Pennan recorded on 2 tracks with legendary drummer Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) & INXS bassist Garry Gary Beers off The Astronot Soundtrack (Walk With Me & Crashland). The album was produced by Kirk Kelsey (The Smashing Pumpkins) & Paul David Hager (The Goo Goo Dolls) & mastered at Abbey Road Studio & The Lodge by Grammy-winning engineers Sean Magee (Rush) & Emily Lazaar (Garbage).
The album is 1 of 2 soundtracks (the other being 2 Below 0 (Remastered) Pennan composed for films he’s written.
Pennan’s music has received airplay on AAA Radio in the US, UK, Australia & the North American College Radio circuit. 2023 sees the release of Pennan's new single, Flag An Angel off his 2024 album, 'Portal' with Dec 1 welcoming the 3rd track, 'Shambolic Folly'.
Explore Pennan's discography with new music rolling into 2024.
Album highlights:
-Lit
-Arcade
-The Astronot: Gravity
-The Garden Series, Vol. 1: Planted
-The Garden Series, Vol. 2: Picked
Single highlights:
-Weed & Whisky Women - Distilled Mix
-El Camino
-The Love That I Got - Remastered
-Strut
-Walk With Me (Underground Mix)
Signs
Pennan Brae Lyrics
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Does it have a heartbeat or a pulse
Don’t hang ‘round when things flat-line
Got better uses of my time
Ponder if it’s real or make-believe
Beneath the mask do you deceive
As you reach for my right hand
Time to make you see and understand
Stop on green
Break on the freeway
Backroad speed
So I’m changing
Shifting gears
As the drawbridge
Quickly nears
Tell me of a guy whom you met
As if you’d care to place a Vegas bet
Got no sleight of hand to hide
What you see you get with no surprise
Then you call on me to make my move
Don’t respond to someone on cue
Got no drama role to play
Yesteryear tomorrow or today
The fog lifts as lines connect the dots
Take the turn-off and check my blind spot
Look in the rearview ahead the coast the clear
Making inroads as I take the wheel
Think I know who I’m dealing with
If it is real or just a tryst
Feel it as you take my left arm
You seek not love but to do harm
In this game I’m not for you
Find another to easily amuse
Got no time to idly hang out
Time to turn off with little doubt
You run on a red light
Stop on green
Break on the freeway
Back road speed
Turn right in the left lane
Forward reverse
Signs you are making
So perverse
So I’m changing
Shifting gears
As the drawbridge
Quickly nears
Check my safety
Note the time
As I can read
All the signs
The lyrics of Pennan Brae's "Signs" seem to be about the uncertainties and challenges that come with navigating relationships. The singer seems to be skeptical and wary of the person he's with, questioning if they are real or if they are just pretending to be something that they're not. He talks about how he's not willing to waste his time on someone who's not genuine, and how he values honesty and transparency in a relationship.
Throughout the song, there's a sense of urgency and determination as the singer makes the decision to take control of the situation and move on. He talks about changing and shifting gears, both literally (driving a car) and metaphorically (changing his mindset and approach), in order to take charge of his life and his relationships. The chorus is a repetition of the idea of driving, using words like "run," "stop," and "break" to describe the twists and turns that come with navigating life.
Overall, the lyrics seem to convey a sense of caution and vigilance, as the singer tries to decipher the signs and signals that come with relationships. The driving metaphors reinforce the idea that moving forward requires courage and determination, and that we must be willing to take risks and make difficult choices in order to find happiness and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Wonder if it’s true or if it’s false
Questioning the validity and accuracy of the situation
Does it have a heartbeat or a pulse
Is the situation alive and active or not
Don’t hang ‘round when things flat-line
No interest in being stationary and stagnant when there is no progress
Got better uses of my time
Time is valuable and should be spent on meaningful and productive activities
Ponder if it’s real or make-believe
Doubting the authenticity of the situation
Beneath the mask do you deceive
Questioning if there is a hidden motive or deceit involved
As you reach for my right hand
Symbolic of trying to gain trust and control
Time to make you see and understand
Persuasive language to help the other person see the reality of the situation
You run on a red light
Taking risks recklessly without regard for safety or consequences
Stop on green
Hesitating or not taking advantage of opportunities
Break on the freeway
Acting impulsively and erratically
Back road speed
Going off the beaten path and doing things differently
So I’m changing
Adapting to the situation and taking control
Shifting gears
Moving and changing direction
As the drawbridge quickly nears
Symbolic of potential change and transformation
Tell me of a guy whom you met
Questioning the other person's intentions and past relationships
As if you’d care to place a Vegas bet
Skeptical of the other person's honesty and motives
Got no sleight of hand to hide
Transparent and honest with no hidden agenda
What you see you get with no surprise
Expectations are clear and there are no unexpected surprises
Then you call on me to make my move
Puts the responsibility on the other person to take action
Don’t respond to someone on cue
Not easily influenced or controlled by others
Got no drama role to play
Not interested in engaging in unnecessary and pointless drama
Yesteryear tomorrow or today
Focused on the present and not dwelling on the past or future
The fog lifts as lines connect the dots
As more information is gathered, the situation starts to become clearer
Take the turn-off and check my blind spot
Being cautious and aware of potential dangers or obstacles
Look in the rearview ahead the coast the clear
Making progress and moving forward without any obstacles
Making inroads as I take the wheel
Taking control and leading the way
Think I know who I’m dealing with
Having a good understanding of the other person's motives and intentions
If it is real or just a tryst
Uncertainty about the authenticity of the situation
Feel it as you take my left arm
Physical touch as a symbol of emotional connection
You seek not love but to do harm
Recognizing that the other person's intentions are not genuine
In this game I’m not for you
Awareness that this situation is not a good fit
Find another to easily amuse
Suggesting that the other person should seek entertainment or pleasure elsewhere
Got no time to idly hang out
Busy and focused on productive activities
Time to turn off with little doubt
Clear decision to move on from this situation
Turn right in the left lane
Going against the norm and doing things differently
Forward reverse
Fluctuating between moving forward and moving backward
Signs you are making
Being aware of the signs and signals in the situation
So perverse
Illustrating the negative and harmful aspects of the situation
Check my safety
Making sure that one is safe and secure
Note the time
Being aware of the timing of the situation
As I can read all the signs
Having a good understanding and perception of the situation
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Robert Osmond
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Keta Vallejo
Me encanta 😍 como mueves tus brazos y manos cuando apareces en tus videos, como volando con tu música 👍🙏💟
Pennan Brae
Muchas gracias por compartir tu tiempo con mis videos musicales, Keta 🙏; significa mucho para mí y es de gran ayuda 🙂
Phil Davis
Another wonderfully shot video Pennan. Very impressed with your producer and presence on film.
Pennan Brae
Thanks very much, Phil for your time in checking it out! No doubt, filmmaker Tim Cash of Far From Earth Films is a great director; it's great working with him.
Mike Adkins
what a great song and video! Nice job!
Pennan Brae
Many thanks for checking it out, Mike 🙏; it took a while to find all those plates! 👍
Keta Vallejo
Maravilloso 👏💟
Pennan Brae
Thanks so much for watching, Keta; I really appreciate it 🙏
Allen Talent Scout
You have such a nice and amazing Talent. Love that so much! 👏❤
Pennan Brae
Cheers & thanks a lot for checking out the video; appreciate it very much! 🙏👍