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Summer Time Avenue was released on June 1, 2019 on Rose Brown's SoundCloud account.
Summer Time Avenue contains 11 Original tracks that were all written, performed, recorded, produced, and released by Rose Brown.
1. Nashville 2. The Truth 3. Forever 4. Nervous 5. Poison 6. Crush 7. May Flowers 8. Need 9. Venom 10. Gem 11. Summer Time Avenue |
About the Album Art
All of the photographs used for this album were taken and edited by me! The "cover" photo is of St. Pete Beach in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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Fun Fact:
I color coded the songs. If the song was about a specific person, I made the song their favorite color OR a color that I associate with that person. However, a couple of the songs weren't written about people, like Poison for example. I went with red because it just sounded like a good color for a song with that title! ☺ |
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The Story Behind....
track 1 - NASHVILLE
This song is the musical embodiment of my day dream of running away with my best friend from high school, Bear, and becoming professional musicians together. Unfortunately, life had different plans for us and we ended up drifting, pursuing other dreams and futures. Even though time has passed, and I am no longer the same wide-eyed girl I was when he and I first met, my dreams of running away to Nashville to do music are still in-tact.
I don't know if he'll ever see this, but I just wanted to say, I'm glad things worked out the way they did. Even if it wasn't what I originally "dreamed", everything happens exactly the way it's supposed to. I hold no grudges or ill feelings towards our reality. I'm thankful for what was because it's helped me get to what currently is. I get to live my dream (to some capacity) and I am so excited about that being my reality.
album art fact: I took this photo when my uncle Cody took me to Nashville when I was 15. It is the only time I've ever gotten to go to Nashville and I'm so glad I went! One of my favorite memories ever.
I don't know if he'll ever see this, but I just wanted to say, I'm glad things worked out the way they did. Even if it wasn't what I originally "dreamed", everything happens exactly the way it's supposed to. I hold no grudges or ill feelings towards our reality. I'm thankful for what was because it's helped me get to what currently is. I get to live my dream (to some capacity) and I am so excited about that being my reality.
album art fact: I took this photo when my uncle Cody took me to Nashville when I was 15. It is the only time I've ever gotten to go to Nashville and I'm so glad I went! One of my favorite memories ever.
track 2 - THE TRUTH
I'm just going to come out and say it -- the crush I mentioned in the story for Loud is also the subject of this song (scandalous, I know).
I wrote this song a couple months after I first started working on Loud, actually. I was just learning how to accept the way I felt about him, when he invited me and a couple of our friends to dinner so we could meet his new conquest.
Through out this dinner, I was feeling awkward. I had just come to terms with how I felt and suddenly, I was trying to force everything back inside so I wouldn't mess up this new relationship. I was feeling so many emotions, as you could probably imagine: confusion, guilt, jealousy... It's safe to say that I wasn't feeling myself, and because of that, I also wasn't acting like myself.
Because he was sitting across from me and had been my friend for several years, I believe he noticed when I started to withdraw from the conversations that were being had. Before I knew it, he was trying to do little things to pull me out of my head -- like throw straw wrappers at me and try to bring me back into conversations by mentioning something little like my new hair cut.
Naturally, because I had a crush on him, my mind decided to spin all of his friendly gestures out of proportion. I started wondering if my paramour was harboring a secret crush and was trying to tell me in subtle ways, even though he had this new girl with him. Of course, that led to me getting inspired and spending some of the night with my nose in my phone as I typed out whatever song ideas came to mind.
I'm a little embarrassed to admit that it took me a couple months to realize he was just trying to be nice and wasn't trying to hit on me. Honestly, I feel really dumb, but at least I got a good song out of a miscommunication. (Plus, this is actually one of my favorite songs I've ever written).
I wrote this song a couple months after I first started working on Loud, actually. I was just learning how to accept the way I felt about him, when he invited me and a couple of our friends to dinner so we could meet his new conquest.
Through out this dinner, I was feeling awkward. I had just come to terms with how I felt and suddenly, I was trying to force everything back inside so I wouldn't mess up this new relationship. I was feeling so many emotions, as you could probably imagine: confusion, guilt, jealousy... It's safe to say that I wasn't feeling myself, and because of that, I also wasn't acting like myself.
Because he was sitting across from me and had been my friend for several years, I believe he noticed when I started to withdraw from the conversations that were being had. Before I knew it, he was trying to do little things to pull me out of my head -- like throw straw wrappers at me and try to bring me back into conversations by mentioning something little like my new hair cut.
Naturally, because I had a crush on him, my mind decided to spin all of his friendly gestures out of proportion. I started wondering if my paramour was harboring a secret crush and was trying to tell me in subtle ways, even though he had this new girl with him. Of course, that led to me getting inspired and spending some of the night with my nose in my phone as I typed out whatever song ideas came to mind.
