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…
Deeper
Danen kane Lyrics
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You're the oldest so you have to have faith
Everyone can break down but you
You smile like it's painted in place
But now I know it's masking the pain
You feel like a porcelain doll
No one listens at all
And I am just a fool in love with you
Maybe I'm wrong
And your life is like a rose garden
But I get tired
When they say you don't know what's right in your mind
Because you gave me a glimpse
And you run deeper
Your thoughts are deeper
Your heart runs deeper
Than anyone knows, than anyone knows
Tell me was it all a play?
Where everyone has lines to say
Can you tell me which words were yours?
Such a scary thing to fall in love
To let someone inside and above
The levels that we hide behind
Oh, how we can hide
But maybe I'm wrong
And I am just a fool in love with you
Maybe I'm wrong
And your life is like a rose garden
But I get tired
When they say you don't know what's right in your mind
Because you gave me a glimpse
And you run deeper
Your thoughts are deeper
Your heart runs deeper
Than anyone knows, than anyone knows
But please know this, I feel the fear it's real to me
The doubts that say "how could this be?"
When we don't have all the answers and keys
But I know
We run deeper
Our thoughts are deeper
Our hearts run deeper
Than anyone knows, than anyone knows
You are stunning
Beauty and grace in flawless form
And I am falling in love with your heart
With you just as you are
Are you running
To not disappoint the ones you love?
Do you feel the burning
It's empty inside, feels not quite right
God is calling
That we might trust Him and obey
Wherever He's leading
Patiently I will wait
I can only speak for myself
When I looked into your eyes you seemed to melt
When I held you in my arms I felt home
The song "Deeper" by Danen Kane is a powerful and emotional piece that speaks to the pain and struggles of a person who tries to put on a brave face despite the deep pain and hurt they carry inside. The lyrics convey the message that no matter how strong we may appear on the surface, we all have vulnerabilities and fears that we try to hide from others. The opening lines, "Straighten up soldier, they say, You're the oldest so you have to have faith" suggest that the person is expected to be strong and fearless, but the truth is that they are struggling and in pain. The songwriter recognizes the importance of being honest about our feelings and not pretending that everything is okay.
The chorus of the song, "And you run deeper, Your thoughts are deeper, Your heart runs deeper, Than anyone knows, than anyone knows" emphasizes the theme of depth and the struggle to be understood by others. The songwriter believes that there is more to the person than what meets the eye, and that they are capable of great depth and emotion. This is further highlighted in the verse, "Oh, how we can hide, But please know this, I feel the fear it's real to me, The doubts that say 'how could this be?'" The songwriter acknowledges that it can be scary to open up and be vulnerable, but it's necessary to form genuine connections and relationships.
In the final verse, the song takes a more optimistic turn, with the songwriter expressing their love for the person and their willingness to wait patiently for them to work through their issues. The chorus takes on a more universal tone, with the lyrics, "We run deeper, Our thoughts are deeper, Our hearts run deeper, Than anyone knows, than anyone knows" suggesting that we all have a hidden depth that we should embrace and share with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Straighten up soldier, they say
They tell you to toughen up and be strong in the face of hardship.
You're the oldest so you have to have faith
Because you're the most experienced, you're expected to have more faith.
Everyone can break down but you
Others may falter but you're not allowed to.
You smile like it's painted in place
You put on a happy face even when you're not really feeling happy.
But now I know it's masking the pain
I've come to realize that your smile is hiding your pain.
You feel like a porcelain doll
You seem fragile and delicate like a porcelain doll.
No one listens at all
Nobody seems to be paying attention to you.
But maybe I'm wrong
Perhaps I'm mistaken.
And I am just a fool in love with you
Maybe I'm foolish for being in love with you.
Maybe I'm wrong
Perhaps my perception is off.
And your life is like a rose garden
Maybe your life is wonderful and filled with beauty.
But I get tired
But I grow weary.
When they say you don't know what's right in your mind
When people doubt your sanity or your decisions.
Because you gave me a glimpse
Because you showed me a glimpse of who you really are.
And you run deeper
And you have a depth to you that others may not see.
Your thoughts are deeper
Your thoughts have more complexity than others realize.
Your heart runs deeper
Your emotions and feelings are deeper than others realize.
Than anyone knows, than anyone knows
More than anyone realizes.
Tell me was it all a play?
Was everything just an act?
Where everyone has lines to say
Where everyone has a role to play.
Can you tell me which words were yours?
Can you tell me which words were truly your own?
Such a scary thing to fall in love
Falling in love can be a frightening experience.
To let someone inside and above
To allow someone to get to know you on a deeper level and have power over you.
The levels that we hide behind
The different layers of ourselves that we protect and keep hidden.
Oh, how we can hide
We're very good at concealing our true selves from others.
But please know this, I feel the fear it's real to me
But please know that I feel the fear and it's genuine.
The doubts that say "how could this be?"
The doubts that question how a relationship could be real.
When we don't have all the answers and keys
When we don't have all the information or solutions.
But I know
But I believe.
We run deeper
We have a depth to us that others may not see.
Our thoughts are deeper
Our thoughts have more complexity than others realize.
Our hearts run deeper
Our emotions and feelings are deeper than others realize.
You are stunning
You are incredibly beautiful.
Beauty and grace in flawless form
You have a perfect, elegant beauty.
And I am falling in love with your heart
I am developing feelings for your true self.
With you just as you are
I like you for who you truly are, without any pretenses.
Are you running
Are you trying to escape something or someone?
To not disappoint the ones you love?
Are you trying to please your loved ones?
Do you feel the burning
Do you feel a strong desire or passion?
It's empty inside, feels not quite right
You feel unfulfilled or incomplete deep down.
God is calling
God is reaching out to you.
That we might trust Him and obey
So that we can trust and obey Him.
Wherever He's leading
No matter where He takes us.
Patiently I will wait
I will wait with patience and trust.
I can only speak for myself
I can only give my own perspective.
When I looked into your eyes you seemed to melt
When I looked into your eyes, you appeared to soften.
When I held you in my arms I felt home
When I held you, I felt a sense of belonging.
Contributed by Grace I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.