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Don’t Give Up

Posted on August 25, 2012 by admin

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

Alright Chart Your Destiny

Posted on August 23, 2012 by admin

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

Making Love To Love

Posted on August 23, 2012 by admin

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

Optimismme

Posted on August 23, 2012 by admin

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

Comradaration

Posted on August 21, 2012August 22, 2012 by admin

LYRICS
Umh? Yeah! Umh? Yeah!
It’s a celebration
A commemoration
Of comradaration
Ugh huh!

Philly Folk Fest
Destination
Like no other
Memories etched
Not just the jest
It’s the love that5’s best
A community
Camaraderie
Pleasantry

The only way to recognize our uniform
It’s torn
From the battles
We’ve won

Comradaration
Celebration
Fascination
With elevation
Of imagination
A new suggestion
Comradaration

Sensation
Elevation
Beautification
Spiritualization

Comraderation (Writing the Song Inspired by the Philadelphia Folk Festival 2012) .mp4 Video

Comraderation .mp3

ABOUT THIS SONG
Capo 6
Variations of Em

Written and recorded on August 20, 2012 upon leaving the Philadelphia Folk Festival at the Old Pool Farm in Schwenksville, PA.

Daniel – Guitar, Vocals

from the album Souled
by Daniel Brouse

On The Road (to the Philadelphia Folk Festival)

Posted on August 16, 2012August 28, 2012 by admin

On-The-Road-(to-the-Philadelphia-Folk-Festival).mp3 — Acoustic Guitar Version
How to Play Guitar to .mp3

Daniel – Guitar

from the album Souled
by Daniel Brouse

The Rock and Roll Romper Room

Fear Not

Posted on July 22, 2012 by admin

LYRICS
Are you afraid to open your door
See people hurting like never before
Are you afraid to answer the phone
Hear the moan become a constant drone

Are you afraid to show your face
Tired of being made a public disgrace
Are you afraid to communicate
The wrong way on a one-way
Bombarded with hate, hate, thate

Then, please don’t hesitate
To call on God. Let Her mediate.

The place is here. The time is now.
Believe She’ll hear… She does somehow

God’s good grace. The mercy upon you.
Redeem your scene to heavenly… see!

Why not fear not?

Fear Not .mp3 (Streaming or Free MP3 Download)

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 1
Em / Am (less C) / D (less D)

Written on July 19, 2012 in Ambler, Pennsylvania. The guitar was recorded on “my favorite bench” at the corners of Ridge and Butler Pike. The vocals were recorded Sunday, July 22, 2012 in West Chester, PA.

Daniel – guitar, vocals

from the album Baby Formula
by Daniel Brouse

Ole Fashion

Posted on June 16, 2012 by admin

Songwriting at Valley Forge National Park

LYRICS
I’ll have an ole fashion
Just the way I did
While I listen to ya fib

Ya said we’d be free
From sea to sea
Let it be

Strap on your spurs
Fix your bayonets
Rather the girls
Though both bring regrets

The legacy of our society
“Me, me, me!”
The legacy of our society
Breakin’ every treaty

Where the buffalo once would roam
We plowed a home
Raping the children of Mother Nature
Man, did we mature?

MULTIMEDIA

Ole Fashion Lyrics at Valley Forge .mp4

Ole Fashion Music at Valley Forge .mp4

Pictures

ABOUT THIS SONG
Capo 5
C / Am

Written and recorded on June 15, 2012 at the Revolutionary War memorial for Major General Friedrich Wilhelm Baron von Steuben at Valley Forge National Park in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The song asks the question, “Have we done our part in securing freedom?”

by Daniel Brouse

Correction

Posted on June 15, 2012 by admin

LYRICS
Where the sky parts from the see
The ocean waves goodbye
There’s a sigh in the air
A sigh in the error

Why not choose what’s best for humanity
Instead of just for you or me
Overthrow the overlords
Of disparity

With the vision of the Viking
No one is best suited to be king
With the vision of Charlemagne
Try to alleviate suffering and pain

No need to cross an expansive sea
To contemplate the fate of society
No need for flight from the storm
No need for blight, nor for harm

The ability to sense when fear is near
Allowing you to steer clear of danger
The ability to sense when fair is near
Allowing you to see clearer and stronger

MULTIMEDIA

Lyrics To Correction .mp4

How to Play Guitar to Correction .mp4

Pictures And Images

ABOUT THIS SONG
Intro: Dm / D
C / Am
C / G

Writing the lyrics began on June 13, 2012 in Ocean City, New Jersey. The music was written in Ambler on June 14. The recordings were made later that day at the Lower Merion Township Park.

by Daniel Brouse

A Question Of Humans

Posted on June 10, 2012 by admin

LYRICS
I’m whistling with you
I’m smiling at you
Irresistible
The feeling surrounds you
Quintessential
To be the Queen Bee

If you strive for the hive
We’ll do more than survive
We’ll thrive

For those who want to derail
Take our train from the tracks
Exhale
Relax

Less the swarm harm
Try to chill your will
Stand still
Don’t sound the alarm
After all, what is your aim? To tame?

