Daniel Powter released his debut album, I'm Your Betty, in 2000. The album, limited to a very small print, contains ten songs, two of which—"More Than I" and "Negative Fashion"—were featured on the television show Higher Ground. Powter has a music publishing deal with BMG Music Publishing for France.
Daniel Powter's first piano pop single, "Bad Day," debuted not in his home country of Canada, but rather in Europe in mid-2005. It was chosen by Warner Brothers as a submission for commercial production and was subsequently chosen by Coca-Cola as the theme song for an ad campaign in Europe. Additionally, "Bad Day" is currently being used extensively by American Idol in its fifth season. Powter sang the song live at the end of the penulimate show of that season. The song achieved heavy airplay in most European countries, and made it as high as number three on the overall European airplay chart. It did best in Germany, where it peaked at number one in national airplay, Ireland where it peaked at #1 on the Singles Chart, and in the UK, where it peaked at number two in the singles chart and stayed in the top 10 for 13 weeks. In the United States the song peaked at number 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 seven weeks after it was released. In Australia, it peaked at number three. The song reached top five in Canada and is now a top 10 hit at Adult Top 40 radio. It was fifth place in the British Record of the Year 2005.
On July 2, 2005, Powter performed at the Berlin installment of Live 8, a simultaneous group of concerts in nine countries intended to raise awareness of poverty in Africa and put pressure on world leaders for aid.
On April 1, 2006, he was named the best new artist at the Canadian Juno Awards.
In March 2008, a song by Japanese singer Haru featuring Powter, "Find My Way", was released. In September, Powter released his third album, Under the Radar.
Powter also performed piano on tracks for what was scheduled to be Marcy Playground frontman John Wozniak's solo album, Leaving Wonderland...in a fit of rage, but the album will now be released under the band's name. Powter will still be given credit for his contributions to the album, particularly the album's single "Good Times".
Song 6
Daniel Powter Lyrics
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You snapshot the girl in Tuscany
I didn't know recommend at the time
You're acting out of line
And I don't need you any more
Seeing something new is what I'm hoping for
I'm going to lose and go for a ride
Seeming that I've got time
[Chorus]
So let's lie in the sun
You didn't want the world to know
But I'm not strong and you'll find out
And you get the rock 'n' roll
You let's groove in the high
You know you better come and get right
I don't know the question line
But the best comes back tonight
If it's cool, and you're cold
You hoping in the street to long
You taking like a fool better man
You taking like a fool in the night
And some good, some bad
You taking to the power help
You taking like a fool better man
You taking like a fool you know
[Chorus]
We would be alright
Some time I'm go long
And some time I 'm go to be another pole
And we'll go to be alright, and I´m what time
I'm could all, I'm could all
[Chorus]
The verses of the song "Song 6" by Daniel Powter are about moving on from a relationship and wanting to experience new things. The line "Now who did you ever want to be" indicates that the singer is starting to question the other person's intentions in the relationship. The mention of a snapshot of a girl in Tuscany suggests that the other person may have been unfaithful or deceitful. The singer then states that he doesn't need the other person anymore and is hoping to see something new. The chorus of the song is about enjoying the present moment and not worrying about what others think.
The second verse of the song talks about regretting past mistakes and making foolish decisions. The line "You taking like a fool better man" implies that the other person was acting recklessly and not thinking about the consequences of their actions. The chorus repeats the theme of enjoying the moment and not worrying about the future. The final verse of the song suggests that everything will be okay in the end, even if there are difficult times ahead.
Overall, "Song 6" is a song about moving on from a relationship and finding happiness in the present moment. It encourages listeners to let go of past mistakes and focus on the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Now who did you ever want to be
Who were your aspirations and dreams when you were younger?
You snapshot the girl in Tuscany
You took a picture of a girl in Tuscany, hoping to capture a moment of beauty and remember it forever.
I didn't know recommend at the time
I was unsure of my advice to you when you took that picture.
You're acting out of line
Your behavior is inappropriate or unexpected.
And I don't need you any more
I can survive without you.
Seeing something new is what I'm hoping for
I want to experience something different and unfamiliar.
I'm going to lose and go for a ride
I am willing to take risks and accept that I may not always win.
Seeming that I've got time
I have the luxury of time to take chances and explore new things.
So let's lie in the sun
Let's relax and enjoy the warmth and beauty of the outdoors.
You didn't want the world to know
You wanted to keep something private or hidden from public view.
But I'm not strong and you'll find out
I am not immune to weakness, and eventually you will discover my flaws or vulnerabilities.
And you get the rock 'n' roll
You get to experience the excitement and thrill of the rock music lifestyle.
You let's groove in the high
Let's dance and enjoy the euphoric feeling of being high or intoxicated.
You know you better come and get right
You need to get your act together and make things right.
I don't know the question line
I am unsure what the right course of action is.
But the best comes back tonight
But I am hopeful that the best solution will present itself tonight.
If it's cool, and you're cold
If it's socially acceptable, and you feel distant or indifferent.
You hoping in the street to long
You have been waiting for a change for too long, and it is time to take action.
You taking like a fool better man
You are making foolish decisions and need to be a better man and take responsibility for your actions.
You taking like a fool in the night
You are making reckless decisions at night, when you should be resting and reflecting on your choices.
And some good, some bad
There will be both positive and negative consequences to your actions.
You taking to the power help
You are seeking help from those in positions of authority or influence.
You taking like a fool better man
You need to stop making unwise choices and become a better, more responsible man.
You taking like a fool you know
You are aware that you are acting foolishly and need to change your behavior.
We would be alright
We have the potential to be okay or even thrive in the future.
Some time I'm go long
Sometimes I will be absent or distant.
And some time I 'm go to be another pole
And sometimes I will be different or change my perspective or beliefs.
And we'll go to be alright, and I´m what time
But we will be okay in the end, no matter what happens or how much time it takes.
I'm could all, I'm could all
I am capable of handling any challenges that come my way.
[Chorus]
Repeat of the chorus lines.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ATTICUS ROSS, TRENT REZNOR
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