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.
SUMMER
Dan Bull Lyrics
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Over your back in the most naturally placid of ways
You don't have to ask whether perhaps it'll rain
And the centigrade never strays past twenty eight
It's fantastically great kicking back with your mates
And knowing no, you don't have to act to your age
You can snack on a Flake or take a basket of cakes
But make sure you've got some factor eight splashed on your face
While the lads entertain them with a basketball game
And then after we're knackered and the match has been played
Grab a glass of lemonade and relax in the shade
We'll bask and just laze in the grass's green blades
And sit back and just gaze at the paths of the planes
Nothing matters today, you can chatter and play
Playful antics under blankets of immaculate haze
Once upon a summer
The sun plays across the lawn
Once upon a summer
The air is sweet and warm
Once upon a summer
Heavenly and calm
Once upon a summer
It's never been this fun
It's ace when you're tipsy and playing with a frisbee
There ain't been better days in the pages of history
And though your hay fever itches and makes you be sniffly
It's blatantly plain that you'll savour and miss these
Great times when they're gone, days lying in the sun
Bathing, misbehaving and playfighting for fun
They might have been some of the days of your life that you'll always
Be reminded of when your time to pass away finally comes
And as the day becomes night and the sun goes down
The shadows grow slow and cloak round your home town
There's no sound but the bees and the birds
And slowly but certainly the season returns
You turn down to the ground and there's leaves on the earth
Turning brown and allowing the trees to rebirth
There's a breeze in the air and it breathes through your hair
And that's it - summer leaves for the year
Summer's come and gone
The day's no longer young
Summer's come and gone
But the memory lives on
In Dan Bull's song "Summer," he describes the joy and relaxation that comes with a beautiful, warm summer day. The lyrics paint a picture of lazy afternoons spent lounging in the sun with friends, enjoying cold lemonade and perhaps some snacks. There is no need to worry about rain because the heat never exceeds a comfortable 28 degrees Celsius. The song conveys the idea that summer is a time to let go of responsibility and just enjoy life for a while.
The beauty of this song is that it captures the essence of what summer is all about. The heat, the fun, the ice-cold drinks, and the carefree attitude are all on display. The lyrics talk about how friends entertain themselves with games like basketball, frisbee, and building daisy chains while the sun shines down on them. It is a time where small pleasures like snacking on a Flake are a big deal, and nothing else truly matters.
As the day comes to an end, the sun sets, and the shadows grow long. The end of summer is near, and the leaves start turning brown. The memory of summer may stay with us, but it inevitably fades away as the season ends. Dan Bull manages to convey this bittersweet sentiment in his lyrics.
Overall, "Summer" is a nostalgic song that captures the joy and freedom of summer, reminding us of the simpler times in life when all we needed was some sun, some friends, and some snacks to make us happy.
Line by Line Meaning
Some of the happiest days are when the sun rays cascade
There are certain days that are the happiest and those are when the sunlight falls beautifully on your skin.
Over your back in the most naturally placid of ways
The sunlight falls on your back in such a serene and natural way that it makes you feel calm and peaceful.
You don't have to ask whether perhaps it'll rain
During summer, you don't have to worry about it raining as it is usually sunny.
And the centigrade never strays past twenty eight
The temperature is usually perfect during summer and never goes above 28 degrees Celsius.
It's fantastically great kicking back with your mates
It is wonderful to relax with your friends during summer.
And knowing no, you don't have to act to your age
During summer, age doesn't matter and you can just have fun like a child.
You can snack on a Flake or take a basket of cakes
You can indulge in your favorite snacks such as Flake chocolate bars or baskets of cakes during summer.
But make sure you've got some factor eight splashed on your face
Don't forget to apply sunscreen with a factor of eight to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays.
And the ladies make daisies attached in a chain
Women often make daisy chains to wear as a decorative accessory during summer.
While the lads entertain them with a basketball game
Men often entertain women by playing basketball during summer.
And then after we're knackered and the match has been played
After playing basketball, they are usually tired.
Grab a glass of lemonade and relax in the shade
They then take a break and cool off with a glass of refreshing lemonade in the shade.
We'll bask and just laze in the grass's green blades
They then lie down on the grass and relax while enjoying the green surroundings.
And sit back and just gaze at the paths of the planes
They watch as planes fly by and trace their paths across the sky.
Nothing matters today, you can chatter and play
They forget about their worries and enjoy talking and playing with each other.
Playful antics under blankets of immaculate haze
They play around in a light mist of haze that covers the air during summer.
Once upon a summer
At a time in the past summer began
The sun plays across the lawn
The splendid rays of sunshine on the grass
The air is sweet and warm
The air, pleasurable and temperate
Heavenly and calm
Peaceful, divine and tranquillizing
It's never been this fun
It's the most fun they ever had in their life.
It's ace when you're tipsy and playing with a frisbee
Having some drinks while playing frisbee is an amazing feeling.
There ain't been better days in the pages of history
The past has never had better days than the days they're experiencing now.
And though your hay fever itches and makes you be sniffly
Even though you might get allergies during the summer season causing itching and sniffly nose
It's blatantly plain that you'll savour and miss these
It's obvious that these summer memories will be treasured and missed.
Great times when they're gone, days lying in the sun
When this summer is gone, they will miss the amazing days spent lying in the sun.
Bathing, misbehaving and playfighting for fun
They enjoyed taking a bath, behaving mischievously and playing around fighting each other during summer.
They might have been some of the days of your life that you'll always
These summer days might be so good that you will never forget them.
Be reminded of when your time to pass away finally comes
These summer memories will be cherished forever even when one's life is coming to an end.
And as the day becomes night and the sun goes down
When the day is ending, and the sun is setting down.
The shadows grow slow and cloak round your home town
The shadows get darker and cover the surroundings where you live.
There's no sound but the bees and the birds
The only sounds you can hear are the chirping of birds and the buzzing of bees.
And slowly but certainly the season returns
The summer season will return slowly and surely.
You turn down to the ground and there's leaves on the earth
When you look down at the ground, there are fallen leaves on the soil.
Turning brown and allowing the trees to rebirth
The brown leaves will be decomposed, providing nutrients to the soil that will help new trees to grow.
There's a breeze in the air and it breathes through your hair
You can feel the wind blowing gently across your hair.
And that's it - summer leaves for the year
And then that's it, summer ends for the year.
Summer's come and gone
Summer had arrived and then passed by.
The day's no longer young
The summer days are getting shorter.
But the memory lives on
Even though summer has ended, the memories of it will stay on forever.
Contributed by Micah W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
uranium52
I'm so upset this album doesn't get enough recognition.
Thearvins
faaaaaacts
Iron Hawk
Same :(
Dan Bull
@GenericPurpleTurtle I obviously NEVER use uncleared samples in my music, but if I did, this track would probably contain a sample of the song "Every Word" by Sade. I don't think she's stupid, she has an amazing voice, it's well worth checking out some of her tracks
Caio Drago
Let it be known that even if people are not commenting , and even if this isn't Dan's most popular song , this is art , thank you for your contribution to humanity , Dan .
Keep up the good work , you'll never be forgotten !
John Smith
this is the good old shit, I consider it a classic. Play this whenever I am chilling
The Montage
This is my favourite of your songs. Just makes me sit back and day dream about SUMMER!
Krongrah
I just heard this song for the first time, and I just wanted to close my eyes and and go to sleep. It's incredibly calming. :)
Sownheard
You need to re upload these songs there good
Turtz0
Sownheard they're