Martin is such a talented song creator, and when he asked me to write words to his track, I felt thrilled to be able to work with him again..   
My deepest thanks for collaborating with me once again Martin xx

Copyright Nat Daniels * Martin Hirsch 2021
Gentle Rain Records
Instrumental track written by Martin Hirsch https://soundcloud.com/martin-hirsch-656665916
Written by Nat Daniels 

Ever mine, Ever thine.. ☀️🌻

Lyrics:
Whenever we say Goodbye

Evergreen we all begin 
Never knowing what we lose and what we win
We take our chances where we can
Finding love between a woman and man

But with the sweet comes the bitter
With sunshine, there’s always been some rain,
And raging like the drops that splatter
I believe in us, through the laughter and the pain
Though the road may take you, You’ll come home again, 
‘Cause you know inside, our songs all sound the same  
And we’ll fight until we tumble in our breathless fire and come alive again.. 

And Whenever we say goodbye…
A little of me dies each time..
Time will flow … we’ll be together..
No Goodbye….. Oh no..  Goodbye’s not forever..
  
Sometimes hearts must break and shatter
But hindsight can renew and mend again….
It takes two minds that know what matters
And the courage to reach out and make a change…
I may not say all the time,    
And sometimes I may fail at being kind…
But I will love you ’till I die,
No Goodbye is not forever.. When we say goodbye
Goodbye’s not forever…

Whenever We Say Goodbye

Whenever We Say Goodbye - Nat Daniels & Martin Hirsch

Copyright Nat Daniels 2021
Written & Perfromed by Nat Daniels:

LYRICS:
The Pollen Song - By Nat Daniels

I got pollen in my eyes
I ain’t telling any lies,
and this fever is frustrating 
'cause I don’t see what i am baking
And the sneezes multiply
Itchy throat and runny eyes
No I can’t take this pollen anymore!!

Yeah I got pollen in my hair
God this shit is everywhere
You can blow you nose ‘till easter
You’ll need meds to help this fever
but there’s nothing on shelves..
Was there a Sale ? or Something Else?
No I can’t take this pollen anymore!!!

All I wanna do, is sleep like a log!
But I need the meds to clear me, else I'm shit out'a luck!
So I’ll wash my face and wear a mask, 
And try not to get snot on the floor!!!!!

Sigh*

No I Can’t take this pollen anymore…
No I CAN’T take this pollen anymore…
Gesundheit!

The Pollen Song

Copyright Nat Daniels / Gentle Rain Records 2021
PRS
Guitars and Vocals: Dirk Taubenheim https://soundcloud.com/the-gatsbys
Vocals, Piano and Production, Written by: Nat Daniels
My utmost thanks goes to my dear friend Dirk for lending me his Exquisite guitar skills and his voice on this song.
This song is about living out loud..  Don't waste time.. take the leap. 

Lyrics:

Wake to the Sound

Wake to the sound, Don’t drown it out..
Your voice will fade into the crowd.
live every day... you got a say!
It’s much too late, lying in your grave..

Oh, and so.. Everything lies
Sunk like a stone on the bedrock of time
We lose all our dreams
Torn at the seams, Say we’re fine, 
But it’s not what we mean…. Ohh…..

Oh Fly to the sun even if you burn, 
At least you lived at every turn 
Fight for love.. don’t let it go…
Its not too late to know for sure

Ooh... leap ...leap to sky, 
How can you win if you never try ?
So let's go where We can fly
Over the sea my love you and I
And when you’re lost, not sure where to go,
Leave sorrows behind you, come in from the cold
In rasping fire, leave behind all the pain, 
'till you find yourself again….

Ooh... Leap! Leap to sky, 
How can you win if you never try ?
So let's go where We can fly
Over the sea my love you and I.....

Wake to the Sound (feat. Dirk Taubenheim)

Wake to the Sound

Wake To The Sound - Nat Daniels & the Gatsbys

Vocal Copyright - Nat Daniels 2021
Written by the amazing Paul Waaktaar-Savoy

"sitting there smiling, she silently fell apart in front of the world, whilst  everyone was watching"...

