Consisting of singer and guitarist Dan Reed, guitarist Brion James, bassist Melvin Brannon II, drummer Dan Pred and keyboardist Rick DiGuiarllonado, the Dan Reed Network started off in 1984, and released three studio albums (Dan Reed Network, Slam and Heat) before their unofficial breakup in 1993. According to Songfacts, they drew comparisons to Lenny Kravitz and Living Colour, got great reviews, and opened for The Rolling Stones and Bon Jovi. They sold nearly 2 million albums before calling it quits.
The band were renowned to their fans as excellent live performers, and they capitalised on this by releasing a two-disc live album (Live At Last! Halfway Around The World) in 1997.
Champion
Dan Reed Network Lyrics
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You were the weapon that healed my heart
Look in the mirror and love what you can′t see
It all comes clear when your finally off your knees
I wanna be here with you
I wanna see this thru,
I'de like to be free
I′de love to be me inside your everything
I wanna be next to you
I wanna be next to you
I wanna get high
Breathing in your atmosphere
Swallowing all your tears
Lets fall in love every day
Oh I wanna be your champion
And ride off into the sun
And never fade away
And live to fight another day
Find another way
We are the soldiers that fight for the soul
We'll never let this vision go...
I wanna get hight...
The first two lines of Dan Reed Network's Champion seem to be referring to a close relationship that helped the singer heal after a life-altering event. The next line encourages the listeners to look in the mirror and appreciate what they cannot see, perhaps alluding to the idea that we should appreciate our internal qualities as much as our physical attributes. The following line suggests that everything becomes clear when we finally stand up and stop relying on others to make decisions for us.
The singer expresses a desire to be present and committed to the relationship, but also yearns for freedom and self-discovery. The line about being inside "your everything that cures all this nothing" seems to indicate that the relationship provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment. The second part of the song switches to a more collective message, with the repeated phrase "we are the soldiers that fight for the soul" suggesting a call to action to pursue higher aspirations and fight against negativity. The song ends with the hope of becoming a champion and never fading away, constantly finding new ways to fight for what we believe in.
Line by Line Meaning
When my life fell apart
During a time of hardship, you were there to help me pick up the pieces
You were the weapon that healed my heart
Your love and support acted as a tool to mend my broken heart
Look in the mirror and love what you can't see
Take the time to appreciate and accept the parts of yourself that you often overlook
It all comes clear when you're finally off your knees
Clarity often comes when you've risen from your lowest point and can see things from a new perspective
I wanna be here with you
I want to experience life alongside you
I wanna see this thru
I want to see our relationship flourish and continue to grow
I'de like to be free
I want to be able to express myself without holding back
I'de love to be me inside your everything
I want to be able to be my true self within our relationship
That cures all this nothing
Our love has the power to heal and fill the voids in our lives
I wanna be next to you
I want to be physically and emotionally close to you
I wanna get high
Being with you makes me feel euphoric and alive
Breathing in your atmosphere
Being around you creates an energy that I can't get enough of
Swallowing all your tears
I am here to comfort and support you during times of sadness or distress
Lets fall in love every day
Our love should continue to grow and deepen each day we spend together
Oh I wanna be your champion
I want to be the one who fights for and protects you
And ride off into the sun
I want our love to be an adventure and a journey filled with happiness
And never fade away
I want our love to last forever
And live to fight another day
We will continue to overcome challenges together and persevere
Find another way
We will always find a way to make things work and overcome obstacles
We are the soldiers that fight for the soul
We are committed to protecting and cherishing the emotional and spiritual connection we share
We'll never let this vision go...
Our love and commitment to each other will never fade away or be forgotten
Contributed by Tristan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Karoly Cocsis
Beautiful masterpiece!!!Thank you!!!
Jeremy Rowland
Love this song. Be someone's champion. Whether they need you or not. Just so it. It will make you smile. Just love DRN.
John Mcalpine
Only just discovered this band in the last week through classic rock magazine 100 influential 80s albums. I bought the slam album and was blown away by the quality of the songwriting. This song is as good if not better than anything on that. From now on I will be harassing everyone I know to listen to this band!
Miranda Ahnström
DRN🏋🔥🏆
undefined Goulux
this is the most underrated band in music history!
Clive Hartshorne
Spread the word!!!! Welcome to the party lol awesome guys, looking forward to working with Mr Reed again later in the year when he plays a few acoustic gigs in the UK
Şükrü YILDIZEL
Amazing song! Cant get enough of it even after playing 30th. times. Wow.
Crys Beyond
Amazing Song! this track features many musical styles. Impeccable performance. 😎
Bon- Philou
This band deserved a lot of success there are unbelievable,this is just magic music.
Philippe Cinquin
DRN Still in my heart since the 90's. The best of pop/rock/funk for my, The voice of Dan is awesome and The music is magic ! Rock The World !!