Single – Razteria

Step by step

“Step by step” is a self motivational message to keep pushing forward recognizing how far you’ve come with all life’s trials and blessings.

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“Step by step” Credits:

Written by Renée Asteria Peñaloza & Dave Shul

Produced by Dave Shul

Guitar and bass – Dave Shul

Keys – Robert Crawford

Drums – Ronnie Smith

Mix by Studio Trilogy

Mastered by Trakworx

Lyrics:

Take it step by step

Day by day

Counting my blessings

Along the way (along the way)

I’m already there

Don’t despair

(All in vain)

Cuz you have no control

(ease your pain)

Ova any of it at all

And you’ve already made it

You are here

And you’re doing it all

Yea

Yes you’ve already made it

You are alive

It’s your time to fly

You are passion and flame

Drive and patient

Don’t stop

Don’t despair

No fear

There’s inspiration everywhere

I take it step by step

Enjoying the way

All the silver linings

Of my cloudy days

I’m ready to share

Joy everywhere

(Ease your pain)

Your hand in mine

(There’s no shame)

Your ready to shine

Cuz you’ve already made it

Have no fear

We’re ready for the call

Yea We’ve already made it

We thrive

(Have no fear, it’s all right here)

And its time to fly

You are passion and flame

Drive and patient

Don’t stop

Don’t despair

No fear

There’s inspiration everywhere

Take it step by step

Day by day

Counting my blessings along the way

Take it step by step

Day by day

You are alive

(Have no fear, it’s all right here)

It’s your time to fly

You are alive

Let you be

This love song is written for someone that I knew I had to let go of. But I know that what we have can never be erased and that the moments we have had together are eternalized.

Credits:

Written by Renée Asteria Peñaloza & Dave Shul

Produced by Dave Shul

Guitar and bass – Dave Shul

Keys – Robert Crawford

Drums – Ronnie Smith

Mix by Studio Trilogy

Mastered by Trakworx

Lyrics:

Verse 1

I see love all around me

The sweetness of tears I hide

Meeting your eyes

Heart breaking of mine

Beating inside

Is power in me this resonating sound (This power)

Is all I really need right here right now

Chorus

My heart knows what to do when words will not play with me

It knows what to say when I can hardly breath

It lets go as it knows how to love unconditionally

I’m gonna let you be I wanna set you free

Post

Let you be

Set you free

Let you see

Let you be

Set you free

Let you see

Verse 2

Everything comes full circle

There’s nothing to fear this time

I am so aware of the moments we shared (so precious)

Lives eternally In my heart and mind (Eternally)

We both are free right now

Chorus

My heart knows what to do when words will not play with me

It knows what to say when I can hardly breath

It lets go as it knows how to love unconditionally

I’m gonna let you be I wanna set you free

Bridge

Everything happens for a reason just look towards the sky everything happens for a reason just don’t close your eyes

Chorus

My heart knows what to do when words will not play with me

It knows what to say when I can hardly breath

It lets go as it knows how to love unconditionally

I’m gonna let you be I wanna set you free

This track was inspired by a person in the industry who was gaslighting me with respect to my musical career, telling me that what I was making was not good enough and that I had to hone it to one style of music and stop releasing material on my own and hand over the reigns to them to control. I did more research to find that this person seems to say this to many artists with ulterior financial motives. It’s my Fuck you song.

Credits:

Written / produced by Renée Asteria Peñaloza

Guitar and bass – Dave Shul

Drums – Ronnie Smith

Horn arrangement – Tenor and Baritone Sax – Dan Casares

Trumpet and Trombone – Joel Behrman

Mix by Studio Trilogy

Mastered by Trakworx

Lyrics:

Verse 1

No, you can’t do it all you know

You can try but you will fail.

You’re still here on this earth.

I say it’s gonna gonna be OK.

I thought that this was bout change today

but now I know that I don’t give a damn anyway

I’m not gonna do what you say

Chorus 1

won’t let you get me down you

i won’t let it stop me now.

I won’t let it block me now.

I’ll do what I can to break new ground.

I won’t let it stop me now.

I won’t let it be me down.

I’ll keep on trying again again and again and again and again

Verse 2

You can try but you will fail

When I can I say yes my friend

When I fall I get up again

You’re thriving why don’t you give yourself a chance

keep on trying and you’ll find your wealth

don’t do what they say

Chorus 2

you can’t stop me you can’t beat me down

I won’t let it stop me now.

I won’t let it block me now.

I’ll do what I can to break new ground.

I won’t let it stop me now.

I won’t let it beat me down.