It wasn't the rain that washed away...
Rinsed out the colours of your eyes
Putting the gun down on the bedside table
I must have realized
It wasn't the rain
That made no difference
And I could have sworn it wasn't me
Yet I did it all so coldly
Almost slowly
Plain for all to see
Oh c'mon please now
Talk to me
Tell me things I could find helpful
How can I stop now
Is there nothing I can do
I have lost my way
I've been losing you
I can still hear our screams competing
You're hissing your s's like a snake
Now in the mirror shows *
A worn out soul, * 
I thought no one could break
It wasn't the rain
That made no difference
Nervously drumming on:Run away
But I want the guilt to get me
Thoughts to wreck me
Preying on my mind
So, please now
Talk to me
Tell me things I could find helpful
For how can I stop now
Is there nothing I can do
I have lost my way
I've been losing you

Songwriter: Pal Waaktaar

I've Been Losing You

I've Been Losing You (cover)

This is very short song written by Eric Feltham, and when he asked me to add vocals I was thrilled to do so..  Durge then added his vocals, and this beautiful angelic harmony came into being with his help.  This is a very unique and short instrumental track but I dare say it holds quite a bit of fascination.  It was a pleasure to work with Eric, and Durge and I are thrilled we could tag along on this Avantgarde excursion off the D&D beaten track. 

Vocal Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2021 - Produced by Nat Daniels
Written and instrumental track performed by Eric Feltham - 
A&E SoundForge
With Exception of Piano... Performed by Nat Daniels.
to See MORE - Visit Daniels & Durgy : https://soundcloud.com/danielsdurgy
 and Eric's page: https://soundcloud.com/aesoundforge

Buyers Remorse - Daniels & Durgy With A&E Soundforge

Written and instrumental track performed by the Gatsbys
Piano and vocals - Nat Daniels.  Copyright Nat Daniels & the Gatsbys 2021

My profound thanks to my incredibly talented friend Dirk for allowing me to tag along. Thank you for trusting me... I am deeply moved and honoured you asked me to sing your song.  Thank you to Ben for producing the song as well as you did xx   Please See Dirk's page! It's amazing..!  https://soundcloud.com/the-gatsbys

Comfort -  by D Taubenheim..   a.k.a.  The ultimate Gatsby..

I didn't mean to make you cry
It hurts to hear you sigh
Sometimes I'm rude, I don't know why
Let me kiss your pale blue eyes

You're my angel, I love you
And I'll do all that I can do
To stop your tears and make you smile
To hurt your heart is not my style

My choice of words was not okay
I guess I didn't know what to say
Stuck in my anger, No way out
Feeling helpless, Getting loud

You're my angel, I love you
And I'll do all that I can do
To stop your tears and make you smile
To hurt your heart would destroy mine

I want to comfort you right now
Give you my love if you allow
Let me protect and save you
‘Cause this is all I wanna do

Let The Girls Sing

Comfort - Nat Daniels & The Gatsbys

Vocal Copyright Nat Daniels 2022
Lyrics and Melodic Composition Copyright Andy Hall & Gary Brown
Produced by Andy Hall

I was thrilled when Andy and Gaz invited me along on this collaboration.  The Lyrics are beautifully written and sung by Gaz and lends itself to great story telling. It was lovely to join him and to bring my creative spirit in harmonisation to the table.  Andy wrote the beautiful melody and created the gorgeous Instrumental track (which has a hauntingly beautiful Guitar solo) and then brought it All to life with his incredible Production / Mixing skills, breathing life into the song,  and giving it a depth of sound to make it "sparkle". 

I urge you to check out these talented folks' individual page links below..
Ladies and Gents.. I give you the Conscience of Kings.   

Noobly :  https://soundcloud.com/noobly-1?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Gaz Brownie :  https://soundcloud.com/user-755327533?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Lyrics:
Our Devine intervention - Gary Brown and Andy Hall.

Standing on the bridge
Staring into the water
(I’ve kept you waiting
An hour and a quarter )
My Head tells me to leave
My hearts a little more naive
(We’ve had 27 days apart
To rekindle this flagging heart )

Chorus
Our Devine intervention
When we had each other’s attention
To were I love being yours
And you love being mine
Our Devine intervention
Needs to work for us this time

V2
Finally you arrive in your own chaotic style
(So my car went and broke down
And i walk the last 3 miles)
I get the big puppy eyes
And a cute little sorry sigh
(What lies beneath in this rivers deep
Are the same things in the
secrets we keep)

Chorus
Our Devine intervention
When we had each other’s attention
To were I love being yours
And you love being mine
Our Devine intervention
Needs to work for us this time

V3
(Let’s stand back to back
Walk in a different direction)
If we just keep right on walking
Then we have lost all affection
(If we both look back and then we stop
We won’t lose what we’ve got)
Well I stopped and looked back
(I kept walking down the path)

Chorus
Our Devine intervention
When we had each other’s attention
To we’re I loved being yours
And you loved being mine
Our Devine intervention
At least we know now this time

Divine Intervention - Nat Daniels & The Conscience of Kings

My profound thanks to Jeff for this wonderful opportunity to collaborate. It truly was a labour of love, and it was also an Opportunity to take his amazing original song, put a girly spin on it, and create something with a more Cubano Spanish Rock Jazz feel to it, and to stretch my Piano Muscles! Jeff added his amazing Guitar and Bass skills, and a fusion was created! It's cheeky and light, even though the song is about parting ways!  We do hope it makes your toes tap and brings a smile to your souls. 
Thank you Jeff for the wonderful song and words.  It was my pleasure and honour. 
Please see Jeff's Page!  https://soundcloud.com/jeff_roberts?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
He's an immensely talented musician and writer, and it's well worth the trip!  

