As a young boy Dan grew up overlooking fields, making fires, building dens and enjoying life in the country.
Dan did not particularly enjoy school and took to the guitar at the age of 9. Through music, Dan found that he could express himself, and his affinity with the guitar started when introduced to the Blues by his teacher, Richard Pharo. Dan’s guitar skill and understanding of the Blues continued to develop through his school years, playing in various bands and as part of a duo supporting his older sister Claire on open mic nights around the county.
When Dan left school he undertook a joinery apprenticeship with the ambition of becoming a professional guitar maker. Unfortunately, this was cut short following a tragic accident in the workshop involving his eye. Although no cosmetic signs remain, he suffered severe damage to the retina resulting in continued deterioration of his sight. Dan now looks back at this as a pivotal moment. It was to alter the course of his life permanently.
After seeking solace in the Blues to deal with the aftermath of his accident, Dan decided he would pick himself up and embark upon a full-time music career. The support from his family, along with the encouragement of local musicians and manager Tony Skeggs, spurred Dan on to broaden his horizons and experiment with singing. To the astonishment of himself and others, a voice emerged which has resulted in the label 'Blues Boy Dan'.
Word in the local Blues community began to spread, and throughout 2011 Dan found himself gigging twice a week, leading to a video posting on Youtube of his performance of the “Ballad of Hollis Brown”. The video attracted the attention of Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac who tracked Dan down and has since become Dan’s mentor.
Dan will be travelling to Nashville in April this year, to record with Grammy award winning producer Vance Powell (Kings Of Leon, Jack White, Willie Nelson), he will also be performing at Glastonbury, and starts a world tour with ZZ Top as support act in June.
Discography
Ships - EP (2012)
The London Sessions (2012)
Blues Boy - EP (2013)
Little Red Rooster - Single (2014)
Pride and Joy - Single (2014)
Fall Like A Feather - Single (2015)
Bad For Me - EP (2015)
Witching Hour - Single (2016)
Made To Love You - Single (2016)
Icarus
Dan Owen Lyrics
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Shouldn't be talking so fast
I shouldn't be here at all
Coming up as the sun goes down
Lights in my eyes, alone in the crowd
I only find myself when I lose control
I don't know how I got here
But this is what I live for, all I live for
I don't know if I'm flying
Don't know if I'm falling
Don't know if I'm
burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
I don't know if I'm flying
Don't know if I'm falling
Don't know if I'm
burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
Like Icarus
I should've been more than this
I was gonna be something big
But I never did anything at all
Coming down as the sun comes up
A new day starts but I just can't stop
Now I know I never really had control
Lying on the pavement
And the sky keeps spinning, spinning
But this is what I live for, all I live for
I don't know if I'm flying
Don't know if I'm falling
Don't know if I'm
burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
I don't know if I'm flying
Don't know if I'm falling
Don't know if I'm
burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
Like Icarus
Too close to the sun
Too messed up to change
Breaking into pieces
Going down in flames
Lost sight of the lies
If the sky turns black
I'm so scared, so scared
It's too late to turn back
I don't know if I'm flying
Don't know if I'm falling
Don't know if I'm
burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
I don't know if I'm flying
Don't know if I'm falling
Don't know if I'm
burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
Like Icarus
Burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
Like Icarus
The song “Icarus” by Dan Owen is a poignant and reflective piece about ambition, control, and self-destruction. The song opens with a sense of urgency as Owen sings about his heart beating so hard and his head spinning. He admits that he shouldn’t be here at all, and he only finds himself when he loses control. This paints a picture of a person who is struggling to cope with the pressures they are under and questioning their own abilities.
In the chorus, Owen portrays the internal conflict he is experiencing. He doesn’t know whether he is flying or falling, and whether he is burning up, like Icarus. Owen uses the Greek myth of Icarus who flew too close to the sun and died as a metaphor for his own internal conflicts. He admits to losing control and the aftermath of his actions affecting him. The bridge where he sings about being too close to the sun, messing up to change and going down in flames perfectly encapsulates his sense of failure and sense of having lost control.
