As a young boy Dan grew up overlooking fields, making fires, building dens and enjoying life in the country.
Dan did not particularly enjoy school and took to the guitar at the age of 9. Through music, Dan found that he could express himself, and his affinity with the guitar started when introduced to the Blues by his teacher, Richard Pharo. Dan’s guitar skill and understanding of the Blues continued to develop through his school years, playing in various bands and as part of a duo supporting his older sister Claire on open mic nights around the county.
When Dan left school he undertook a joinery apprenticeship with the ambition of becoming a professional guitar maker. Unfortunately, this was cut short following a tragic accident in the workshop involving his eye. Although no cosmetic signs remain, he suffered severe damage to the retina resulting in continued deterioration of his sight. Dan now looks back at this as a pivotal moment. It was to alter the course of his life permanently.
After seeking solace in the Blues to deal with the aftermath of his accident, Dan decided he would pick himself up and embark upon a full-time music career. The support from his family, along with the encouragement of local musicians and manager Tony Skeggs, spurred Dan on to broaden his horizons and experiment with singing. To the astonishment of himself and others, a voice emerged which has resulted in the label 'Blues Boy Dan'.
Word in the local Blues community began to spread, and throughout 2011 Dan found himself gigging twice a week, leading to a video posting on Youtube of his performance of the “Ballad of Hollis Brown”. The video attracted the attention of Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac who tracked Dan down and has since become Dan’s mentor.
Dan will be travelling to Nashville in April this year, to record with Grammy award winning producer Vance Powell (Kings Of Leon, Jack White, Willie Nelson), he will also be performing at Glastonbury, and starts a world tour with ZZ Top as support act in June.
Discography
Ships - EP (2012)
The London Sessions (2012)
Blues Boy - EP (2013)
Little Red Rooster - Single (2014)
Pride and Joy - Single (2014)
Fall Like A Feather - Single (2015)
Bad For Me - EP (2015)
Witching Hour - Single (2016)
Made To Love You - Single (2016)
Hideaway
Dan Owen Lyrics
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(Oh oh hey)
It's a long way down
I can bare keep the weight from the edge
And it's a slow burn out
Like a fires that rage in my head
And it's a slow cry out
When you've got so many tears you could die
And it's a long time to wait
When you take all my tears away
My body is colder
Time is frozen
All these feelings that poison my soul
And in silence
No I can't stand it
Please break these chains in hell I can hideaway
You're my one way out
And I know I got to take it
I try to change
It's a long way down
And I know I can make it
It's a slow burn out
Like the fires that burns in my soul
It's a cold dry town
When I got no where to go
My body is colder
Time is frozen
All these feelings that poison my soul
And in silence
No I can't stand it
Please break these chains in hell
I can hideaway
You're my one way out
And I know I got to take it
I try to change
It's a long way down
But I feel I can make it and hideaway
You're my one way out
And my tears won't save me now
Save me now
I can't stand it
All this loneliness
I feel I can do this alone
Need someone to
Remind my feelings
That have fallen down out the door
I can hideaway
You're my one way out
And I know I got to take it
I try to change
It's a long way down
But I feel I can make it and hideaway
You're my one way out
And I know I can make it and hideaway
It's a long way down
My tears won't save me now
It's a long way down
I keep bagging away from the edge
And it's a slow burn out
Like the fires that rage in my head
The song “Hideaway” by Dan Owen is a powerful song that uses metaphor and imagery to express the feelings of someone who is struggling with depression or anxiety. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song: the singer feels like they are standing on the brink of a perilous ledge, just barely holding on. The second verse describes the weight of sadness and despair that the singer is carrying within them, like a slow-burning fire in their head. The chorus brings in a sense of hope, as the singer sees their way out: they need someone to break the chains that bind them in their sadness so they can hideaway and heal.
Throughout the song, the singer uses metaphors to describe their pain. Time is frozen, their body is cold, and their feelings are poison. They feel alone and isolated, but they know that there is a way out: someone who can help them hideaway from the pain. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes this idea, and the final lines of the song bring the metaphor full circle: the singer may feel like they are always on the edge of falling, but they are still standing.
Overall, “Hideaway” is a moving and powerful song that speaks to the experiences of many people who struggle with depression or anxiety. It uses metaphor and imagery to express the depth of the singer’s pain, while still maintaining a sense of hope for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a long way down
The situation is challenging and there is a risk of falling into despair.
I can bare keep the weight from the edge
I am struggling to prevent myself from giving up and falling deeper into despair.
And it's a slow burn out
The emotional turmoil is taking a toll on me, gradually exhausting me.
Like a fires that rage in my head
My thoughts and feelings are overwhelming like a fierce fire.
And it's a slow cry out
The pain is intense and suffocating but it still takes a long time for me to ask for help.
When you've got so many tears you could die
The sadness and despair are so deep that I feel like I am drowning in tears.
And it's a long time to wait
Wishing for relief from the pain feels like an eternity.
When you take all my tears away
The person I am asking for help has the power to make things better simply by being there for me.
My body is colder
The emotional exhaustion is turning into physical discomfort and coldness.
Time is frozen
The despair has made time stand still, making life feel unbearable.
All these feelings that poison my soul
The emotions I am experiencing feel toxic and damaging to my wellbeing.
And in silence
Sometimes there are no words to describe how I feel and silence feels like the only way to cope.
No I can't stand it
The pain is overwhelming and it's difficult to continue enduring it.
Please break these chains in hell I can hideaway
I am asking for someone to help me break free from the emotional pain and find refuge from it.
You're my one way out
The person I am asking for help is the only way out of the despair and pain.
And I know I got to take it
I am aware that I need to take the necessary steps to get out of this darkness.
I try to change
Despite how difficult it is, I am willing to try and change my situation.
It's a long way down
The path to healing is long and challenging.
And I know I can make it
I truly believe that I can overcome the despair and find hope again.
Like the fires that burns in my soul
The emotional pain I am feeling is intense and damaging.
It's a cold dry town
The future feels bleak and hopeless.
When I got no where to go
I feel like I am trapped in this despair with no escape.
All this loneliness
The emotional pain is causing me to feel isolated and alone.
I feel I can do this alone
Despite feeling alone in my pain, I am trying to overcome it by myself.
Need someone to
I am in desperate need of someone to help me through this pain.
Remind my feelings
I need someone to help me remember that my feelings are valid and that healing is possible.
That have fallen down out the door
The emotional pain is so heavy that it feels like it has knocked me down and out.
My tears won't save me now
Crying and feeling sorry for myself won't help me get through this pain.
I keep bagging away from the edge
Despite the pain, I am trying my best to avoid falling into deeper despair.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dan Owen, James Morrison, Roy Edward Kerr, Tim Bran
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