He comes from a musical background, brought up on a rich diet of Dylan, Beatles, Bowie, Van Morrison and other legends. He is the brother of James Duke (formerly of Jupiter Saves the World, now of Twenty Second Century) and Paddy Duke (Eighty Seven).
Daniel plays ten instruments, including banjo, ukulele, harmonium and mandolin. Between 2009 and 2014 he wrote and recorded under the name Daniel & the Lion.
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Daniel & The Lion is a UK Folk act, formed in Northern Ireland, UK in 2009. Daniel Duke is the brains behind and front man of Daniel & The Lion.
Daniel performs solo as Daniel & The Lion but the act has taken many forms.
In Northern Ireland Daniel plays with percussionist Ross Mclaughlin.
From 2010-2011 Daniel Played with a six piece folk band all over the South Coast of England, most notably Bournemouth, where his debut EP ‘This Is Me, Is That You? ’ was recorded.
Duke now lives in London and still makes and releases music as Daniel & The Lion.
Free tracks can be downloaded from his Bandcamp website, www.danielandthelion.bandcamp.com
You can also visit the offical website, www.danielandthelion.co.uk.
Brother
Daniel Duke Lyrics
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That's why we hold them, as we dance
Blood is stronger than bone
We will keep you, you're not alone
Brother I will keep you warm
Give you shelter from the storm
Sister I'm the strength you seek
All the love we gave
All the little games we played
All the long lost Summer days
Oh I wish there could be more
Brother if you needed me
Sister when you're feeling weak
I'd swim across the cold, cold seas
Because, what are brothers for
Hearts are weaker than hands
That's why we hold them, as we dance
Blood is stronger than bone
We will keep you, you're not alone
Brother I will keep you warm
Give you shelter from the storm
Sister I'm the strength you seek
I'll be your hands when you are weak
All the love we gave
All the little games we played
All the long lost Summer days
Oh I wish there could be more
Brother if you needed me
Sister when you're feeling weak
I'd swim across the cold, cold seas
Because, what are brothers for
The song "Brother" by Daniel Duke is a heartwarming tribute to familial love and solidarity. The first two lines "Hearts are weaker than hands, That's why we hold them, as we dance" imply that while our hearts may be vulnerable, we fortify and support one another by holding hands as we dance through life's challenges together. The next two lines "Blood is stronger than bone, We will keep you, you're not alone" emphasizes the unbreakable bond between siblings as blood relations could never be separated by physical distance or emotional turmoil.
The chorus highlights how the singer would do anything to protect and support his siblings. The lines "Brother I will keep you warm, Give you shelter from the storm, Sister I'm the strength you seek, I'll be your hands when you are weak" serve as a reassurance that they are not alone and that he is always there for them when they need someone to lean on. The following lines express the love and fond memories shared by siblings. "All the love we gave, All the little games we played, All the long lost Summer days, Oh, I wish there could be more."
The last lines of the song "Brother if you needed me, Sister when you're feeling weak, I'd swim across the cold, cold seas, Because, what are brothers for" leave an impression that siblings are always there for one another, no matter the cost, because that's what brothers and sisters are for.
Overall, the song is an emotional reflection of the unconditional love and support shared between siblings.
Line by Line Meaning
Hearts are weaker than hands
We rely on the physical comfort and touch of others, as emotions can often be more fragile.
That's why we hold them, as we dance
We use physical touch and affection to strengthen the bond between ourselves and those we love.
Blood is stronger than bone
The familial bond shared through genetics is stronger than any physical strength or barrier.
We will keep you, you're not alone
Family will always be there to support and protect you, so never feel truly alone.
Brother I will keep you warm
I will provide emotional warmth, safety and protection for you, as family should always be dependable.
Give you shelter from the storm
I will be there to protect you and offer a safe haven, especially in times of emotional turmoil or difficulty.
Sister I'm the strength you seek
I am a pillar of strength and support, and will always lend a hand when needed, especially to siblings.
I'll be your hands when you are weak
I will step up and take on some of the responsibilities or burdens when someone we care about is not able to do so.
All the love we gave
The love shared within families is an unbreakable bond that will always be treasured.
All the little games we played
Memories of time spent together as a family, such as games and positive interactions, are important reminders of the love that binds us.
All the long lost Summer days
Looking back on happy memories can bring us comfort and allow the feeling of being surrounded by family, even when apart.
Oh I wish there could be more
We cherish the time we spend with loved ones and always hope for more opportunities to create even more memories.
Brother if you needed me
Families bond together through empowering each other, especially during tough times.
Sister when you're feeling weak
We hope to be able to offer strength when those we love are feeling their weakest, especially between siblings.
I'd swim across the cold, cold seas
We would go to great lengths to support and protect our loved ones, no matter the physical or emotional distance.
Because, what are brothers for
We share an unbreakable bond between siblings, and rely on each other for support and protection, no matter what life throws our way.
Writer(s): Daniel Duke
Contributed by Charlie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.