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.
Safe
Dan Bull Lyrics
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From running the country to just someone to love
But enough is enough, I'm done with the world
So I'll succumb and return us to the substance we come from
We see bubbles above the submarine
As I plunge us deep, three-hundred leagues under the sea
There's a feeling of release as as our feelings are released
And we feel immediately at peace
And my face is emblazoned with night's shade
I wait as the sides of the ride shake
And vibrate like they're portraying my mindstate
I'm inside, safe, encased in a cocoon
But soon it'll take my life away
But I made the choice to die today
So I may aswell enjoy the ride
Man, you are spoiled and you've
Thrown your toys out the pram
It's these moments of silliness
That spoil it for every two one
No longer am I looking into the sky
I'm seeing into your eye
In Dan Bull's song Safe, the artist expresses a deep sense of disillusionment with the world and a desire to escape its troubles. He has "hungered enough for the humblest stuff," from political power to romantic love, but has found neither to be fulfilling. He decides to take drastic action by "plung[ing] us deep, three-hundred leagues under the sea," returning us to the "substance we come from." This submarine journey is a metaphor for a journey of self-discovery and a rejection of societal norms and pressures.
As the journey progresses, the artist describes a feeling of release and peace. The darkness and isolation of the deep sea are juxtaposed with this sense of calm, representing a duality between the chaos of the world above and the tranquility of inner reflection. The shaking and vibrating of the cocoon-like submarine represent the turmoil and uncertainty that come with this type of journey, but the artist ultimately accepts his fate and chooses to "enjoy the ride."
Line by Line Meaning
I've hungered enough for the humblest stuff
I've had my share of wanting basic necessities in life
From running the country to just someone to love
I've had ambitions ranging from leading a nation to finding romantic love
But enough is enough, I'm done with the world
I'm tired of the world and ready to leave it behind
So I'll succumb and return us to the substance we come from
I'm going to peacefully return to the natural elements from which we originated
We see bubbles above the submarine
We can see the air bubbles created by the submarine as it submerges
As I plunge us deep, three-hundred leagues under the sea
I am guiding us to descend to a depth of three-hundred leagues below the sea surface
There's a feeling of release as our feelings are released
The sensation of letting go of our emotions brings a sense of freedom
And we feel immediately at peace
We immediately feel a sense of calmness and tranquility
It's less easy to see as the light fades
It becomes increasingly difficult to see as the light diminishes
And my face is emblazoned with night's shade
My face is now marked with the darkness of the night
I wait as the sides of the ride shake
I patiently wait as the surroundings vibrate and shake around me
And vibrate like they're portraying my mindstate
The vibrations resonate with my thoughts and emotions
I'm inside, safe, encased in a cocoon
I'm in a secure, protected space resembling a cocoon
But soon it'll take my life away
However, this space will eventually be the cause of my demise
But I made the choice to die today
I have willingly opted for death on this day
So I may as well enjoy the ride
I might as well find pleasure in my final moments
Man, you are spoiled and you've thrown your toys out the pram
You are acting like a spoiled child throwing tantrums and ruining things for everyone else
It's these moments of silliness that spoil it for every two one
It's actions like these that ruin the fun and happiness for everyone else
No longer am I looking into the sky
I'm no longer focused on the sky above me
I'm seeing into your eye
Instead, I am looking deep into your eyes, connecting on a personal level
Contributed by Avery H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Moritz R
For the fellow mobile users, here are the timestamps.
1. Prelude [0:00]
2. Summer [2:07]
3. My Catharsis [5:40]
4. Cut [7:58]
5. Blocked [11:44]
6. Misfit [15:27]
7. Thistopia [19:25]
8. After Life [21:58]
9. St. Ebbs [25:18]
10. Outbound [28:07]
11. Safe [31:54]
12. Winter [36:19]
Dan Bull
Thank you all for listening to this album, I put my heart and soul into it ten years ago and it means a lot that people are listening to it ten years later!
If you want to hear a particular song, the timestamps are in the video description. The whole album is also on Spotify along with my other albums here: https://goo.gl/UmT8ba
Brian Davis
This is, without a doubt, my favorite album of all time. And I know thousands of albums well. Bravo, Dan Bull. You are the best of the best.
EnderAria
I really enjoyed
Liam Rondelli
Dan thank you for this amazing masterpiece
Shep
I've loved this album for years, such an amazing job
SweetCaptain77
Dude......../dude/........
Jax3636
This is the first album I ever listened to in full in one sitting, back when I was just 14 years old. Now I'm 19 and I'm a huge music buff. This is the album that set me on my path. Thank you, Dan. The bait and switch the lyrics take on the track Cut blew my mind when I first heard it and every time I hear that song it takes me back.
Domagoj Škalec
Cut just blows my mind. It's amazing.
Moritz R
For the fellow mobile users, here are the timestamps.
1. Prelude [0:00]
2. Summer [2:07]
3. My Catharsis [5:40]
4. Cut [7:58]
5. Blocked [11:44]
6. Misfit [15:27]
7. Thistopia [19:25]
8. After Life [21:58]
9. St. Ebbs [25:18]
10. Outbound [28:07]
11. Safe [31:54]
12. Winter [36:19]
Moritz R
@Diabetus Ultra Instinct but on mobile it ain't clickable in the bio my dude