Born in 1970 and raised in Kitchener, Ontario , he began his professional career playing with the Rhinos before beginning a solo career. In the late 1990s, he moved to Ottawa, where he developed a loyal following with a weekly show at the Manx Pub on Elgin St. In his live shows, he often uses looped live samples of his guitar and other instruments to create a richly layered solo performance. While at the Manx he often entertained with cover versions of songs by some of his favourite artists, including David Bowie, Elvis Costello, Tom Waits, and the Rheostatics. At the same time, he began to amass an extensive repertoire of original tunes, and briefly joined local power-pop band Starling.
As a songwriter, he has released six albums, including an album devoted to covers David Bowie songs. His albums have often been recorded in a home-studio with him performing most, if not all, instruments. He is a talented guitarist who is universally lauded for his lyrics, having been compared to Elvis Costello and received accolades from renowned Canadian author Timothy Findley.
In 2004, Danny was nominated for Best New Artist at the Juno Awards following the release of his album "Tales from the Invisible Man" the previous year. The award went to Michael Bublé.
Drown
Danny Michel Lyrics
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The constellations crystal clear
You could hear music play from a street away
I told myself I'd stick around
'Till our wheels got off the ground
And I'm waiting to hear that pretty sound
Out here in this flood
I put it in you
So drown me in your love
Drown me in your love
Somewhere there's a climbing tree
By a tiny house on a tiny street
With a garden stone where we could hide a key
We'd do it up for Halloween
I'd hide outside and make them scream
And Sunday's we'd just watch TV
I've lost all my faith
Been dragged through the mud
So pin me to the ground
And drown me in your love
Drown me in your love
There was a time when my love could win
With just some simple words and some bathtub gin
How's about we follow through?
So let's prove this to me and you
I've lost all my faith
Out here in this flood
So pin me to the ground
And drown me in your love
Drown me in your love
The song "Drown" by Danny Michel is a beautiful love song with a melancholic undertone. The song speaks of losing faith in oneself and finding hope in the love of another. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a past filled with memories and aspirations of the future. The opening lines, "It sparkled like a chandelier, the constellations crystal clear, You could hear music play from a street away," describe a picturesque moment filled with wonder and beauty. The singer vows to stay and wait until their love takes flight, listening for that "pretty sound" of hot air balloons or airplanes as they soar.
The second verse paints a picture of a time when love was easier and life was simpler. The singer reminisces about the time they spent with their loved one, watching TV and hiding a key to a climbing tree. The Halloween decorations they put up and the joy of making people scream are memories that the singer treasures.
The chorus repeats the phrase "drown me in your love" which speaks to the desire to find refuge in their love for each other. The singer feels lost and defeated and seeks comfort in their love, wanting to be consumed by it.
Overall, "Drown" is a beautiful and poignant love song that speaks to the universal human desire to feel loved and accepted.
Line by Line Meaning
It sparkled like a chandelier
The atmosphere is beautiful, akin to the sparkling beauty of a chandelier
The constellations crystal clear
The stars are bright and beautiful, clear as crystal
You could hear music play from a street away
The music is so beautiful it can be heard from a distance
I told myself I'd stick around
I committed to staying around for the long term
'Till our wheels got off the ground
Until we take off and leave this place
And I'm waiting to hear that pretty sound
I am eagerly anticipating a beautiful sound
I've lost all my faith
I have lost my faith in life and its uncertainties
Out here in this flood
In this difficult situation
I put it in you
I put my trust in you
So drown me in your love
Let your love overpower me and help me forget my troubles
Somewhere there's a climbing tree
There is a beautiful climbing tree somewhere
By a tiny house on a tiny street
Near a small house on a secluded street
With a garden stone where we could hide a key
There is a stone in the garden where we can hide a key for safekeeping
We'd do it up for Halloween
We would decorate for Halloween, a fun activity to do together
I'd hide outside and make them scream
I would scare people on Halloween and make them scream
And Sunday's we'd just watch TV
We would relax and watch TV on Sundays, spending quality time together
There was a time when my love could win
I used to be able to win love easily
With just some simple words and some bathtub gin
With just some simple talk and some drinks
How's about we follow through?
Shall we commit to each other?
So let's prove this to me and you
Let's prove this love to ourselves and each other
Been dragged through the mud
I have been through a difficult time
So pin me to the ground
Hold me down and help me feel secure
And drown me in your love
Let your love help me forget my troubles and give me solace
Drown me in your love
Let your love engulf me completely
Contributed by Joshua J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.