babybrutha - AllDayFunkShine! Credits & Lyrics

Credits

Written, Arranged & Produced

By T.Lee

T.Lee-Bass/Keys/Lead & Backing Vox

Gtr Trk 2,4,9 & 10

Keith King-Drums

Alex Emetti-Gtr Trk 6,7 & 8

Sav Izzi-Gtr Trk 1,2,4,5 & 10

Lauren Lo-Lead & Backing Vox

Trk 2,3,4 & 7

Carolyn “Goldgirl”Castillo-Backing vox

Trk 9

Deborah Sims-Backing Vox

Trk 1,2,5 & 6

Elisa Hunt-Backing Vox

Trk 8

Photography by Patrick Wingard

Mastered by ESM

Keith Pruitt Consulting

Lyrics and Stories

Anxiety

By T’Lee

there's this recurring dream

i'm high up on a wire and nothing underneath to catch your fall

there's the sound of my heartbeat

i can hear it while im sleeping , and its getting louder every night

what is happening to me

anxiety

sometimes it's difficult to breathe

it’s impossible to make it through the day feeling this way

my room , i rarely want to leave

i find it’s getting harder to get out of bed everyday

what is happening to me

anxiety

there are days, i feel my sanity slipping away

tell me what must i do to come back down

i hear voices in my head

i don’t know what they’re saying

but i need to find some comfort in my mind

some days id rather cry instead,

there’s happiness in music. it seems to help me through my sunken times

what is happening to me

anxiety

Never thought much about Anxiety or feeling anxious as a kid. As an adult I recognized the butterflies and nauseous feelings. After having a conversation with my kid Izzie it all came full circle. We evolve, learn and grow. Watching Simone Biles, Calvin Ridley and Naomi Osaka take a time out is ok. Let’s all take a pause sometimes. Keith King added a beat that took the song someplace different. The pulse and syncopation makes this song.

Ev’rybody Knows

By T.Lee

A yawn and stretch in the morning and then i rise

Wipe the sleep out of my eyes

I look to my left, i look to my right

I see linda laying beside

She’s the wifey or my man joe

I wonder how many folks will know

Everybody knows

What kind of friend am i, oh

We all get weak sometime

Just one of those things, salacious things, scandalous

As i sit drinking coffee linda says

We can’t go on like this

Joe doesn’t deserve this he’s a good man inside

And There ain’t nothing like a man’s pride

I walk away in a haze of uncertainty

How did i let this come to be

Hook

A frantic knock at my door, I jump out of bed

I tell Linda to not be scared

The next sound that i hear is a crash on my floor,

Joe just kicked in my door

He looks straight at me with his eyes tearing

He says Is it true, these things I been hearing

You were my friend, you were like a brother to me

Just then linda runs out and she says I’m sorry, joe i’m so sorry

Hey Joe,i see that gun in yo hand

This is my interpretation of what if. The song Hey Joe by Jimi Hendrix is one of my favorites. My song tells the story of what happens to Joe after he leaves to shoot his ol lady. In this song his ladies name is Linda and Joe kicks in the door to confront her. Alex and Keith King add so much depth on their instruments.

AllDayFunkShine

Are we living the twilight zone

We keep doing the same stupid thang and keep expecting a different result

We create our own problems. Welcome to america

But right now I need Funkshine

We’ve always lived in a pandemic, pandemic of our minds

Marley said it best, mental slavery

We need funkshine

All Day Funk shine, all day funk shine

All day funk shine, all day funk shine, all day

(Talk)

I don’t need any shade thrown my way

I enjoy the funkshine

Find that inner joy, that peace inside

Where do you find strength, where do you find comfort?

You are the light that shines bright

You shine bright at dusk

The sun envies you

Implosion is imminent ya’ll if we don’t figure this shit out

All day funkshine

Find your energy, peace upon you

This song started with me on bass and a drum loop on NYE 2018. I love Parliament Funkadelic. Any music that was created in that environment has a feeling and a vibe. ADFS is my attempt at creating a song as if I was in that universe. I would say to my friend Keith “Are we living in the twilight zone” Truth is now alternative facts and what use to be real is now false. It is a strange time right now. My optimism is low. FunkShine will take me away from the bullshit.

