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HOPE: The Album

by Brian Rasesa

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Mannie I love the use of the saxophone on this album. It's really beautiful. There was no filler tracks on this album and that makes me happy.
My favourite tracks from this album are "Gone Too Far", "Too Much" and my favourite "I'll Never Stop Loving You". The melody of this song is stuck in my head, and I love how it's such a positive song. Favorite track: I'll Never Stop Loving.
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1.
Capo 00:53
2.
Gone Too Far 04:54
You told me that our love would never fade away You told me that we'd see it through till the end But every time I wore my heart on my sleeves you took a step away Now you've gone too far off Now you've gone too far off Now you've gone too far off Now you've gone too far off Now you've gone too far off Now you've gone too far off It only had to take one sorry and I'd be back But a broken heart is like a jigsaw puzzle and we lost all the pieces It only had to take one sorry and I'd be back But you've done too much oh no But you've done too much Now you've gone too far off Now you've gone too far off Now you've gone too far off Now you've gone too far off Now you've gone too far Now you've gone too far Now you've gone too far Now you've gone too far Now you've gone too far Now you've gone too far
3.
mp3 sunset 03:26
Turn the music up it’s lady antebellum Let’s dance in the sunshine The mp3 is playing need you now It’s my favourite song Have we ever had a dusk like this Or is this just deja vu No I know this ain’t no second sight But I’m feeling very blue No I know you think I’m very superstitious But baby I swear I swear I’ve seen this all before The pretty brown eyes and the fair skin Just to break my heart break my heart again It’s summertime the rain is pouring It’s summertime the rain is pouring The owls are hooting away The only silence can be heard inside where we are Yes I told you I knew how this would end It’s summertime the rain is pouring It’s summertime the rain is pouring The owls are hooting away The only silence can be heard inside where we are Yes I told you I knew how this would end No I know you think I’m very superstitious But baby I swear I swear I’ve seen this all before The pretty brown eyes and the fair skin Just to break my heart, break my heart again It’s summertime the rain is pouring It’s summertime the rain is pouring The owls are hooting away The only silence can be heard inside where we are Yes I told you I knew how this would end It’s summertime the rain is pouring It’s summertime the rain is pouring The owls are hooting away The only silence can be heard inside where we are Yes I told you I knew how this would end Oh no no Oh no no Yeah yeah yeah yeah
4.
Same Moon 06:36
We looking at the same moon Thousand miles apart and we can’t feel the same way We looking at the same moon in the same season At the same time but we can’t feel the same way We looking at the same moon Thousand miles apart and we can’t feel the same way We looking at the same moon in the same season At the same time but we can’t feel the same way We looking at the same moon Thousand miles apart and we can’t feel the same way We looking at the same moon in the same season At the same time but we can’t feel the same way We looking at the same moon Thousand miles apart and we can’t feel the same way We looking at the same moon in the same season At the same time but we can’t feel the same way We looking at the same moon Thousand miles apart and we can’t feel the same way We looking at the same moon in the same season At the same time but we can’t feel the same way We can't feel the same way We can't feel the same way We can't feel the same way We can't feel the same way We can't feel the same way We can't feel the same way We can't feel the same way We can't feel the same way We can't feel the same way We can't feel the same way We looking at the same moon Thousand miles apart and we can’t feel the same way We looking at the same moon in the same season At the same time but we can’t feel the same way We looking at the same moon Thousand miles apart and we can’t feel the same way We looking at the same moon in the same season At the same time but we can’t feel the same way
5.
You Said 03:33
Half past 3 at the bus station You arrived in his car I should have seen by the smirk on his face That you’d be kissing in a while Y’all took me home to drop of my bags Then you hugged me goodbye I should have seen by the smirk on his face That you’d be kissing in a while When you said you hadn’t felt like this girl In a couple weeks And you hadn’t had a smile so wide that showed all your premolars And you said that we’d never fail But I guess the fat lady sang hallelujah Hallelujah And you said That you would love To see us bloom like a flower in June And you said That you would love To see us bloom like a flower in June Heartbreak sickness Cuts on my skin Feeling helpless Maybe I should slit my wrists But there’s so much to do There’s so much to loose There’s so much to prove I got so much to prove 'Cause you said you hadn’t felt like this girl In a couple weeks And you hadn’t had a smile so wide that showed all your premolars And you said that we’d never fail But I guess the fat lady sang hallelujah Hallelujah And you said That you would love To see us bloom like a flower in June And you said That you would love To see us bloom like a flower in June
6.
Too Much 05:13
You had too much You had too much to drink And it’s clear now That you found someone new You had too much You had too much to drink And it’s clear now That you found someone new You arrived after midnight With the stench of alcohol in your breath I could see hickeys on your neck I could sense a different feeling in the atmosphere You arrived after midnight I could see hickeys on your neck I could sense a different feeling in the atmosphere Too much You had too much to drink And it’s clear now That you found someone new You had too much You had too much to drink And it’s clear now That you found someone new You arrived after midnight With the stench of alcohol in your breath I could see hickeys on your neck I could sense a different feeling in the atmosphere You arrived after midnight I could see hickeys on your neck I could sense a different feeling in the atmosphere The atmosphere The atmosphere The atmosphere The atmosphere The atmosphere The atmosphere The atmosphere The atmosphere The atmosphere The atmosphere The atmosphere The atmosphere The atmosphere The atmosphere The atmosphere The atmosphere You had too much You had too much to drink And it’s clear now That you found someone new
