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_borderOut Of The Light

LYRICS
What you don’t even know
Will likely hurt you
What you don’t even know
I surmise will be your demise

Out Of The Light.mp3

 

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 2
Em / Em add F#
C / Em
Em / G

Written and recorded August 12, 2012 at Marsh Creek State Park, Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is about ozone poisoning and how humans have made sunlight a dangerous thing.

Daniel – Guitar

from the album Souled
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderSunshine Between The Lines

LYRICS
Even when it’s raining, the sun shines
Even though you’re hot, you run cold
Will we be reading between the lines
Just to find… (spirits don’t have to grow old)

An answer for ignorance
When there is a preponderance
Of evidence
And, the witness is you
What will you do?

How quickly things change in the land of Oz
How quickly things change in the land of ours

Sunshine Between The Lines.mp3

 

ABOUT THIS SONG
Capo 6
Am
Am / G
C / G / Am
Am / C / Am

Written and recorded August 9, 2012 at Marsh Creek State Park, Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA. The song is about how people want to be ignorant about climate change and human induced global warming.

Daniel – Guitar, Vocals

from the album Souled
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderSee Sure

LYRICS
They set out for 3 hours
Sort-of short for seaborne tours
They set out for 3 hours
Ended up with a lifetime of horrors
Such is the fate (of Gilligan)
Such is the fate (of Mary Ann)

If I’m stranded on an island with you
Don’t know what I’d do
I’d leave that part up to you
Maybe distill a ‘lil gin
Then
Let the dancing begin
All the while playing our hearts away
Making beautiful music all night and day

Youth be gold. We’d never grow old.
Just for fun
Maybe distill a ‘lil rum
Maintaining a dance continuum

You’re as old as you feel
And, I am
Unconceal the real deal
Live life while you can

Naked. Swinging from trees.
Begging God we please

See Sure (Deserted Desert Island Sea Shanty) .mp3

 
ABOUT THE SONG
E A E G E
E A A (add G)

Written and recorded on August 1 and 4, 2012 in West Chester and Marsh Creek, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

from the album Better Than An Itch
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderArm Strong

LYRICS
As sure as our lives are long
We’ve got to… got to get along
In numbers is our strength
Let’s get strong

There is right and wrong
Don’t let “Done Me Wrong” by your only song
Give flight to the might of right
And, it won’t be long
Let’s get strong

Arm Strong .mp3 (Free MP3 Download or Streaming Auido)

 

ABOUT THIS SONG
Capo 2
C / Am / Em
Em / G

Written and recorded on August 1, 2012 in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Daniel — Guitar, Vocals

The song has to do with my ancestors, King Duncan of Scotland and the Armstrongs. One side of my family is related to King Duncan. He was murdered. The other side of my family cut down trees making it look like the forest was storming the castle in revenge of the murder (as described in Shakespeare’s Macbeth: Act V. Scene III.) The clan was named Armstrong and given a coat-of-arms symbolizing the event.

More About Me

from the album Better Than An Itch
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderDouble Toothpick

LYRICS
Where do the good people go… do you know?
If the good life they’ve been livin’
Is full with the goodness of givin’
(Even with the occasional sinnin’)
Ya get into heaven
Pass the pearly gates
I can hardly wait

Where do the bad people go… do you know?
If after all the chances
You choose your dances
By selling your soul to the devil
Well… ya go straight to….

H e double toothpick
While you’re still quick
Don’t take too long
And, be judged as dead

A toast to the Mother, Sun and Holy Ghost

Of life make the most

 H e double toothpick .mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 5
Em
D (less D) / D
Em over to F#

Written and recorded July 31, 2012 on the Boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey.

Pictures

from the album Better Than An Itch
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderCountless

LYRICS
Who do you think you are
Trying to pound your fist
Reaching so far

What do you think you are
Bleeding from your ears
Dishing out fears

Demanding it’s your list
Screaming out jeers
Washing out bliss

Who wants your mess?

