bookmark_borderSeek Shelter

Storm of June 23, 2015
Storm of June 23, 2015

LYRICS
Where will the lightning strike
Which way will the wind blow
Stick your finger in the dike
Try and control the flow

In the path of where the storm goes
Why under attack? Nobody knows
Seek shelter immediately
Before you become a casualty
Before they declare you a tragedy

Will we make it through the night
Still be standing at dawn’s daylight
Will comfort overtake fright
Please tell me it’s gonna be alright

Seek Shelter Music Video.mp4

Seek Shelter.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
D7 G
C G D7 G

The song was inspired by the storm of June 23, 2015. It is believed to be one of the five worst storms the region has ever seen.

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

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Quicksand
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderPhiladelphia Phreedom

LYRICS
Hello, Mister, what’s going on
Hey there, Mister, what’s with the jawn
Let me tell ya, Son, Philly’s going on
Hey there, Son, music is the dawn

May the music leg freedom be said
May the music carry on in your head

Hold on, Mister, can’t we get along
Hey there, Mister, what went wrong
Let me tell ya, Son, the cure’s in the song

’cause the Philadelphia Freedom turns em to smart from dumb

Philadelphia Phreedom Music Video.mp4

Philadelphia Phreedom.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
D C
C D G

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Quicksand
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderWide Eyes

LYRICS
With eyes wide
Eyes wide and mesmerized

When you’ve realized
You’ve no place to hide

I ain’t heard nothin’ like that before
Might not ever hear is again
This is the spirit that makes folklore
For now, gonna soak it in

I ain’t seen nothin’ like this before
May never see it again
These are souls giving more
For “wow” partake in
For “wow” participating’

Jaw dropin’ droolin’
Eye poppin’ grocin’

Wide Eyes.mp3

Wide Eyes Instrumental Music Video.mp4

Wide Eyes Instrumental.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
A slide Am7 +2, 3, 4 frets
G

Instrumental version was shot at the ole’ courthouse in West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Quicksand
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderStreet Surfer

LYRICS
Skater girl, where are you headed to
Skater girl, if I could run that fast…
You know I’d pursue

The way your hips sway surfin’ down the street
Vision explosion making life complete

Skater girl, ride the tide to the other side
Skater girl, like a cloud through a sky glide

Skater girl, ya know ya move so smooth
Skater girl, through the bone to the soul ya sooth

Street Surfer.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
E A G

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Quicksand
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderBehind The Door

LYRICS
If you’re wondering what’s behind the door
Why not open it a little bit more
Don’t bother looking at me
It’s not me that holds the key

Did you look in your pocket
Check in your eye’s socket

Did you look in your hand
It’s in your hands to understand

Plain as the nose on your face
You didn’t really misplace
You’re not here just to take up space
Participate in the human race

Behind The Door Music Video.mp4

Behind The Door.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
D6 Em7
G7 D6

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Quicksand
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderWhy Do Ya Gotta a Gallbladder?

Why Do Ya Gotta a Gallbladder?.mp3

LYRICS
Why do you gotta gallbladder?
As you climb up the evolutionary ladder
Why do you still have a gallbladder

We’re still looking for intelligent life

As you climb the evolutionary ladder
Sadder?
Gladder?
Why do you have a gallbladder?

From what I heard about a purple haze
People use to hang out and graze
Not like we were sittin’ on our asses
When we’re grazing on the grasses
’cause
chewing cud
for days
For days being dazed
We’d graze

Which brings it right back around to the center of your human being
You’ve got this gallbladder
And on your evolutionary ladder
Your race
In this space
Your outer space
This is Earth
Your birth
Your birth is a human
So as long as you can
Fess up

Which brings us around again to you and all your kin
Which I imagine must be me
As you can see
You’ve got a gallbladder
Why do you gotta gallbladder?

This ain’t about a social ladder
This is about your gallbladder

ABOUT THE SONG
C Csus4 C9 C6(9)

134 BPM / 16 Beat Funk

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards, Synthesizers, Controller and Computer

From the album Quicksand
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderMan With The Plan

LYRICS
I hear your name is Dan
And, you’re the man with the plan
Would you say it again
Over and over again

I hear your name is Dan
You’re the man with the plan
Would you tell me again
I’m a lil’ slow ya know
Can’t take it all in

I know where we’ve been
But, I’m having trouble with where to begin
The plan, Dan
For man, Dan
The plan, Dan
For man, Dan

Dan you’re the man with the plan
Would you let us in
And, say it again
’cause I’m a lil’ slow ya know
And, I really can’t take it in
I can’t bare it with a grin
So, tell us again
Please would you say it again and again and again
It’s not like we’ll listen
Would you say it again

So, if you don’t mind as to be so kind
If you could go over it again and again and again
Because the human sin… well, I’ve heard I’ve been forgiven
So I can do it again
Over and over and over again
So if you’re just going to bring… just going to spring
This thing on me now
Somehow,
I’m suppose to be responsible for all that I am able…
To be
Well, golly
It’s seems like… ya, know… a lot of work
Not to be such a jerk

This is Dan with the plan
I’m a man
A human
I can understand that we’ve got to make a change
But there’s a few individuals that want to gobble it all
Gobble it all up
’till there’s none left for the rest of us

