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There are times when our path seems so certain and our future looks planned and perfect. Then suddenly we are called into the unknown. The faithful embrace their calling—even when it doesn't seem to make sense. Just ask Daniel Kirkley, the gifted young vocalist who abandoned a promising medical career to enter the mercurial music business
Having worked hard to achieve his musical vision on Let Love Win, Kirkley is basking in the excitement of a dream coming true. During his early college days, the Lancaster, South Carolina native couldn't have imagined that life would take such a turn. A good student, who grew up in a solid Christian family, he'd always loved music but didn't really see it as a career.
"I started singing just in church when I was five or six years old," says Kirkley. "When I got older, I fell in love with science and medicine. I ended up getting an academic and music scholarship to University of South Carolina. I double majored in pre-med and classical voice, but at that point, music didn't seem feasible as a career. I actually wanted to become a pediatrician."
Kirkley began performing at Paramount Carowinds theme park in Charlotte, North Carolina during summer breaks. "I loved the experience so much, being in front of people and connecting with people," the young artist recalls. "To see people's connection with you as a person and how they could connect with a song, it was something I never experienced in the classical academic part of music. I came back to school just completely restless and not satisfied. I started to want something more besides pre-med, which terrified me."
Julie Roberts, Daniel's friend from childhood who has since become one of the new successful female artists in Country music suggested he check out Nashville's Belmont University. Though people around him were surprised when he opted to leave the University of South Carolina, giving up a full scholarship, Kirkley felt compelled. "I define it as 'blindly leaping,' which I think you have to do often with faith," he says. "You just step out and go for it."
Daniel remembers sitting down with his parents one night. "They told me that they had made a list of reasons that weren't acceptable for me to go to Belmont and they wanted me to give them my top three reasons for going," says Kirkley. "My first reason was 'I legitimately feel that this is where God is leading me.' My dad stopped me and said, 'That's the one thing I needed to hear.' They said 'We'll make it work and do whatever we have to do.'"
While attending Belmont, Kirkley landed an internship with BMG Music Publishing, working in the Gospel division. "I worked there two years and I fell in love with publishing," says Kirkley, who worked with industry veteran Joe Shell. "I actually never had written a song before I started working there. I never had a concept of what a singer/songwriter was. Within my first couple of weeks there, Joe took me on what he called a field trip. It was a mastering session for Kyle Matthews, which was cool because that was actually the first time I met [Centricity A&R VP] John Mays."
After his internship at BMG, Kirkley landed a job at Brentwood Benson Music. He also began pursuing his goal of being an artist. People began paying attention to Kirkley's talent and it was obvious he didn't belong behind a desk or behind a studio console, but on stage and in front of a microphone. Wanting to do a project from start to finish totally on his own, Kirkley released an independent album in 2003. He began getting calls to perform at churches and events.
When a friend introduced him to Guy Zabka, Director of A&R, at Centricity Records, he found a label home and people who were excited about his innovative sound. Kirkley's vocal style incorporates elements of his classical training, fused with vibrant pop sensibilities, and the blend results in a unique sound, unlike anything on the contemporary Christian music landscape. His rich full voice is seasoned by years of performing and tempered by a classical education that places Kirkley in a class by himself as a vocalist.
Now is Daniel Kirkley's time to move forward. He's paid his dues and he's been faithful to the calling on his life. The folks in South Carolina may have lost a potential pediatrician, but the world has gained a tremendously gifted artist with a powerful voice and a vision to share hope. God had a plan and Daniel Kirkley has been faithful. The result is music for a bright new dawn.
Limitless
Daniel Kirkley Lyrics
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Too shy, too bold
Too average
To make a difference
The world's too big
And you're too small
If you try to fly
You're gonna fall
But we won't listen
We are limitless, limitless
Limitless, limitless
The power of love
Alive in us
Is limitless, limitless
Unstoppable and nothing less
No nothing can hold us down
We're limitless
No more impossible
So much far too difficult
We know that our God is greater
Oh wake up you dreamers
Become make-believers
This is who we are
We are limitless, limitless
Limitless, limitless
The power of love
Alive in us
Is limitless, limitless
Unstoppable and nothing less
No nothing can hold us down
We are limitless
Take away the limitations
When we fix our eyes on You
Flood our hearts with expectations
Lord, there's nothing You can't do
Doubt sees a mountain, no way around it
Faith sees a victory, no doubt about it
Fear sees a ceiling, hope sees the stars
Love be the light inside of our hearts
Doubt sees a mountain, no way around it
Faith sees a victory, no doubt about it
Fear sees a ceiling, hope sees the stars
Love be the light inside of our hearts
We are limitless, limitless
Limitless, limitless
The power of love
Alive in us
Is limitless, limitless
Unstoppable and nothing less
No nothing can hold us down
Cause we are limitless
Doubt sees a mountain, no way around it
Faith sees a victory, no doubt about it
Fear sees a ceiling, hope sees the stars
Love be the light inside of our hearts
(We are limitless)
Doubt sees a mountain, no way around it
Faith sees a victory, no doubt about it
Fear sees a ceiling, hope sees the stars
We're limitless
Cause You're limitless
The lyrics of the song Limitless by Daniel Kirkley encourage listeners to break free of limiting beliefs and pursue their dreams with faith and hope. The song acknowledges that people often feel too young, too old, too average, or too insignificant to achieve greatness, but these are just self-imposed limitations. Instead, the lyrics urge listeners to embrace the power of love and the expectation that anything is possible with God. Doubt and fear see obstacles, but faith and hope see opportunities and victories. The chorus repeats the message that we are limitless with the power of love alive within us and nothing can hold us down.