Vocal, Piano Copyright Nat Daniels 2022 * Copyright © 2015 Jeff Roberts 
All Rights Reserved

Production, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Shaker, Castanet and Clapping, Mixing - Nat Daniels
Acoustic Nylon Guitar, Electric Guitar & Bass, Percussion - Jeff Roberts
Written by Jeff Roberts

The Goodbye Horizon:

Love has come undone
just an empty motel with a broken welcome sign 
so we're leaving now 
leaving this place where the ghosts of our passions abide

He walks without looking behind
I'm standing here losing my mind

We're leaving now for the goodbye horizon
a borderless freedom at the edge of mind's sight
still sheltering a tiny spark
there in the darkness that lies in the orphan heart

Solo - Piano, Nylon Guitar, and Electric guitar.

We are just tourists in the ruins of these memories
where every wall whispers the failure of our dreams
it always comes down to who owns this burden
better just to say, you and I are hurting today

the names of the streets haven't changed
but you and I will never be the same

We're leaving now for the goodbye horizon
a borderless freedom at the edge of mind's sight
still sheltering a tiny spark
there in the darkness that lies in the orphan heart
... a tiny spark that hides... 
and there in the darkness it lies in the orphaned... heart.

The Goodbye Horizon

The Goodbye Horizon (Cover) - Nat Daniels & Jeff Roberts

Vocal Copyright Nat Daniels 2022 - Daniels & Durgy - Gentle Rain Records
Lyrics and Melodic Composition Copyright Andy Hall & Gary Brown
Produced by Andy Hall

"A song about a relationship that struggles against other peoples prejudices and aggression"

I was thrilled yet again when Gaz and Andy invited me once more to Collaborate on this terrific song, which was written by Gaz Brownie and Produced by Noobly..  my sincere thanks for inviting me along guys xxx  ... It was my pleasure xx  Nat

Lyrics: Butterfly Lips

We're like the pantomime villains
Everybody boo’s when we enter the room 
We’re just an imprint on your souls 
That you left like an unkept wilted rose
It feels like we have been dropped off 
After driving to the middle of nowhere 
So we will clear our desk find a box
Fill it right up and fuck right off

Chorus 
It’s been one of those days 
Now it’s one of those nights x2
And the one thing we’ll never resist
Is the taste of our butterfly lips x2

We are your coffee flavour
In our mixed up bag of revels
Maybe that’s the reason why everyone’s bitter and dishevelled
Our moral gymnastics has somersaulted through the roof again
We will clear our desk find a box
Fill it up and fuck right off

Chorus

Many people like to claim responsibility for their success
But we will find ourselves alone
For the failures and regrets 
So we keep it short and keep it sweet 
'Cause we’re listening through gritted teeth 
So we will clear our desk find a box fill it up and fuck right off!

Chorus

Butterfly Lips -  Nat Daniels with the Conscience of Kings

Copyright Conscience of Kings/Nat Daniels 2022
Lyrics by Gaz Brown, Music written & Produced by Andy Hall 
Piano, EDM instrumentals and Remix by Nat Daniels 
Vocals - Gaz Brown and Nat Daniels

This is a Remix of Butterfly Lips, and it's such a thrill for me to work with these two very talented gentleman yet again!..   Please check out their page.. You wont regret it!    https://soundcloud.com/user-667760682
Love and Light.. Nat x

Lyrics:

Butterfly Lips

We're like the pantomime villains
Everybody boo’s when we enter the room 
We’re just an imprint on your souls 
That you left like an unkept wilted rose
It feels like we have been dropped off 
After driving to the middle of nowhere 
So we will clear our desk find a box
Fill it right up and fuck right off

Chorus 
It’s been one of those days 
Now it’s one of those nights x2
And the one thing we’ll never resist
Is the taste of our butterfly lips x2

We are your coffee flavour
In our mixed up bag of revels
Maybe that’s the reason why everyone’s bitter and dishevelled
Our moral gymnastics has somersaulted through the roof again
We will clear our desk find a box
Fill it up and fuck right off

Chorus 

Many people like to claim responsibility for their success
But we will find ourselves alone
For the failures and regrets 
So we keep it short and keep it sweet 
'Cause we’re listening through gritted teeth 
So we will clear our desk find a box fill it up and fuck right off!

