bookmark_borderLet Go

Let Go.mp3

LYRICS
Your hands are bleeding
’cause you’re not conceding
You know…
Why don’t you just let go
Get a hold on your heart
Let the hate depart
Dissipate the hate
Why don’t you just let go?
Participate dissipate hate
You know…
Why don’t you just let go?
Get a grip on emotions
Try flowing like the oceans
Ride the wave
Why don’t you just let go?
Be brave… behave… surf the wave
With the flow
Why don’t you just let go?

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Protest Folk Rock
Chords: E / D A G E

Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Organ

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

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderRepeat Offender

LYRICS
Look! He did it again
While wearing a grin
Did it again
Would you look at him
Well, take a look
The dirty crook
Stole my mother’s pocketbook
Would you take a look
The bones they rattled
The bones they shook
Their brains are scattered
Just take a look
Do you think it’s a sin
The he’s takin’, takin’, takin’ again
The margin for error is too slim
Would you get a load of him
Look! He did it again

Repeat Offender Instrumental.mp3

Repeat Offender.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Progressive Rock
Chords: Em Esus Em7 Em7(11) Em9
Rhythm: 102 BPM Jazz Rock / Heavy Metal

Vocals, Keyboards and Synthesizers

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

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderGod’s Name

LYRICS
When you say, “God damn!
Who do you think I am?”
Going to pop a vain
God’s name in vain?

Throw a hissy fit
n’ rant n’ rage a bit
Still attached to mommy’s….?
Better get over it

Self-imposed wing clip
Your wig is in a flip
Lie, cheat, steal n’ gyp
Ya better get a grip

Are you tired of standing alone
Maybe it’s time to bring it on home

God’s Name.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Protest Folk Rock
Chords: E E+Bb / E7 A7 B7 / G A E

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards, Percussion

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

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderBalls

LYRICS
This is what you call
Hard ball
After all
You call your dutty your duty
Misrepresenting a fable
What you despise is your demise

This is what you call
Hard ball
After all
Get another plate
Of heaping, grubbing hate
No debate
When you’re irate

This is what you call
Hard ball
After all
West side of Church and Gay
Needs to find the way
Come to church today
For your getaway get away

This is what you call
Hard ball
After all
Scarecrow sings, “If I only had a brain”
Lord, have mercy… madman’s insane
Slippery slope… just loss in your gain
Yo, Boss, just loss in your gain
Again

Balls.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Protest Folk Rock
Chords: E hammer on/off / C A E / C A B7

Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Organ

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

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderWhat’s Up

LYRICS
What’s up with this, America?
Dumbfounding it is, America
No longer free to be brave
Is this any way to behave
Am I a public servant’s slave?

What’s up with this, America?
Dumbfounding it is, America
This town spent the 1st Amendment
Twisted the Constitution till bent
Now it doesn’t read the way it’s meant

What’s up with this, America?
Dumbfounding it is, America
They say you can’t say
They say you can’t play
Not any time… night or day

What’s up with this, America?
Dumbfounding it is, America
Reciting the Pledge is a crime
No Star Spangled Banner at any time
For you, County Seat, I’m cryin’
Over all of your cheatin’ and lyin’

What’s up with this, America?
Dumbfounding it is, America

What’s Up? .mp3

ABOUT
This song is about the West Chester Busking Ordinance.

The following activities are a crime without a license:
BUSKING (OR PERFORM) – includes, but is not limited to, the following activities: acting, singing, playing musical instruments, pantomime, juggling, magic, dancing, reading, puppetry, sidewalk art (working with non­-permanent, water­-soluble media, i.e., chalk, pastels, or watercolors directly on the pavement), and reciting.

Despite public hearings, testimony and votes to the contrary, the ordinance was passed behind closed doors.

Style: Protest Folk Rock
Chords: C Am G

Vocals, Guitar

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

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderSkin Tight

LYRICS
Is that a painted body
Or clothes as thin as skin
Are you being naughty
Or living life with a grin?
I guess you all call this a win-win
Come on everybody
Let’s let our friends jump in

The way you move
The way you bend
Into the groove
Message we send
Exit exist
Eternal mortality bliss
Space-time continuum such as this
I’m in a space-time continuum
Immortal bliss

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Music
Chords: E A B7

Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Organ

Written and recorded in Chester County, West Chester, PA.

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderJump For Joy

LYRICS
Eventually
We will see
The sky will clear
Especially
We will be
Without a fear
Jump for joy
Give everybody a smile
Jump for joy
Try humor on for a while

Finally
We are free
Hold freedom dear
Totally
Beings be
Come lend an ear

Gratefully
Feeling glee
Smiles do appear
Musically
Elevates me
May angels hear

Jump For Joy.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Music
Chords: A A7 DM7 / G D A

Vocals, Guitars

Written at the corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA. It’s about people that smile at you as they walk down the street.

