bookmark_borderIts Wild Child

Songwriting At The Piano
Songwriting At The Piano

LYRICS
My Child,
Have we returned to wild
It’s a jungle out there
With all their despair
Don’t mean to bring you down
… just look around

Crimes of war and more
Crimes of humanity
Greed spreading poverty
The flatulence of our arrogance
Does smell like hell

It’s Wild Child Music Video.mp4

It’s-Wild-Child.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Em Bm

Written and recorded in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Daniel — Vocals, Piano

From the album Black Vs. White
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderFrozen In The Air

LYRICS
I met a coupla sisters
They were young at age
But, boy, I became a listener
Once they took the stage

Chorus
Frozen is nice
It’s in the air tonight
Frozen is nice
Let’s sing it twice

I’ll produce the strings
And you’ll do you things
If you were there…
Frozen… In The Air

Chorus

Frozen In The Air.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 6
A C
D A Em C

Inspired by a couple children that asked me to play keyboards for them while they sang the song “In The Air” from the Disney production Frozen. First the older sister sang it. Then, the younger one decided she wanted to sing it, too.

Written and recorded in King Of Prussia and West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Black Vs. White
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThe Bucks County Blues

LYRICS
Sorry to say…
The documents are based on falsified information
Ya know, falsified info.
Whoa! Falsified info.
Does that blow?

Chorus
How could this be
The Judge and the District Attorney
In a conspiracy
Oh! The hypocrisy

(That’s it! A hypocrite)

Knock me out of my socks
You can’t just alter the docs
… can’t just alter the docs

Ahhhh… Urgh… Ooooo nooooo

Chorus

The police won’t cease breaking the law
Talk about your shock and awe
Talk about your shock and awe

Chorus

It’s hard to chill
When they’re trying to kill

The Bucks County Music Video.mp4

The Bucks County Blues.mp3

Writing and Recording "The Bucks County Blues"
Writing and Recording “The Bucks County Blues”

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — E G
D A E G E
E A D G E
E A D A G E

Based on a true story about public corruption in Doylestown, Bucks County, PA.

Written and recorded at the Sly Fox Music Festival in Pottstown and West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Black Vs. White
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderCrack A Smile

LYRICS
The world seems less wild
If you can crack a smile
The beasts turn more mild
Now let’s dance a while

And a 1 and a 2
Here’s a smile for you
Ya know… do the Do-si-do
And Skip to My Lou
Put your left foot in
Put your left foot out
Shout! Win-win
Do the hoochie coochie coo

Crack A Smile Music Video.mp4

Crack A Smile.mp3

Song Writing and Recording at Everhart Park, West Chester, PA
Song Writing and Recording at Everhart Park, West Chester, PA

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 2
D A E A
C A

Inspired by a child that broke-out in dance while I was writing the song at Everhart Park in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Black Vs. White
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderVictim Of Corruption

LYRICS
Have you ever been the victim of corruption
And at a loss for what to do
Public corruption in the Justice institution
Consider it ironic? Consider it tainted, too

The police, attorneys and judge to name a few
It’s hard to believe these animals are running the zoo
At a loss for what to do

Have you ever been the victim of a public servant
No one can believe it’s true
The way they manipulate and circumvent
Attempting to leave no clue

The police, attorneys and judge to name a few
It’s hard to believe these animals are running the zoo
At a loss for what to do

Victim Of Corruption.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — E B
A E
B7

Based on a true story.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Black Vs. White
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThese Times

LYRICS
Sometimes you think you just can’t lose
And other times you just can’t win
Most of the time it’s hard to choose
If karma is related to sin

These times tat we are living in
Give Mother Nature the blues
Wantin’ and wastin’ without hesitation
As though we have no clues

These times
Are ruled by greed
These times
To succeed or secede
These times
War crimes
These times
Crimes of the century
These times
Crimes of eternity

These Times (Alternative).mp3
ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — C Am Dm Em
Am

Written and recorded live at Everhart Park in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Eat It!
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderAt Heart

LYRICS
I can see as clear as a blue sky
Hear angels dance on a dropping pin
I can tell the answer to why
It’s time for us to begin

Chorus
Listening to our hearts
Listening to the wind talk
Following through with heart
The talk we talk start to walk

You can see….

Chorus

We can see….

Chorus

At Heart.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — D D-a Am-c
C Am-c

Written and recorded live at Everhart Park in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Eat It!
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThe Mirage Of Camouflage

Song Writing and Recording Along the Brandywine
Song Writing and Recording Along the Brandywine

LYRICS
While under the attack of a hawk
I heard a bluejay say, “Squawk!”
As I looked around…
I found… something fishy… wishy-washy

The mirage of camouflage

All the while your style
Appearing perched on the edge of the ledge
Like you might jump at any moment
But, wait a minute!
You mean…
All the while before a blue-screen
I mean
All the while before a green-screen?

