Preach
DANIEL JOHNS Lyrics
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I don't need an angel
I don't care, time gets early, uncounted, different, oh
I am a shadow, I drink too much
I need to find signs, time, let's get around
I find it hard to breathe the truth
All things I think I breathe, you seep into my lungs
But I don't want a broken heart
But I don't wanna live here no more
Now I dance to my own beat
I could only try, 'cause I fall at my own feet
I'm weeping every time, I could run down the high street
But that would be a lie, now I preach to the lonely
Woo-hoo
I don't care, we fish for answers but too late for these
'Cause we were never strangers
I felt everything was effortless, I let you go
A marvelous creature
Now I dance to my own beat
I could only try 'cause I fall at my own feet
I'm weeping every time, I could run down the high street
But that would be a lie, now I preach to the lonely
Woo-hoo
Now I dance to my own beat
I could only try 'cause I fall at my own feet
I'm weeping every time, I could run down the high street
But that would be a lie, now I preach to the lonely
Woo-hoo
In the song Preach, Daniel Johns seems to be reflecting on his own shortcomings and frustrations in a relationship. He laments that he is used to it being too late to fix things and that he doesn't need an angel to save him. He is stuck in a rut, drinking too much and struggling to find answers. He admits that even though he breathes truth, the one he loves seeps into his lungs, making it hard for him to speak the truth about how he feels.
Towards the end of the song, however, there seems to be a turning point. He declares that he is now dancing to his own beat, falling on his own feet but still trying his best. He no longer wants to live in his own little world and is now preaching to the lonely. It seems that he has accepted his flaws and is now trying to make the best of everything.
Overall, the song seems to be a mix of self-reflection and self-improvement. It is about acknowledging one's mistakes and moving forward, even if it means dancing to one's own beat.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't care if it's too late for this, I'm used to that
I don't care if it's too late for me to change my ways. It's something I'm used to.
I don't need an angel
I don't need someone to save me or guide me.
I don't care, time gets early, uncounted, different, oh
I don't care about time because it can be early, uncertain, or different.
I am a shadow, I drink too much
I feel like I'm just a shadow of myself and I turn to alcohol to cope.
I need to find signs, time, let's get around
I need to find a way to figure things out and make time pass.
I find it hard to breathe the truth
It's difficult for me to confront the truth and face reality.
All things I think I breathe, you seep into my lungs
Everything that I think about, you consume my thoughts and emotions.
But I don't want a broken heart
I don't want to be hurt anymore.
I admit I'm living just inside my home
I admit that I'm not really living my life fully and I feel trapped inside my own home.
But I don't wanna live here no more
I don't want to live a stagnant life anymore.
Now I dance to my own beat
Now, I live my life on my own terms and do what makes me happy.
I could only try, 'cause I fall at my own feet
I can only try my best even if I might fail.
I'm weeping every time, I could run down the high street
I feel like crying all the time, I might look happy with superficial activities like running.
But that would be a lie, now I preach to the lonely
However, I don't want to lie to myself anymore. Now, I speak to those who feel lonely about my own experiences.
I don't care, we fish for answers but too late for these
I don't care about searching for answers, it's too late for that.
'Cause we were never strangers
Because we already know each other so well.
I felt everything was effortless, I let you go
I felt that everything was so easy that I let go of what could have been.
A marvelous creature
An incredible being or person.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DANIEL JOHNS, JAMES MANGOHIG, COREY MCGREGOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Zum Rafael
This is one of those times when time stops on Earth. One of the most incredible performances I have ever seen.
cat ste
Amazing performance
KateTheKunt
No kidding. I gritted my teeth the whole time.
LeAvE it to WeAvEr
I literally watch this over & over. It makes me just heartsick how the industry took a CHILD & traumatized him so he wants nothing to do with it. I understand he had mental health issues but u cannot tell me a good amount of it is to blame for his anorexia & anxiety. He is fucking brilliant. It's sad we prob won't ever see Silverchair together to sing the songs we loved but I totally get it.
Kevin Smith
@LeAvE it to WeAvErnfortunately Australia had the biggest tall poppy syndrome on earth and going from living in regional Newcastle to all that attention would have been super weird, especially for an introvert who felt and thought differently to most Aussies his age. The other Australian bands were boring compared to silverchair, with average joe looking band members who also acted similar. So the paparazzi mostly focused on Daniel. They even followed him to school.
Anne Bergstedt
Couldn’t agree more
Oliver Hautsch
Daniel said we will never see him again on stage. This performance is worth a lifetime. It gives me goosebumps every time.
Brodzzzzz
Tell you what... After listening to that Podcast and then watching this performence... Goosebumps... So many god damn emotions pouring out of him.. Love you so much Dan.
Anne Bergstedt
Same ! Just listened in 2023 and here I am ! ❤ we are all so lucky to have this man and his gift
bambi avila
Preach is awesome! This live version is sooooo raw and shows your true talent as a lyricist and musician, as well as a singer. And I do not listen to pop, I listen to rock! I found TALK by accident and I love it. Yes, I miss Silver chair! But we still have you. Your words go straight to the heart. Thank-you!