Chorus

Butterfly Lips Nat Daniels Remix

Butterfly Lips - Nat Daniels Ft Conscience of Kings (Nat Daniels Remix)

Copyright Nat Daniels 2022

Improv on piano..  I blame my "cousin" Jack (Daniels)...

A Shimmer In The Glass

Copyright Tim Hardin (Mercury) / Vocal Copyright Nat Daniels 2022
Gentle Rain Records
* Lyrics revised to create Bridge - by Nat Daniels
Performed & Produced - Nat Daniels 

Lyrics:

Reason to Believe

Lyrics

 
If I listened long enough to you
I'd find a way to believe that it's all true
Knowing that you lied straight-faced while I cried
Still, I look to find a reason to believe

Someone like you makes it hard to live without
Somebody else
Someone like you makes it easy to give
Never think about myself

If I gave you time to change my mind
I'd find a way to leave the past behind
Knowing that you lied straight-faced while I cried
Still, I look to find a reason to believe

Someone like you makes it easy to live without
Somebody else
Someone like you makes it hard to give
* And with it all the hope I felt 

Bridge - By Nat Daniels
Your words are sweet but your heart is cold
Behind your smile, I see your soul,
But Nothing I do is ever enough
You criticise and control and call it love.. 
... it isn't love...

If I listen long enough to you
I'd find a way to believe that it's all true
Knowing that you lied straight-faced while I cried
Still, I look to find a reason to believe
Still, I look to find a reason to believe..

Reason to Believe

Reason To Believe (Cover)

Happy St Patrick's Day to one and all!!    
"Sláinte!  May your glass be ever full. May the roof over your head be always strong. And may you be in heaven half an hour before the devil knows you're dead." 

Copyright 2023 Nat Daniels /  Gentle Rain Records
Written, Performed and Produced by Nat Daniels. 
Tin Whistle, Piano, Vocals - Nat Daniels .. Produced with Logic Pro X

Lyrics:
Maybe Tomorrow   

When I was a young girl 
‘bout sixteen or so
I’d lean on our garden gate
Dreaming of more
But my day dream would shatter
Each day the same time..
As I watched him walk by
To his house next to mine 

I’d act all discouraged, 
Like i didn’t care
And glanced at him smiling
But tried not to stare
And my lips said no words
Though I whispered and sighed, 
It faded away in his Irish blue eyes..

Hey… Hi… Hello … How you do?
I’d say in my head and smile..
He’d look at me grinning, we both looked away.
Oh maybe.. tomorrow, he’ll ask me my name…

And so the years passed,
I found someone new, 
I never forgot him
The lad with eyes bluer, 
Than any blue diamond
His hair black and fine,
But the luck of the Irish
Can turn any time! 

You see…
We turned the same corner 
And smiling we knew
We both looked the same 
Though older we grew
So we shared a few laughs
And proudly proclaimed
We secretly loved one another the same 

Hey, Hi.. Hello…How you do?
And he took my hand in his hand..
So never say never, believe! take your chances
And maybe, tomorrow, he’l ask you your name...
Oh, Yes maybe, tomorrow she’l ask you your name..

Maybe Tomorrow

Maybe Tomorrow - Nat Daniels

This is the story about a Blade of Grass....

Copyright Nat Daniels 2023
Written, Performed, Produced by Nat Daniels. 
A Blade of Grass -  by Nat Daniels

There’s a blade of grass , stuck on my shoe
It weathered many storms 
And bathed in sunny hues
But it never saw the sun 
Like I saw it in your smile 
And it never saw a kiss so sweet
Like a gentle breeze 
‘till you moved your lips on mine ..   

Chorus:
It had lead a simple life 
‘Till I tracked it through your door
It was happy and content 
Now it’s torn in knowing more
For it never knew what people do
And that love can be so beautiful 
Like Yours and Mine 

2. 
So that Blade of grass boarded a train
And it crossed a sunny border in the pouring rain
It had traveled all the world
Seeing splendour in all things
But the little grass would trade it all 
To be there with you .. 
It would be her only wish.

Chorus:
Now it’s resting on a shelf, 
By those worn and travelled shoes
And it longs to glide on wings,
In a journey back to you
To relive the dream ..  
Of Me and You
On a starry hill that’s made for two 
.....  Made for Two

There’s a blade of grass, next to my shoe
And it knows a fairy tale 
Of a night so deep and blue 
If it only had one wish 
It would wish to be a star
And to lead me back into your arms 
And to smile on us from a far..

