2. Dare is a straight edge hardcore band from Orange County.
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1. - Dare was formed in 1985, and have released 10 albums to date, including the #48 UK single Blood from Stone.
British AOR band formed in 1985 by frontman Darren Wharton, formerly keyboard player for [artis]Thin Lizzy. Their debut album in 1988 Out of the Silence is considered a true classic from every AOR fan around the world. In 1991 they released Blood from Stone a much heavier hard rock album which is also classic for its genre although it didn't have a great success. After seven years of silence Dare changed their line up , Darren Wharton decided to start producing Dare's albums in his own studio from this point on. In 1998 Calm Before the Storm was released with a new sound of unique classic rock with balanced electric and acoustic gutitars and a multilayered production . In 2001 their next album Belief was released with a major change in the band's sound into more atmospheric classic rock along with celtic inlfluences . Dare established a really unique and trademark sound along with very emotional lyrics . In 2004 Dare released Beneath the Shining Wate" with a darkier and more sentimental laid back sound than Belief which was followed by a live DVD release Power of Nature: Live in Munich.
One of the most famous former members of Dare is Brian Cox in an Episode of Carpool (available on iTunes and Youtube he told Robert Llewellyn he joined because he lived up the road from Darren and left because they had a fight on tour in Berlin.
The band have had four appearances in the UK Singles Chart. These include The Raindance (#62, 1989), Abandon (#71, 1989), We Don't Need a Reason (#52, 1991) and Real Love (#67, 1991).
The latest Dare album, 'Road To Eden was announced by the band on 10 January 2022, with a release date by Legend Records of 1 April 2022. An initial track from the album (the lead track), Born in the Storm was announced at the same time. Line up for the album remains Darren Wharton (vocals and keyboards), Vinny Burns (guitars), Kevin Whitehead (drums), Nigel Clutterbuck (bass) and Marc Roberts (keyboards). Also on the 10 January a 12-date UK headline tour in October 2022 was announced, this kicking off in Leeds on 6 October, and concluding in Newbury on 29 October. Additional dates were later added, these including an appearance at Cambridge Rock Festival.
2. - Dare is a straight edge hardcore band from Orange County.
Promised Land
Dare Lyrics
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Of my broken dream
There's a fire across the water
By the lake of the burning trees
And I called to you but you turn away
From your hands flies a small white dove
Take the fire from my hand
Lead me to your rising sun
When my life is done
The sun will rise, the sun will fall
And no time which will go man
And I called to you but you turn away
In my hands lay your hands in star
Take me to your promised land
Take the fire from my hand
Lead me to your rising sun
When my life is done, I think of you
Take me to the promised land
Take me to your promised land
Take me to your promised land, yeah
Take me to
Yeah, yeah, take me to your promised land
Take the fire from my hand
Lead me to your rising sun
When my life is done, I'll come to you
On the edge of darkness I can hear you come
(I'll come to you)
On the edge of darkness to the promised land
On the edge of darkness I can hear you come
On the edge of darkness to the promised land
On the edge of darkness I can hear you come
On the edge of darkness to the promised land
On the edge of darkness
The lyrics of Dare's song "Promised Land" convey a longing for a place of refuge and fulfillment, as well as a desire for connection with someone who seems to hold the key to accessing this "promised land." The opening lines "I can see the promised land / Of my broken dream" set the scene for the song's exploration of the relationship between desire and disappointment. The use of the word "broken" suggests a sense of loss and disillusionment, perhaps stemming from attempts to pursue previous dreams or goals that have turned out differently than anticipated.
The imagery in the song is vivid and evocative, with the "fire across the water" and "lake of the burning trees" creating a sense of danger and foreboding. The line "From your hands flies a small white dove" offers a moment of contrast and hope, as the dove symbolizes peace, freedom, and purity. The repeated refrain of "Take me to your promised land / Take the fire from my hand / Lead me to your rising sun / When my life is done" reinforces the theme of seeking refuge and redemption, while also acknowledging the inevitability of mortality.
Throughout the song, the singer calls out to someone who seems to possess the power to lead them to the promised land, but this person remains elusive and unresponsive. The line "In my hands lay your hands in star" suggests a connection that could be made, but ultimately the longing remains unfulfilled. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase "On the edge of darkness," creating a sense of uncertainty and ambiguity about what lies ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see the promised land
Of my broken dream
Despite my broken dreams, I can envision a better future.
There's a fire across the water
By the lake of the burning trees
On the other side of the water, there's a blazing fire near a lake with ashen trees.
And I called to you but you turn away
From your hands flies a small white dove
I reached out to you, but you rejected me while a dove flew from your hands.
Take me to your promised land
Take the fire from my hand
Lead me to your rising sun
When my life is done
Please guide me to your better world, remove the pain I hold, and show me your light when I pass.
The sun will rise, the sun will fall
And no time which will go man
And I called to you but you turn away
In my hands lay your hands in star
Time passes, and we have to endure its ups and downs. Still, as I call upon you, you ignore me even though I feel like I can hold the stars in my palms.
Take me to your promised land
Take the fire from my hand
Lead me to your rising sun
When my life is done, I think of you
Take me with you to your better world, relieve me of my pain, and when I pass, I'll remember you.
Take me to the promised land
Take me to your promised land
Take me to your promised land, yeah
Take me to
Please take me to the place you promised, lead me to your better world, show me the way, and take me.
Yeah, yeah, take me to your promised land
Take the fire from my hand
Lead me to your rising sun
When my life is done, I'll come to you
Lead me to your better world, remove my pain, and show me the light. When my time has come, I'll follow you.
On the edge of darkness I can hear you come
(I'll come to you)
As the darkness approaches, I sense your arrival, and I'll follow you.
On the edge of darkness to the promised land
On the edge of darkness I can hear you come
On the edge of darkness to the promised land
In my darkest hour, I sense your presence and follow you to the better world you promised.
On the edge of darkness I can hear you come
On the edge of darkness to the promised land
On the edge of darkness
As I reach the brink of despair, I can sense your arrival, and you guide me to your promised land.
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Written by: Darren Wharton
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