feel his pain To know his shame, It’s just the fear of losing her That’s driving him insane. Repeating a narrative her character can’t escape. For a while she believes him, Knowing he's lying in her face Obedient and silent just to keep the peace But her consciousness is screaming from somewhere deep within And the woman she’s been hiding Starts stepping into place. [Verse 3 – funkier groove, heartbeat percussion, guitar licks] In the flame of the gaslight, Self‑doubt ignites — He says she's crazy, Says it'd be amazing If she'd go somewhere and die He hurt and held her Mending what he had broken expecting a hero's welcome back into her heart again. [OUTRO — Duet, call and response, lifted, liberating, funkier groove, heartbeat percussion, guitar licks] She said she would do anything to get a man… But that was yesterday, old things must pass away All love ain't good love The truth came slowly Mindful, Fasting, Focused Taking self-inventory — [echo] She said— I reclaim all of my power — every part of me I ever set aside. I stand in my own spirit now, unshaken, aligned, and fortified. [Male & Female Duet, soulful call and response] She had her reasons Her mother cried Amen, Amen! [Ad‑libs (funk‑gospel pocket)] A‑ay‑man… Aaa‑men… Amen… No more wasting prayers on Demons!