Blade of Grass

Blade Of Grass - Nat Daniels

When someone from your youth wants to reconnect with you.. but you need to make them understand that the Universe sends us on different paths, and that "Everything Happens for a Reason"..  We all grow up, and I'm grateful for the age of wisdom. I wish those who need to hear these words, Love and Light, Contentment and Peace.  

Copyright 2023 Nat Daniels / Gentle Rain Records
Written/Performed/Produced: Nat Daniels

Lyrics:
Sleeping Satellites

I didn’t come round here to open up a scar
I didn’t come to make amends
I only wanted you to know that I once cared
Sitting on your pretty fence..

Time has, gone by
But you and I were like Sleeping Satellites…
But I can’t heal you   
You’re the one that has to find your line of sight 

Sleeping Satellites….

Chorus:
But you still see a fairy tale 
We were young and unprepared  
And for a time I loved you,
But you’re just bored and now she’s being mean
But no one is perfect  
And yet you cling to this dream..

Your life with her is worth the fight
I send you all my love and light
But Baby we were never more than  
Sleeping Satellites 
No we were Nothing more

Bridge: 
We both grew up …
And now You must see …  

Chorus: 
Some things aren’t meant to be  
I’ll always be your first love 
Your first in many things
But I can’t be your living dream
No matter how she’s hurt you 
Just tell her what you Need

I send you all my love and light
But Baby we were Never more than 
Sleeping Satellites, Sleeping Satellites
No we were nothing more than Sleeping Satellites
Sleeping Satellites

Sleeping Satellites

Sleeping Satellites - Nat Daniels

I'm supremely thrilled and honoured to work with these two extraordinary Gentleman yet again..  Superbly written and sung by Gaz Brownie, and expertly produced by Andy a.k.a Noobly,  this is a wonderful wall of sound that awakens the senses.   Thank you for letting me tag along!! It's a pleasure as always xxx. 

Copyright Conscience of Kings
Vocals: Gaz Brownie & Nat Daniels
Produced and Mixed by Noobly

Selling Sunshine - Conscience of Kings Ft. Nat Daniels

My profound thanks to Gaz and Andy for allowing me to tag along on their excellent track! What an aboslute pleasure to work with these two pro's.. !!!  
A great song written by Gaz, it tells the story of the recklessness we must grow out of, to finally become wise,  which only comes from bitter experience. 
Expertly produced and mixed by Noobly..   I give you .. the Conscience of Kings!

Copyright 2024 Conscience of Kings
Vocal copyright Nat Daniels / Gentle Rain Records
Mixed and produced by Andy "Noobly" Hall
Vocals: Gaz Brownie and Nat Daniels

Lyrics By Gaz Brownie:

You have a  affliction 
(to your addictions)
You have looked death in the eye
(Shed the  crocodile tear dry )
A life that’s been designed 
(You Crashed, burnt &  survived )
In the early hours 
(Thank god no roadside flowers )
You gambled on your life 
Took a massive risk that night 
Pushing against the rules
Thinking your invincible

This is to  the man  who’s a boy 
Who’s had everything x2
You are down  to the wire 
Running faster getting Higher

This is your father and your mother 
Dealing with you  like no other
Your in  danger of going to far
Especially that night in the car 
Something will give or happen 
So break the cycle of this  pattern
It’s time to grow up 
For the boy who’s  had everything

To The Man Who's A Boy - Conscience Of Kings With Nat Daniels

Ease Your Worried Mind

Love You Beyond

Copyright Nat Daniels 2017

Lyrics:

Until the lights begin to fade
It makes no difference, when the night falls
And that moon up above shines down upon us all,
You’d still be far away, and there’s no words to say,
When the loneliness calls

Sometimes its hard to breathe
Time passes so slow,
And we hold onto love, its hard letting go,
You will be back in time, for true love never dies,
It lives in our souls, It lives in our Souls....

Chorus:
I want to hold you close,
Close like the Holy ghost
Until the dawn steals you away,
You should be here with me,
Unto eternity 
Until the lights begin to fade

Hold onto every breath
Every word you said
Every kiss in the dark
Down to each silent stare
All I can do is wait
Distance can seal no fate
it comes to us all, It comes to us All....

Chorus:
I want to hold you close,
Close like the Holy ghost
Until the dawn steals you away,
You should be here with me,
Right where you’re meant to be
Until the lights begins to fade

Bridge
It’s not enough
When promises break your heart
We've come so far.... 
so I will wait for you
'cause that’s what I’m meant to do 

Take me into your arms
Move me Ohh so slow
And with silent eyes
Breathe fire inside my soul
Burning light firelights 
Swaying like northern lights
Don’t let me go... don't let me go!

Chorus:
I want to hold you close,
Close like the holy ghost
Until the dawn steals you away,
You should be here with me,
Right where you’re meant to be
Until the lights begin to fade... Until the Lights begin.. to fade.

