His 2012 release, The Rain From London (Shark Meat), a four-track EP featuring a title track that tips a Union Jack umbrella to London’s famous wet weather. Inspired by ‘80s UK pop, Darren has harnessed that energy and infused it with a fresh sophistication for a sound that is memorably powerful and poetic. The EP garnered five nominations in the 2012 RightOutTV Music & Video Awards and the track This Modern Life (1984) won the award for Best Electronic Song. The song Force Of Gravity was also a finalist in the 2012 UK Songwriting Contest.
Prior to The Rain From London, Darren released the single and music video Celebrity du Jour (Shark Meat, 2009), which was featured on MTV Networks LOGO channel. It was filmed on location in New York City and starred actress Cynthia LaForte, known for her roles on hit TV shows Law & Order and Royal Pains.
His solo-artist career began in 2005, with Anything Is Possible, the first album he recorded, produced and released on Shark Meat. The album received much critical acclaim and appeared on the initial 2006 Grammys voting ballot. The album also landed him a nomination in the 2006 OutMusic Awards for Outstanding New Artist - Male. Darren opened the awards show, held at The Knitting Factory in New York City, with Out Of The Rain, the second single from the album. The Anything Is Possible Tour included performing to an audience of 10,000 at the Christopher Street Day Festival, Cologne, Germany.
Darren is a voting member of The Recording Academy (The Grammys) and The Songwriters Hall Of Fame, and also member of the Producers & Engineers Wing of The Grammys.
You & I
Darren Ockert Lyrics
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But when I’m with you
I can be who I am
It’s so beautiful
Every time we’re together
I get more than I plan
Now every day just feels like the sun always shines on me
In every way it feels like you were meant for me
Now we know love is all we need
It set us free
You & I are more than words
You & I can reach the stars
You & I are what we’ve learned
I want you, you want me
Love is all we need
I had life figured out
But when I met you
I was redefined
From the very first look
I fell into your eyes
And saw the planets align
And every day now I fall head over heels for you
I really can’t help myself because I was meant for you
Now we know love is all we need
Now we know love is all we need
It set us free
You & I are more than words
You & I can reach the stars
You & I are what we’ve learned
I want you, you want me
Love is all we need
I made it through the darkness to a place where I feel blessed
I never thought I’d find you ‘cause my life was such a mess
Now I know love is all I need
Now I know love is all I need
It set me free
You & I are more than words
You & I can reach the stars
You & I are what we’ve learned
I want you, you want me
Love is all we need
The lyrics to "You & I" by Darren Ockert delve into the theme of love and how it can change a person for the better. The first verse starts with the admission that the singer is "perfectly flawed" but when they are with their loved one, they feel like they can be themselves, flaws and all. The presence of their partner brings beauty into their life and every moment spent together is a source of happiness. The chorus emphasizes the idea that the singer and their partner are a team and that together they can achieve great things. They are more than just words or individuals, but rather a united force that can reach for the stars.
The second verse explains how meeting this person has transformed the singer's life. Their worldview has shifted and they see their partner as the missing piece that they were searching for. The chorus reaffirms that they are stronger together and that love is the only thing they truly need. The final verse is a reflection of how love has positively impacted the singer's life. They feel blessed to have found their partner and are now free to love and be loved in return.
Overall, the lyrics to "You & I" speak to the transformative power of love and how it can inspire us to be our true selves and achieve great things when we have someone by our side.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm perfectly flawed
Despite my imperfections, I am content with who I am
But when I'm with you
When I'm in your company
I can be who I am
I am free to be myself
It's so beautiful
Our relationship is full of beauty and positivity
Every time we're together
Whenever we spend time together
I get more than I plan
I gain more than I expect
Now every day just feels like the sun always shines on me
My days are full of happiness and positivity
In every way it feels like you were meant for me
You feel destined to be my partner
Now we know love is all we need
We have realised that love is the most important thing in our lives
It set us free
Our love has liberated us
You & I are more than words
Our relationship goes beyond mere words
You & I can reach the stars
We are capable of greatness together
You & I are what we've learned
Our relationship is informed by the lessons we have learned
I want you, you want me
We both desire each other
Love is all we need
Our love is the only thing we require
I had life figured out
I thought I knew everything about life
But when I met you
But then I met you
I was redefined
You changed my life and my perspective
From the very first look
From the moment I saw you
I fell into your eyes
I was immediately captivated by your gaze
And saw the planets align
I felt the alignment of the universe in that moment
And every day now I fall head over heels for you
Every day I am more in love with you
I really can't help myself because I was meant for you
My love for you is natural and uncontrollable
I made it through the darkness to a place where I feel blessed
I overcame a difficult time and now feel grateful
I never thought I'd find you 'cause my life was such a mess
I didn't think I would find love because my life was chaotic
Now I know love is all I need
I have realised that love is enough for me
You & I are more than words
Our relationship transcends words
You & I can reach the stars
We are capable of achieving great things together
You & I are what we've learned
Our relationship is informed by our experiences
I want you, you want me
We both desire each other
Love is all we need
Our love is enough
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energizere55
I love it! So proud of you Haley.
Steven Ortiz
This video put a big smile on my face because of all the silly things I've done in front of a mirror. Great concept.
Jonathan Coffman
well done!!!
Patrick GRANDJEAN P.C.
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