After hearing Derrin Nauendorf perform at the The Brook in Southampton at age 16. Brooks went home and taught himself to play guitar and began posting songs on Myspace.
He attended Mountbatten Secondary School and Barton Peveril College. After graduation Brooks attended the University of Bath to study Sport before dropping out to work on his music.
It was during this time that he wrote and recorded his most played song, Superman. He also released a self publish CD titled "m a y b e t o m o r r o w."
When Brooks first posted his music on Myspace the social networking site was just beginning. As Brooks added more diverse and complex songs, the more "friends" and plays he got. Currently, his songs receive up to 30,000 plays a day. Brooks constantly is the number one artist on Myspace music. His last song, Superman, has had more plays than Oasis' last single. He has over 100,000 friends.
While unsigned, Joe Brooks built up a strong internet following, gathering 12 million plays on Myspace and playing to sold out shows in both the United States and Europe. Tickets for his shows were being sold for 12x their face value.
Brooks spends time both in the United States and the United Kingdom. His Myspace success has allowed him to write and record with the likes of JR Rotem and Kara DioGuardi.
Brooks has had numerous offers for record deals, but turned them down because he hasn't felt they are the right fit. He has recently been signed by Lava Records, who also manage the likes of Kid Rock and The Click Five. He already released his singles 'SUPERMAN' and 'WORLD AT OUR FEET' on ITunes.
At the young age of 18, Joe Brooks, has already become an extremely popular songwriter because his lyrics are extremely meaningful and many fans his age can relate to him. For instance Superman evidently depicts the feeling of love and how it can make you feel superhuman and invincible, aswell as directing the confidence needed to persue love. Holes Inside is a song about heartbreak and the pain caused by loving something, which then becomes the thing that hurts you. The lyrics of Joe's music are so powerful and whole that it is easy to assume they come from personal experiences, in addition the young singer songwriter clearly has a bright future and is one to stay tuned with.
Discography
* 2006: m a y b e t o m o r r o w (EP)
* 2007: Acoustic Sessions EP (EP)
* 2010: Superman (SINGLE)
* 2010: World At Our Feet (SINGLE)
* 2010: Constellation Me (ALBUM)
Wildflowers
Joe Brooks Lyrics
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You belong in a bold out of sea
Sail away, kill all the hours
You belong somewhere you feel free
Run away to find you a lover
Go away somewhere bright and new
I have seen no other, who compares with you
You belong among those wildflowers
You belong with your love and your arms
You belong somewhere you feel free
Run away go find you a lover
Run away let your heart be your guide
You deserve a deepest cover
You belong in a
place where you can hide
In "Wildflowers", Joe Brooks is encouraging someone to break free from their current environment and find happiness in a place where they can be free and unburdened. He believes that the person he is speaking to belongs in a place where they can flourish like wildflowers, free to be themselves and live without constraint. He urges them to sail away and "kill all the hours" in pursuit of this new life, and to find a lover who will make them happy.
In the second verse, Brooks continues to encourage his subject to run away and find their true love, someone who will bring them joy and keep them safe. He reassures them that they deserve the best and that they belong in a place where they can feel protected from the hardships of the world. He repeats the chorus, emphasizing that this person belongs in a place where they can be free to live their best life.
Line by Line Meaning
You belong among those wildflowers
You are free-spirited and do not conform to society's expectations.
You belong in a bold out of sea
You have a thirst for adventure and the unknown.
Sail away, kill all the hours
Leave behind the mundane and fill your time exploring new horizons.
You belong somewhere you feel free
Your happiness and well-being depends on your sense of freedom and independence.
Run away to find you a lover
Don't settle for anything less than true love.
Go away somewhere bright and new
Seek out new experiences and environments to grow and flourish in.
I have seen no other, who compares with you
You are unique and incomparable in all the best ways.
You belong with your love and your arms
You were meant to embrace and share your love with someone who appreciates and reciprocates it.
Run away go find you a lover
Love is worth pursuing and searching for, even if it means taking a risk and stepping out of your comfort zone.
Run away let your heart be your guide
Follow your intuition and let your heart lead you towards what truly matters in life.
You deserve a deepest cover
You are worthy of feeling protected, secure and loved unconditionally.
You belong in a world where you thrive
You are meant to live in a world that supports and nurtures your growth and success.
Contributed by Adrian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.