God’s creative hand and anointing was easy to see upon Danen’s life after releasing his first independent album only a year and half after picking up a guitar and singing for the first time. Songs of desperation, heartache, and love poured from him seemingly out of nowhere. Quickly doors and opportunities started to open all over the country just through good old fashion grass roots word of mouth.
Breaking onto the indi underground scene in 2004, Danen began garnering national attention and word of his music started spreading fast. Touring solo 9 months out of the year for 3 years straight- with only his guitar and his Creator to keep him company- he went city to city, state to state, sharing his story and leading people into the presence of an undeniable God. With a unique ability to tear down the walls between traditional worship songs and songs about everyday life, people consistently share stories of leaving Danen’s presence and concerts inspired in the depths of their soul.
In 2006 Danen released his fourth album entitled She, a gorgeous extended love story between God and His broken hearted. Featuring the song “I Want You To Believe,” She stirred hearts to the point of Danen receiving letters daily from all over the country with stories of salvation, redemption, healing, and revived love.
Three months after its release however, Danen experienced some tremendous losses in his life that required him to come off the road to heal, pray, seek, and re-evaluate his calling. Touring full time alone, while an incredible blessing and a huge time of growth, had also grown incredibly lonely and had caused some deep heartache. God was calling him to a time of rest, reconnecting, and a new understanding of what is meant to abandon everything “go” for Christ. As he studied the scriptures and sought the Lord like never before, he found that God valued very few things more than He valued deep community. Much of how people learn about the Love of God and even His grace is through extending grace and love to others. Even through the most beautiful of times, as well as the ugliest and most painful of situations. For the past two years Danen has come off from the road with a desire to replant himself, to start to relearn what that meant, and to ask of God how that worked with what was still very much his undeniable calling.
But time off did not stop the growth of his fan base and the spreading of his music. It increased at an even faster pace gaining opportunities to do shows with the likes of Sarah Kelly, Shawn McDonald, and Barlow Girl just to name a few.
So in the mist of the rest and the seeking, Danen has been writing by far his most powerful project yet. This unbelievably soulful blend of funk, folk, European pop rock, and a stunningly anointed heart of worship will release in two breathtaking sections. The first of which, the Awakening EP, due to emerge August 1, 2009, features the much anticipated songs “Alive,” “Inheritance,” “Awakening,” “Lullaby For The Forgotten,” “You Came For Me,” as well as one brand new angelic song, “Home”. Written from some of the deepest pains ever felt by the human heart, the spirit of these songs can supernaturally lift the soul and mind off of our broken condition and onto the true hope to come…where true joy in the midst of suffering and heartache beautifully meet the captive.
This journey is just beginning and a great awakening is coming…
AWAKENING
Danen kane Lyrics
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We need You, we need Jesus
All of my sin that's clouding my mind
You're breaking it down, yes You're breaking it down
And all of the lies that echo my past
You're breaking them down
You are awakening me Oh Lord
Verse
Pre chorus
You are awakening me Oh Lord
You are awakening me Oh Lord
I feel you healing me Oh Lord
Yes I feel you healing me Oh Lord
Pre chorus
Chorus
Spirit of the Living God, wake us to the Father's heart
Spirit of the Living God, wake us to the Father's love
We love You, we love Jesus
We need You, we need Jesus
In Danen Kane's song "Awakening," the lyrics express the need for God to break down the barriers that sin and lies have built up in someone's life. The lyrics are a plea for God to awaken them and bring healing to their soul. The repetition of "You are awakening me Oh Lord" highlights the desire for God to bring transformation and spiritual renewal. The chorus shifts the focus to a communal awakening, calling upon the Spirit of the Living God to awaken humanity to the loving heart of the Father.
The bridge emphasizes the personal work that God is doing in the individual's life - tearing down the walls of sin and lies and bringing healing to deep wounds. The use of the phrase "Spirit of the Living God" throughout the song emphasizes the need for the Holy Spirit to bring forth revival and transformation.
Overall, "Awakening" is a song that speaks to the longing for spiritual renewal and restoration. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who recognizes their need for healing and transformation and calls upon God to provide that awakening.
Line by Line Meaning
We love You, we love Jesus
We have a strong affection towards You and the Son of God.
We need You, we need Jesus
We require Your presence and that of the Son of God.
All of my sin that's clouding my mind
You're breaking it down, yes You're breaking it down
You're helping me deal with the guilt induced by my sinful actions and clearing my conscience.
And all of the lies that echo my past
You're breaking them down
You're enabling me to overcome the deceitful misinterpretations and false notions of my history.
You are awakening me Oh Lord
You are awakening me Oh Lord
You're revitalizing and arousing my soul and spirit, O God.
I feel you healing me Oh Lord
Yes I feel you healing me Oh Lord
I'm sensing Your restorative and curative powers, O God.
Spirit of the Living God, wake us to the Father's heart
Spirit of the Living God, wake us to the Father's love
Holy Spirit, make us aware of the Heavenly Father's affections and feelings towards us.
Contributed by Anthony F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.