Daniel & the Lion's songs evoke power in their spareness, similar to Eau Cl… Read Full Bio ↴Daniel & the Lion's songs evoke power in their spareness, similar to Eau Claire indie darling Bon Iver. They play honest Wisconsin folk music. Their music is a mix of dusty folk and falsetto soul. Daniel Pingrey plays marimba and piano, Cody Wheeler plays the drums, Hilary Neesam plays organ and sings harmony, while Jimmie Linville plays guitar and sings melody. Daniel is the music, Jimmie is the songs.

Their influences are among others: Counting Crows, Bon Iver, Ray LaMontagne, Ryan Adams, Donovan Woods, Bob Dylan, The Beatles.

The Chase
Daniel and the Lion Lyrics

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I got a dream to chase
I got a dream I got a dream
I got a dream to chase
I got a dream I got a dream
I got a dream to chase
I got a dream to chase
I got a dream to chase
I got a dream I got a dream

I got a dream to chase
I had a dream to be the
Best that I Could become
A lot of shit getting done
In the Stu with another
One I wouldn't say I'm
Past that but you know
I'm Just having fun run up
and shoot that lil gun I'm
headed to number one I hope
Y'all know where I'm coming
From She ate me up I hurt
Her lungs money and fame whatever comes I know
What I'm doin put the
Money up and stash it
Im improving I ain't losing
Know some niggas who got iron
And that shooting on my own
Im on my own momma stay
Strong oh momma stay strong
I been dreaming stars in the sky
I been thinking tryna figure out
Why im like this so hurt so
Abandoned I been moving
Forward I used to feel stranded
I used to feel stranded look
What do I gotta prove
Winning I ain't gone lose grindin I got the tools tryna
Make a way how I do
It I been cooling stick
And moving you know
I ain't losing I'm smarter
Now I'm harder now
I'm winning now I got
A vision now I'm like
How figuring it out
Succeeding wit no doubt
Used to see the drought
Livin I'm like how
Ima make it out my
Future is bright I'm
Headed to that lil light
I stand up for all the
Hype cuz the money that's
What I'm coming for
It's not funny not
Losing anymore I'm just
Grinding you could check
The score money I need
Some more grinding I
Promise I be moving
I ain't wasting no
Timing oh like that and
It's on the flo cuz I
Remember the times it
Was hard now I'm grinding
Going far I'm going far
I got a dream oh you
Know how it go you
Know how I flow I'm
On a roll fucking with the
Dough I'm tryna reach
The stars yeah yeah
I'm tryna buy them cars
Yeah I'm tryna make it out

Succeeding with no doubt
Used to see the drought

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Chase" by Daniel and the Lion's speak of a situation where the decisions made hold a great deal of importance, as the game has ended and the stakes are high. The singer addresses another person, urging them to make a choice with confidence and conviction, as there isn't much time left. However, the person seems hesitant to make a decision despite having all the necessary information, which frustrates the singer. They urge that the truth will only come out if the person speaks it.

The repeated chorus of "So many questions that are left to embrace, maybe this time we will cut to the chase" highlights the idea that sometimes it is best to skip the uncertainties and go straight to the heart of the matter. This can provide clarity and allows for truthful communication, even if the outcome may not be what one hoped for. Overall, the lyrics stress the importance of honesty and being true to oneself, even when it may seem difficult.

Line by Line Meaning

This ain’t a game no more
This situation is serious and requires your full attention.

It’s up to you to choose
You have the power to make a decision.

Whichever way you go
No matter what choice you make.

I know you’ll see it through
I have faith in your ability to succeed.

You can never be too sure
Uncertainty is inevitable.

How it’s gonna go
The outcome is unknown.

There ain’t much time
Time is running out.

That’s why I have to know
I need to know what you're planning.

So many questions that are left to embrace
There are a lot of things left unresolved.

Maybe this time we will cut to the chase
Perhaps we can finally get to the point.

There isn't much to lose
The potential negative outcomes are small.