bookmark_borderGlowing In The Heart

LYRICS
You can part
You can part
When you’re glowing in the heart

You can part any sea
Turn water to wine
Create a feast for the hungry to dine
(Loaves and fish dish)

The miracles you’ll spark
When you’re glowing in the heart
The hearts you’ll start
When you’re glowing in the dark

Emotional smarts
Spiritual larks
Take flight
Light the night

Glowing In The Heart.mp3 (Free MP3 Download and Streaming Audio)

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 2
Am / Am less A
E / E less E
Dm less D
G / D / Am

Written and recorded on August 27, 2012 in West Chester, PA 19380.

Daniel – Guitar, Vocals

from the album Optimismme
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderLessison

LYRICS
I was…
Naked. Tied-up.
Bound and gagged
In the back of your mother’s station wagon
Hang-on
Lights are flashing
The spot light is on
Officer says, “What’s going on?”

Now, you’ve changed
How you’ve changed
Your mind rearranged
(You’re) estranged

Oh, no
She went psycho
Joined the Puritan Police
Now, I need a release

Oh, let my daughter go
’cause you know
You went psycho

You use to be some fun
But, now
People run!

You ain’t no superhero
With that super, super ego
No. No. No.

Janet, try your switch
’cause less is on

Lessison.mp3

 

ABOUT THIS SONG
Em / Em7
Em / A
A / G

Written and recorded on August 26, 2012.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar

from the album Natural Producer
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderBetter Pray

LYRICS
When you’ve got to pray
What do you sayhttp://idea.membrane.com/songwriter/wp-admin/post.php?post=2068&action=edit
Ask for assistance?
An ass that’s insistent?

Hey, God! What can I do for you today?
God, I pray and I pray there’s a way
I understand you’re short on hands
So, before I pass away
What can I do for you today?

Better Pray.mp3

 

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 3
G
G less G add Bb
G / Em

Written and recorded August 23 and 24 in West Chester, PA.

It is about how to pray better. Then, when it comes to a time when “you better pray”, you know the way.

Daniel – Vocals, Piano, Drums, Washburn 12-string Guitar

from the album Optimismme
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderDon’t Give Up

LYRICS
Transposing letters to numbers
Transposing the numbers into my name
While intelligence slumbers
It’s turned into a mental game

Don’t give up
Half empty or half full is your cup?
Don’t give up

When they try to give you the run-around
You know the answer can be found
No matter the resistance
Win them over with persistence
Don’t give up

Put you on hold ’till you grow mold
Ask you to please, please, please wait
Nooooo… don’t drop the line yet another time
We shall overcome without hate

Don’t give up
Half empty or half full is your cup?
Don’t give up

Don’t Give-up.mp3

 

ABOUT THIS SONG
Capo 6
Em / C
Em / E
G / Em

Written and recorded on August 23 and 24, 2012 at Marsh Creek State Park and West Chester, Pennsylvania.

It is about trying to get information corrected in a database and having to call a bunch of automated operators. Then, apply the concept to any obstacle in life.

Daniel – Vocals, Guitar, Drums

from the album Optimismme
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderAlright Chart Your Destiny

LYRICS
If you believe that everything will turn out alright
It might
When you are sincere… above fear… a natural delight
Everything will turn out alright

With the wings of an angel, you’ll take flight
By believing with all your might

Alright Chart Your Destiny.mp3

 

ABOUT THIS SONG
Em / E sus 2
B A G F# Em
Em / Dm

Written and recorded on August 22, 2012 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is based on studies that show positive thinking leads to a positive outcome:

Positive thinking: Reduce stress by eliminating negative self-talk
Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health.
By Mayo Clinic staff

Is your glass half-empty or half-full? How you answer this age-old question about positive thinking may reflect your outlook on life, your attitude toward yourself, and whether you’re optimistic or pessimistic — and it may even affect your health.

Indeed, some studies show that personality traits like optimism and pessimism can affect many areas of your health and well-being. The positive thinking that typically comes with optimism is a key part of effective stress management. And effective stress management is associated with many health benefits. If you tend to be pessimistic, don’t despair — you can learn positive thinking skills.

