Hill is the son of social scientist and public servant, Daniel G. Hill, and brother of the author, Lawrence Hill.
One of his songs was "It's a Long Road" (Written by Jerry Goldsmith) which he recorded for the 1982 action movie First Blood. In 1985, he was one of the many Canadian performers to appear on the benefit single "Tears Are Not Enough" by Northern Lights. Although he had many hits in his native Canada, further singles did not fare as well in America.
In 1987, Hill returned to the Billboard Hot 100 chart with the Top 40 hit "Can't We Try", a duet with the then-unknown Vonda Shepard, as well as the near Top 40 hit "Never Thought (That I Could Love)".
A road trip to a Dan Hill concert was the subject of the 1994 Canadian comedy film South of Wawa.
In 2007 he is touring with the CBC Radio program The Vinyl Cafe.
Never Thought
Dan Hill Lyrics
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I can't believe that you are real
How did I ever find you?
You are the dream that saved my life
You are the reason I survived
Baby
I never thought that I could love
I know it's crazy but it's true
I never thought that I could need
Someone as much as I need you
I love you
Can I hold you?
Girl your smile lights up the sky
You are too beautiful for the human eye
You are the dream that never dies
You are the fire that burns inside
Baby
I never thought that I could love
Someone as much as I love you
I know it's crazy but it's true
I never thought that I could need
Someone as much as I need you
I love you
You are the sunshine in the sky
You are the sparkle in my eyes
I never thought that I could love
Someone as much as I need you
I know it's crazy but it's true
I know it's true
I never thought that I could need
Someone as much as I need you
I love you
In the song "Never Thought" by Dan Hill, the singer expresses his intense and overwhelming love for his partner with lyrics that are emotional and passionate. The lyrics focus on the singer's astonishment at finding such a perfect and beautiful partner, and his gratitude for the love and support she has given him, which has allowed him to survive and thrive in life.
The singer expresses his amazement that he has found someone like her, and he is overwhelmed with the intense love that he feels for her. He talks about how she is the reason he survived and how much he needs her in his life. He describes her as a dream that saved his life, the sunshine in the sky, and the sparkle in his eyes. He asks if he can touch her and hold her and expresses how her smile lights up the sky.
The lyrics are straightforward and romantic, expressing a deep sense of appreciation and gratitude for the partner. The song is a reminder to treasure your loved ones and to be thankful for the love and support they give you.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I touch you?
Asking for permission to physically connect with the person they love.
I can't believe that you are real
Feeling so much love and admiration for the person that it seems surreal that they actually exist.
How did I ever find you?
Wondering how they were lucky enough to come across someone so special and perfect for them.
You are the dream that saved my life
Describing the person as a dream-like figure who completely changed their life for the better and gave them hope.
You are the reason I survived
Attributing their survival and well-being solely to the love and presence of the person they're addressing.
Baby
A term of endearment used to express affection for the person.
I never thought that I could love
Acknowledging their surprise and disbelief at being able to experience such intense love and devotion towards someone else.
Someone as much as I love you
Emphasizing the depth and extent of their love for this specific person in comparison to anything they've experienced before.
I know it's crazy but it's true
Recognizing that the intensity of their feelings might seem irrational or unbelievable to others, but still valid and undeniable for themselves.
I never thought that I could need
Acknowledging their dependence and emotional attachment to the person they love in a way that they never thought was possible before meeting them.
Someone as much as I need you
Expressing gratitude and appreciation for the person they love and their role in fulfilling their needs and desires.
I love you
The ultimate declaration of their affection, devotion, and commitment towards the person they're addressing.
Can I hold you?
Asking for permission to embrace and comfort the person they love.
Girl your smile lights up the sky
Complimenting and admiring the person's beauty and impact on their environment and mood.
You are too beautiful for the human eye
Describing the person's beauty as extraordinary and beyond what the human eye can fully perceive or understand.
You are the dream that never dies
Viewing the person as not only a lover but also an everlasting source of inspiration and hope.
You are the fire that burns inside
Depicting the person as an intense and passionate force that ignites their own innermost desires and emotions.
You are the sunshine in the sky
Comparing the person to a bright, positive, and essential element of nature that brings light and warmth to their life.
You are the sparkle in my eyes
Revealing how deeply the person affects and enhances their own being and perception of the world around them.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Grafton Hill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jeffreyfeinstein5525
(( ...ah happened to be there just after this song and resume hit the big corporate publlisher.
It's "Dan Hill", right?
For some reason, 'Dan' did not want to be associated as himself and his first big hit.
They told me that Dan's resume and song submission's were under a ficticous name.
At this time, the electro-R&B-Pop, self-packaging before being granted corporate promotion ( Technotronic, etc) were just being released.
Last ah remember, Dan Hill, Bruce Hornsby , Randy Travis, maybe include Joshua Kaddison.
But the raw singer/songwriter era was on its way out.
Thinking back as if almost another dimension, in the car, between mah mother and father, sister n bro, with "Sometimes WhenWe Touch" on car the radio, being acknowledged as 'a GOOD song!', in the midst of late Seventies, domestic in 'real time', ((Surreal now.))
AMEN, Amen.
@besthillsongworshipsongs48
Lost my Sister this morning. She was only 43. I love this song so much. I know she's free from the sickness and pain. I can't help but smile through these tears. She is dancing in heaven with Jesus and now I have an angel helping me...she was pretty amazing. I will see you soon, Ali. I love you and will miss you so much. I will see you soon and I can hardly wait until then.
@charlespresident5894
Sorry for your lost.Take it easy for now,she is in good hands.
@scottmorrison4955
Sorry for the lost pray for her soul to be in a better place
@Iamjosh13
Thats so sad Im sorry for your loss
@staceypiedrahita89
I am so sorry. 😪Sending you so much love and a huge hug! She is dancing with God and pain free!💞
@tjodogify
i’m so sorry for your great loss .. my own brother died in my arms at 49 💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@motobatangueno9314
A message to the new generation, don't let this song die.
@gianniss0228
I won’t believe me. I’m 17 years old and I love this song so much. I’m listening this song now and always. I will never let it die
@angelaschaefer5883
Honey it is great song. I am 50 years old and agree with you. Awesome song!!
@heavenly4849
This song is Immortal ...