Born 9th February 1970, in the small town of Strasburg, Virginia, she was reared on Buck Owens, Kitty Wells, and of course, Patsy Cline, who came from the nearby "big city" of Winchester. When Leigh was in her teens she took her first job at a record store exposing her to every form of music under the sun. Singing came naturally to Leigh, and she hooked up with a variety of country bands, playing up and down the east coast.
After a stint in Orlando working with both country and rock bands, she headed to Nashville, taking a waitress job at the legendary Bluebird Café where she was to meet the people that would help shape her future as a country star. Signing as a writer with Warner Chappell and co writing the Tracy Byrd hit "I Wanna Feel That Way Again" She then signed a recording deal with Decca Records for her first major release "29 Nights". However, Danni soon found herself without a label when a corporate merger forced Decca to fold. Wasting no time she moved on to Sony / Monument for her next release "A Shot of Whisky and a Prayer" produced by Richard Bennett and Emory Gordy Jr., the production team behind Steve Earle's heralded "Guitar Town". Achieving only moderate commercial radio success, her sophomore effort has since met with Top 10 Internet success in the U.S., Great Britain, The Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland.
In the year 2002, Danni was struggling to find her place in the ever changing sound of country music and commercial country radio. Her first independent release with Audium Records entitled "Divide and Conquer" produced by critically acclaimed Pete Anderson, was a step outside her previous endeavors and opened new doors in the growing Americana music scene. Later that same year Danni relocated from Nashville to Austin, Texas where she would find new management with Ray Benson's Bismeaux Productions.
Currently spending much of her time abroad, Danni continues a busy tour schedule promoting her latest album "Masquerade of a Fool" on AGR/Universal which reached number 1 on European country music charts with the first single "A Quarter Over You". While a new single is set for release in May 2008, she is already hard at work writing and recording new songs for her next CD release. Whether old fan or new, rest assured, there will be much more to come from Danni Leigh.
Don't Feel Like Crying
Danni Leigh Lyrics
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Looks like you've changed your ways again
Is that you
It's funny how I can't remember
Well, I knew you better than that
At least I thought I knew you then
But I know now
[Chorus]
But hey, here comes that rainy day again
And hey, look at me
I don't feel like crying
And hey, here comes that rainy day again
But hey, look at me
I don't feel like crying
Who said love is a game
And who said love can be gambled away
Is this me
Looks like I've changed my ways again
Is this me
Funny how you can't remember
Well, you knew me better than that
At least you thought you knew me then
But you know now
It's not always a happy ending
[Chorus]
Hey, look at me
Hey, look at me
Hey, look at me
Hey, look at me
Hey, look at me
Hey, look at me
Hey, look at me
In Danni Leigh's song "Don't Feel Like Crying," the lyrics are about a couple who have ended their relationship, but have seemingly gone through this process before. The first verse starts with the singer asking "Is that you," implying that the person has changed their ways once again. The singer reflects on knowing the person better than that, but despite this, the relationship still did not lead to the happy ending she may have hoped for. The chorus repeats twice, stating that despite the rainy day, the singer does not feel like crying over the ending of the relationship.
The second verse reflects back to the first, but from the perspective of the other person in the relationship. It starts with "Is this me," implying that the singer has also changed their ways. The singer then once again reflects on how the other person thought they knew her, but now realizes that the relationship has come to an end.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the ups and downs that come with relationships. The lyrics suggest that it's not always easy to know someone, and that just when you think you know them, they can change. Despite this, the song encourages listeners not to feel sadness over the loss of a relationship, and instead to focus on the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Is that you
I recognize you, but you seem different from the last time I saw you
Looks like you've changed your ways again
It appears that you have altered your behavior once again
It's funny how I can't remember
I find it odd that I can't recall things about you
Well, I knew you better than that
I believed I had a deeper understanding of you
At least I thought I knew you then
But perhaps my perception of you was inaccurate
But I know now
I have gained clarity on the situation
It's not always a happy ending
Things do not always turn out positively
But hey, here comes that rainy day again
Bad times have returned
And hey, look at me
However, I am handling it well
I don't feel like crying
I don't feel the need to become upset
Who said love is a game
I'm questioning the notion that romantic relationships are just a form of entertainment
And who said love can be gambled away
I'm also questioning the idea that love can be easily risked
Is this me
I am beginning to feel like I have changed
Looks like I've changed my ways again
My actions seem to indicate that I have shifted my approach
Funny how you can't remember
It's interesting that you can't recall certain things about me
Well, you knew me better than that
You used to understand me in a deeper way
At least you thought you knew me then
But perhaps your perception of me was inaccurate
But you know now
You have gained clarity on the situation
Hey, look at me
I'm still here
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ABRA MOORE, ABRA J. MOORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Sunshine-xc6qe
This lady can sing. Shame so many people don't know what great music is. Love you Danni leigh. I still play your music when I'm out driving.
@HairyDawg71
I like that!! (Those were the first words out of my mouth when the song ended). I hate that Danni didn't hit it off bigger. I LOVED 'If The Jukebox Took Teardrops' when it came out. I just knew KNEW she was gonna be the next big thing. Well, she's great in my book.
@AlaskAnna22
My favorite song of Danni's - she soooo rocks !!! thanks for sharing
@rapidfreeman420
Best Country Singer On Earth !!!!
@latokatn506
great vocals this gal is great thanks for uploading CR93
@rudgy21
OH WHAT WOW! I REALLY APPRECIATE THIS KINDA TUNE. CONGRATS ON YOUR AWESOME JOB, GIRL. (Rudhgy)
@BryanTHackett
I still love this woman! She is sooo hot! She can sing too!
@MrSandRune
OVER THERE! As they say in Europa. Constant Distant. Over it all. FINE!
@ralrh0901
Strong performance, but the drummer don´t fit. This shows, how difficult drumming in country music is!
@ckuehncnwhsyt
Agreed, he's a noisy drummer. Drumming county music is all about the groove; less is more.