DeGarmo & Key toured the world, headlining and opening with other major Christian Rock bands including Servant, Petra, Joe English, Amy Grant, Resurrection Band, Jesse Dixon, Mylon LeFevre and Broken Heart, and dc Talk (as a memeber of their roadie crew for a time). Dana released two solo albums as well.
Following retirement, Dana served as the head of Ardent Records, and hosted a TV show, featuring new, younger, Christian bands. Dana had been serving as the pastor of a small church in Cordova, Tennessee, The Love of Christ Church.
Dana Key died due to a ruptured blood clot on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at age 56, according to CCM Magazine's website.
Discography:
With DeGarmo and Key -
This Time Thru (1978)
Straight On (1979)
Stella This Ain't Hollywood (1980)
No Turning Back: Live (1982)
Mission of Mercy (1983)
Communication (1984)
Commander Sozo and the Charge of the Light Brigade (1985)
Streetlight (1986)
D&K (1987)
Rock Solid—Absolutely Live (1988)
The Pledge (1989)
Go To The Top (1991)
Destined to Win (1992)
Heat It Up (1993)
DeGarmo and Key (1994)
To Extremes (1994)
Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 (1995)
History Makers: DeGarmo & Key Collection (2003)
Solo -
The Journey: Walking with Jesus (1990)
Part of the Mystery (1995)
bow down
Dana Key Lyrics
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I've been a victim of a smear campaign
I'm here to help You get what You deserve
Plenty of money and a famous name
We'll change Your title to assistant king
I said don't You agree it's got a real nice ring
You're gonna be the talk of every town
It's no big deal, all You've got to do is bow down
I think that things will make a lot more sense
After some dinner and a good night's rest
Its high time You think about Yourself
This Savior thing is gonna be Your death
Don't You wanna be the richest man around
With the world at your feet, a Man of renown
I swear You're gonna be the talk of the town
And it's no big deal, all You've got to do is bow down
Bow down
We'll change Your title to assistant king
I said don't You agree it's got a real nice ring
You're gonna be the talk of every town
It's no big deal, all You've got to do is bow down
Bow down
In Dana Key's song Bow Down, the singer seems to be tempting someone into joining him in a quest for power and wealth. The opening line, "I'm not the kind of guy you think I am," suggests that the singer has a reputation of some sort, perhaps as someone who has already tasted success or someone who knows how to get ahead. When he says he's been a victim of a smear campaign, he's suggesting that people have been spreading false rumors about him to prevent him from ascending even higher.
The "You" he's addressing could be anyone, but it's likely he's talking to someone who cares about their spiritual life. The singer suggests that pursuing a life of ministry will be the death of the person in question and instead offers a life of riches and fame. He suggests that it's easy to achieve and that all the person has to do is follow him and "bow down." The chorus is repeated twice, emphasizing that idea that it's a simple task to achieve everything the singer is promising.
Ultimately, Bow Down is a cautionary tale about the temptation of power and the things we might sacrifice to get it. The singer represents the world and all it has to offer, while the person he's talking to represents a spiritual ideal. By suggesting that joining him would result in riches and fame, the singer is forcing the spiritual ideal to choose what they really want, and the chorus makes it clear that it's not as big a sacrifice as they might think.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not the kind of guy You think I am
I have been perceived in a wrong way
I've been a victim of a smear campaign
I have been falsely accused
I'm here to help You get what You deserve
I am offering to help you get what you are entitled to
Plenty of money and a famous name
You will become wealthy and popular
We'll change Your title to assistant king
Your title will be changed to something more regal
I said don't You agree it's got a real nice ring
Don't you think it sounds great?
You're gonna be the talk of every town
Everybody is going to be talking about you
It's no big deal, all You've got to do is bow down
It is not difficult, just show some submission
I think that things will make a lot more sense
Your situation will be more understandable
After some dinner and a good night's rest
Once you have rested and eaten
Its high time You think about Yourself
You need to consider yourself more often
This Savior thing is gonna be Your death
Being a savior could lead to your downfall
Don't You wanna be the richest man around
Do you not want to be extremely wealthy?
With the world at your feet, a Man of renown
The whole world will be at your command, and you will be famous
I swear You're gonna be the talk of the town
You will be the topic of conversation for everyone
And it's no big deal, all You've got to do is bow down
All you have to do is show submission, it's not a big deal
Bow down
Show your submission
Contributed by Natalie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.