Dave Patten creates his own brand of music from start to finish. Everything… Read Full Bio ↴Dave Patten creates his own brand of music from start to finish. Everything you hear on the singer/songwriter’s self-produced albums – acoustic and electric guitars, piano, drums, bass, synthesized horns and string parts – is Dave. Rarely does a musician have the ability and talent to synchronize each aspect of his tracks to the exact specifications of his creative vision.

Yet Dave’s vocals alone make him a standout. His rock-style voice, combined with hip-hop beats, set him apart from the multitude of like-sounding musicians. Dave’s hit the collective pulse with songs like “Don’t Stop” off his third album, Pace of Change and "Back to School" from his fourth, No Direction. Reflective, soulful, and powerful, they embody just one side of his artistic expression.

Dave’s music has a wide Internet presence. His YouTube videos garner over 1.3 MILLION page views. In fact, multi-platinum selling artist Wyclef Jean saw Dave’s adaptation of his song “Sweetest Girl” and invited Dave to open for him at Atlantic City’s House of Blues. Brian Kennedy, producer of Rhianna’s “Disturbia,” discovered Dave’s cover of the song and was so impressed that he added it to his own MySpace. The level of support Dave receives from fellow musicians and his fans continues to grow.

Dave hails from the Philadelphia area, where he grew up around music and played drums in local bands. In 2006, Dave took the leap to invest in himself and his career. Now Dave uses his multitude of musical abilities, technical know-how, and boundless drive to create a sound that is different from anything else out there.

For more information about Dave Patten, please send an e-mail to manager@davepatten.com, or visit www.davepatten.com.

Discovered
Dave Patten Lyrics

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Six days in I'm struggling to keep myself awake
Unheard, away from her
She's got me pinned, my back to the wall I'm thinking this is it
So long, too bad, move on
And then I stop and I realize what went on and I realize I was wrong
To her, inside it hurts
So this is me softly whispering uncut untold untouched alone
Discovered

Please don't think anything I say is from my mind
It's not, my language my thoughts, no
Everything you hear is exactly what I fear
My dreams, my years, my nightmares, my tears
And when I write I feel I'm undeserving of you

I try I do I hide it
I wish you would believe how far you've carried me
Uncut untold untouched alone discovered

I never said the things I wanted to when you were there
And now I know it word for word what I'd say to you here
And then I'd show you how much I've discovered
I told myself I wouldn't let it push me this far again

And I was careful not to do it but now look where I am
So unworthy, now I've discovered

Overall Meaning

The song "Discovered" by Dave Patten is a contemplative piece that showcases the artist's vulnerability to his love interest. He begins the song by stating that he is struggling to stay awake, indicating that he is losing the will to continue in his pursuit of his love. He further states that he feels unheard and away from her. He is overwhelmed by feelings of inadequacy and failure, blaming himself for his predicament. He goes on to sing about how his love interest seems to have him pinned, and he believes his pursuit is futile. However, in the next line, something changes. He realizes he was wrong about his approach and how it hurts her deeply. He then proceeds to whisper, uncut, untold, untouched, alone, discovered, suggesting that he has finally discovered what he truly wants and how much he needs her.

The second verse of the song is a plea or a confession of love to his love interest. The singer is asking her not to judge him harshly for his feelings because they are not entirely his own. He believes that all the words and thoughts he has stolen from his dreams, thoughts, years of experience, nightmares, and tears, form the entirety of his feelings. The singer is telling his love interest that everything he writes, he feels unworthy of her, emphasizing his vulnerability.

In the final verse, the singer reflects on what he wishes he could have said to his love interest when she was nearby. Now, he laments that he knows the words by heart and wishes he had shown her how much he has discovered. He then confesses that he knew he had pushed himself too far in his pursuit of his love interest, and he was determined not to let that happen again. Finally, he concludes that he feels unworthy, but he has discovered himself and his true feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

Six days in I'm struggling to keep myself awake
I'm having trouble staying alert since I haven't slept in six days

Unheard, away from her
I'm ignored and separated from the woman I care about

She's got me pinned, my back to the wall I'm thinking this is it
I feel trapped and defeated by this situation

So long, too bad, move on
I want to say goodbye and move forward

And then I stop and I realize what went on and I realize I was wrong
I reflect on my mistakes and how I misinterpreted the situation

To her, inside it hurts
I understand that my actions caused her pain

So this is me softly whispering uncut untold untouched alone
I'm silently expressing my innermost thoughts and feelings

Discovered
I have found insight and understanding

Please don't think anything I say is from my mind
This isn't my own original idea or thought

It's not, my language my thoughts, no
This isn't my own way of expressing my thoughts or feelings

Everything you hear is exactly what I fear
What you hear in my words is exactly what I'm afraid of

My dreams, my years, my nightmares, my tears
My deepest hopes, longings, fears, and sadness

And when I write I feel I'm undeserving of you
Expressing myself through writing makes me feel unworthy of your love and attention

I try I do I hide it
I try to conceal my insecurities and vulnerability

I wish you would believe how far you've carried me
I hope you realize how much you've helped me through tough times

I never said the things I wanted to when you were there
I regret not speaking my mind when I had the chance

And now I know it word for word what I'd say to you here
I've rehearsed what I wish I could tell you in person

And then I'd show you how much I've discovered
I would reveal how much I've grown and learned

I told myself I wouldn't let it push me this far again
I promised myself I wouldn't let a situation control me again

And I was careful not to do it but now look where I am
I tried to avoid this, but I still ended up in a difficult situation

So unworthy, now I've discovered
I feel undeserving, but at least I've gained insight and understanding.

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Comments from YouTube:

futurepower89

13y

The blend is terrific. The lyrics are deep, the melody is moving. Sometimes it gives me chills how much emotion comes through. Bravo sir!

Milton Perry

14y

Great video Dave. I am continually amaze how prolific you are as a writer-composer and of course a vocalist. I see growth in each new song you compose. More success!

J. Rangubphai

14y

thank you Dave for your music, your writing, you sharing yourself with the world. you will never know how many souls you have saved through your work. <3 I AM GLAD I DISCOVERED.