1. A British independent rapper and… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with this name
1. A British independent rapper and musician
2. An Australian singer/songwriter
1. Dan Bull is an English rapper and songwriter known for his politically orientated lyrics and specific addressing of high profile figures in his music. His music has been featured in the British press as part of attempts to save BBC Radio 6, campaign against the Digital Economy Bill, and protest in favour of filesharing.
He has released four albums, "Safe" (2009), Face (2011), The Garden (2014) and Hip Hop Hooray (2017) but is most well known for his video game raps on YouTube, of which he has made 27 mixtapes in a series called "Generation Gaming". He has become famous for many songs about video games and technology.
Dan Bull announced via his website that he was aiming to get into the UK and Global charts with his new track "Sharing is caring." He offered it on iTunes, Play.com, Amazon and on torrent via The Pirate Bay. To people who bought all 10 versions of his track, they would be thanked in a music video of his, given that they notify him with sufficient proof. The lyrical content in the different versions of his track were targeted at popular social networking sites, Facebook, Twitter. and Google+. He also offered the instrumental by itself, voice only versions, and remixes of each track. The Animal Circus remix reached the top of the Reggae charts on Amazon UK, and second place in the World category.
2. It was a chance meeting and a passing comment by Beastie Boys’ keyboardist Money Mark that gave Dan Bull that extra bit of inspiration to step out of a dream gig touring with Eskimo Joe to launch a solo career.
In the middle of touring as Eskimo Joe’s keyboardist for the Big Day Out Tour in 2004, Dan happened to meet Money Mark whose words of wisdom were that in order to make it in the music world - one must take the plunge and go out on their own.
Never one to shy away from a challenge - Dan heeded Money’s advice, left the band, launched a solo career and has not looked back since.
Hailing from the rich music mecca of Perth, Western Australia - Dan has just released his third EP entitled “Hanging Up My Mind” and recently returned from a launch tour across the eastern seaboard.
With a radio personality as a father, Dan grew up surrounded by music and had his first piano lesson at the tender age of 6. A few years later Dan took up the french horn and studied voice soon after. Dan’s classical music studies continued for many years and throughout his teens and early twenties he toured with several orchestras across Australia and Europe.
Dan went on to play live piano and keyboards with a number of Perth bands, including The Sleepy Jackson before joining Eskimo Joe in 2004.
Dan released his first EP – self-titled “Dan Bull” – in mid 2005 followed by “Nothing Bad Again” in 2006 – both of which have had songs Unearthed and play listed by Triple J and also picked up by Nova.
Dan's music can be described as an atmospheric mix of pop, rock and soul and he cites an eclectic mix of influences including Elton John, the Beatles, Brian Wilson, Doves and N*E*R*D.
Devil May Cry
Dan Bull Lyrics
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Body count rising every time, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
My character balances devil and dalliance
They should give me a medal for arrogance
'Cause I believe that either Ivory or Ebony
Can annihilate at a higher rate than any enemy cannon
And I'm an adolescent Nephilim, packing weapons and stepping in
I came as an angel, left as a devil
I'm raping the layers of hell, every level
Bellview Pier Resident, a nuclear weapon
Live on red alert, so never press, do you hear, President?
I guess you learnt the hard way not to dance with Dante
Partake in a date with me, I'll leave you with a heartache, heart rate:
Irregular beating like a hard break, heartbreak
Your bars are archaic, I'd pray you never parley with me
For God's sake I can't take it
I live in the middle of Limbo City, broken windows, it's so pretty
Life of grime, shit's so gritty, got to kill time so I writ this ditty
Devil May Cry, never say die, end any enemy whenever they try
Body count rising every time, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
I'm the Sword of the Order that all of the forces are falling for
Psycho borderline, I'm sure that I was born with enormous balls
I got them from my father 'cause I'm a son of Sparda
My God, my tongue is sharper than katanas in the barber's
You're the bluntest in the genre, should have done it harder
Now the best you're going to get is to become a martyr
Barbas is a lardass, couldn't spar fast with a hardass
I'll smack his chops leave him looking like a car crash
Black and blue, I rap to bruise Raptor news
Blast your propaganda back to you
Get Kat to tag the facts across your camera view
Man, my music's maxed out, so what's a chap to do?
Come back for the next track, you'll find out after Chapter II
Thanking you, good afternoon, good afternoon, good afternoon
Devil May Cry, never say die, end any enemy whenever they try
Body count rising every time, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
In "Devil May Cry," Dan Bull assumes the persona of Dante, the main protagonist of the video game series with the same name. The song is filled with references to the game, as Dante is a Nephilim who balances his dual nature of a devil and human. He is also known as the "Sword of the Order," a faction of demon-hunting humans, and his iconic weapons are Ivory and Ebony, a set of dual pistols that he can use to take down enemies with effortless ease.