Until the lights begin to fade

Copyright © Nat Daniels 2017

Fly bird fly 

She grew up on a farm on outs of town
didn’t have much money, but she knew her own mind
fly bird fly..

and she lived in her dreams, kept it all inside
when she turned 16 left it all behind
fly bird fly..

Chorus
and so she let it burn
and took his hands, with nowhere left to turn
fly bird fly, fly bird fly..
 
2nd verse..
So he asked for hand and to have and to hold
and she gave her love, and she gave her soul
fly bird fly..

She would peak at her dreams every once in a while,
as they made their plans she would nod and smile,
fly bird fly

Chorus
and So then love becomes
gave it all, for her daughter and two sons,
fly bird fly, fly bird fly..

bridge instrumental

So the years went by like a merry go round
and she buried her love
and the kids moved out, 
fly bird fly

through the pain and the sorrow there was so much love
so much to be cherished and be thankful of
fly bird fly

End Chorus
so spread your wings and fly
go live your dreams before your life’s gone by
fly bird fly, fly bird fly
fly bird fly, fly bird….

Fly Bird Fly

Copyright Nat Daniels 2017 PRS
Written by N Tonjes

This song is written in Afrikaans, and means "together as one"
I hope you like it :)

Lyrics - Afrikaans - english

Ek ken jou, soos die palm van my hand 
I know you like the palm of my hand

na al die jare, is ons steeds bymekaar
After all these years we're still together

en al die vrese, van ’n jong vrou is weg, 
All the fears of a young woman is gone

en soos ’n fyn wyn, word ons sterker in mekaar
and like a fine wine, we're better than ever

want ek weet, dat jy my nooit sal verlaat nie.
I know you'll never abandon or leave me

want ons skyn soos die maan wat vlinders na ons bring in die aand
we shine like moon that attracts butterflies in the eventide

en ek weet, dat ons nooit einde sal vind nie,
i know our love will know no end,

want ons staan soos een, bymekaar.
because we stand together as one

So veel liefde, in herinnering vas gevang
So much love in our memories

so veel geskiedenis, in spore wat ons laat
so much history in the footprints we leave

Gesmee in wysheid, ’n onbreekbare band,
forged in wisdom, unbreakable bond

en egte vriende, wat geloof het in mekaar
true friends with faith in each other

want ek weet, dat jy my nooit sal verlaat nie.
I know you'll never abandon or leave me

want ons skyn soos die maan wat vlinders na ons bring in die aand
we shine like moon that attracts butterflies in the eventide

en ek weet, dat ons nooit einde sal vind nie,
i know our love will know no end,

want ons staan soos een, bymekaar.
because we stand together as one

Een in gedagtes, gees en hart,
one in thought, spirit and heart

in alle heimwee en alle smart 
in all sadness and sorrow

een in liefde en hoop wat groei 
one in love and hope which grows

suiwer fontein wat verewig vloei
a pure fountain which flows forever

en ek weet, dat ek jou nooit kan verlaat nie.
I know I could never abandon/leave you

want jy skyn soos ’n ster wat helder ewig brand in my hart 
you shine like a star burning forever bright in my heart

en ek weet, dat ons nooit einde sal vind nie,
i know, our love will know no end,

soos die heelal ewig al bestaan
like the universe has stood forever,

staan ons hand aan hand bymekaar
we stand hand in hand together

Soos een bymekaar (Radio Edit)

Copyright Nat Daniels 2017

Song is about remembering the wonders of childhood and a story of a journey.

Lyrics:
Onthou my, my kinder dae   (Remind me my childhood days)

{Verse}
Ek droom vanaand van my ma se huis,  
(Tonight I dream of my mother's home)
die krieke in die veld en wind wat suis
(The crickets in the fields and the howling wind)
daars sout op die lug en maan hang laag,
(the Salt in the air and the moon hanging low)
en die hadidas sit op die dak en raas
(and the Hadida Birds sitting on the roof making noise)

[Verse]
die wilger boom langs my ma se huis, was my uitkyk toring op die gaanse reik,
(The willow tree next to my mother's house, was my lookout tower over the my kingdom and the universe)
die plankies hout het my pa gebou, en in daai boom het ek gesit en droom van jou
(The shards of wood my father built, and in that tree i dreamt of you )

[Chorus]
Onthou my , my kinder dae, 
(remind me my childhood days)
gespeel in die pad tot die straat lig brand, 
(played in the street 'till the lights turned on)
kaalvoet op die gras gewag,  
(waited bare foot on the grass)
vir my pa se volla om in te ry van die werk af, en my Ma se kos wat so lekker smaak. 
(waiting for my Dad's VW beetle to arrive from work, and my mother's food that always tasted so good)

