Background
Dan's passion for music began very early in his childhood, but it was only in 2007 that he started to work seriously in his singing. Petra, Avantasia and Dragonforce were some of his favorite bands and his early influences.
In time, Dan came to know about singers like Fabio Lione, Michael Kiske, Andre Matos, Eric Adams, and decided that he wanted his voice to sound as skilled and powerful. That decision made him start to join in various courses and music schools to master his voice, studying contemporary singing, classical singing, piano, music theory and music composition. Eventually, Dan started to teach singing to local students as well.
With his metal band Fearless Dan released his first EP Ancient Wisdom, which quickly got international attention. The italian label Heart Of Steel Records signed with the band for the worldwide distribution of the album in 2013, bringing Fearless great exposure. The countless positive reviews and Dan's undeniable virtuosity brought him an invite from Juan Aneiros - producer and president of Charlemagne Productions - to appear on The Omens Of Death, the second metal album of the legendary Hollywood actor Christopher Lee. The concept album was released later in 2013 having Dan's participation as the character Oliver.
Motivated by those achievements Dan went into the studio with Fearless once again. This time to record their first full length album Chronicles Of Ancient Wisdom. The production was completed and Dan started to reach out to record labels for a distribution deal. However, Dan would find out that all companies would only offer deals that were extremely invasive and disadvantageous to the band. The years went on and Dan kept trying, as he lived off his singing lessons and session work.
In October of 2017, frustrated by the failed negotiations with multiple record companies and in grief by his father's death by cancer, Dan decided he would by himself build an audience for his work. Using his YouTube Channel, with only 4 thousand subscribers at the time, he started to publish weekly videos of his vocal performances.
Two years later, with a YouTube Channel with 62 thousand subscribers and more than 6 million views, Dan decides to independently release the album Chronicles Of Ancient Wisdom, which was received with praise by his ever growing fan base. The album was released internationally on October 14th, 2019. Currently Dan proceeds into growing his online presence while working Fearless' second album
In conjunction with his activities with Fearless, in 2014 Dan joined the Finnish hard rock band OD and in 2015 he flew to Finland to join them on stage and in studio. Due to schedule incompatibilities Dan decided to leave OD to be able to focus on his main project.
Dan is also a student in the Music Business course taught by Kiko Loureiro (Megadeth, Angra) and graduated in the Music Careers Mentoring Program mentored by Tom Hess (Rhapsody Of Fire, Holyhell).
Dan's Singing Influences Includes Fabio Lione, Michael Kiske, Tobias Sammet, Andre Matos, Eric Adams, John Schlitt, ZP Theart, Rob Rock, Andrea Bocelli, Luciano Pavarotti, Tony Kakko, Bruce Dickinson, Jon Bon Jovi, Steve Perry, Mathias Nygard, Steve Lee, Steven Tyler, and Jorn Lande.
Dan's Music Composition Influences Includes Stratovarius, Helloween, Gamma Ray, Avantasia, Dragonforce, Rhapsody Of Fire, Manowar, Sonata Arctica, Nightwish, Iron Maiden, Turisas, Sabaton, Petra, Journey, Gotthard, Angra, Shaman, John Williams, and Hans Zimmer.
Hold The Line
Dan Vasc Lyrics
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It's not in the way you say you care
It′s not in the way you've been treating my friends
It's not in the way that you stayed till the end
It′s not in the way you look or the things that you say that you do
Hold the line
Love isn′t always on time, oh oh oh
Love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
It′s not in the words that you told me, girl
It's not in the way you say you′re mine
It's not in the way that you came back to me
It′s not in the way that your love set me free
It's not in the way you look or the things that you say that you do
Hold the line
Love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
Hold the line
Love isn′t always on time, oh oh oh
It′s not in the words that you told me
It's not in the way you say you′re mine
It's not in the way that you came back to me
It′s not in the way that your love set me free
It's not in the way you look or the things that you say that you do
Hold the line
Love isn′t always on time, oh oh oh
Hold the line
Love isn't always on time
Love isn't always on time
Hold the line
Love isn′t always on time
Love isn′t always, love isn't always on time
Hold the line
Love isn′t always on time
Love isn't always on time
Love isn′t always on time
Love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
The song "Hold the Line" by Dan Vasc is about the complexities of love and how it doesn't always happen on time. The lyrics reveal that it's not in the physical aspects of a relationship that make love work, but rather it's in the intangible elements such as commitment, loyalty, and trust. The songwriter is advising his lover to hold on tight and endure through difficult times because love isn't always perfect or timely.
