In 2014, Dean successfully auditioned for the The X-Factor Australia. Out of all the contestants on the show, he had the highest number of singles on the iTunes charts including a no.1 with his performance of George Ezra's Budapest. Although ultimately coming second place to Marlisa, Dean was quickly offered a contract with Sony Music and released his debut single Coming Back on October 24, 2014.
Dean cites Airbourne, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, First Aid Kit, Joss Stone, Son House and Stevie Ray Vaughan as his musical influences.
Budapest
Dean Ray Lyrics
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My, my hidden treasure chest,
Golden grand piano
My beautiful Castillo
You
Ooh, you
Ooh, I'd leave it all
That I've achieved
It may be hard for you to,
Stop and believe
But for you
Ooh, you
Ooh, I'd leave it all
Give me one good reason
Why I should never make a change
Oh I miss you baby
Then all of this will go away
My friends and family
They don't understand
They fear they'll lose so much
If you take my hand
But, for you
You, you
Ooh, I'd leave it all, baby
Give me one good reason
Why I should never make a change
Oh hold me, baby
Then all of this will go away
My house in Budapest
My, my hidden treasure chest,
Golden grand piano
My beautiful Castillo
You
Ooh, you
Ooh, I'd leave it all.
Ooh, for you
Ooh, you
I'd leave it all
The lyrics of Dean Ray's "Budapest" express the sacrifices that one may be willing to make for love. The singer describes his possessions, achievements, and relationships with friends and family that he is willing to leave behind for the person he loves. His "house in Budapest" and "hidden treasure chest" represent his worldly possessions, and his "golden grand piano" and "beautiful Castillo" reflect his artistic achievements. He sings that he has "acres of land" that he has "achieved," indicating his career accomplishments, but he is still willing to leave it all for the person he loves. The singer implores his lover to offer him "one good reason why I should never make a change," but he knows that he will leave everything behind for her.
Line by Line Meaning
My house in Budapest
The singer's home in Budapest, which holds sentimental value.
My, my hidden treasure chest,
The hidden treasures and memories that are special and dear to the singer.
Golden grand piano
A cherished musical instrument that holds significant meaning to the singer.
My beautiful Castillo
A beautiful castle that may represent the singer's pride or prestige.
You
The person the singer loves, who is worth more than any materialistic possession.
Ooh, you
Expresses strong emotions of love and desire towards the person the singer is addressing.
Ooh, I'd leave it all
The singer would give up everything they have for the person they love.
My acres of a land
The singer's vast land ownership, which represents their success and wealth.
That I've achieved
The singer has worked hard to obtain their success and wealth.
It may be hard for you to,
The person the singer loves may have difficulty understanding the depth of their feelings for them.
Stop and believe
The singer wants the person they love to believe in the authenticity of their feelings.
But for you
The person the singer loves is the reason behind everything they do.
Give me one good reason
The singer is seeking justification for not taking an action they feel compelled to take because of their love for someone.
Why I should never make a change
The singer feels as though they need to make a change or take a risk to be with someone they love.
Oh I miss you baby
The singer is feeling intense longing and desire for the person they love.
Then all of this will go away
Being with the person they love is the solution to all of the singer's problems.
My friends and family
The people closest to the singer who have strong opinions and concerns about their relationship choices.
They don't understand
The singer's loved ones may not be able to comprehend and appreciate the depth of their connection to another person.
They fear they'll lose so much
The singer's loved ones may be worried about losing them or feel threatened by the possibility of someone else being a priority over them.
If you take my hand
The singer's willingness to pursue a relationship with the person they love, despite objections from others.
But, for you
Once again, the person the singer loves is the driving force behind their actions.
Ooh, I'd leave it all, baby
The singer's willingness to give up everything for the person they love, despite the potential consequences.
Oh hold me, baby
The singer desires physical affection and validation from the person they love.
Ooh, for you
Once again, the person the singer loves is the focus of their feelings and desires.
Ooh, you
Reiteration of the singer's love for the person they are addressing.
I'd leave it all
The singer would sacrifice everything in their life for the person they love.
Contributed by Joseph F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
talknerdytome
https://youtu.be/zBksbEz4aek
Nanina García
I love this song!! even better than the original one!! This is simply great!!
Tammy Johnson
I have loved him since the 1st audition of Betty Davis Eyes..and yes this is better than than the original! SOOOO TALENTED!
Genoveva Barong
I love this song! Thumps up for you Dean!
Nanina García
I love this song!!! Dean you´re a genius!!
Sheryl
Love this version!
crewcutter2030
I watched the original, i found i liked this better, theres just a lot more emotion to this one.
Shaz b.ali.
So sweet flawless
Slammin
He really threw his career down the drain taking his best album off spotify. He would have so much more money... I really don't understand why you would get rid of it yet here I am with a youtube to mp3 converter so I can upload the files locally to spotify just to listen to good music. He is making it so hard for us to listen to his music
Alejandro MoVi
I like this version..´)