7.
Grateful 04:41
You became a man Pain you felt that too The grave a story to tell Just to bear my sin You became a man Pain you felt that too The grave a story to tell Just to bear my sin That's why I am grateful That's why I can sing I lay on the altar Cleanse me from within You became a man Pain you felt that too The grave a story to tell Just to bear my sin That's why I am grateful That's why I can sing I lay on the altar Cleanse me from within That's why I am grateful That's why I can sing I lay on the altar Cleanse me from within Oh Oh That's why I am grateful That's why I can sing I lay on the altar Cleanse me from within You became a man Pain you felt that too The grave a story to tell Just to bear my sin
8.
Rewind 3 years to 2k15 That's when we had our first kiss In a couple months we made it official to never be separated Happiness so abstract Joy so distant Forgiveness a fiction pain so real Things happened in between It was up to us to make it work We lost focus We did things It was up to us to make it work Heartbreaks come and go That we don't understand But we fall in love again Heartbreaks come and go That we don't understand But we fall in love again But Love But Love But Love But Love Heartbreaks come and go Heartbreaks come and go That we don't understand That we don't understand But we fall in love again But we fall in love again And again and again and a Heartbreaks come and go Heartbreaks come and go That we don't understand That we don't understand But we fall in love again But we fall in love again And again And again And again And again And again And again And again And again I was yours You were mine But you were his and hers And they were yours I made a mistake the first time I forgave you 'Cause you did it again And again And again And again And again And again And again And again And again But God But God But God But God God gives Hope
9.
REINA 04:36
When I looked into your eyes They stole me for a while Then I knew that you're the one for me When I looked into your eyes They stole me for a while Then I knew that you're the one for me Come close girl lemmi see you properly Used to see you pass that was kinda hard for me So I had to holla spark a conversation Smile on your face your physical persuasion My motivation when those eyes twinkle Yeah that's kinda deep I ain't talkin' about dimples no And like staples girl you got me attached The look in your eyes deep within them that's where you beauty lies Our love stays high no need for joints When I looked into your eyes They stole me for a while Then I knew that you're the one for me When I looked into your eyes They stole me for a while Then I knew that you're the one for me Saw you from across the room it was science class Put our hearts on the line now we're experimenting A girl like you never had a guy like me A guy like me never had a girl like you Shared everything including secrets Always left the world guessing what was next My sister didn't like you Your sister didn't like me So we thought Cutting people off was the best option Till there was no one around to give us good advice We had our falls oh When I looked into your eyes They stole me for a while Then I knew that you're the one for me When I looked into your eyes They stole me for a while Then I knew that you're the one for me REINA Oh I could be your king REINA I could be your king REINA I could be your king REINA I could be your king REINA I could be your king REINA I could be your king oh When I looked into your eyes They stole me for a while Then I knew that you're the one for me When I looked into your eyes They stole me for a while Then I knew that you're the one for me When I looked into your eyes They stole me for a while Then I knew that you're the one for me When I looked into your eyes They stole me for a while Then I knew that you're the one for me For me oh Then I knew that you're the one for me Yeah for me Then I knew that you're the one for me
10.
You lighten my mood every time you smile Your presence makes me feel alive Your tender love and care seem to be the only things I need In my life I'll never stop loving I'll never stop loving Till the day I die and the mountains can't see tomorrow Singing I'll never stop loving Yes we do have our ups and downs That make us toss and toil for a day or two But the God-fearing side of you makes me feel that we will be alright Even when things look bad I'll never stop loving I'll never stop loving Till the day I die and the mountains can't see tomorrow Singing I'll never stop loving Bubu baby You're the one Bubu baby You're the one Bubu baby You're the one Bubu baby You're the one Bubu baby You're the one I'll never stop loving I'll never stop loving I'll never stop loving I'll never stop loving Till the day I die and the mountains can't see tomorrow Singing I'll never stop loving
11.
The look in your eyes It's so amazing And when you smile You drive me crazy The look in your eyes It's so amazing And when you smile You drive me crazy The look in your eyes It's so amazing And when you smile You drive me crazy The look in your eyes It's so amazing And when you smile You drive me crazy The look in your eyes It's so amazing And when you smile You drive me crazy
12.
Heartbreaks come and go That we don't understand But we fall in love again Heartbreaks come and go That we don't understand But we fall in love again Heartbreaks come and go That we don't understand But we fall in love again and again and again and a Heartbreaks come and go That we don't understand But we fall in love again And again And again And again And again And again And again And again And again I was yours You were mine But you were his and hers And they were yours I made a mistake the first time I forgave you 'Cause you did it again And again And again And again And again And again And again And again And again But God But God But God But God God gives Hope
13.
I saw you there All alone it seemed 'Cause I smiled at you Then you smiled at me We exchanged our math Texted every night Then I had to find out some freaky things about you That you had a man But you had my heart I was by your side You were my piece Now it makes sense Actually perfect sense That when we went out You'd act so peculiarly Act so peculiarly You keep messing with my feelings Giving me false impressions Giving me false impressions You keep messing with my feelings Giving me false impressions Giving me false impressions Giving me false impressions Giving me false impressions Giving me false impressions Giving me false impressions Giving me false Giving me false impressions Impressions emotions and signs Giving me false Giving me false impressions Impressions emotions and signs