I'm a little embarrassed to admit that it took me a couple months to realize he was just trying to be nice and wasn't trying to hit on me. Honestly, I feel really dumb, but at least I got a good song out of a miscommunication. (Plus, this is actually one of my favorite songs I've ever written).
track 3 - FOREVER
My fiance and I were going to a concert one of our friends was putting on with his band. Between going to see a new band and getting to spend time with friends, it was safe to say that I was beyond excited. Unfortunately, before going into the venue, I got consumed by my anxiety (something I've dealt with since I was a little girl) and started having a panic attack.
The next thing I new, one of my favorite songs started to play over the speakers in his truck. I realized he was trying to distract me from my anxieties so I could unwind and have a good time once we got inside. It's safe to say it worked -- whether that's what he was actually trying to do or not.
This song is a thank you to my boo for being there for me through thick and thin. Of course, this doesn’t have to be a romantic song for you. It could be about a best friend, parent, sibling, pet, grandparent, whatever higher being you believe in, yourself… Honestly, this song could be about anybody you want it to be about. Hell, it could be about Taco Bell or Waffle House for all I care. That’s one thing I love about music, you can make it be about anything you want it to be about. There’s no rules.
The next thing I new, one of my favorite songs started to play over the speakers in his truck. I realized he was trying to distract me from my anxieties so I could unwind and have a good time once we got inside. It's safe to say it worked -- whether that's what he was actually trying to do or not.
This song is a thank you to my boo for being there for me through thick and thin. Of course, this doesn’t have to be a romantic song for you. It could be about a best friend, parent, sibling, pet, grandparent, whatever higher being you believe in, yourself… Honestly, this song could be about anybody you want it to be about. Hell, it could be about Taco Bell or Waffle House for all I care. That’s one thing I love about music, you can make it be about anything you want it to be about. There’s no rules.
track 4 - NERVOUS
Hi, I'm Rose and I am a licensed Master of Cosmetology in the state of Georgia. I worked behind the chair at two different salons over a span of three years and realized it wasn't for me. Also, I've struggled with anxiety/panic attacks my entire life and I'm a liiiiittle awkward, socially.
This song is different than the rest of the songs I've written for/about people. Because this person isn't like the rest.
You see, we worked together for almost a year at my last salon job. They were working there before I started and they left about nine months before I did. My crush wasn't something that was totally obvious to me, at first, even though I don't know when it started, really. It sounds too cliche and clingy and weird to say it was "love at first sight". All I know is it was sudden enough for me to not remember a time before my crush for her, but such a soft transition that it didn't hurt when I fell.
Anyway, I always felt so nervous around them, even though they were the most chill person in the entire building. I was just so awkward. I didn't talk very much around them because I didn't want to make a fool out of myself (even though I probably looked way more foolish always being so damn quiet). Sometimes I kick myself for not saying more, but it's in the past and there's nothing I can do about it, now.
As exhausting as it can be to always be so "nervous" about things, I can at least write songs about the things I wish I could do. I also have to admit that this is probably my favorite song I've ever written. At the very least, it's my favorite song on Summer Time Avenue.
This song is different than the rest of the songs I've written for/about people. Because this person isn't like the rest.
You see, we worked together for almost a year at my last salon job. They were working there before I started and they left about nine months before I did. My crush wasn't something that was totally obvious to me, at first, even though I don't know when it started, really. It sounds too cliche and clingy and weird to say it was "love at first sight". All I know is it was sudden enough for me to not remember a time before my crush for her, but such a soft transition that it didn't hurt when I fell.
Anyway, I always felt so nervous around them, even though they were the most chill person in the entire building. I was just so awkward. I didn't talk very much around them because I didn't want to make a fool out of myself (even though I probably looked way more foolish always being so damn quiet). Sometimes I kick myself for not saying more, but it's in the past and there's nothing I can do about it, now.
As exhausting as it can be to always be so "nervous" about things, I can at least write songs about the things I wish I could do. I also have to admit that this is probably my favorite song I've ever written. At the very least, it's my favorite song on Summer Time Avenue.
track 5 - POISON
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Every rose may have its thorn, but this song has nothing to do with Bret Michaels or his band, Poison.
I’m not really sure what to say about this song. I guess I feel like it’s pretty self explanatory. Instead of being hooked to something like alcohol, weed or literally anything else, the singer is hooked to a person. I will admit that I didn’t have a particular subject in mind when writing this one. The fiance and I were driving down the road, talking about something, when I mentioned how people "pick their poisons" and then the inspiration for this one hit. The rest is history. |
track 6 - CRUSH
** Removed from Streaming**
This is probably my second favorite song on this album, even though I truly love each one for what they are. This one is yet another musical confession, though most of my songs about "love" are typically me owning up to a truth I didn't have the courage to in real life. I think this song explains itself in the first few lines: "I'm gonna say the words on my mind, 'cause I can't take the way you make me feel anymore. I've been bottling everything up inside, it's been a long time coming."