In conclusion, Dan Owen’s “Icarus” is a beautifully crafted song that uses the Greek myth of Icarus as a metaphor for a person struggling with ambition, control and self-destruction. It highlights the pain of ambition, the struggle of losing control, and the aftermath of failing to achieve one’s goals. It is a gripping song that manages to capture the tumultuous emotions of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart's beating so hard
I am anxious and overwhelmed
Shouldn't be talking so fast
I am not in control of my thoughts or words
I shouldn't be here at all
I feel out of place or unworthy
Coming up as the sun goes down
I am staying up late and living recklessly
Lights in my eyes, alone in the crowd
I am surrounded by people but feel isolated
I only find myself when I lose control
I feel alive when I let go of my inhibitions and take risks
I don't know how I got here
I am unsure of the path that led me to where I am now
And my head keeps spinning, spinning
I am confused and disoriented
But this is what I live for, all I live for
I thrive on excitement and adrenaline
I don't know if I'm flying
I am uncertain of my current state and trajectory
Don't know if I'm falling
I fear losing control and crashing
Don't know if I'm burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
I fear that my reckless behavior will lead to my downfall and destruction
I should've been more than this
I had high hopes for my life, but have not achieved my goals
I was gonna be something big
I had ambitious dreams and aspirations
But I never did anything at all
I have not taken action to fulfill my potential
Coming down as the sun comes up
I am staying up all night and living recklessly
A new day starts but I just can't stop
I am trapped in my destructive habits
Now I know I never really had control
I realize that my reckless behavior is a symptom of my lack of control in my life
Lying on the pavement
I have hit rock bottom
And the sky keeps spinning, spinning
I feel like everything around me is moving too fast
Too close to the sun
I have taken risks that are too dangerous and will lead to my destruction
Too messed up to change
I am stuck in my destructive habits and cannot change
Breaking into pieces
My life is falling apart
Going down in flames
I am self-destructing
Lost sight of the lies
I have lost sight of the truth and am living in denial
If the sky turns black
If things really fall apart, it will be too late for me to change
I'm so scared, so scared
I am terrified of my own destruction
It's too late to turn back
I am past the point of no return
Burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
I fear that my reckless behavior will lead to my downfall and destruction
Like Icarus
I am fearful of the consequences of my actions, like Icarus who flew too close to the sun and fell to his death
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Dan Owen, Jake Field, Sam York
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lennert
My heart's beating so hard
Shouldn't be talking so fast
I shouldn't be here at all
Coming up as the sun goes down
Lights in my eyes, alone in the crowd
I only find myself when I lose control
I don't know how I got here
And my head keeps spinning, spinning
But this is what I live for, all I live for
I don't know if I'm flying
Don't know if I'm falling
Don't know if I'm
burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
I don't know if I'm flying
Don't know if I'm falling
Don't know if I'm
burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
Like Icarus
I should've been more than this
I was gonna be something big
But I never did anything at all
Coming down as the sun comes up
A new day starts but I just can't stop
Now I know I never really had control
Lying on the pavement
And the sky keeps spinning, spinning
But this is what I live for, all I live for
I don't know if I'm flying
Don't know if I'm falling
Don't know if I'm
burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
I don't know if I'm flying
Don't know if I'm falling
Don't know if I'm
burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
Like Icarus
Too close to the sun
Too messed up to change
Breaking into pieces
Going down in flames
Lost sight of the lies
If the sky turns black
I'm so scared, so scared
It's too late to turn back
I don't know if I'm flying
Don't know if I'm falling
Don't know if I'm
burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
I don't know if I'm flying
Don't know if I'm falling
Don't know if I'm
burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
Like Icarus
Burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
Like Icarus
Heavan Hart
Found this via Reddit and um...why are you not super famous??? Beautiful voice, great song.
SEDDRAGON
yeah right?
MattSaysSmile
Amazing Dan....it’s an added bonus that you’re a humble and decent lad, your success is earned and deserved.
Tom Tuffnuts
First time hearing you as I was recommended to you from a friend. Just absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your gift to all of us and you deserve so much more!!!
Eva Merckx
Aaagh no matter which version..your voice carries it all, pure voice, pure soul :)
Lennert
My heart's beating so hard
Shouldn't be talking so fast
I shouldn't be here at all
Coming up as the sun goes down
Lights in my eyes, alone in the crowd
I only find myself when I lose control
I don't know how I got here
And my head keeps spinning, spinning
But this is what I live for, all I live for
I don't know if I'm flying
Don't know if I'm falling
Don't know if I'm
burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
I don't know if I'm flying
Don't know if I'm falling
Don't know if I'm
burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
Like Icarus
I should've been more than this
I was gonna be something big
But I never did anything at all
Coming down as the sun comes up
A new day starts but I just can't stop
Now I know I never really had control
Lying on the pavement
And the sky keeps spinning, spinning
But this is what I live for, all I live for
I don't know if I'm flying
Don't know if I'm falling
Don't know if I'm
burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
I don't know if I'm flying
Don't know if I'm falling
Don't know if I'm
burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
Like Icarus
Too close to the sun
Too messed up to change
Breaking into pieces
Going down in flames
Lost sight of the lies
If the sky turns black
I'm so scared, so scared
It's too late to turn back
I don't know if I'm flying
Don't know if I'm falling
Don't know if I'm
burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
I don't know if I'm flying
Don't know if I'm falling
Don't know if I'm
burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
Like Icarus
Burning up, burning up, burning up like Icarus
Like Icarus
arthur joppart
This song was using in a flamish soap's season finale.
How does this guy only have 7k subs ?
Already added all his songs on spotify :)
Keep it up
Favo0987
arthur joppart familie 👌
Samantha Alvarado
I can't believe this was three years ago and I barely heard, it’s a master piece. Totally in love with your voice.
Raul Leme
Awesome, man!
Just discovered this song in Spotify. The acoustic performance is freakin' beautiful as well. Congrats!