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.
Reckless
Dean Ray Lyrics
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Where the pontoons bump and spray
I see the others reading, standing
As the manly ferry cuts it's
Way on the circular quay
I hear the captain blow his whistle
So long shes been away
Not a very happy way to start the day
She don't like that kind of behaviour
Well, she don't like that kind of behaviour
So, throw down your guns
Don't be so reckless throw down your guns
Baby
Feel like scott of the antarctic
Base camp too far away
A Russian sun beneath the arctic
Burke and wills and camels
Initials in the tree
She don't like that kind of behaviour
She don't like that kind of behaviour
So, throw down your guns
Don't be so reckless throw down your guns
The lyrics of Dean Ray's song "Reckless" depict a longing for a past relationship and the desire to put down weapons of conflict. The song begins with a scene by the jetty landing, where the singer observes others standing and reading while the ferry passes by. There is a sense of nostalgia as the captain blows his whistle, symbolizing the departure of someone significant from the singer's life. The reference to "early morning wrestles" suggests a physical connection that the singer misses, emphasizing the emotional void caused by the separation.
The lyrics indicate that the subject of the song may no longer appreciate or tolerate certain behaviors, which have likely contributed to the relationship's deterioration. This becomes evident with the repetition of the phrase "She don't like that kind of behaviour." The singer asks the person to throw down their guns, urging them to let go of their stubbornness and confrontational attitude. By using the metaphor of weapons, the song suggests that these negative behaviors lead to a battle-like dynamic within the relationship.
The mention of Scott of the Antarctic, Base camp, and Burke and Wills alludes to explorers and their distant expeditions. These references signify the emotional distance between the singer and the person they are addressing. The song implores the subject to abandon their reckless ways and find a resolution instead.
Overall, "Reckless" explores themes of longing, regret, and the need for change within a troubled relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Meet me down by the jetty landing
Let's rendezvous at the dock where the floating platforms collide and splash
Where the pontoons bump and spray
Where the ramps crash and water sprays around
I see the others reading, standing
I notice the rest of the people observing, standing still
As the manly ferry cuts its way on the circular quay
While the robust passenger boat forges ahead through the circular dock
I hear the captain blow his whistle
I hear the captain sounding his whistle
So long she's been away
She has been absent for a considerable time
I miss our early morning wrestles
I yearn for the physical struggle we had in the early mornings
Not a very happy way to start the day
It is not a particularly joyful way to begin the day
She don't like that kind of behaviour
She disapproves of such conduct
Well, she don't like that kind of behaviour
Indeed, she does not approve of that type of behavior
So, throw down your guns
Therefore, relinquish your weapons
Don't be so reckless, throw down your guns
Do not act so irresponsibly, surrender your firearms
Feel like Scott of the Antarctic
I feel akin to Scott, the Antarctic explorer
Base camp too far away
The main camp is located a significant distance away
A Russian sun beneath the arctic
A sun from Russia shining beneath the Arctic
Burke and Wills and camels initials in the tree
The initials of Burke, Wills, and the camels carved into the tree
She don't like that kind of behaviour
She disapproves of such conduct
She don't like that kind of behaviour
She does not approve of that type of behavior
So, throw down your guns
Therefore, relinquish your weapons
Don't be so reckless, throw down your guns
Do not act so irresponsibly, surrender your firearms
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Jjade C
Dean is ONE OF A KIND!!!ONE OF A KIND!! A MIGHTY SUPERSTAR! !ALL THE BLESSINGS IN THE WORLD DEAN!! MAY YOUR LIFE BE FILLED WITH LOVE , PEACE AND MUCH JOY AND HAPPINESS....
Kat B
thank's kate, a gem this one!!
patricia hanson
so good :-)
Allen Kristensen
thanks kate love dean singing this