Making the Album.
Credits
Brenda Gail: vocals, guitar
Deane Cote: guitars, piano
James East: bass
Josh Thompson: drums
Todd Davidson: piano
Erdis Maxhelaku: cello
Kevin Ryan: pedal steel
Ben Hernandez: vocals
Johnny Valenzuela: vocals
(on Intenciones Claras)
Produced by Deane Cote
Engineered, mixed and mastered by Alan Sanderson at Pacific Beat Recording, San Diego, Ca on June 23, 2021
Package Design by Agua Studios
Hair by Erika Shipley
Photos by Jen Acosta
All songs written by Brenda Gail Davis, BMI
Lyrics : Side A
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Holiday
Packed up my bags
I've got to get away
You brought no sunshine
Only rainy days
I got no reason
Ain't got no reason to stay
Think I'll drive on out of Reno
Have me a holiday
Shined up my red boots
Got my brand new coat
I took the mustang
Left you a note
Ain't got no reason
I got no reason to stay
Think I'll head on out to Vegas
Bet all my cares away
Cleaned out my dresser
I'm gonna chase the stars
I stole all your beers
Took my guitars
I got no reason
Ain't got no reason to stay
Think I'll make my way to Memphis
Got me some Blues to play -
Pretty Little Flower
Pretty little flowers
From many different seeds
Grow in pretty gardens
Sometimes on the street
Pretty little flower
Beneath the pale moonlight
Blossoms only when they say
Girl, you’re cool to shine tonight
He drives back home
She walks away
She tells herself
It’s just for one more day
So she gives, she's never one to take
Pretty little flower,
Still dreaming of the lights
It must be hard to blossom
In the dark, late at night
All they talk about's your beauty
They've got so much to say
But to prune away your petals
Well for that they have to pay
He drives back home
She walks away
She tells herself
Regret don't fix mistakes....
Ain't nothing more to say
He drives back home
But she can't walk away
Come to know
There's so much more at stake
So she gives, what little is left to take
She's housed in chrome
It's just another day
She damn well knows
Deep roots don't walk away
Concrete gardens colored dark and grey
When the crows flock home
They won't have their way
And soon he'll know
This ain't another day
For the pretty little flower
Won't be back today
She gave it all away -
Another Day
Another day in this life
He says I'm wrong again
That ain't right
We're dark then light
Staying in and mostly out of sight
I wandered through his door late that night
Forever navigating wrong from right
Strong words, end up another fight
Then he tells me he loves me, it don't seem right
So he walks away, It's just another day
Then there's days
Stressed and wound up, my chest gets tight
Don’t rush what's left of time baby
You'll miss the meaning, it'll pass you by
Late one night
The bottle reared its ugly head to fight
Can't look away, it's right there in the eyes
No telling what's inside or wrong from right
Drinkin' words end up a wasted night
Can't sleep it off, the taste won't go away
So blame away, come what may
It's just another day
Mirrored eyes reflect the fact
There's no denying opposites attract
And that darkness that you feel inside
Baby, heavy hearts grow tired
Tired of feeling under attack, yeah are we under attack?
Strong words, won't say who's wrong or right
Today’s a chance, to try again tonight
Love can't be played, like a game with knives
Leaving only a slice, from the pie of life
Then he tells me to stay
Just another day -
The Gift
What's there left to do
Do we keep to what is tried and true?
Is life meant spent either broke or bent
Then we try our best not to pretend
Down some lonely one way street
A means to an end or just where we like to meet
Is the wrapping the best part of the gift?
Tied to the promise of whatever's next
Is what's inside enough to make you stay?
Given are the gifts for which we get to pay
Young love is a trusting thing,
Blind and warm bound forever by a ring
Years go by, there comes a want for more
Then the life exchange of dreams held long before
And was the wrapping the best part of the gift?
Does happiness mean more now, when that's all that's left?
Is what's inside meant for two to play?