"Crush" is basically my mind melting down from being so tired of trying to hold everything back. To be honest, holding back like that is probably not the healthiest thing to do to yourself, but sometimes it's necessary to maintain the life you have around you.
If I can give any advice, I offer you these two ideas:
1. Always assess your situation before acting on or confessing to how you feel.
How will you confessing your feelings to them change your current life? Will it be reciprocated or will it potentially damage the dynamic you have? Is anyone other than your crush going to be affected by your actions? Is the timing right?
Only you can know if it's worth the risk. Remember that your actions have consequences - positive, negative, and neutral. You may not lose your best friend but it could also make things extremely awkward.
2. Find a healthy outlet (or multiple if it's needed).
It's beneficial to have a positive way to get your feelings out, no matter what kind of feelings you may be experiencing. There are so many options. Exercise, art, music, cooking, writing, seeing a therapist, hobbies... you can find what thing(s) work(s) best for you and run with it.
"Crush" is basically my mind melting down from being so tired of trying to hold everything back. To be honest, holding back like that is probably not the healthiest thing to do to yourself, but sometimes it's necessary to maintain the life you have around you.
If I can give any advice, I offer you these two ideas:
1. Always assess your situation before acting on or confessing to how you feel.
How will you confessing your feelings to them change your current life? Will it be reciprocated or will it potentially damage the dynamic you have? Is anyone other than your crush going to be affected by your actions? Is the timing right?
Only you can know if it's worth the risk. Remember that your actions have consequences - positive, negative, and neutral. You may not lose your best friend but it could also make things extremely awkward.
2. Find a healthy outlet (or multiple if it's needed).
It's beneficial to have a positive way to get your feelings out, no matter what kind of feelings you may be experiencing. There are so many options. Exercise, art, music, cooking, writing, seeing a therapist, hobbies... you can find what thing(s) work(s) best for you and run with it.
track 7 - MAY FLOWERS
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This one is dedicated to my grandmother, Dorothy, who passed away when I was eighteen. A month after I graduated from cosmetology school, she left this life to be reunited with loved ones that went before her. Even though it’s been several years, it’s still hard to cope with her being gone, sometimes. Like when the beautiful spring flowers that she used to love come out and we can’t call her and tell her about them. Or we don’t get her phone call when she sees the first hummingbirds of the season.
As hard as it is, sometimes, I know that she’s not truly gone. She lives in every heart she’s touched through memories and the little things that remind us of her. I wanted to put a dedication to her on this CD because she was one hell of a woman and deserves all the celebration. I love her and miss her so much, but I know she’s watching out for us and cheering me on from wherever she is. |
track 8 - NEED
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One day on the way to work, my mom and I were having a conversation where I said the original main line of the chorus, “All you need is music, Jack Daniels, and weed,” and realized that it sounded like something my Uncle Cody (the person who got me started on playing guitar) could agree with, at the time. I spent the rest of the day working on ideas. When it came to actually playing it on guitar I realized, with my uncle being an avid Beatles fan, I had to remind everyone that they also need Love. Though I know his points of view have shifted on certain things between this song’s first writings and it’s release, I feel in my heart that he would still resonate with these lyrics. (*Edit* I shared the song with him and he say that he loves it and is going to play it with his band in Oregon!)
So here’s to my Uncle Cody, the wise man in the Beatles t-shirt, who got me started playing guitar and took me to Nashville for the first time. I love you so much. Thank you for everything you’ve done to inspire me. |
track 9 - VENOM
In high school, I had a huge crush on my best friend. I crocheted a snake for him (boy do I wish I still had pictures of it because it was really cool) by his request. I wrote this song a few years later when I was thinking about him and how life played out for us, remembering that snake I made for him. I assumed that if I ever got a taste of him like I desired, it would be like snake venom and would kill me, eventually. Of course, some stories don't end the way we originally want them to, but end up working out better than we ever could have imagined. I may have gotten over him, but I will always have those memories and this song I wrote about him.
track 10 - GEM
I was having a girls day with one of my best friends, Em, one day. While we were riding around, we started talking about our current music obsessions. We got onto the topic of music being written about, written for, or inspired by people and she said she wondered how it would feel and how cool it would be to have a song written about her. I knew she was really thinking/talking about if her boyfriend wrote a song for her, but nevertheless, it became an internalized goal for me to write a song for her.
I thought about the song off and on, attempting to sit and write a few times, but ended up failing. When I finally got the song written, I was so excited, even though I was getting caught up on ending the chorus and what to call it. I wanted it to be about her and have it be obvious when she listened to it, but I also wanted it to be something any girl could relate to. After some thought, I ended up going with the word Gem because I could still technically say her [shortened] name in the song, but it also be still be fitting to any girl that listens to it.
