A graduate of Tilburg's Rockacademie, Vera's music is generally classified as Americana and has been influenced by Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Chris Isaak and - more than anyone else - his idol, Elvis Presley.
After a spell with his rock band, Till Dawn (1999-2002), Danny Vera signed a solo record deal at Universal Music, where he released his 2003 début, For The Light In Your Eyes. Much to everyone's surprise the single My Confession hit #1 in Turkey, but in his native The Netherlands Vera was dropped by Universal due to disappointing album sales.
Vera paid for subsequent albums out of his own pocket: Hold On A While (2005, featuring another Turkish #1 single, Innocence), Ordinary Man (2007) and Pink Flamingo (2009).
None of these albums sold particularly well and as it got harder to get gigs, Danny Vera started to fear that his recording career had come to a natural ending.
It turned out differently. Holland's spectacularly popular football talkshow, 'Voetbal Inside' (every Monday and Friday on RTL7), landed Danny Vera and his band as its 'house band' in 2009. It was just the gig he needed. November 2013 saw the release of the fifth Danny Vera album, Distant Rumble, quite surprisingly on the esteemed indie label, Excelsior Recordings.
Official website: www.dannyvera.com.
One Shot
Danny Vera Lyrics
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I'm done with all the shit that hurts
Like a song that got stuck in to my head
And won't stop playing unless I'm dead
Where did I go wrong
Can I make it undone
And I aim on letting go
But I know it's so hard
and I can't miss, no
All it takes is one shot
Alive, but more half-dead instead
I crawl under my bed
To hide from all those faces on the wall
I'll stay a sinner unless heaven calls
Where did I go wrong
Can I make it undone
When my target's near
and when my shot is clear
and hesitation's not on my side
I know I'll get it right
All it takes is one shot
The song "One Shot" by Danny Vera revolves around the theme of regret and the desire to let go of past experiences. The first verse sees the singer digging up the dirt and moving on from the things that have hurt him, much like how he would remove a stuck song from his head. He questions his actions and wonders where he went wrong, hoping for a way to undo everything.
The chorus of the song centers on the idea that all it takes is one shot to move on and let go of the past. The singer acknowledges that it won't be easy, but he cannot afford to miss his chance. He needs to take the shot and move on with his life. The second verse speaks of the singer hiding from the faces on his wall and accepting that he is a sinner unless he receives salvation from heaven. He begs for redemption and a way to undo his mistakes.
In conclusion, "One Shot" is a powerful and emotional song that explores the theme of regret and the desire to move on from past mistakes. The lyrics show the pain and frustration of the singer as he tries to find a way to let go and move forward with his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight I'm diggin' up the dirt
I am confronting and dealing with the difficult issues in my life
I'm done with all the shit that hurts
I am finished with the painful experiences that have caused me distress
Like a song that got stuck in to my head
Similar to an unwanted melody, my troubles linger in my mind
And won't stop playing unless I'm dead
My problems persist and torment me relentlessly until I am no longer alive
Where did I go wrong
I am reflecting on my past mistakes and attempting to identify where I took a misstep
Can I make it undone
I am hopeful that I can find a way to fix my past errors
All it takes is one shot
I believe that a single chance is all I need to change things for the better
And I aim on letting go
I intend to release myself from the burdens that have been weighing me down
But I know it's so hard
I recognize that this will not be an easy task
and I can't miss, no
I cannot afford to fail in my efforts to turn my life around
Alive, but more half-dead instead
Although I am still living, I am only partially alive due to my struggles
I crawl under my bed
I am retreating from the world and seeking shelter in a safe place
To hide from all those faces on the wall
I am avoiding the reminders of my past mistakes
I'll stay a sinner unless heaven calls
Without divine intervention, I am resigned to living with my guilt and regret for the rest of my life
When my target's near
When I am close to achieving my goals
and when my shot is clear
When I have a clear understanding of what I need to do to succeed
and hesitation's not on my side
When I am ready to act and not plagued by doubt or uncertainty
I know I'll get it right
I am certain that I will achieve my objectives
All it takes is one shot
I remain optimistic that I can overcome my struggles and turn my life around with the right opportunity
Writer(s): Gitsels
Contributed by Charlie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Zlata Vachová
Your songs are truly experience beauty endless awesome thank to Creator 🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
rico chet
super
Jovi Janssen
Wat is het een mooi nummer