Daniel – Vocals, Keyboards

from the album Optimismme
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderMaking Love To Love

LYRICS
When needed
The Good come together
Combined
Faith in humanity

Then, greeted
By God. All together. Aligned.
Clarity transparency

Spirits drifting together
Arise the tide
Faith from the inside
Washing cruelty out
The angels shout
The stars shine brighter
Then ever before
A the love comes together
Forever more

Making love to love to love to love to love….

Making Love To Love.mp3

 

ABOUT THIS SONG
Capo 5
Am less C / Dm
Am less C add G
Em
B

Written and recorded August 22, 2012 in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It is based on a quote from the Book Of Daniel:

Daniel 12

New International Version (NIV)
The End Times

12 “At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book —will be delivered. 2 Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt. 3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. 4 But you, Daniel, roll up and seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end. Many will go here and there to increase knowledge.”

Daniel – Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards

from the album Optimismme
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderOptimismme

LYRICS
Though optimum would be ideal
That “I am” has enough appeal
Since for the wicked there is no rest
Pray, say and sway toward the best

Optimism — me
You
Look through the clouds
And, the sky is blue

And, the sky above is blue
Let the light shine through
Past the silver lining
It’s all in the timing

Optimismme
See the light shine though
Beautiful view

Optimismme.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 7
C / Am
C / Em
G / Am / G / Am

Written and recorded in Ambler, PA and West Chester, PA on August 22, 2012. Studies show that thinking positively helps create a positive outcome. It is the title song for the album.

Daniel – Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards

from the album Optimismme
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderR.O.I.

LYRICS
Invest in your hope. Invest in your dream.
Invest with your love. Show us what you mean.
Invest with charity. You bring love clarity.

R.O.I.
RO I

Invest in your hope. Invest in your dream.
Then, they do come true.

The last thing you want is to feel all sad and blue.
Instead, fill your head — dreams do come true.

Achievement is met by return on investment
Achievement is meant by return on investment

God is investing in RO-you
Show Her what you can do
[For the maximum
Believe I am]

ROI
RO-am

ROI.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Em
Em add G
Em / C / Am / Em

Daniel – guitar, vocals

from the album Baby Formula
by Daniel Brouse
More Love Songs

bookmark_borderSpread It (All Over The World)

Spread It.mp3 (Free MP3 Download)

LYRICS
I’ve been told… I’ve been told (before I was too old)… I’ve been told… you can
Take a little love and spread it all over the world

Spread it on bread
‘neath the bedspread
Anywhere you want to
Even in your head
Take it. Give it. Take it. Spread it!
Take a little love and spread it all over the world

Spread it on the ceiling
Spread it on the floor
Spread it. Spread it. Spread it ’till they beg for more
Spread it. Spread it. Spread it ’till you’re folklore
Take a little love and spread it all over the world

Spread it on with feeling
Spread it on a S’more
Spread the warm and fuzzy. Penetrate the core!
Believe me if you spread it you’ll never be a bore
Take a little love and spread it all over the world

Come on, come on
Spread it on…
Take a little love like a baby
Not a wanna be. Not a maybe.
Take a little love and spread it all over the world

ABOUT
Capo 6 (Bb)
E / A / G / E
E / G

note to meself:
(for the liner notes)
demo written and recorded from 5 – 7PM near Marsh Creek State Park, Chester County, Pennsylvania
mixed and published 7-7:30PM The Rock, Eagle, PA
intended for the album Baby Formula and the RoostersCROKE compilation
July 10, 2012
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Daniel – guitar, percussion, vocals

from the album Baby Formula
by Daniel Brouse
More Love Songs

bookmark_borderTune In

LYRICS
Tune in
Can I connect to the frequency?
(Is this correct can I connect?)
Can I see the deity
I want to talk to God
Tick, tick, tick, tock
(Of your lifetime clock)

I just got to listen

I am here and I hear!

What if God is listening to us?
If we don’t discuss the fuss
Instead we try to shush

Shh… shh… She’s listening

I’m here and I hear
Right
Here
Right here

I’m human
I can and I am

No one else has to die on a cross
No more martyrs

Hey, you
I’m here and I hear
Right
Here
Right here

Wait for me

Tune In.mp3

ABOUT
Em

A song about two-way communications with God instead of just broadcasting at Her. That is to say — pondering on prayer. Have you ever thought that “You can’t just say when you pray.”

