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…
Lullaby For The Forgotten
Danen kane Lyrics
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I can see that you're longing for a home that is yours
And it feels like forever waiting for someone to care
Hush little baby don't say a word
I can see that you're troubled by the fruit of the curse
So the souls of the angels are singing a song over you
We still believe in you
Hush little baby, I'm with you I swear
Every hope deferred heartbeat and cove of despair
Every wound from abandon that whispers that you weren't enough
Lonely and dreamless your heart hesitates
You're missing their love and you miss their embrace
And the pain that you swallow gets deeper with every breath
We still believe in you
Falling in roses your heart is incased by the sound
We love you
Redemption is waiting; your savior has come to the ground
He loves you more
Because everything changed, beautiful changed, when you came around
The first verse of "Lullaby For The Forgotten" talks about a baby who is longing for a home that belongs to them. This is a common feeling for those who were abandoned or neglected as children since they grew up without a stable home or caregiver. It says that the baby is troubled by the fruit of the curse, which refers to the mental and emotional trauma that they have suffered. The next line talks about how the souls of the angels are singing a song over the baby, and this is a comforting image, implying that there are people watching over them with care.
The second verse talks about how the singer, presumably an adult or caregiver, is assuring the baby. They say that they are with the baby and will not leave them. They acknowledge that the baby has suffered wounds from abandonment and feels undeserving of love. At this point, the song seems to switch between two speakers, with the first verse being sung by the singer, and the second verse being sung from the perspective of the baby. The singer reassures the baby that they still believe in them, and this short refrain is repeated throughout the song.
Finally, the chorus states that everything changed when the baby came around. The word "adorable" in the first chorus is a bit confusing, but it may refer to how the baby is deserving of love and care simply for existing. The second chorus switches to the word "beautiful," suggesting that the singer and the angels watching over the baby have grown to love and appreciate them.
Line by Line Meaning
Hush little baby don't say a word
Be calm and quiet. Don't speak
I can see that you're longing for a home that is yours
I understand that you crave a place that you can call your own
And it feels like forever waiting for someone to care
It seems like an eternity, waiting for someone to show you concern
Hush little baby don't say a word
Be calm and quiet. Don't speak
I can see that you're troubled by the fruit of the curse
I can sense that you're troubled by the negative effects of a bad situation
So the souls of the angels are singing a song over you
The spiritual beings are singing a song of blessing over you
We still believe in you
We still have faith in you, and we believe in your potential
Because everything changed, adorable changed, when you came around
Since you came into our lives, everything has changed for the better
Hush little baby, I'm with you I swear
Be calm and quiet. I promise to be with you
Every hope deferred heartbeat and cove of despair
Every time your dreams are delayed, your heart breaks a little more
Every wound from abandon that whispers that you weren't enough
Every hurt from being left alone that makes you feel inadequate
Lonely and dreamless your heart hesitates
You feel alone and hopeless, and your heart is unsure
You're missing their love and you miss their embrace
You crave the affection and comfort of those who are no longer with you
And the pain that you swallow gets deeper with every breath
The pain that you endure becomes more intense with each passing moment
Falling in roses your heart is incased by the sound
Your heart is surrounded by the beauty of falling roses
We love you
We care about you deeply
Redemption is waiting; your savior has come to the ground
Recovery is possible, and your rescuer has arrived
He loves you more
He cares about you even more than we do
Because everything changed, beautiful changed, when you came around
Since you came into our lives, everything has become more beautiful
Contributed by Liliana H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.