I won’t let it beat no won’t let it stop me now whoa

Bridge

All the colors of the rainbow

Coming in the white light

COMbine inside

Combine

It’s alright

Chorus 3

won’t let it stop me now won’t let it be me down.

I won’t let it block my love to you and me and all around.

I won’t let it stop me now.

I won’t let it block us.

yes i won’t let it beat us down now I won’t let it stop us now whoa

Sing it all out

This song expresses the desire to live and love to your fullest extent, take the risks without fear, recognizing that we have the potential and the power within us to fulfill our wildest pursuits and beyond. It started with the mode – C#phrygian – so that the rabab, a traditional Turkish instrument could be featured.

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“Sing it all out” Credits:

Written / produced by Renée Asteria Peñaloza

Guitar and bass – Dave Shul

Keys – Robert Crawford

Rabab – Daniel Makovej

Drums – Ronnie Smith

Horn arrangement – Tenor and Baritone Sax – Dan Casares

Trumpet and Trombone – Joel Behrman

Mix by Studio Trilogy

Mastered by Trakworx

Lyrics

Verse 1

It’s never too late as long as you are here

Have discipline just

Implement it all stepwise

Make the most of these precious moments

And you’ll have no regrets

Rest

decorate it with flowers keep growing

Work towards your dreams (ooo)

Fight till your fists are bloody (ooo)

Sing till you are tired (ahh)

Or till you cry for joy

Chorus

Sing it all out (sing it)

Love deeply (love deeply)

Be in the moment don’t ask for more (don’t ask for more)

Bring it all now (bring it)

live fiercely (fearlessly)

You’ll figure it out you don’t need more

Verse 2

Everything you need is right here (hear)

Take it all with ease right here (hear)

and you ll have no regrets

Blessed

With your power keep going

Take all the risk (ooo)

Treat all your cuts with honey (ooo)

Always be inspired (ahh)

And you will find your voice

Chorus

Sing it all out (sing it)

Love deeply (love deeply)

Be in the moment don’t ask for more (don’t ask for more)

Bring it all now (bring it)

live fiercely (fearlessly)

You’ll figure it out you don’t need more

Bridge

Don’t try to hold back time no

Grasp the moment

cry if you need to

Try to smile between the fears

You are only human

Trust in the divine

Chorus

Sing it all out (sing it)

Love deeply (love deeply)

Be in the moment don’t ask for more (don’t ask for more)

Bring it all now (bring it)

live fiercely (fearlessly)

You’ll figure it out you don’t need more (don’t ask for more)

Chorus

Sing it all out (sing it)

Love deeply (love deeply)

Be in the moment don’t ask for more (don’t ask for more)

Bring it all now (bring it)

live fiercely (fearlessly)

You’ll figure it out you don’t need more

Surrender

This song was inspired by someone in my life who I ached to have in my arms but with whom I knew I could have no expectations. In writing this song I hoped that it can share the beauty of the energy that I felt, even if I could only continue on with our connection in thought.

Credits

Written /produced by Renée Asteria Peñaloza

Guitar – Dave Shul

Bass – Waddell Bell

Keys – Raliegh Neal

Piano – Robert Crawford

Drums & BVox – Ronnie Smith

Horn arrangement – Tenor and Baritone Sax – Dan Casares

Trumpet and Trombone – Joel Behrman

Mix by Studio Trilogy

Mastered by Trakworx

Lyrics

Surrender

Verse 1

No I don’t know what is gonna happen

Today this year this life

But i will

Put my faith in you

I won’t ask for anything more

Just give me one chance

To be more

Than a friend

Pre chorus

Take the risk with me extend our lives were meant to be

Chorus

Surrender to me

Can’t you see I’m here for you – can’t you see I’m here for you-o-u

There’s nothing to fear

can’t you see I’m here for you

Let your heart take over

Verse 2
Now i know

You’re right in front of me

In this space and air we share

And i hope

You can feel me too

I know that i can’t control

Our future or past

But my love

I can send it

Pre chorus

Take the risk with me extend our lives were meant to be

Chorus 2

Surrender to me –

Can’t you see I’m here for you – Can’t you see I’m here for you-o-u

Surrender to me

Can’t you see I’m here for you-

can’t you see I’m here for you-o-u

Can’t you see I’m here for you

Can’t you see I’m here for you-o-uuuu

Surrender to me

we’re meant to be baby

ohh

let your heart take over

surrender to me

were meant to be

Oscuro y claro

I had to grow into this song. It started with the bassline and morphed into its current state over nearly a decade. The lyrics represent my duality, accepting myself, the dark and the light, the good and the bad.

