The band was formed following the dissolution of Grand Drive in which Danny performed with his brother Julian Wilson. They recorded originally as an impromptu demo session at a farm within the grounds of the Truck Festival. The demo and overall success of the recorded sound prompted Danny to form Danny & the Champions of the World and record their first self-titled album on Loose Music in 2008. Critics and fans noted a distinct departure from the music of Grand Drive; instead making references to a more Alt Country sound.
The band recorded their second album "Streets of Our Time" in 2010. The band released the album on Loose Records. Danny & The Champions of the World recorded the album whilst on tour with The Magic Numbers and The Drive By Truckers'. Streets of Our Time was met with much critical acclaim and marked an end to Wilson’s folk infused leanings.
In February 2011 Danny George Wilson signed a worldwide publishing/ production deal with Southern Crossroads Music and went into the studio to record Hearts & Arrows. The album was mixed by Ted Hutt at his King Size Studios based in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Danny George Wilson recorded ‘Tougher Than The Rest’ for a Limited Edition Bruce Springsteen tribute 7” EP for Record Store Day, alongside fellow contributors The Magic Numbers, Willie Nile and Billy Franks.
On 3 February 2016 Danny and the Champions of the World dominated the inaugural UK Americana Awards taking home the gongs for UK Artist of the year, UK Album of the year for What Kind of Love and UK Song of the year for Clear Water.
I Still Believe
Danny and the Champions of the World Lyrics
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At the end of this tunnel
I've been searching for a sign
To lead me home
Too many endless nights
Of sorrow
But on the other side of this
I never saw a man that walked on the water
I never met a man that walked on the water
But I still believe
I don't really know what tomorrow will bring
But I'm open to all possibilities
'Cause I still believe
And the more I live my life
The lesser I question
All the things I just can't see
Right in front of my eyes
So I take that leap of faith
And learn a few lessons
Time showed me that
What you give is what you get
I never saw a man that walked on the water
I never met a man that walked on the water
But I still believe
I don't know the answer to my prayer
But I keep kneeling down like somebody is there
'Cause I still believe
(Now, listen)
Well, I guess I could give up
'Cause there are days I wanna run away
From everything
But what good would that do for me
'Cause I, I, I still believe
I never saw a man that walked on the water
I never met a man that walked on the water
But I still believe
I never saw a man that walked on the water
I never met a man that walked on the water
But I still believe
I don't really know what tomorrow will bring
But I'm open to all possibilities
'Cause I still believe
I never saw a man, never saw a man, never saw a man,
Who walked on the water
I never saw a man, never saw a man, never saw a man,
But I, but I, but I believe
But I, but I, but I believe
But I, but I, but I believe
The song "Still Believe" by Danny and the Champions of the World is an inspiring and hopeful song that talks about the power of faith and perseverance. The song starts with the singer admitting that he has been going through a tough time and that he has been looking for a sign that will lead him out of the darkness. He acknowledges that he has had many nights filled with sorrow but still believes that he will make it out of the tunnel and that his heart will keep beating.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about the importance of faith and the willingness to take a leap of faith even when there are no guarantees. He is open to all possibilities and believes that the more he lives his life, the less he questions the things that he cannot see. He acknowledges that he doesn't know what tomorrow will bring, but he is still willing to kneel down and pray because he still believes that someone is there to listen.
The chorus of the song, "I never saw a man that walked on the water, I never met a man that walked on the water, but I still believe," is a reference to the biblical story of Jesus walking on water. The singer has never seen this miracle happen, but he still believes in the power of faith and the possibility of miracles.
Overall, the song is a testament to the power of faith and the importance of never giving up hope even when times are tough.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been looking for a light
At the end of this tunnel
I've been searching for hope in my darkest moments.
I've been searching for a sign
To lead me home
I've been trying to find guidance to get me back on track.
Too many endless nights
Of sorrow
But on the other side of this
I know that my heart will live
I've experienced a lot of pain, but I believe brighter days are ahead.
I never saw a man that walked on the water
I never met a man that walked on the water
But I still believe
Even though I haven't witnessed a miracle myself, I have faith that they can happen.
I don't really know what tomorrow will bring
But I'm open to all possibilities
'Cause I still believe
Although I'm uncertain about the future, I'm willing to embrace whatever comes my way with optimism.
And the more I live my life
The lesser I question
All the things I just can't see
Right in front of my eyes
As I gain more experience, I've learned to accept things I can't understand or explain.
So I take that leap of faith
And learn a few lessons
Time showed me that
What you give is what you get
I take risks and learn from my mistakes because I believe that what you put into life is what you'll get out of it.
I don't know the answer to my prayer
But I keep kneeling down like somebody is there
'Cause I still believe
Although I'm unsure if anyone is listening, I continue to pray because I have faith that my voice is heard.
Well, I guess I could give up
'Cause there are days I wanna run away
From everything
But what good would that do for me
'Cause I, I, I still believe
Although giving up seems tempting at times, I realize it wouldn't accomplish anything, so I choose to keep believing.
I never saw a man, never saw a man, never saw a man,
Who walked on the water
But I, but I, but I believe
I've never witnessed a miracle, but I still have faith that they exist.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group
Written by: KARA DIOGUARDI, MIKE BUSBEE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Martin Omahony
Beautiful piece of music; sad to see that there's only been 197 views since it was posted almost four years ago.