Storyland Album)

“Storyland” is a song that dives headfirst into the tangled emotions of living a double life, swept up in the dangerous thrill of an affair. It’s about building a fantasy so vivid that you start to believe it’s real, slipping through the looking glass like Alice, chasing forbidden moments down the rabbit hole. The lyrics reference well-known figures from English literature—like Peter Pan refusing to grow up, or the knights and ladies of King Arthur’s court hiding secrets behind chivalry and legend—mirroring the way you compartmentalize your secret self. There’s a sense of wandering through Neverland, losing track of time and responsibility, while the outside world fades into the background. The song conjures images of secret gardens and midnight masquerades, where you can be anyone you want, if only for a little while. You convince yourself you’re the hero in your own tale, weaving lies like Scheherazade to keep the fantasy alive night after night. But beneath the magic, there’s always the lurking shadow of guilt, the knowledge that every storybook has an ending. The chorus swells with the intoxicating freedom of escape, but the verses are laced with the tension of being found out. In the final lines, reality crashes in—like Dorothy waking up in Kansas, you realize the fantasy can’t last forever. “Storyland” is about the bittersweet moment you snap out of the dream, left to face the consequences of the world you tried to leave behind.

Storyland

90's vibe, with a dash of 80's. "Kings of Spain" is a passionate, confessional song inspired by the tragic tale of King Charles II of Spain, whose reign was marked by turmoil and whose heart was famously tormented by unrequited love. The lyrics draw a vivid parallel between the king’s descent into lovesick madness and the modern experience of being driven to the edge by lovers who come and go through the revolving door of your life. With every return and departure, the song captures the dizzying, embarrassing, and even shameful sense of losing your composure—just as Charles II’s infatuations left him vulnerable and exposed. The result is a raw, relatable anthem for anyone who’s ever felt a little bit crazy in the throes of love.

Kings of Spain

Dedication for someone you are really in love with

In You

Writing a song in the realm of fantasy is like stepping into a world painted by Maxfield Parrish, where colors are impossibly vivid and the air shimmers with possibility. Each verse becomes a journey through “Daybreak,” where golden light spills over marble terraces and hope is born anew with the dawn. The melody drifts through the tranquil blue haze of “Ecstasy,” capturing the sense of longing and wonder that Parrish so often evoked. In crafting lyrics, I imagine myself wandering through the lush, dreamlike landscapes of “The Garden of Allah,” where every note is a petal, every chord a breath of wind stirring the leaves. The song becomes a tapestry of these enchanted places, woven together with the same delicate touch that Parrish used to blend light and shadow.

Thematically, the song draws on the sense of timelessness and serenity that permeates Parrish’s work, inviting listeners to escape the mundane and enter a world where imagination reigns. Just as “Stars” depicts a lone figure gazing upward, lost in reverie beneath a sky dusted with constellations, the chorus lifts the listener into realms of wonder and possibility. The fantasy is not just in the setting, but in the feeling—a sense of awe and yearning for beauty that transcends reality. By referencing these iconic paintings, the song becomes a tribute to Parrish’s vision, using music and words to evoke the same magic, transporting the audience to a place where dreams and reality intertwine.

Sleepyland (Maxfield's Dream)

Sing Me A Lullaby

In my late forties, I’d settled into the gentle routines of my life—work, evenings with friends, and the quiet comfort of solitude after a handful of relationships that never quite lasted. I didn’t expect much to change until I met Harold, just past fifty, at a local book club. He was a widower, kind and thoughtful, with a love of poetry that matched my own. Our friendship began over shared verses and coffee, but it didn’t take long for something deeper to blossom between us.

We both carried scars from the past, and there were moments of doubt and hesitation—family concerns, insecurities, and the challenge of blending two well-established lives. Yet, with every setback, our bond only grew stronger. Eventually, we realized that what we had found was rare and precious. With open hearts, we decided to embrace the future together, grateful for the unexpected joy of finding true love later in life.

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Dear Love

My music is now up on Spotify, https://open.spotify.com/album/6ZyDAOe6eIU0W8pZEU3nS4?si=4sFXe8xdREWpkx_o7i9UjQ

Been singing all of my life, writing lyrics since 1983, recording since 1995.

I am sort of transgenre'd.  Straight across the board.  The only good thing good about being a non-performing songwriter is you have the freedom to pretty much write what you want in any genre you want.

I grew up listening to classical, the Beatles and Stones, James Taylor, Carly Simon, and later , the Doobie Brothers.  Nowadays, I just find a playlist on Spotify. I am partial to alternative these days. And electronic if it has vocals.

I've been at this a while, and if you are like me, you'll never get tired of it.

Dear Love

Kel Brown