So, this is Dan the man with the plan
The human
Trying to explain the gap in the synapse
Trying to re-arrange the brain
The membrane
The rationality
Sensibility
Responsibility
For both you and me
Or we’re all going to cease to be
(That’s something none of us want to see)
Wake the F#$% up

Man With The Plan.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
F# D#m7 F#7 F#M7

136 BPM / Hard Rock with Reggae Groove

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards, Synthesizers, Controller and Computer

From the album Quicksand
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderAnti-Drudgery

LYRICS
If you’re feeling the day-to-day is drudgery
Just another cog in the human factory
Maybe it’s time to wake up and see
All you can be

If you’re feeling the day-to-day is drudgery
Maybe it’s time for a new recipe
Where we wake up and see
All we can be

If you’re feeling the day-to-day is drudgery
Maybe it’s not too late to get out and see
Get up, get out… be all you can be

Anit-Drudgery Part 2.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
C Baug
C7

124 BPM / Rock

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards, Synthesizers, Controller and Computer

From the album Quicksand
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderFigure

LYRICS
When will we figure out what it is we’ve done
When will we figure out what is is we do
When will we figure out what it’s all about
When will we figure out?

In God’s name what shame
When will we figure it… figure it… figure it out
For God’s sake, why half-bake

When will we figure out what went wrong
When will we figure out where it’s gone

Will we figure out before it’s too late
Will we finger about… mental masturbate
Will we figure out or just go on in doubt
Will we figure out?

Figure Video.mp4

Figure.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
D F D G7 D C D
G D

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Quicksand
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderRearview Mirror

LYRICS
Look in the rearview mirror
Hold on to life a lil’ dearer
It goes by so fast
Seein’ the future going passed

Look in the rearview mirror
And keep an eye on the road
Multi-task mode
Avoid brain overload

As the future comes clearer
The past comes nearer

Look in the rearview mirror
Hold on to life a lil’ dearer
It goes by so fast
Seein’ the future going past

As the future comes nearer
The past come clearer

Rearview Mirror Music Video.mp4

Rearview Mirror.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
E7 E7sus4
A7
B7 A7 E7

Written in Norristown, Montgomery County and West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Quicksand
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderNew Wave Blues

INSTRUMENTAL

New Wave Blues Live in West Chester.mp4

ABOUT THE SONG
E A G
E G

Written and recorded on Gay Street in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Daniel — Guitar

From the album Speechless
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderSee The Day

LYRICS
Sure hope I never see the day
When I never see the day

I hope I never see the day when I never see the day
When all in sight is the black of night
Not even a reflection from the moon
Daylight can’t come too soon

I hope I never see the day when I never see the day
Blue sky
Oh, my, my

Before we do what we do for you
Got to see the light
Keep alive
And the day will arrive

I hope I never see the day when I never see the day
It’s all right
Alright
The daylight

If I may take the liberty
To tell ya what I see
To try to explain me
I hope I never see the day when I never see the day
All right daylight
Alright daylight
In sight
Daylight
Insight
Daylight

I hope and pray every day
That I never see the day when I never see the day
Every day above ground is a good day
Every day I’ve found sound is a good day
All right daylight
Alright daylight

See The Day.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Dm Dm7(11) Dm9

166 BPM / Twist

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards, Synthesizers, Controller and Computer

From the album Quicksand
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderPursuit Of Happiness

LYRICS
If what you do is pursue
Happiness and bliss, too
Then what you’ll find is the kind kind
With peace in their heart and love in mind

If what you do is poo-poo
Vinegar and piss, too
Then what you’ll find is the hard kind
With a blackened heart and hate in mind

If you talk and follow through
Deliver faith and hope, too
Then what you do for all mankind
Is heal the sick… give sight to the blind

Pursuit Of Happiness Music Video.mp4

Pursuit Of Happiness.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
A G
D G A

A song inspired by The Sixth Mass Extinction.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Quicksand
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_border6xStink

LYRICS
After all is said and done
Looks like we’ve come undone
They think we’re choosing extinct

After all we’ve said is dumb
We’ve become the smoking gun
On the verge of the human purge

Chorus
They think we’re choosing extinct
On the verge of the human purge
When the traffic can no longer merge
We can be gone as quick as a blink

After all we did is gone
Too late to wonder what went wrong
They know we choose extinct

After all we’re dead and gone
Culmination of our swan song
The purge of the human splurge

Chorus

6xStink Video.mp4

The study shows without any significant doubt that we are now entering the sixth great mass extinction event.

6xStink.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Em G Am Em
C Em

A song inspired by The Sixth Mass Extinction.

Daniel — Vocals, Guitar

From the album Quicksand
by Daniel Brouse

bookmark_borderCredit Rating

LYRICS
Er, a…
How’s your credit?
You want me to lend you my ear
Hear here… now
Forget it

There might be a few mistakes that you’ll make
As long as you don’t fake
That you regret it
If you know you’ve made a mistake
If you know you’ve been a fake
You’re better off to regret it
To begin to be forgiven of that sin

Isn’t it a sin
Not to begin?

How’s your credit?
You want me to lend you my ear
You can forget it

Credit Rating.mp3

ABOUT THE SONG
Cm Bm
Em Am Bm

127 BPM / Entrance

Daniel — Vocals, Keyboards, Synthesizers, Controller and Computer

From the album Quicksand
by Daniel Brouse