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…
Alive
Danen kane Lyrics
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Like a cloud of resistance that just won't let you go
You put your head down on the pillow
You can't quite fall asleep
The questions that drown you, they always run to deep
Rest your head on my shoulder baby and just cry
Oh don't take em' up slow, gotta take them burdens and let em go
Praise God Abba Father, thank God that I'm alive
Have you ever felt abandoned
Like someone sold you out
And everything's confusing and it's sewing seeds of doubt
Well let me tell you I have been there and I was stronger at the end
Because the blessing of this trial is He is bigger than the sins of men
Pre Chorus
Chorus
I believe that I am going home
The song "Alive" by Danen Kane talks about depression and the weight it puts on an individual's soul. The song starts with the artist asking if the listener feels the weight of depression like a cage on their soul. The cloud of resistance doesn't let go, and when they try to sleep, the questions that trouble them run too deep, making it challenging to escape the clutches of depression. The artist goes on to offer a shoulder for the listener to rest their head on, telling them to cry if that helps in letting out the emotions. The lines "Praise God Abba Father, thank God that I'm alive" serve as a reminder that being alive is in itself an achievement to be grateful for, and it's essential to let go of burdens to make the best of life.
The second stanza talks about feeling abandoned and confused, where everything seems to be working against the individual. The lyrics mention that the artist has been in those shoes before, and it made them stronger because trials help an individual grow. The artist doesn't deny that the trial can be excruciating, but the blessing is that God is more significant than the flaws of men. The pre-chorus builds up anticipation of the next line, leading to the chorus, where the lyrics repeat the line, "Praise God Abba Father, thank God that I'm alive." The song concludes with the artist's belief that they are going home.
Overall, the song's central message revolves around holding on and finding the strength within to face the challenges that life throws. Depression can be overwhelming, but there are people willing to extend a helping hand and a shoulder to cry on. It's important to acknowledge the blessings in life regardless of how small they may seem and let go of burdens to move ahead. The listener is left with hope and the belief that despite the struggles, they'll find their way home.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you feel the weight of depression like a cage on your soul
Do you experience a heavy weight of sadness that imprisons you?
Like a cloud of resistance that just won't let you go
Is there an ongoing obstacle preventing you from moving on?
You put your head down on the pillow
You try to get a good night's sleep
You can't quite fall asleep
However you are unable to fall asleep due to your worries
The questions that drown you, they always run too deep
Your thoughts are constantly plagued with questions and doubts that are difficult to answer.
Rest your head on my shoulder baby and just cry
Lean on me, let your emotions out and cry.
Praise God Abba Father, thank God that I'm alive
Give thanks to God, for salvation and for the life you have.
Oh don't take em' up slow, gotta take them burdens and let em go
Don't hold onto your burdens, you have to let them go as soon as possible.
Have you ever felt abandoned
Have you experienced being left behind or deserted?
Like someone sold you out
Did you ever feel betrayed by someone close to you?
And everything's confusing and it's sewing seeds of doubt
Amidst confusion, you begin to question things and start to doubt everything.
Well let me tell you I have been there and I was stronger at the end
I have been to that point, but in the end, it only made me stronger.
Because the blessing of this trial is He is bigger than the sins of men
The trial you are experiencing is intended to show you that God is powerful and bigger than any human faults.
I believe that I am going home
I am confident that I am heading to my true home.
Contributed by Kayla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.