Tag: folk rock

bookmark_borderWhat Do I Know?

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LYRICS
The older I grow
The more I know
How little I know

Before you grow old
Travel the world
Let you story by told
(Go! Go! Go!)

While you feel young
Find the harmony among
Let your song be sung
(Ohh, ohh, ohh)

Sun rose 1,000 times
Over a 1,000 “I am’s”
We’re in Fortunate Times
(Know so little woe)

The older I grow
The more I know
How little I know

What Do I Know? .mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Folk Rock
Chords: E A G / A G D / A G E
Recording: original take / digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar

From the album AD
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderMan Vs. Nature (In Overtime)

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LYRICS
What’s that? “You better get back?”
’cause she’s going to get me back
I’m in overtime
… in overtime

Mother Nature’s wrath
Gonna take a bath
Paying for our crime
… in overtime

Harvey and Irma wave a wake
Shake and bake
Another earthquake
What will it take
Mother Nature’s wrath
Gonna take a bath
Paying for our crime
… in overtime

Don’t breathe. No relief.
Eat the dirt. Ozone alert.
Environmental mental thief
Hit the dirt. We’re going nuclear

Not sure of the future
Man vs. Nature

Mother Nature’s wrath
Gonna take a bath
Paying for our crime
… in overtime

Man Vs. Nature.mp4

Man Vs. Nature (Instrumental).mp3

Man Vs. Nature.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
A song about humans’ war with the world. Human induced climate change, extreme weather events, and the threat of nuclear war could result in the end of the world as we know it.

Style: Alternative Folk Rock
Chords: A E / B7 A G E / Em7 E
Recording: digital stereo 1) original live 1-track 2) 9-track

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

Written at the corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA.

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderHead Out Feet First

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LYRICS
What does it take to quench your thirst
Head out feet first?
Aching for your bubble to burst
Head out feet first?
Heading out feet first

At best you jest
Forget the rest
Head out feet first?

In his head, quest of dead
Heard he said, better off dead!
Head out feet first?
Heading out feet first

Are you livin’ a life that’s cursed
Head out feet first?
Bide your time become well versed
Head out feet first?
Heading out feet first
Head out feet first

Head Out Feet First.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Folk Rock
Chords: Em7 Em E E7 E7+d / A D G E
Recording: original take / digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar

From the album AD
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderRainy Day Hearsay

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LYRICS
Did you hear say
Did you hearsay
It’ll pay
Save it for a rainy day
It’s raining. It’s “pooring”. Couldn’t get up in the “mourning”.

Well, that will depend
Are you ready… really ready
Really ready to spend
… does it depend?

At what cost is lost
Odds of a coin tossed?
Hedging the bet
… bet against
… against regret
Hedge the bet against regret
It’s raining. It’s “pooring”. Couldn’t get up in the “mourning”.

Rainy Day (original take).mp3

Rainy Day (Hearsay).mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Folk Rock
Chords: E7sus4 Em7 A7 B7sus4 / E7 E; 137 BPM Rock Shuffle
Recording: 1) original take / digital 1-track stereo 2) 10-track

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Finger Snapping

From the album AD
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderSomething From Nothing

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LYRICS
Isn’t it something
When there’s nothing
Isn’t it something
When you’re gone

Though only a moment
Without movement
Though only a moment
It’s been too long

When nothing is something
And something is nothing
Hearing Nature-all sing
When I’m gone

Evolving from nothing
Evolving from something
Back into nothing
Stardust to stardust

Something From Nothing.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Folk Rock
Chords: E A G E / E A E A G E
Recording: original take / digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar

From the album AD
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderWhy Worry?

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LYRICS
Maybe I can’t say
That there is no way
To fret and fray
Regret each day
Can’t worry your troubles away

To begin
Worrying
Lets death in
Through the doors
Through the pores
’til only woe endures

Let out a sigh
Don’t wonder why
Everyone will die
Relentlessly try
We’re all still going to die

Why Worry?.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Folk Rock
Chords: Capo 2 G Em / C D C D G / C F# Em / C D C D G
Recording: original take / digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar

From the album AD
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThis Is Love (Words From a Wedding)

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LYRICS
The way they look into each others eyes
It comes as no surprise
Another sure sign is the way they pine
When fate separates

This is love!
This is love!
Who doesn’t know,
This is love!

One understands when they’re holding hands
It’s plain for all to see
Two hearts as one under the sun
“I do” for eternity

This is love!
This is love!
Who doesn’t know,
This is love!

She loves his style of courtesy
When it comes to “loving me”
He loves her style — generosity
Spreading smiles… living free

This is love!
This is love!
Who doesn’t know,
This is love!

This Is Love.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Folk Rock
Chords: E A G / E G
Recording: original take / digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar

From the album AD
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderWedding Day

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LYRICS
I’m really happy to say
It’s your wedding day
I’m really happy to see
It’s come to be

The bearer brings
Hearts opening
Our angel sings
As you exchange the rings

The guests all dance
Around your romance
The Best Man’s speech
“Love’s within reach”

Can’t hide the feelings inside
When it’s time to kiss the bride
Champagne and presents
Essence of effervescence

Wedding Day.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Written and recorded on my son’s wedding day at Lake Harmony, PA.

