In 2004, Dennen released his first self-titled album, Brett Dennen. His second album was So Much More, which includes the singles "Ain't No Reason", "She's Mine", and "Darlin' Do Not Fear". A few songs charted as iTunes top downloads in the days following the album's release in November 2006. [1] Dennen also contributed a cover of "Private Life" to the 2006 tribute album Drink To Bones That Turn To Dust: A Toast To Oingo Boingo.
Dennen's music has been featured in several television shows, including"Roadtrip Nation" on PBS, Grey's Anatomy, the House episode "Family", The Unit episode "Freefall", and the Scrubs episode "My No Good Reason". In addition to television series, Dennen's music has also been used in national advertising campaigns for companies such as Hilton Hotels.
He has toured extensively across the U.S. with his band (including drummer Randy Schwartz), supporting such musicians as John Mayer and guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela. As of fall 2007, he is currently touring with Guster and singer-songwriters Meiko and Joshua James.
Dennen has been a part of The Mosaic Project, San Francisco Bay Area based nonprofit, since its inception. The Mosaic Project works towards a peaceful future by uniting young children of diverse backgrounds, providing them with essential skills to thrive in an increasingly diverse society, and empowering them to strive for peace. As The Mosaic Project's Resident Rock Star, Dennen created an original musical curriculum for the program, which they released as an album called Children's Songs for Peace and a Better World, in 2003. It won a Children's Music Web 2004 Award and a Parent's Choice 2004 Approved Award.
In November, 2007, Dennen was named as one of Rolling Stone Magazine's "10 Artists To Watch."
Discography
* Children's Songs for Peace and a Better World (2003)
* Brett Dennen (2004)
* So Much More (2006)
* Hope for the Hopeless (2008)
Oh the Glorious
Brett Dennen Lyrics
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these knots are gonna come untied
and when I climb down from this tree
to walk on land will be so heavenly
and if I don't know what to do
oh, I swear I won't follow any of you
because all thats wanted by us
to lay our tracks in the settling dust
mhmm, is the glorious
and I've been loved inside a heart for years
and I'm breaking out
I'm busting rims
and I'm led blinding through the light of day
and I know now that none of you fools know the way
none of you fools know the way
when my words are rehearsed and clear
may I speak loud enough for everyone to hear
and when my arrow flies straight and true
may it pierce the clouds soar through on through
and when I gain the strength to make a move
I'll drift above and sail away from this cold wet ground
because all that's wanted by us
is to lay our tracks in the settling dust
all that's wanted by us
mhmm, is the glorious
and I've been loved inside a heart for years
and I'm breaking out
I'm busting rims
it's time for me to go off on my own
you can tell them that this child has grown
tell them that this child has grown
The lyrics to Brett Dennen's song "Oh the Glorious" speak to the idea of breaking free from the constraints that hold us back and finding our own path. The opening lines, "After all these tears have dried / These knots are gonna come untied," suggest that the singer has been through a difficult time but is now ready to move on. They describe climbing down from a metaphorical tree, indicating a sense of leaving behind something old and familiar to venture into new territory.
The next lines, "And if I don't know what to do / Oh, I swear I won't follow any of you," suggest a determination to forge their own path rather than relying on others to tell them what to do. The repetition of the phrase "all that's wanted by us" emphasizes the desire for individuality and the freedom to make one's own choices. The chorus, "And I've been loved inside a heart for years / And I'm breaking out, I'm busting rims," suggests that the singer has been held back by fear or insecurity, but is now determined to break free.
The final lines, "It's time for me to go off on my own / You can tell them that this child has grown / Tell them that this child has grown," emphasize the importance of independence and self-discovery. The song encourages listeners to break free from the constraints of conformity and find their own path towards "the glorious."
Line by Line Meaning
after all these tears have dried
Once the pain and sadness have passed,
these knots are gonna come untied
The problems will eventually unravel,
and when I climb down from this tree
When I leave my problems behind,
to walk on land will be so heavenly
It will feel like a peaceful paradise,
and if I don't know what to do
When I face uncertainty,
oh, I swear I won't follow any of you
I won't blindly follow others,
because all thats wanted by us
Our only goal is to
to lay our tracks in the settling dust
Leave our mark in the world,
mhmm, is the glorious
To achieve something great and grand,
and I've been loved inside a heart for years
I felt loved and appreciated for a long time,
and I'm breaking out
I am finally free from my struggles,
I'm busting rims
I am pushing myself to the limit,
and I'm led blinding through the light of day
I am blinded by the opportunities ahead,
and I know now that none of you fools know the way
I realized that nobody else knows the perfect path,
when my words are rehearsed and clear
When I have a plan and know what to say,
may I speak loud enough for everyone to hear
I hope to have an impact on others,
and when my arrow flies straight and true
When I take aim and succeed,
may it pierce the clouds soar through on through
May my accomplishment be great and recognized,
and when I gain the strength to make a move
Once I have the courage to take action,
I'll drift above and sail away from this cold wet ground
I'll rise above my struggles and move forward,
because all that's wanted by us
Our goal remains the same,
is to lay our tracks in the settling dust
We want to make our mark on the world,
mhmm, is the glorious
We strive for greatness and recognition,
and I've been loved inside a heart for years
I've been loved and appreciated by many for a long time,
and I'm breaking out
I'm finally breaking free,
I'm busting rims
I'm pushing myself to the limit and beyond,
it's time for me to go off on my own
It's time for me to pursue my own path,
you can tell them that this child has grown
Let others know that I've matured and evolved,
tell them that this child has grown
I've become a better, stronger version of myself,
Contributed by Skyler A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.