[Verse]
ons eerste kar wat my broers ons gee  
(our first car that my brother's gave us as a gift)
’n 4 spoed datsun wat ons hulp verleen 
(was a 4 speed Datsun which aided us as humble as it was)
ons eerste woonstel in Arcadia straat 
(our first apartment we lived in, in Arcadia Street)
by die unie gebou het jy my hand gevra 
(and at the Union Buildings you asked me my hand in marriage)

die 4 uur rit na jou ma se huis  
(the 4 hour drive to your mom's house)
al kleine dorpies wat ons deur moes reis 
(all the tiny towns we drove through)
die outydse kerke het my oupa help bou 
(the old fashioned Churche's we saw which my great grandfather built)
en met sy fiets hy geloof en werk behou 
(and with his humble bicycle he supported and retained his job and his faith and family)

Onthou my, my kinderdae 
(remember me, my childhood days)
die spreeus wat laag vlieg in die lente maand
(the sparrows that fly so low in the month of Spring)
die vuurvlee in die veld wat dans, en my broers wat rugby speel tot laat op die grasperk,
(the fireflies dancing in the fields and my brother's playing rugby outside in the yard)
en die uil wat waak op die telefoon paal.
(and the owl that guarded the world sitting faithfully on the Telephone pole nightly)

[Bridge]
Ondervindings van verlede 
(experiences from the past)
gee soms uitkoms in ons nood
(sometimes gives us the way out in our most dire need)
deur die herfs van ons verleemtes, S'waar ons hoop moet hê
(through the Autum of our sorrows is when we need to have hope the most)
Lug jouself uit jou verdrukking
(lift yourself out of your oppression)
dis wat die bybel mos sê
(is what the good book says)

[Verse]
het ek miljoene in die bank gehad,
(If I had millions in the bank)
sou ek dak en huis vir my ma regmaak
(I would fix my mama's house and roof)
die minste wat ek uit my hart kan doen,
(its the least I can from the heart)
vir alles wat sy vir ons kinders moes doen
(for everything she had to do for us, her children)

[Chorus outro]
onthou my , my kinder dae 
(remember me my childhood days)
die sprokies wereld wat ons ouers bou
(the fabled world our parents create for us)
die liefde en die vrede
(the love and the peace they afforded us)
skemer deur in alle fondasies wat voorouers lê
(makes itself evident in all foundations our forefathers laid for us)
en hiermee wil ons net dankie sê,
(and for this we want to say thank you) 
met my dank aan God wat ons pad voorlê.
(with my profound thanks unto God who lays out our paths before us)

Onthou my, my Kinderdae

Now Available on iTunes :  https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/refuge/id1277642839?i=1277642850

Copyright Nat Daniels 2017
Featuring FT on Backing Vocals with my utmost gratitude.

Lyrics:
It’s okay, you can tell me, 
you can say what's troubling you,
it’s alright, no need to worry,
I won’t stand here judging you

Oh let me be, your loving shelter
through the storms, your passing through...
You can rest your weary worries..
My heart will shelter you.

Lock the door, turn the light down, 
come and lay down next to me.
and Rest your head, upon my shoulder..
You I’ll carry endlessly.

Oh let me be, Your loving shelter,
when the darkness calls on you.
Like a lighthouse on the shore line,
my heart will shelter you.

When your troubles feels so heavy,
and this life feels hard to bear,
think of all the things we’ve been through,
think of all the love we’ve shared!

When life takes you on that journey,
you will find my hand in yours.
I will walk here right beside you, 
be a soft place where you fall.

Oh let me be, your loving shelter...
Be a refuge from the cold!
You have strength that lies inside you
and my heart will be your home..
Be your shelter from the storm..

Refuge

Copyright Nat Daniels 2020
Gentle Rain Records / PRS
Written, Produced and Performed by Nat Daniels
This is a Raw recording of this song which captures the emotion of the moment and I decided to leave it as is due to sentiment.   
The heart wants what it wants..  ☀️🌻
Three things remain: Hope, Faith and Love.. but the greatest of all.. is Love.     

Lyrics:

I know you’re tired love
You ache in your bones
You walk home alone..
But i’ll  be here when you walk through the door
In my arms you will be reborn

You question all things love
But love never fails
You ask how you got here
Yet the road we all take is the same
But I’ll walk by your side all the way

Love never fails.. Love
Just open your eyes
And when you are falling
I’ll swoop in like a Robin each time

Our heaven is here love
in each others arms
You’re mine and I’m yours love,  
every thought, every kiss, every moan,
rise again through the love we have known

Love never fails.. Love
Just open your eyes
And when you are falling
I’ll swoop in like a Robin each time
Oh Love never fails..  My Love
I’m two steps behind..
And when you are broken
I’m your Angel, I’ll heal you each time,
Love never fails … My Love.
Love never fails..