Given are the gifts for which lovers get to pay
It's what's inside the best part of the gift
Held together only by the time that we have left
Tomorrow comes care of yesterday
For that I'll pay the price, the price that's left to pay
Left to pay -
Down To None
Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose
But never are we given the chance to choose
What's weak not strong, lost not won
Love doesn’t always feed the need to run
Temptations hard to refuse
Skies turn black, while others blue
The good, the bad, the ugly news
Then take a walk in someone else's shoes
There once were two, now only one
Where once was love has come down to none
See the girl, her sad sweet smile
Her roads laid out like a country mile
Her dress is worn, not of the style
It's hard to dream when you feel your life’s on trial
Love still wins to rave reviews
Open eyes seek to find the truth
Still so many questions, so little clues
Days stretch long, years fly by too soon
There once were two, now only one
Where once was love has come down to none
Lyrics : Side B
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Lies & Sympathy
Baby, baby, don't make me cry
I drove for miles just to hear your lies
Don't look in my eyes, no not today
I see you still haven't changed
Baby, you stay out all night
From what I'm feeling
Something don't seem right
Think I'll lock the door, hide the key
Take back those things you stole from me
Your brand of loving’s been a one way street
I get the lies you get the sympathy
Baby, baby, you came back tonight
Why you thinkin' that’d be alright
Baby, baby, you made me cry
I drove for miles, just to hear more lies
Don't look in my eyes, no not today
Too damn bad, you haven't changed
I get the lies, you get the sympathy
I get the lies, you get the sympathy -
Intenciones Claras
Con intenciones claras mi amor
Brillas como estrellas sobre el mar
Todo lo que eres es parte de mi. Amor
Quiero sentirte una vez mas
Intenso como nadie mas
Las noches contigo me liberas. Amor
Construyes mis suenos
Sin ti, no me veo ya
Curame con tus besos
Susurra que no te iras, que no me dejaras
Con intenciones claras mi amor
Sentimientos no escondes solos
Llenare todo el vacio de tu, corazon.
En sueños ahi estas
La noche de atrae tu amor,
Intenciones que iluminan tu, corazon
Construyes mis suenos
Sin ti, no me veo ya
Curame con tus besos
Susurra que no te iras, que no me dejaras
Jamas
Construyes mis suenos
Sin ti, no me veo ya
Curame con tus besos
Susurra que no te iras, que no me dejaras
Que no, no, no me dejaras
Con intenciones claras mi amor
Brillas como estrellas sobre el mar
Todo lo que eres es parte de mi. Amor -
One More Heart
I was dancing...saw you on the barroom floor
You stopped me in my tracks, left me wanting more
Like good whiskey, one taste and I'm sure
Walk on thru my door, come and take my hand
Won’t you tell me baby, you're gonna be my man
Just don't waste my time, cause I'll keep on tryin'
Don't go hurting me, honey, don't make me cry
Don't look away, cause I can see it in your eyes
Come on and kiss me, before we part
Most of all don't go thinking mine’s just one more heart
One more heart...
I see you smiling and I just can't think
One look starts me up, why can´t I hit the brakes
Maybe I’ll just sit here and have one more drink
Don't go hurting me, honey, don't make me cry
Don't stand there, and tell me more lies
Just tell me you love me, before we part
And most of all don't go thinking mine’s just one more heart
One more heart...
Don't go hurting me, honey, don't make me cry
Don't look away, cause I can see it in your eyes
Just tell me you love me and we’ll never part
Most of all don't go thinking mine’s just one more heart
One more heart...
Yeah most of all don't go thinking mine’s just one more heart
One more heart... -
Lightning
One flash is all it takes
Quick glance hello, a warm embrace
Reaching out with no concern
That's when my skin begins to burn
Back when dreams were all we had
A love sparked under stars
I knew you'd leave but you'd be back
To show me your new scars
It's raining dreams at night
The sky lights up
There's lightning in your eyes
One flash is all it takes
Ignored the warnings, my first mistake
Never one for lessons learned
Still smolders that old familiar burn
It's raining dreams at night
The sky lights up
Sparks can't help but fly
It's raining dreams at night
Your eyes light up
You got lovin' on your mind
It's raining dreams at night
The sky lights up
There's lightning in your eyes
In your eyes...
Lightning in your eyes -
Sweet Rosalie
Sweet Rosalie, she’s the apple of my eye
She’ll give you one little look, she lights up the sky
Sweet Rosalie, she makes the world right
Her smiles just like sunshine, big, warm and bright
She’s got perfect little fingers, she’s got a tiny little nose
Her hugs are so soft and warm, like the summer breeze blows
Right from the start, you stole my heart
You’ll always be my sweet Rosalie
Sweet Rosalie, she’s the pumpkin in my pie
She can be as sweet as honey, but don’t make her cry
Sweet Rosalie, be strong and be smart
The world can be crazy, just follow your heart
She likes to keep moving, it’s a Bob Marley night
Her kitties watch over, to make sure she’s alright
Close your eyes, sleep tonight, dream sweet
baby dreams my sweet Rosalie
She doesn't want diamonds, she doesn't want gold
She just wants her puppy with the blue shiny nose
Life's sweet and simple as it should be
For my sweet Rosalie
For my sweet Rosalie
She's my sweet Rosalie