Dan Bull's portrayal of Dante is filled with arrogance and confidence, as shown in the lines "They should give me a medal for arrogance/'Cause I believe that either Ivory or Ebony/Can annihilate at a higher rate than any enemy cannon." He also describes himself as "an adolescent Nephilim, packing weapons and stepping in," suggesting that he is ready to fight and wreak havoc whenever necessary.
The chorus of "Devil May Cry" emphasizes Dante's prowess as a demon hunter, with a body count that keeps rising every time he takes down his enemies. The repetition of the numbers one to nine creates a sense of progression and an indication of Dante's increasing power.
Overall, "Devil May Cry" is a tribute to Dante's character and his role as a demon hunter, filled with references to the game that fans will enjoy.
Line by Line Meaning
Devil May Cry, never say die, end any enemy whenever they try
I am a skilled fighter who will never give up in the face of danger. I have the ability to defeat any enemy who poses a threat to me or my mission.
Body count rising every time, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
With each battle I engage in, I am victorious and leave a trail of defeated enemies behind me.
My character balances devil and dalliance
Although I am a skilled fighter with demonic powers, I also enjoy indulging in pleasures outside of battle.
They should give me a medal for arrogance
My confidence in my abilities as a fighter is unmatched, and so I deserve recognition for it.
'Cause I believe that either Ivory or Ebony
Can annihilate at a higher rate than any enemy cannon
My twin guns, Ivory and Ebony, are such powerful weapons that they can defeat enemies at a faster rate than any other weapon.
And I'm an adolescent Nephilim, packing weapons and stepping in
As a Nephilim, a being with both angel and demon ancestry, I am equipped with powerful weapons and am always ready to fight.
I came as an angel, left as a devil
I'm raping the layers of hell, every level
I used to be an angel, but my experiences have turned me into a devil. I have the ability to navigate through different layers of hell and defeat any demons I encounter.
Bellview Pier Resident, a nuclear weapon
Live on red alert, so never press, do you hear, President?
I am like a nuclear weapon, always on alert for the next battle. I am warning the president not to engage with me, as my power is unmatched.
I guess you learnt the hard way not to dance with Dante
Partake in a date with me, I'll leave you with a heartache, heart rate:
Irregular beating like a hard break, heartbreak
Dante, a skilled demon hunter, has taught others not to engage with him in battle. If you try to fight me, you will be left with a broken heart and an irregular heartbeat.
Your bars are archaic, I'd pray you never parley with me
For God's sake I can't take it
Your fighting style is outdated and not worth my time. I hope we never have to engage in battle, as I have no interest in fighting someone who is not a worthy opponent.
I live in the middle of Limbo City, broken windows, it's so pretty
Life of grime, shit's so gritty, got to kill time so I writ this ditty
I reside in a city filled with destruction and chaos, but I find the environment beautiful in its own way. I pass the time writing this song about my battles and experiences.
I'm the Sword of the Order that all of the forces are falling for
Psycho borderline, I'm sure that I was born with enormous balls
As a Nephilim, I am revered as a powerful figure in the Order. I have both angelic and demonic traits, which can make me unpredictable and dangerous in battle.
I got them from my father 'cause I'm a son of Sparda
My God, my tongue is sharper than katanas in the barber's
My father, Sparda, was also a Nephilim and passed down his strength to me. My words are as sharp and deadly as a sword.
You're the bluntest in the genre, should have done it harder
Now the best you're going to get is to become a martyr
You are not a skilled fighter and have not taken the threat of me seriously. Your only hope now is to accept that you will not win this battle and become a martyr.
Barbas is a lardass, couldn't spar fast with a hardass
I'll smack his chops leave him looking like a car crash
Barbas, a demon dog, is slow and unfit for battle. If he tries to fight me, I will easily defeat him and leave him badly injured.
Black and blue, I rap to bruise Raptor news
Blast your propaganda back to you
Get Kat to tag the facts across your camera view
My words will bruise and harm those who spread false information about me. I will use my ally Kat to expose the truth and reveal the lies behind their propaganda.
Man, my music's maxed out, so what's a chap to do?
Come back for the next track, you'll find out after Chapter II
Thanking you, good afternoon, good afternoon, good afternoon
My music is at its best, and I challenge anyone to try and match it. Stay tuned for the next chapter of my life and battles, as I will lay it all out in my music.
Contributed by Avery V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dan Bull
They both used it, as did Veela. I asked Dave if I could use it too
Thomas Folan
9 years and still going strong. Great song.
KeanuTheBest
still slaps after all these years
willowcore
Anyone here for nostalgia?
Draco-pshh
Yeah man!
J Skyler
Yep. Video uploaded one week after graduating high school. crazy how time flies.
Gabriel Reed
YEP childhood song lol
Tonie Baloney
me!
Crispy Jimmy
Yep
fredhenry101
I first saw this probably over two years ago and it is sill one of my favorite of your works Dan. Aged brilliantly. Love your music man, even if I don't love your views. Keep being a great musician. (As if you could be anything else.)