Hot Chocolate

By T.Lee

Chocolate

Mocha fudge

All night long

Chocolate

She is my hot chocolate

She’s my mocha fudge

She is my hot chocolate

And i’m gonna eat my baby up

Ooh girl your chocolate

It melts in my my mouth

Ooh girl your chocolate it melts in my mouth

She is my hot chocolate

She’s my mocha fudge

She is my hot chocolate

And i’m gonna eat my baby up

Ooh girl your chocolate

It melts in my my mouth

Ooh girl your chocolate it melts in my mouth

Chocolate

Mocha fudge

All night long

Chocolate

You know what they say about chocolate

Mets in yo mouth

Not in yo hands

Now….Go Wiggle

I wrote this song over 20 years ago. A bass line that I couldn't stop playing. The words followed the bass line. Keep it simple and playful. I have a sweet tooth and this song is whatever you want it to be. A tribute to women in every shade of chocolate. Lauren’s personality explodes on this song. Keith King and I really locked into the groove

Hello Ol friend

I saw you, i saw you in a dark cafe

It was on a sunny day in May

I couldn’t believe, after all this time

You look so good

Hello old friend, how long has it been

Have you thought of me since

Can i see you again

Hello old friend, did you get the letters i sent

I’ll put my heart on the limb, will i see you again

My how time flies when you’re busy

Getting your life in order

But i couldn’t resist, your eyes

Such a mystery, ooh such a mystery

You and me I’ve always wondered

I had to come over and at least say Hi, how you doing

Hello old friend, how long has it been

Have you thought of me since

Can i see you again

Hello old friend, did you read the letters i sent

I’ll put my heart on the limb, will i see you again

Hello, Hello, Hello

My it’s been so long

I’ve always liked old black and white movies. This song was inspired by a chance encounter with my wife Dana waaaaay back. We had broken up and happened to see each other at a gas station. In the song I changed the setting to make it more like film noir. A sunny day in a dimly lit cafe makes it more dramatic. The 2nd half of the song was meant to be disco. 4 on the floor with synths blaring. I asked Sav to give me his best Nile Rodgers and he delivered. My Big Sister Deborah adds some really soulful vocals to this track. Reminiscent of movies like Phantom of the Paradise and Thank God It’s Friday.

Why Not

By T’Lee

Im tired, I need a libation, I gets no gratification from my 9 to 5

Work's done, im headed right over to Sam's grand slam

Bar keep, I'll have my usual, this will get me started until my girls get here

I don't mind drinking alone

Just then, before I take a sip, a man sidled up to me, invading my space

He exclaimed his name and claim to fame

My name is gimp the ladies pimp and I can tell by the way you're staring you wanna take me home

No!

So we can just get it on

No!

Why not

Why not take me, why not take me home

(he kept saying)

Why not take me home

You must be kidding I don't even know you

And you wanna come home with me

You must be drunk or maybe simply insane

I got a driver and a rolls royce and a waterbed made of brass

But I can't find my keys so I'll be going home with you please

No! But he kept saying

Why not take me, why not take me home

Why me? I always get the weird ones. Im not in the mood for this

I should have just taken my black ass home

where you going ?

Move, get out of my way, before I have to mace you.

Damn, you working on my last nerve

So are you saying no?

But he kept saying

Why not take me home, why not take me home

While watching an episode of my favorite TV show “Sanford & Son” I was inspired. Scatman Crothers and Redd Foxx were singing “All of me” They ended the song by repeating “Why not, Why Not” That stuck in my head and I couldn’t get rid of it. A melody came, a bass line came and a concept came. One of my favorite movies as a kid was “Bugsy Malone” . I wanted to create a song in that world. Lauren’s vocals are great on this song. Her performance takes it beyond where I thought it could go. Sav gives it just the right amount of Joe Pass.

Monday Morning Flay away

By T’Lee

Monday morning, clock gives out a yell

time to dress for a job i'm hating

there's a hundred different things I’d like to do

but instead I grin and bare it

bird outside my window, why can’t I be more like you

I want to fly away, I want to fly away, I want to fly away

Monday mornings always bring me down, ever since I was a kid

I'm constantly reminded that I’m grown

some days, I wish I was a kid again

bird outside my window, how's life been treating you

I want to fly away, I want to fly away, I want to fly away

fly away, to a new day

i want to fly

fly, fly, fly , fly

i wanna fly away

in due time, i'm never gonna feel this way again

im gonna get my shit together and get my life on track, oh

in due time i'm never gonna feel this way again,

im gonna fly away

I wrote this song as a young man in my 20’s hating my job. I was probably working for a 3rd party rep firm and dreading Sunday evening. At the time I was heavy into The Style Council. I wanted to write a song like Paul Weller at that time. I could hear Paul and D.C. Lee singing the harmonies together. This is the Only song that was not fully recorded at Babybrutha’s Attic studio. Vocals, bass and Drums were recorded at The School of Art Institute. The remaining productions were completed at Babybrutha Studios. Elisa Hunt sounds great on vocals and added so much. Alex’s guitar creates the perfect vibe.