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderThe Best

LYRICS
The best
You bet
Unleash
Your beast
Or, better yet…
Come on out
Hear what I’m talking about
Beyond doubt
Cease the whine… forgiven pout

Give a shout
If you’re having a bout
Of the gout
Let love reign on your drought

As the scout
Can you hear hereabout
The lookout
For love about to sprout

The Best.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental Music
Chords: E D A / F# F E

Vocals, Guitars

Written at the corner of Gay and Church Streets in Chester County, West Chester, PA. It’s about strangers walking by and saying things like “You are the best.”

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderThe Emperor’s New Suit

LYRICS
No matter how you change your look
You’re still lookin’ the crook
Turning up the steam on your dream
Synergy of energy… you and me
Despite your guise of disguise
Not a real big surprise

No matter how you cook the books
No matter your deceiving looks
Turning down the mean of your dream
Equally equity… you and me
Despite your guise of disguise
Not a real big surprise

No matter how you block the road
Anger management overload
Time to know what your dreams mean
Negativity of hostility
Lord, help me
Despite your guise of disguise
Not a real big surprise

Look Mommy the Emperor’s not wearing any clothes
He’s wearing his birthday suit!

The Emperor’s New Suit.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: Freedom Folk Rock
Chords: A Am7 D D9 / G D A
Recording: live

Vocals, Guitar

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

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderDenier Liar

LYRICS
What to do
When you
Won’t except the truth is true
Are you
A denier
Or a liar?

Tainted
Point-of-view
Painted
Whitewash, too
Are you
A denier
Or a liar?

Maybe you don’t care
How you foul the air
But I sure think
You really stink
Are you
A denier
Or a liar?

Denier Liar.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
A song about Donald Trump, Myron Ebell and climate change.

Style: Freedom Folk Rock
Chords: C E / S C E
Recording: live 1-trck stereo

Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards

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

From the album Gay Church

bookmark_borderVelocity

LYRICS
Velocity
Love city
Party
No pity
Love city

Velocity.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental
Chords: Bb
Rhythm: Rave / 120 BPM
Recording: digital 1-track stereo

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards and Synthesizers (Kurzweil PC88mx, microKorg, Korg N364, Casio WK-3500, miniNova, DigiTech RP3)
Bill Kucera — Guitar

From the album Some Sum
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderPray

LYRICS
God
Father
Feather
Is lighter
(Nod)

Pound of bricks or pound of feathers
Is the feather lighter?

Want to go darker
Do you want to go lighter?

Pray.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental
Chords: D
Rhythm: Ambient #3 / 116 BPM
Recording: digital 1-track stereo

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards and Synthesizers (Kurzweil PC88mx, microKorg, Korg N364, Casio WK-3500, miniNova, DigiTech RP3)
Bill Kucera — Guitar

From the album Some Sum
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderThing

LYRICS
The thing
Is not the sting
Of the King

The thing
Sing
Something
Anything
Uplifting

Thing.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental
Chords: C Dm
Rhythm: Ambient #1
Recording: digital 1-track stereo

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards and Synthesizers (Kurzweil PC88mx, microKorg, Korg N364, Casio WK-3500, miniNova, DigiTech RP3)
Bill Kucera — Guitar

From the album Some Sum
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderDigital

LYRICS
Digital
Digits all

1, 2, 3
Digits
Logistics
1, 2, 3
Digits
Begets
Numbers
Rising from slumbers

All digital
Countdown
Get down
Breakdown
3, 2, 1
All digital

Digital.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental
Chords: E
Rhythm: Trance #2 / 110 BPM
Recording: digital 1-track stereo

A song about individuals waking up together in a mass awakening.

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards and Synthesizers (Kurzweil PC88mx, microKorg, Korg N364, Casio WK-3500, miniNova, DigiTech RP3)
Bill Kucera — Guitar

From the album Some Sum
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderInrides

LYRICS
Take your inside for a ride
Don’t leave your mind
Behind

Get your behind into gear
The future’s not to fear

You know
Where to go
This is your show
Better get on the stage
Before the passage of your age

May your heart reside
Outside
So you mind can find
Kind

Inrides Part 2.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Style: ExperiMental
Chords: Em C D / Em D C B D Em
Rhythm: Trance / 108 BPM
Recording: digital 1-track stereo

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards and Synthesizers (Kurzweil PC88mx, microKorg, Korg N364, Casio WK-3500, miniNova, DigiTech RP3)
Bill Kucera — Guitar

From the album Some Sum
by Daniel Brouse