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…
Beautiful Mess
Danen kane Lyrics
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Just like a storm of good intention, like a stone that missed it's mark
How can I know about Your beauty, all of the wonders You possess
And yet still rush to feed my senses, neglecting what is best
Everyday, everyday
I want to crawl across Your sky, I want to be romanticized
I want to feel Your breath whisper something softly in my ear
I want to step inside Your window, I want to dwell inside Your fire
Oh that Your voice would be my conscience, that Your wish was my desire
Echoes of angels on my shoulders, trying to find the peace of mind
I want to laugh, I want to cry, I want to quite wasting time
You gave me life, to live beyond the bleed
I want to crawl across Your sky, I want to be romanticized
I want to feel Your breath whisper something softly in my ear
I want to live as though I've died, I want my soul to come alive
I want to taste Your love sweetly as the tears flow from your eyes
I know You're mine, and you know that I am a slave to Your love
You celebrate the wage I am
Such a beautiful mess, such a beautiful mess
Such a beautiful, such a beautiful mess
Why don't You take me over, why don't You, why don't You
Why don't You take me over
Such a beautiful mess, such a beautiful mess
Such a beautiful, such a beautiful mess
The lyrics to Danen Kane’s song “Beautiful Mess” explore the paradoxical nature of our relationship with God. It starts with the acknowledgment that every day, the singer wakes up realizing his need for God, and yet he still finds himself falling apart. It's like he's trying so hard to do the right thing (storm of good intention), but he keeps missing the mark (stone that missed it's mark). He recognizes the beauty and wonders that God possesses yet finds himself caught up trying to indulge in his senses instead of prioritizing his relationship with God.
The verse then transitions into a plea to be closer to God, to have His presence envelop the singer. He wants to crawl across His sky, be taken over, and feel His breath whispering softly in his ear. The chorus repeats the desire to experience God fully, to live beyond the bleed of this world, and to taste His love sweetly as the tears flow from His eyes. It's a recognition of a need for something greater in our lives and finding that in God.
In summary, "Beautiful Mess" is all about recognizing the importance of God in our lives and acknowledging our flawed nature in pursuing Him. It’s a plea for Him to take over and guide us towards a life that is worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday I wake to find You, everyday I fall apart
Everyday I try to connect with you God, but everyday I still struggle to keep it together
Just like a storm of good intention, like a stone that missed it's mark
Despite having good intentions, sometimes my actions do not lead me closer to you and instead lead me astray
How can I know about Your beauty, all of the wonders You possess
I am in awe of your beauty and all that you have created
And yet still rush to feed my senses, neglecting what is best
Despite knowing your goodness, I still get caught up in worldly distractions and neglect what truly matters
I want to crawl across Your sky, I want to be romanticized
I want to experience your vastness and be captivated by your beauty
I want to feel Your breath whisper something softly in my ear
I want to feel your presence and guidance in my life
I want to step inside Your window, I want to dwell inside Your fire
I long to be in your presence, to be embraced by your love and power
Oh that Your voice would be my conscience, that Your wish was my desire
I wish to be guided solely by your voice and to follow your will
Echoes of angels on my shoulders, trying to find the peace of mind
I hear the angels' guidance and seek inner peace
I want to laugh, I want to cry, I want to quite wasting time
I want to embrace both the joy and pain of life and not waste any precious time
You gave me life, to live beyond the bleed
You gave me life to live beyond my struggles and pains
I want to live as though I've died, I want my soul to come alive
I want to live in a way that is true to my soul and feel truly alive
I want to taste Your love sweetly as the tears flow from your eyes
I want to experience your love even in moments of sadness or despair
I know You're mine, and you know that I am a slave to Your love
I am yours and I am devoted to loving you
You celebrate the wage I am
You celebrate and love me for who I am
Such a beautiful mess, such a beautiful mess
Life can be chaotic and difficult, but it is still beautiful
Why don't You take me over, why don't You, why don't You
I surrender myself to you and pray that you take control of my life
Such a beautiful mess, such a beautiful mess
Life is full of both beauty and chaos
Such a beautiful, such a beautiful mess
Life is still beautiful despite its messiness
Contributed by Samantha N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.