If you try to diminish us
You will count less
If you try to vanquish us
Us you will release
So please
Do
De de do
Do de da

Count Less .mp3

Pictures

ABOUT THE SONG
Em
Em / G (less G)
D / A / Em / G (less G) / Em

Written and recorded on July 30 and 31, 2012 in West Chester, PA and Ocean City, NJ. It’s about a guy from Atlanta, GA.

from the album Better Than An Itch
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderAll In

LYRICS
Taking the all in
The best that I can
Taking the all in
The best that you can

Taking the all in
No need of a place to begin
More like a sponge… near infinite points on the fringe

Taking the all in
No need of a place to end
More like a circle or cycle
Your future’s right ’round the bend

Taking the all in
The best that I can
Taking you all in
That best that we can

 

All In .mp3

 

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 5
Am / Dm
G / Em / Am

Written and record on July 29 and 30, 2012 in West Chester and Marsh Creek State Park, Chester County, PA.

from the album Better Than An Itch
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderO.G.

LYRICS
Outrageous. Gorgeous. But, not dangerous.

No need to be afraid. You can approach.
Reach out. No need to fear you’ll encroach.

Put your ear to the atmosphere
And, hear what you will see
Put your eye to your mind
Hear what is meant by one-of-a-kind

Outrageous. Gorgeous.
O.G.
Oh, gee

 

O. G. .mp3 (free MP3 download or streaming audio)

Pictures

 

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 2
E / E less E
E (add F#, add G, add G#)
slide up an octave to the real E

Written and recorded on July 25, 2012 in West Chester, PA. The song is about the notion of casting your eyes on God. Or, putting a glass on God’s wall… then putting your ear to the glass and hearing what She is saying.

from the album Better Than An Itch
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderWhere Would We Be?

LYRICS
Where would we be without the hives and the trees?
Where would we be without the birds and the bees?
What would you do without the innocence of children?
What would you do without the memory of been?

Do you think you’d miss a cool rain’s kiss?
Would you be remiss… speechless?

 

Where Would We Be .mp3 (free MP3 download or streaming audio)

 

ABOUT THE SONG
Capo 5
A (less C#, add A, add F#)
A / D

Written and recorded on July 24, 2012 at Marsh Creek State Park, Chester County, Pennsylvania. For quite sometime, I have been conducting a study on deforestation of the Earth. While writing the song, I noticed the sun shining through the leaves of the tree… like is was winter time; however, it is summer. Then, a couple of small children walked up to me and said, “Thank you guitar man.” What would the world be like without trees? What would the world be like without the innocence of children?

Daniel – guitar, vocals

from the album Better Than An Itch
by Daniel Brouse

Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

bookmark_borderSomething About You

LYRICS
’cause there is something about you
that makes me want to sing
’cause there is something about you
that makes me want to dance

The sparkle. The Twinkle. The glimmer in your eye
The uplift of your riff. The glimmer of your I.

’cause there is something about you
that makes me everything
’cause there is something about you
that makes me risk a chance

The sparkle. The Twinkle. The glimmer in your eye
The gift of your lift. The answer to my why.

 

Something About You .mp3 (streaming audio or free MP3 download)

 

ABOUT THIS SONG
Em
G / Am

Written and recorded on July 23, 2012 in West Chester, PA.

Daniel – guitar, vocals, keyboards, whistling

from the album Better Than An Itch
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderI Need Your Love

LYRICS
I… I want peace
And, I… I want understanding
But, I…. I need your love!

I need your love like never before
Pile on more
Gaining strength for what’s in store

I… I want peace
And, I… I want understanding
But, I…. I need your love!

Let’s accumulate a cumulative cooperative
Where in peace people live

 

I Need Your Love .mp3 (streaming or free MP3 download)

 

ABOUT THIS SONG
E / A / D / G / E
E / A (less C#)

Written and recorded on Sunday, July 21, 2012 in West Chester, Pennsylvania.  It is about the need for people to group love… one person can not do it alone.

Daniel – guitar, vocals

from the album Baby Formula
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderFear Not

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