Daniel – electric guitar, vocals

from the album Baby Formula
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThe Monkey and the Ass

A Red Baboon Ass
A Red Baboon Ass

LYRICS
You wanna be a snake in the grass
You’re more like a red baboon ass
The monkey in you
Gets the better of me
And, I have to flee

A snake in the grass?
More like a red baboon ass
You want to show your dominance
You only show ignorance
A snake in the grass
Red baboon ass
You want to show your dominance
And, all that bleeds through is ignorance

So dumb
Make us numb
You breed conceit

Dominance ignorance

You wanna be a snake in the grass
You show your red baboon ass

You, monkey
Won’t get the better of me
I am not going to submit to the submission

 

The Monkey and the Ass .mp3 (Free MP3 Download)

 

ABOUT
Capo 4
Keep a finger on Ab of the D-4 string

Why do some people force dominance and violence… especially within a family?  A quote from Wikipedia about baboons:

“A female initiates mating by presenting her swollen rump to the male’s face. But “presenting” can also be used as a submissive gesture and is observed in males as well. This submissive gesture has many unspoken meanings amongst the troop. The dominant males often engage in what is known as a false-mount, in which they mount the submissive males. It is a sign of dominance, and happens very commonly to younger males in the troop.”

Daniel – guitar, whistling, vocals

from the album Baby Formula
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_border811

LYRICS
Did I dig into a nerve
Asking what God you serve?
Should have called 811
Now your #1 is on the run

Did I strike a nerve
Asking what God you serve?
I should have called 811
Now your #1 is on the run

Did I dig into deep
Is your conscious starting to creep
Does reality seep?

811 (Dig Into A Nerve) .mp3

ABOUT THIS SONG
G / D / A / E
E / D

Recorded on July 8, 2012. It is the fourth song from the album Baby Formula. The third song, Number One, was about physiological flaws verses spiritual flaws. This song questions your emotional stability when questioned about morals and ethics (and your spiritual flaws.)  The concept came about when I was watching an electric company workman, and I thought to myself, “I wonder why people don’t call God’s 811 before they start digging?”

Daniel – guitars, vocals

from the album Baby Formula
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderNumber One

LYRICS
When you meet your God
What will you do
When you meet your God
Will you have… bladder control
Will the number one run all down your leg
As you go, will it flow into your shoe?

When you meet your God
What will you do
When you meet your God
Will you have… bladder control
Will the number one roll all down your leg
As you go, will it flow into your shoe?
What will you do?
What if your God is watching right now?

#1 .mp3

ABOUT THIS SONG
B / E

Recorded on July 8, 2012. It is the third song from the album Baby Formula. The second song, Membrane, was about physiological flaws in humans. This song questions whether your bladder control will become impaired from physiological or spiritual flaws. It is meant to blend into the fourth song 811. It is meant to be an ironic statement about people who think they are #1, but when the pressure is on they go #1 in their pants.

Daniel – guitar, vocals

from the album Baby Formula
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderIn God We Trust

LYRICS
Coin a phrase
Reproduction without flaw
Baby formula

Mint a plant
Plant a factory
Reproduction without flaw
The human formula

In God We Trust .mp3

ABOUT THIS SONG
Key of C

Recorded on the night of July 7, 2012. It is the first song for the album about the meaning of life called Baby Formula. One of my great ancestors was responsible for putting the phrase “In God We Trust” on U.S. currency. Similar to how a mint reproduces flawless currency, God reproduces flawless humans.

Daniel – piano, vocals

from the album Baby Formula
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderOne-der

Writing the Song * One-der *
Writing the Song * One-der * in West Chester, PA

LYRICS
Did you wish for a wonder?
No wonder… it’s here
Did you wonder about a two-for?
Do you wish it here?
Two-for-one-der

Imagine this
Dream a dream
Get one free

Wish for wish
A fabulous
Bargain
Wonder if I can do it again?
And, then
It will just happen

Poof Bang Pow Wow
Pow-wow of the spirits hear it
Ha
Wunderbar

One-der (Writing the Lyrics) .mp4 video

One-der .mp4 music video

ABOUT THIS SONG
Capo 4
Em / E
D / A / E

Written and recorded on July 2, 2012 in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

by Daniel Brouse

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