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/razteria/oscuro-y-claro

Credits

Written /produced by Renée Asteria Peñaloza

Guitar and bass – Dave Shul

Keys – Robert Crawford

Drums – Alcide Marshall

Horn arrangement – Tenor and Baritone Sax – Dan Casares

Trumpet and trombone – Joel Behrman

Mix by Studio Trilogy

Mastered by Trakworx

Special thanks to Edu Bega for feedback on my lyrics

Lyrics

Oscuro y claro

Intro

Tengo el universo en mi

I have the darkness and the light

lo bueno y lo malo, oscuro y claro,

Tengo el universo en mi

I have the universe inside

lo bueno y lo malo, oscuro y claro,

Verse 1

Intento ser la mejor versión que pueda

Siempre fallaré

No tengo miedo de intentarlo

una y otra vez

La vida es un constante,

constante aprendizaje

Que nunca se termina,

mientras aun respiras

Chorus 1

Tengo el universo en mi

I have the universe inside yes i do

lo bueno y lo malo, oscuro y claro,

I have the darkness and the light yes i do

Tengo el universo en mi misma

lo bueno y lo malo, oscuro y claro,

Verse 2

Dentro de mi cuerpo lo oscuro infinito tan denso)

Como agujero negro que atrapa mi luz en el abismo

Creando pesadillas que trastornan

Vívidos Sueños que están dentro de mi

Se lo que quieren decir

Chorus 2

Tengo el universo en mi

I have the darkness and the light oh yes yes i do

lo bueno y lo malo, Oscuro y claro

Tengo el universo en mi misma

I have the universe inside, yes i do

lo bueno y lo malo, Oscuro y claro

Verse 3

Todo lo que sucede, suele suceder

El cuerpo cambia y cambia la mente también

Tengo espacio en mi soledad

Tengo paz – para crear

Dejar que-me-lleve-el-viento

y con mis hojas volar

(yea)

Bridge

I have the universe its inside of me

Theres no denying it

I have the universe

Theres no denying it theres no hiding it

I have the universe

its inside of me theres no hiding it no denying it

I have the universe

Its inside

(yea)

Chorus 4

tengo el universo en mi

all good bad darkness and light inside inside of me

tengo el universo en mi

i have the universe inside

its light

Tengo el universo en mi

I have the darkness and the light oh

lo bueno y lo malo, Oscuro y claro

Tengo el universo en mi misma

I have the universe

Reflection of you

Written for my father Carlos Peñaloza

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Credits

Written by Renée Asteria Peñaloza & Dave Shul

Produced by Dave Shul

Guitar and bass – Dave Shul

Keys – Robert Crawford

Drums – Ronnie Smith

Mix by Studio Trilogy

Mastered by Trakworx

Lyrics

ohh

ehhh

I hope that you find peace

I’m sorry that we didn’t have

Sorry, dad

We didn’t have those days together

For so many years, I resented you

My memories are clouded, and I still work through the pain

I am a reflection of yo–u – Reflection of you

Through and through, I am you, that’s the truth

I reflect you

I know you were confused

But you were well intentioned

You didn’t know

But life has taught you better

I see how you have grown

But your conscience won’t let you be

Can you hear me (can you hear me)

I can help you now give me your hand

I am a reflection of yo–u – Reflection of you

Through and through, I am you, that’s the truth

I reflect you

I am a reflection of you – Reflection of you

The good and the bad

The happy and sad (that’s the truth)

I wouldn’t change anything

I reflect you

My heart is on the mend

Now that we can be friends

I will forgive, never forget

We can be friends

we can be friends

I am a reflection of you – Reflection of you

Through and through, I am you, that’s the truth

I reflect you

I am a reflection of you – Reflection of you

The good and the bad

The happy and sad

I wouldn’t change anything

(The good and the bad, happy and sad)

The good and the bad, the happy and sad

(I wouldn’t change anything)

I wouldn’t change anything

(The good and the bad, happy and sad)

the good and the bad, happy and sad

I wouldn’t change anything

I am a reflection of you – Reflection of you

that’s the truth yes

I reflect you

Cuando te voy a volver a ver

“Cuando te voy a volver a ver” is a Latin folk song with a sweet message – “when will I see you again?” of love for the people, brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, family and friends, who may be far but whom you hold close in your heart.

“Cuando te voy a volver a ver” Credits:
Written by Renee A Penaloza & Dave Shul @dave_shul_guitar
Produced by Dave Shul
Vocals & Mix – Renée Asteria Peñaloza
Production & Guitar & Bass – Dave Shul
Backing vocals – Alcide Marshall @alcidemarshall & Dave Shul
Trakworx Mastering @trakworxmastering

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