about

A seven yearlong love story compiled into a 13 song up and down tempo album. Outlining the first moments of falling in love ("REINA" & "Drive Me Crazy"), getting to know someone, ("I’ll Never Stop Loving You"), discovering the bitter reality of a good relationship turned toxic ('But Love {Heartbreaks come and go}", "Too Much" & "You Said"), coming to terms with the end of it all ("Gone Too Far" & "Same Moon") and giving thanks to EHYEH ("Grateful") in the midst of it all. Hope sees Brian Rasesa explore his growth on a six-string grand auditorium style acoustic guitar, being accompanied by his band along with the unfamiliar sound of a saxophone in pop music.

Hope, not the name of a significant other but a reminder that regardless of what life may throw, the most vital action to take is keeping ones head above the waves. You may not have solid ground to stand on but there is certainly sight of where you are heading whether clear or not. Hope for a better tomorrow.

It is not just a collection of songs that I have written over the years; this album closes a chapter of life full of pain, betrayal, ups & downs and toxic relationships. I poured my heart out into every chord, lyric and melody. Every word has and will always have a special place in my heart cause they hold the weight of what I was going through over the last five years of the past decade.
HOPE is and will always be a constant personal reminder that even if I face more storms of greater magnitude it’s essential to keeping looking forward and I surely wish that everyone who has been through or is going through similar times as mine has the same revelation in their lives after hearing this project.

I would love to believe that we, (Galeboe Bino Motlaleng, Mopati Molosiwa, Omolemo Graham Kenosi, Filwe Mbangi & Moabi Mbangi) in our own ways left a piece of ourselves in the music and the music in us. You may look at the artwork and ask yourself why this wierdo with a beanie is in full denim, chelsea boots and wearing a smile on his face.
It is simple I have overcame trouble times and I can finally sit and say that season is over.
GOD GIVES HOPE!

credits

released April 13, 2020

PRODUCED BY Brian Phillip Rasesa, Shathiso Aaron and Omolemo Graham Kenosi
ENGINEERED BY Shathiso Aaron
RECORDED AT SOUNDHUB RECORDS (GABORONE, BOTSWANA)
MIXED BY Shathiso Aaron
(MIX ASSISTANT: Brian Phillip Rasesa, Moabi Mbangi and Omolemo Graham Kenosi)
ALBUM ARTWORK:
PHOTOGRAPHY SHOT BY Wame Candy Morobise
ART DIRECTION & DESIGN BY Brian Phillip Rasesa and Wame Candy Morobise
HONOURABLE MENTIONS TO Mbatshi Nkalanga, Refilwe Phenyo, Mopati Molosiwa, Galeboe 'Bino' Galeboe and Filwe Mbangi


Keyboard & Backing Vocals - Omolemo Graham Kenosi
Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone & Acoustic Guitar - Mopati Molosiwa
Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals - Filwe Mbangi
Drums - Galeboe 'Bino' Galeboe
Electric Guitar & Backing Vocals - Moabi Mbangi

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