MULTIMEDIA

ABOUT THIS SONG
A (fingered)
Em
Em / G

Written and recorded on June 9, 2012 as an accident occurred right in front of me in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The mean has to do with a train coming off the tracks in the middle of a bee hive as compared to the human race.

by Daniel Brouse

The American Spirit

Posted on June 5, 2012 by admin

LYRICS
If nothing really matters
Why even bother?
But, matter, it does
Better do your matter
Before you’re latter

No, no, no, don’t ever give up
Yeah, yeah, yeah, have faith in hope
La, la, la we can change the slope

We can glide
We can slide
We can glide
It’s all downhill
we can ride
The rising tide
We can slide
’till our asses spark
What a thrill

MULTIMEDIA

Guitar to the Song American Spirit .mp4

Lyrics to the Song American Spirit .mp4

How to Play Guitar to the Song American Spirit .mp4

ABOUT THIS SONG
C
G
C add F
Em / C / C add F

Written and recorded at Independence Mall, 5th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA on June 2, 2012.

by Daniel Brouse

Memory-all Day

Posted on May 29, 2012May 30, 2012 by admin

Writing Memory-all on Memorial Day, West Chester, Pennsylvania

LYRICS
I won’t tell you no more
At any rate, you’re probably right
It’s too late
I won’t tell you
No more

It’s temperate
Inhospitable
Environment

So, of all these things you abhor
I won’t tell you
No more

For self-wealth
Memory it yourself

I ain’t your Mama
Don’t need the drama
I won’t tell you
No more
Know more

MULTIMEDIA (Free Downloads)

Lyrics to the Song Memory-all .mp4

How to Play Guitar to the Song Memory-all .mp4

Memory All Part-1 .mp3

Memory All Part 2 .mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 8 (Bb)
E / G / D

Written and recorded on Memorial Day, May 28, 2012 in west Chester, Pennsylvania at the Veterans’ Memorial. It is about remembering what is important in life without being told over and over again. “It’s Too Late!

by Daniel Brouse

Rigamarole

Posted on May 28, 2012May 28, 2012 by admin

LYRICS

What’s all the rigamarole?
Diggin’ a hole with the mole?
What’s the ruckus
Throwing humanity under the bus?

What’s all the rigamarole
Don’t ya know
The story has a morale

The door
You slam it?
Damn it!

All for all
It’s a rigamarole
It’s a rigamarole

Shake off your Rigor mortis
Build the human fortress
For us
The children of the children’s children’s

Enough immoral shenanigans
Join the rigamarole
For all

Lyrics to the Song Rigamarole .mp4

How to Play Guitar to the Song Rigamarole .mp4

Guitar to the Song Rigamarole .mp4

pictures

ABOUT THIS SONG
Em / G
G / Em
Am7 / D7

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

by Daniel Brouse
More From the Album *Atlantis City*

Just Dessert

Posted on May 26, 2012May 27, 2012 by admin

LYRICS
Caught between
A pig
And, a wet blanket
Smothering me
With the terroristic drastic

Please ween me
From your dictatorship
Your narcissistic flip

The militant mean
The militant mean
You know harm
The militant: mean

The pig skin’s sheen
Doesn’t make him cleam
A big pig
Doesn’t make a big man
Just dessert
Of ham

Just Dessert .mp3

Lyrics to the Song Just Dessert .mp4

How to Play Guitar to the Song Just Dessert .mp4

pictures

ABOUT THIS SONG
Capo 4
Em / Em7

Written and recorded on May 25, 2012 in West Chester, Pennsylvania as the police circled around.

by Daniel Brouse

Movin’ On

Posted on May 24, 2012May 24, 2012 by admin

LYRICS
Rape, pilfer and plunder
What a tragedy
Is it any wonder
There’s only yesterday
As far as the eye (I) can see

Yes, it’s time to move on
I do believe you’re beatin’
That dead horse to death
Yes, it’s time to move on
I do believe you’ve eatin’
To the entrails through the flesh

Scrape, litter and squander
What a tragedy
Is it any wonder
No more tomorrow
For you or me

I wish we were apt to adapt
Waste our waste
Trash our trash
Smash our thrash

MULTIMEDIA (Free Downloads)

Movin’ On .mp3

Lyrics-to-the-Song-Movin-On-by-Daniel-Brouse.mp4

How-to-Play-Guitar-to-the-Song-Movin-On-by-Daniel-Brouse.mp4

Guitar-to-the-Song-Movin-On-by-Daniel-Brouse.mp4

Pictures

ABOUT THIS SONG
Capo 4
Em / G
Em / C / Am / D / G
Written and recorded on May 23, 2012 in Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.

by Daniel Brouse