The repeated phrase "Hold the line" symbolizes the need for perseverance and determination in a relationship. The songwriter recognizes that it's not easy to maintain love over time, but it's necessary to stay committed and faithful in order to achieve a lasting and fulfilling relationship.
The song also highlights the idea that words and actions alone are not enough to make a relationship work. It takes a combination of both, as well as other intangibles, to create a successful and lasting love.
Overall, "Hold the Line" is a poignant reminder that love isn't always perfect, but it's worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not in the way that you hold me
The way you physically hold me isn't what makes me feel loved
It's not in the way you say you care
Simply stating that you care about me isn't enough to show me you love me
It's not in the way you've been treating my friends
Even if you treat my friends well, it doesn't automatically mean you love me
It's not in the way that you stayed till the end
Sticking around until the end of something doesn't signify love
It's not in the way you look or the things that you say that you do
Your appearance and words don't prove your love for me
Hold the line
Stay strong and don't give up on love
Love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
Love doesn't always happen when we want it to and can come unexpectedly
It's not in the words that you told me, girl
Words alone can't convince me that you love me
It's not in the way you say you're mine
Just saying you're mine doesn't prove love
It's not in the way that you came back to me
Coming back to me isn't evidence of your love
It's not in the way that your love set me free
Even if your love sets me free, it doesn't mean you truly love me
Hold the line
Stay committed and steadfast in love
Love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
Love sometimes takes longer to happen than we'd like
Love isn't always on time
Love doesn't always happen when we expect it to
Love isn't always, love isn't always on time
Love can't always occur on our preferred timeline
Love isn't always on time
Love can take a while to occur
Love isn't always on time
Love can't be rushed or timed
Love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
Love is unpredictable and doesn't always happen when we want
Writer(s): Toto
Contributed by Alaina I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@HuzaifaKhan-el2ki
It's not in the way that you hold me
It's not in the way you say you care
It's not in the way you've been treating my friends
It's not in the way that you stayed till the end
It's not in the way you look or the things that you say that you'll do
Hold the line, love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
Hold the line, love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
It's not in the words that you told me, girl
It's not in the way you say you're mine, ooh
It's not in the way that you came back to me
It's not in the way that your love set me free
It's not in the way you look or the things that you say that you'll do
Hold the line, love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
Hold the line, love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
It's not in the words that you told me
It's not in the way you say you're mine, ooh
It's not in the way that you came back to me
It's not in the way that your love set me free
It's not in the way you look or the things that you say that you'll do
Hold the line, love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
Hold the line, love isn't always on time (Love isn't always on time)
Hold the line, love isn't always on time (love isn't always, love isn't always on time)
Hold the line, love isn't always on time
Love isn't always on time
Love isn't always on time
Love isn't always on time, oh oh oh
@DanVasc
If you enjoyed this, you might also enjoy my other TOTO covers! =)
I just did "Stop Loving You" most recently: https://bit.ly/2W4h6Pt
@denisejames6015
I loved it. Dan, is there any song you can't sing?
@mamalinhager
❤❤❤❤
Perfect as always
@ldens6694
Down to less than 28,000 subs to go to reach your plan. Thank you, Dan, for all the great covers!
@franpie2264
OMG, tripletts and they all look so similarly , "GORGEOUS"💖💖💖😀
@margieksteen193
❤Dan makes every song his own. Perfect as usual.
@anees1973
People think that being famous as a singer/musician is easy, they have no idea how much work it takes or all the sacrifices you need to make. You are great, don’t give up on your dream! ❤
@LindaMarks-cd3ww
2/18. EXCELLENT, Dan. Another great performance! Thank you for including the lyrics. I am an 80 year old grandmother. My hearing is poor. Being able to read the lyrics is very helpful! Dan, you are kind and a generous gentleman! Your family did an admirable job.
@Sabbathman1979
One of Toto's premier songs, second only to Africa...and Dan rocks through this like his own!
🎤💫🗡️
@LindaMarks-cd3ww
OUT OF THIS WORLD! You bring much joy to my life! You perform everything just right!