America,,,,We got a problem

By T.Lee

America...Let’s be realistic

We got a problem and we need to fix this

The only way to stop a bad guy with a gun

Is a good guy with a gun

But that’s not true

Look up James Shaw and Keanon Lowe and then we can talk

Las vegas, pulse nightclub, sandy hook

Virginia tech, first baptist, stoneman douglas, fort hood

America...Let’s be realistic

We got a problem and we need to fix this

Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate

False information, those who lie shall not be permitted inside the gate

Once they have us divided, we’ll be easy to conquer

I ain’t got time for none of your conspiracies

California,,ex cop,,,4 killed

Dallas texas,,,sniper shooter,,,ex military,,,5 killed ,,, hey hey

America...Let’s be realistic

We got a problem and we need to fix this

While you stand for old glory, excuse me while i take to my knee

No disrespect but, you don’t see what i’ve seen

I see a dream deferred

George floyd, tryavon martin, breonna taylor, tamir rice, laquan macdonald, elijah mcclain,

Eric garner , sandra bland, rashard brooks, daniel prude, betty jones, alton sterling,

Botham jean, stefon clark, freddie gray

I have never been a fan of guns. I am not anti 2nd amendment but it's obvious that we have a problem in America with Gun violence. I am not anti Police but we have a problem certain Police being accountable for their actions. I am not anti laws but the foundation of this country is slavery and the laws were manipulated and created to prevent blacks from acquiring Generational wealth through home ownership. I am not anti America but i will be critical. We as a country are flawed and we need to fix it. Carolyn's vocal at the outro gives me goosebumps. I had this song written but not completed and Childish Gambino's song dropped. Keith King said "let it all out".

Pushing me away

By T.Lee

Early this morning I kissed your lips

You were cold so i caressed your hips

Sometimes it feels, you’re pushing me away

We’d always laugh at the dumbest things

I used to love when you laughed at me

Lately i feel like you’re pushing me away

You’re pushing me away

I feel you’re pushing me away

I brought you flowers and they died that day

I’ve given you jewelry that was thrown away

I’m starting to think, you’re pushing me away

I’ve loved you for years

And one thing is true

I’ll always play the fool for you

And when you’re sad, i’m sad too

But i feel

You’re pushing me away

I feel you’re pushing me away

I still care for

I love you

I wanna scream i wanna yell

That’s all i want to do

If i'm under your spell

I wanna scream it from the mountain tops

I love you

I always wanted Stevie Wonder to play harmonica on one of my songs. That did not happen but this was inspired by Stevie and War's Lee Oskar or Toots Thieleman. I love just the right amount of Harmonica. Lauren provided just what I needed vocally. Lush harmonies with a solid rhythm that you can step to. This song is about a relationship that is over and has been over for awhile. we've all been there.

Ev’rybody Knows

By T.Lee

A yawn and stretch in the morning and then i rise

Wipe the sleep out of my eyes

I look to my left, i look to my right

I see linda laying beside

She’s the wifey or my man joe

I wonder how many folks will know

Everybody knows

What kind of friend am i, oh

We all get weak sometime

Just one of those things, salacious things, scandalous

As i sit drinking coffee linda says

We can’t go on like this

Joe doesn’t deserve this he’s a good man inside

And There ain’t nothing like a man’s pride

I walk away in a haze of uncertainty

How did i let this come to be

Hook

A frantic knock at my door, I jump out of bed

I tell Linda to not be scared

The next sound that i hear is a crash on my floor,

Joe just kicked in my door

He looks straight at me with his eyes tearing

He says Is it true, these things I been hearing

You were my friend, you were like a brother to me

Just then linda runs out and she says I’m sorry, joe i’m so sorry

Hey Joe,i see that gun in yo hand