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…
I Found Love
Danen kane Lyrics
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Where my whole world came to crash and change.
I’ve come defined, yeah I’ve come to find
That this old world just don’t treat you right
All the pleasure and the pain, sometimes I wonder is it all just a game
Walking around with all the memories oh they haunt me
All I really want is
I want to dream all the stars in a row
I want love, love
I want to know you have all that you want in me
When you closed the door and left me all alone
I felt like I had died
You’ll never now the agony inside
These old scars won’t show you
With seeds to sew and all the bread to fold
Feels like I’m walking with my eyes closed
A room full of folks with all their smiles and their jokes
Don’t make you feel any less alone
Pre Chorus
Chorus
I’ve had my sights set wrong for to long
You’re breaking, You’re stirring, You’re turning my key
You’re Spirit screams to me
Get up, get up, oh dead man rise, your life is waiting here for you
I found love
I found the love that created the stars
I found love, love
I found that love is just waiting on us.
The opening lines of the song 'I Found Love' by Danen Kane describes a pivotal moment in the singer's life, where everything had come crashing down on him. The metaphorical 'January cage' refers to a particular moment or time in his life when he hit rock bottom, as January is often associated with new beginnings, and something that he desperately needed. The rain further adds to the symbolism, signifying a sense of renewal and cleansing. He has come to realize that the world can be harsh and unforgiving, but despite all the pain and pleasure, he wonders if it's all just a game.
The song then shifts to a desire for love and a dream of having everything one could want in life. The imagery of 'dreaming all the stars in a row' signifies a sense of impossible romanticism, longing for something that only appears real in his dreams. The breakup that happened has left him scarred, and he cannot help but wonder how his pain could ever be conveyed to someone else. He feels like he is 'walking with his eyes closed' amongst people who seem happy on the outside, but inside, he suffers alone.
The pre-chorus leads up to the chorus, where the singer expresses his desire for love once again, but this time, he sounds more hopeful. They have finally found the love that created the stars, and this love is waiting for them. The song concludes with a sense of rising from the ashes and a call to action, where the singer urges the 'dead man' to rise, and his life is waiting for him. It is a beautiful and emotional song that captures the essence of love, pain, and hope in one beautiful package.
Line by Line Meaning
It rained that day in that January cage
The day my world fell apart, it was raining and I felt trapped and hopeless.
Where my whole world came to crash and change.
Everything in my life fell apart and I was forced to confront this new reality.
I’ve come defined, yeah I’ve come to find
Through my struggles, I have become defined as a person and learned important lessons.
That this old world just don’t treat you right
Sometimes the world can be harsh and unfair, and it can feel like everything is going against you.
All the pleasure and the pain, sometimes I wonder is it all just a game
Life can be a mix of good and bad experiences, and it can feel like everything is meaningless or trivial.
Walking around with all the memories oh they haunt me
Memories can be painful and difficult to deal with, and they can make it hard to move forward.
All I really want is
Despite everything, what I really desire is...
I want love
Love is the ultimate goal and desire for me.
I want to dream all the stars in a row
I want to achieve my biggest dreams and aspirations.
When you closed the door and left me all alone
When you left me, it felt like my whole world had ended and I was alone in the darkness.
I felt like I had died
The pain of losing you was so intense that it felt like a part of me had died too.
You’ll never now the agony inside
You can never truly understand the depth of my pain and sadness.
These old scars won’t show you
Even though I have scars from the pain I have experienced, they don't show on the outside.
With seeds to sew and all the bread to fold
There are many tasks and responsibilities that I still need to take care of.
Feels like I’m walking with my eyes closed
Sometimes life can feel like I'm blindly stumbling around without direction or guidance.
A room full of folks with all their smiles and their jokes
Even though there are people around me who seem happy and carefree, I still feel lonely and isolated.
Don’t make you feel any less alone
The presence of others doesn't necessarily make me feel less lonely or disconnected.
I’ve had my sights set wrong for to long
I have been focusing on the wrong things and haven't been pursuing what truly matters to me.
You’re breaking, You’re stirring, You’re turning my key
You are challenging and pushing me in ways that are unlocking my potential and pushing me towards growth.
You’re Spirit screams to me
I am feeling a deep sense of calling or purpose that is coming from something greater than myself.
Get up, get up, oh dead man rise, your life is waiting here for you
It's time to move past the pain and embrace a new phase of life that is full of possibility and opportunity.
I found love
Through my struggles, I have discovered the power and beauty of love.
I found the love that created the stars
The love I have found is powerful and divine, and it has the capacity to create and transform everything around it.
I found love, love
Love is not just a fleeting feeling or emotion, but something deeper and more enduring.
I found that love is just waiting on us.
Love is always present, waiting for us to embrace it and allow it to guide and shape our lives.
Contributed by Caroline T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.