Style: Alternative Folk Rock
Chords: C F G C / Am C
Recording: original take / digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar

From the album AD
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderWhat I’m Living For

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LYRICS
What am I living for?
I’m counting out time
… is there more?

You know it’s true
What keeps me livin’
This life I’m given
… is you

What am I living for?
Just counting out time
To earn another dime?

What am I living for?
I’m counting out time
… a death I can’t endure

What am I living for?
I’m taking in time
With reason and rhyme
That’s what I’m living for

What I’m Living For.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Folk Rock
Chords: E A C ? C A E / E Em7
Recording: original take / digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar

From the album AD
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderSocietal Cancer

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LYRICS
Here the war weep
Hear the battle cry
The blood runs deep
And,we can’t answer why
Civilians playing uncivil war
Until there are civilians no more

All consuming
Consumption damage
All consuming
Consumption “Damn Age”
Hear the war weep
Here the battle cry
Yipiyi-a-a-a-a
Yipiyi-o-o-o-o
Woe oh oh oh oh….
I don’t know
I just don’t know

Societal Cancer.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
A song about how hate groups are like giving yourself cancer.

Style: Alternative Rock
Chords: Am Em / Dm Am; 67 BPM German March
Recording: digital 10-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards and Synthesizers

From the album A Collection Of Notes
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderJohn Kelly

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White House Chief of Staff John Kelly Hangs Head
White House Chief of Staff John Kelly Hangs Head

LYRICS
As he looks to the floor
He can’t take any more
The resident President is an idiot
Fascist, racist, bigot

As he looks to the floor
How much more to endure?
A chief advisor
With a losing score

As he looks to the floor
How much more is in store
Trying to glorify the gore
Has he any clue? … I’m not sure

As he looks to the floor
Should I run for the door
When it rains, it’s going to poor
When he reigns, taking from the poor

John Kelly.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
On August 15, 2017, President Trump gave a hate speech disguised as a press conference. The White House Chief of Staff, John Kelly, hung his head.

Style: Protest Folk Rock
Chords: A Em G A / G A
Recording: original take / live 1-track digital stereo
Vocals, Guitar

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bookmark_borderGiving Heart Attacks

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LYRICS
Have you ever been warned
About the calm before the storm
Before all hell breaks loose
And you’re left swinging…
Under a noose
I’m getting into knowing
The winds of change are blowing
Giving heart attacks
To any heart that lacks

Give your heart an attack of love
Letting in light from above
Feel your heart start
Let the hate depart

Black is black
White is white
I’d say you’re out of the grey
Not so fine… crossing the line

Giving Heart Attacks.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
A song inspired by The President of the United States of America

Style: Protest Folk Rock
Chords: Em C / Am C Em
Recording: digital stereo
Vocals, Guitar, Keyboard

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bookmark_borderSilent Running

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LYRICS
In the silent running
Of the water flowing
All together knowing
Where we’re going

Going down to the river
Down to the sea
Going down to deliver
Down to “the see”

In the silent running
In the midst of floating
All together knowing
Where we’re going
Chorus

In the silent running
All over the waterfall
Already knowing
Where we’re going
Chorus

Silent Running (Music Video).mp4

Silent Running.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Folk Rock
Chords: E E7 B A E / A E A B7
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo

Written and recorded on the banks of the Brandywine River in Lenape, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Vocals, Guitar

From the album A Collection Of Notes
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderFreedom Train

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LYRICS
I heard there’s a train leaving
Leaving for Freedom
Freedom, USA
What do you say
We try to find our way
Free of dumb in Freedom
USA

They say Freedom’s just a little way
Further down the line
They say we’ll get there…
Just a matter of time

I heard the last train’s leaving
Grieving for Freedom
Freedom, USA
What do you say
We find a way to stay
In the Freedom kingdom
Each and every day

Freedom Train.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Alternative Rock
Chords: G D7 G/C C G D / A E B7
Recording: original take / digital 1-track stereo

Vocals, Guitar

From the album A Collection Of Notes
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThe American Dream

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LYRICS
Which clothes did you choose
Does it impact how you lose
1st Amendment fashion statement
Won’t grant judgement abatement

Which rules did you choose
Does it impact how you lose
5th Amendment lack-of statement
Won’t grant judgement abatement

Which path did you choose
Does it impact singing blues
The pursuit of happiness
Paving the road to your bliss

Which constitution did you choose
Under the red, white and blue
The deferment of acknowledgement
Won’t grant judgement abatement

The American Dream.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Protest Folk Rock
Chords: D C G / C D C D C D G
Recording: original take / live digital 1-track stereo
Vocals, Guitar

Band together and join THE RESISTANCE!