I wanted to create a song about being positive and self love because I think it’s important (I also knew that it was something Emily would want put out into the world). It’s easy to beat ourselves up for not looking, acting or feeling a certain way. We all need a reminder that we are more than what these skin prisons or mind demons may make us believe. Despite what our twisted self perceptions may have us thinking, we are worthy of love and every good thing that comes to us and we shouldn’t deny ourselves that right. We need to learn to accept ourselves for the beautiful pieces of art that we are. We don't have to fit in a certain box or mold because that was not the intention of our creation.
We should also be building each other up. Fix the crown of the queens in your life without making a big deal about it. We're all human and deserve to be respected, admired and loved. Here's a reminder to send love to every woman in your life.
I thought about the song off and on, attempting to sit and write a few times, but ended up failing. When I finally got the song written, I was so excited, even though I was getting caught up on ending the chorus and what to call it. I wanted it to be about her and have it be obvious when she listened to it, but I also wanted it to be something any girl could relate to. After some thought, I ended up going with the word Gem because I could still technically say her [shortened] name in the song, but it also be still be fitting to any girl that listens to it.
I wanted to create a song about being positive and self love because I think it’s important (I also knew that it was something Emily would want put out into the world). It’s easy to beat ourselves up for not looking, acting or feeling a certain way. We all need a reminder that we are more than what these skin prisons or mind demons may make us believe. Despite what our twisted self perceptions may have us thinking, we are worthy of love and every good thing that comes to us and we shouldn’t deny ourselves that right. We need to learn to accept ourselves for the beautiful pieces of art that we are. We don't have to fit in a certain box or mold because that was not the intention of our creation.
We should also be building each other up. Fix the crown of the queens in your life without making a big deal about it. We're all human and deserve to be respected, admired and loved. Here's a reminder to send love to every woman in your life.
track 11 - SUMMER TIME AVENUE
The final track, the title track, Summer Time Avenue.
I don’t know if it’s because I’m a summer baby, my unusual seasonal depression that really only happens in the hotter months or just my generally hot nature, but I absolutely hate summer. It is so excessively hot and humid and miserable unless it can be spent inside in the A/C with fresh watermelon. However, at the beginning of 2018 my friend Cody introduced me to a band called Dirty Heads and I got hooked to their music, message, and general good vibes. I ended up being inspired by them and their spirit to write a summery bop, though it’s not necessarily the same genre.
I wanted to capture the excitement of going to the beach with your best friends to relax, drink, unwind and just have a good time. I also wanted to write something you could listen to on the beach or driving down the roads of a beach town listening to. I happen to be going on a beach trip with my friend group this summer and I wanted a song that could fit the mood.
Once I wrote this song, I knew I had to make a "summery" CD full of positive vibe songs. I’m in a lot happier place than I was before and wanted to celebrate that fact by having something that kind of expressed that.
I don’t know if it’s because I’m a summer baby, my unusual seasonal depression that really only happens in the hotter months or just my generally hot nature, but I absolutely hate summer. It is so excessively hot and humid and miserable unless it can be spent inside in the A/C with fresh watermelon. However, at the beginning of 2018 my friend Cody introduced me to a band called Dirty Heads and I got hooked to their music, message, and general good vibes. I ended up being inspired by them and their spirit to write a summery bop, though it’s not necessarily the same genre.
I wanted to capture the excitement of going to the beach with your best friends to relax, drink, unwind and just have a good time. I also wanted to write something you could listen to on the beach or driving down the roads of a beach town listening to. I happen to be going on a beach trip with my friend group this summer and I wanted a song that could fit the mood.
Once I wrote this song, I knew I had to make a "summery" CD full of positive vibe songs. I’m in a lot happier place than I was before and wanted to celebrate that fact by having something that kind of expressed that.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read about the stories of Summer Time Avenue and the tracks on it!
If you haven't already, head over to my SoundCloud or YouTube to give the album a listen!
I hope you have a great rest of your day!
♥,
R.
If you haven't already, head over to my SoundCloud or YouTube to give the album a listen!
I hope you have a great rest of your day!
♥,
R.
*Note from the author*
This is a slightly revised version of the stories. Originally, I made a post on my blog talking about the album and it's tracks back. It was published on June 1, 2019. If you are interested in reading the first draft, you can do so by following this link: crossedwires.weebly.com/blog/the-stories-of-summer-time-avenue
This is a slightly revised version of the stories. Originally, I made a post on my blog talking about the album and it's tracks back. It was published on June 1, 2019. If you are interested in reading the first draft, you can do so by following this link: crossedwires.weebly.com/blog/the-stories-of-summer-time-avenue
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