The mirage of camouflage

Gonna call your bluff
On crying “wolf”
Gonna chill your marrow
When you discover you’re really in peril
You’ve become sterile
So much for tomorrow

The Mirage Of Camouflage Music Video.mp4

The Mirage Of Camouflage.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Em
G Am Em

Written and recorded live along the Brandywine Creek between Lenape and Chadds Ford, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA. It was inspired by the wildlife and the imminent danger that humans present (in particular due to global warming.) There was a sucker fish lying on the bottom with camouflage that made it look like shadows.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Eat It!
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderJust Desserts

Recording "Just Desserts" on the Brandywine
Recording “Just Desserts” on the Brandywine

LYRICS
If you just have dessert
How can you have “just dessert”
Becoming a spoiled thing

Chorus
When you hide behind a veil
Don’t you think it’ll pale
In comparison
When you scream to no avail
You’ve come to the end of the rail (trail)
Feel compression

If you fail to inhale
How to compare a breath of fresh air
Becoming a soiled thing

Chorus

It’s hard to find the truth
Born silver spoon in mouth
Delivered a thing… spoiled

Chorus

Just Desserts Music Video.mp4

Just Desserts.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Riff
B -2-2-slide-3-slide-2-2
G -2-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-2
B -2-2-slide-4-slide-2-2

Chords — A D G A

Written and recorded live along the Brandywine Creek between Lenape and Chadds Ford, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Eat It!
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderHarvest Fest

LYRICS
Looks like the rule of the sun is done
After all, it’s turning into fall
There’ll be more darkness than light
Looks like the day is ruled by the night

It won’t be long now ’till the Harvest Fest
On the raised praise may we digest

Dear you hear them warn of a winter storm
Said to feature a severe Nor’easter
I’d hat for us to miss this Christmas
Not to get remiss until Easter
The presence of your presence the present
It’s all that need be sent

Did you hear them warn of a global warn
Growing faster — extreme weather disaster

It won’t be long now. All to the Harvest Festival
On the raised praise. Celestial.

Harvest Fest Music Video.mp4

Harvest Fest.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 1
C Am
Am Em
Am+Bb

Written and recorded live in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA. Features vegetables ready to be harvested including tomatoes, beans and summer squash.  As the seasons change, you have to wonder what will happen to Fall and Winter as the impact of global warming is felt.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Eat It!
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderFeast Or Famine

Recording During the Restaurant Festival in West Chester, PA
Recording During the Restaurant Festival in West Chester, PA

LYRICS
On the famine do you feast
Where the most comes from the least
Where the best ends up last
When you don’t eat… it’s a fast

Wondering what I’m in
Feast or famine

The quagmire of the deceased
To the die the die you cast
From the West to the East
The flags runs up the mast
Half-mast!

Wondering what I’m in
Feast or famine

On the weak do you prey
Pray you don’t live to see the day
When at last, first is last
And the future doesn’t turn to past

Wondering what I’m in
Feast or famine

Feast Or Famine Music Video.mp4

Feast Or Famine.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — Capo 2
Em
G D A Em

Written and recorded live during the Restaurant Festival in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Eat It!
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThe Last Supper

Songwriting in West Chester, PA
Songwriting in West Chester, PA

LYRICS
Start with an appetizer… hors d’oeuvres
They say his wife, Mary, was a whore for sure
The first course, of course, Adam and Lilith’s divorce
For dessert… is the priest a child molesting beast?

Dining on food for thought

When we dine, we drink blood for wine
It’s been said… his body is the bread
You’ll be sure to now when it’s time to go
Don’t miss Judas’ goodbye kiss

Dining on food for thought

Pontius washes clean from the scene
Bitter sips of vinegar to the lips
Your hide… from cross to tomb will reside
On the third day, hear them say
“One a penny, two a penny, Hot cross buns!”

Dining on food for thought… just for fun

Last Supper Music Video.mp4

Last Supper.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — D G
D C G

Written and recorded live during the Restaurant Festival in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Eat It!
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderLet The Dance

LYRICS
Let the dance be found
Turn yourself around
Jump about… shout!
Fun without a doubt
Let the energy out
Dance and sing about
Let the energy in
That’s when you’ll begin

Jump up! Do the double leg kick
Quick! Jump high! Try!

Let the dance be found
Love will abound
Jump up and shout!
Sun, let my soul melt
Let the synergy out
Our feeling felt
Let the synergy in
Our feelings begin

Jump up! Do the double leg kick
Quick! Jump high! Try!

Let The Dance.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — C +G, +D, +Bb Am +G, +D
Am D

Written and recorded live in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA. Inspired by a young girl that was inspired to dance while listening to me write this song.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Moonster… from the Darkside, Thereof
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderWhose Planet

Recording on the Streets of West Chester, PA
Recording on the Streets of West Chester, PA

LYRICS
Look what you’ve done to me
Walking all over my back
Look what you’ve done to me
Spit in my face and a whack

I’ve been here a long, long time
Before any “me, mine or I’m”
Likely I will reside
After your self-genocide

The rise of the human demise
‘less you realize this ain’t no surprise

Look what you’ve done to me
Create pollution as you please
Look what you’ve done to me
Spread disease as you please

Mother Earth will prevail
Even if you insist to fail

Whose Planet Live Music Video.mp4

Whose Planet.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — E D A E
E D A G E
E D

A song written from Earth’s point-of-view. After all, how would you like people walking all over you? Written and recorded live in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Moonster… from the Darkside, Thereof
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderShine On

LYRICS
The mighty sun has barely begun
To shine Her rays down upon you
While living’s fun, we’ve barely begun
To shine our days… least we can do

Shine! Go on and shine
Feeling fine! Spread it down the line

When life’s undone what have we won
To dine on Her tasty stew
A mix of flavors all rolled into one
Feeling satisfaction when it’s through

Dine! Go on and dine
Feeling fine! Spread it down the line

Shine On.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Chords — G C D
Em G

Written and recorded live in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Moonster… from the Darkside, Thereof
by Daniel Brouse