Love Never Fails

Copyright Nat Daniels 2020
Gentle Rain Records

How quickly we go from childhood friends to adults in a moment..  the sun burnt up on the ocean, and we awoke to a new understanding..   
I'll always see you there..   Whenever I play.. Elvis Costello.   

Mastered and Mixed by Junkheap  -  My Profound thanks to you Dave xx  You're amazing!
Written by Nat Daniels, and Performed by Nat Daniels & Junkheap
Piano, Vocals and Guitar: Nat Daniels
Bass, Percussion, Backing vocals and Synths: Dave T
Lyrics:

Late one night you came to my door without warning.
You just kissed me without even saying a word.
The dust from the desert still clung to the flag on your uniform. 
We had only a moment, before you’d return in the dawn.

Looking down, you hated to leave...
Then you said please wait for me.

I recall nights listening to Elvis Costello.
Every slow breath you took a sleep in my arms,
Every sunset we saw burn up on the ocean, 
And I am still, I’m still there with you, 
Whenever I play Elvis Costello...

Young love always have great expectations.
But I guess we couldn’t survive though we tried.
Like a car changing lanes, our lives did the same in so many ways.
But the memory of you stays a page in the life I will write.

We moved on, but you still remain,
In a time we won’t have again.

I recall nights listening to Elvis Costello.
Every slow breath you took a sleep in my arms.
Every sunset we saw burn up on the ocean,
And I am still, I’m still there with you, 
Whenever I play Elvis Costello. 
Oh whenever I play ….  Elvis Costello.

Whenever I play Elvis Costello

Whenever I Play Elvis Costello ft. Junkheap

Vocal Copyright Nat Daniels 2020
See Daniels & Durgy for a Spooky Halloween version of this song!
@DanielsDurgy

Goodnight Moon Acoustic Version (Cover)

Copyright Nat Daniels 2021 (Daniels & Durgy)
Gentle Rain Records.
Revised Lyrics Copyright Nat Daniels - PRS 2021

Lyrics
The Dream plays On (You are my Sunshine Variation)

The Other night Love, when I lay Sleeping,
I dreamt I held you in my arms
But when I woke I was mistaken
And in the Darkness, softly cried..

I’ll always love you, and make you Happy,
if you would only say the same,
But if you leave me, and love another
Your heart will ache for me someday..

Chorus:
For one sweet moment, You really loved me
and vowed no one could come between
but now you’ve left me, to love another
and in that moment broke all our dreams

And every dream since, repeats you leaving..
And when I wake the dream plays on…
And though I’m broken, just you can mend me..
if you’d only come back home.

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are grey,
You’ll never know how much I love you..
so please don’t take my sunshine away… no please don’t
take my sunshine away…

I’ll always love you…

The Dream plays on (You are my sunshine variation)

The Dream Plays On (You are my sunshine variation)

Martin wrote this incredible instrumental track, and when he invited me to write words and a vocal melody to his song, I couldn't resist.  He is immensely talented, and it's been my honour to work with him on this song.  Please check out his music on this link:  Martin Hirsch https://soundcloud.com/martin-hirsch-656665916

Copyright 2021 Nat Daniels / Martin Hirsch / Gentle Rain Records
Music and Instruments - Martin Hirsch
Vocals, Lyrics and Vocal Melody - Nat Daniels
Produced and Mixed by Nat Daniels and Martin Hirsch

Lyrics:   Where Are You Now (I Surrender) 🌻☀️

Darling ain’t no use, to try and let you go..
Because your sweet touch lingers in my bones
You said all the right words to make me believe and in that surrender
You brought me to my knees…

Adept at discretion, you made it easy to dwell,
But like an assassin, you knew me too well..
And I let my guard down, went out on a ledge 
But where are you now? When all has been said…

I stare at that shimmer, that glides on the waves
I swear I can hear you calling my name
And there in that whisper of a slow midnight breeze
I surrender, but you’re not here with me…

I wasn’t used to love, and may at times seemed cold
But somehow you saved me from the dark in my soul..
But where are you now when I finally believe ?
Oh I surrender unto the dream…
Baby I surrender unto the dream.

Where Are You Now

Where Are You Now  - Nat Daniels & Martin Hirsch

Singer/Songwriter/Producer focused primarily,  but not limited to, Country, Folk, Blues, Ballads and Many other Genres.  Co Owner of Gentle Rain Records and Part of the Duo https://soundcloud.com/DanielsDurgy

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