The verses build on this message, encouraging listeners to wake up from their dreams and become make-believers. Believing that nothing is impossible with God, the song encourages listeners to fix their eyes on Him, remove their limitations, and flood their hearts with expectation. The song emphasizes that love should be the light that guides and motivates us. Faith, hope, and love give us the power to see victory where doubt sees defeat and to rise above any obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
Too young, too old
No matter what your age is, the song is calling you to rise above yourself and limits.
Too shy, too bold
The song is persuading you to not worry about whether you're too timid or too audacious. You can still dream big and achieve your goals.
Too average
Even if you think you're not outstanding, you can still make a difference in the world. Don't underestimate yourself.
To make a difference
The phrase implies that you have the power and the opportunity to change things for the better, regardless of how small or big the change is.
The world's too big
The whole world may seem too vast, and your dreams too insignificant compared to it, but it does not mean you can't achieve them.
And you're too small
People may try to diminish your efforts and courage, but you have the potential to reach greater heights if you stay determined.
If you try to fly
The song is emphasizing that risks are necessary for growth, and even if you fail initially, you can always try again.
You're gonna fall
There might be setbacks and failures, but it would not be the end, and you would not be stuck there forever. You can still rise again.
They're shouting
People might ridicule or discourage you, but you don't have to heed their words if they don't resonate with your beliefs.
But we won't listen
The song is encouraging you to stay resilient and not give up on your dreams, no matter what the world says. Listen to your inner voice.
We are limitless, limitless
The song is urging you to tap into your vast human potential and approach life limitlessly.
The power of love
The song is suggesting that love is a force that can motivate and energize people in ways beyond measure. It's a limitless power.
Alive in us
The song is saying that love is not something that theoretically exists outside of us; it is within each of us, and we can harness its power to manifest our dreams.
Unstoppable and nothing less
The song is suggesting that if you can tap into the power of love within you, you will be unstoppable, and nothing can hold you back.
No nothing can hold us down
The song is saying that whatever limitations you might think you have, with the right mindset and love in your heart, nothing can hold you back.
No more impossible
The song is telling you that no matter how hard something seems, with the right mindset and approach, even the most impossible things can be achievable.
So much far too difficult
The song is suggesting that we should not be intimidated by difficult things, and we should believe in our abilities and aim higher.
We know that our God is greater
The song is acknowledging that there is a Higher Power out there that we can call upon to guide us, give us strength and help us overcome our limitations.
Oh wake up you dreamers
The song is calling out to dreamers, urging them to wake up and get started on manifesting their dreams in real life.
Become make-believers
The song is encouraging people to not only believe in their dreams but also to bring them to life and make them a reality.
This is who we are
The song is trying to persuade us that a limitless mindset is an essential part of our identity and that we should embrace it.
Take away the limitations
The song is asking us to strip off our limiting beliefs, doubts, and fears and approach life with an open mind and an empowered spirit.
When we fix our eyes on You
The song is acknowledging that God can be the source of inspiration, guidance, and limitless power that enables us to overcome our limitations and achieve our dreams.
Flood our hearts with expectations
The song is asking God to help fill our hearts with positive expectations and surround us with a positive outlook that helps us achieve our potential.
Lord, there's nothing You can't do
The song is emphasizing that with God's help and love for us, nothing is impossible, and we can achieve anything we set our minds to.
Doubt sees a mountain, no way around it
The song is saying that when we approach life with doubts and skepticism, we often see an obstacle in front of us that looks insurmountable.
Faith sees a victory, no doubt about it
The song is saying that when we approach life with faith, we see that victory is not only achievable, but it's a certainty.
Fear sees a ceiling, hope sees the stars
The song is saying that when we approach life with fear, we look at the ceiling and see limitations, but when we approach life with hope, we see the sky full of possibilities like stars.
Love be the light inside of our hearts
The song is asking that we replace doubt, fear, and skepticism with love, which should be the light that guides the choices we make and the actions we take.
Cause You're limitless
The song is saying that since God is limitless, and we can draw upon God's power and strength to achieve our potential.
Contributed by Ethan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.