Dee’s international career includes performances in eleven African countries, Australia, Hong Kong and Japan, as well as in North America and several countries throughout Europe. She has cultivated a diverse career that has seen her on the theater stage in the musical comedy, Wang Dang Doodle and the starring role in the 2001 Calgary Stampede. She has also established herself as a Jazz vocalist in demand by the classical music world. She performs her Great Ladies of Swing and The Soul of Ray: The Music of Ray Charles Symphonic Pops program with symphony orchestras across the United States and Canada.
A respected clinician, Dee sincerely believes in sharing her knowledge and experience with young singers/musicians. In 2001, she established the Dee Daniels Jazz Vocal Scholarship at the Capilano College in North Vancouver, BC. Also in 2001, she was the recipient of the FANS Award (a North Vancouver, BC Arts Council presentation); was nominated as Vocalist of the Year, and her LOVE STORY CD was nominated for Best Jazz CD of the Year by West Coast Music Awards. In 2002 she was inducted into the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame and a plaque was installed on Vancouver’s Walk of Fame. In 2003 she received the prestigious Commemorative Medal for the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and was inducted into the University of Montana’s School of Fine Arts Hall of Honor.
Dee is honored to serve on the Advisory Board of the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival.
Dee Daniels' official site: http://www.deedaniels.com
Grateful
Dee Daniels Lyrics
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Took me by surprise
It seems like yesterday morning
All I could do was cry
Love changed the way I see myself
The way I see others too
My life has new meaning
Lord I owe it all to you
And that's why I'm grateful
Forever grateful
Oh grateful for this moment in eternity
I'm grateful for the love God gives to me
His love broke the chains, binding me
I’m grateful that He loves me so
I’ve had my share of disappointment
Knocking on my door
I’ve spent a lifetime searching for fulfillment
I know there’s something more
God’s only Son gave His all and all
He did it so willingly
To take His love for granted
Would be a tragedy
His love takes me higher
And the journey has just begun
My one and only desire
Is to share it with everyone
God’s only Son gave His all and all
He did it so willingly
To take His love for granted
Would be a tragedy
His love lifts me up when I’m dfown
He healed my body, my mind is sound
He’s been a friend when I’m friendless
He is my light, when I’m in darkness
Gratefu, grateful, l-I-I-I’m so grateful
Tell me somthing good
I’ll stand on the mountain top and shout it out...
In the opening stanza of Dee Daniels's song "Grateful," the lyrics describe a transformative experience with love that came unexpectedly, leading to a profound change in the singer's perspective. Love arrives suddenly and catches them off guard, reminiscent of a time that feels like it was just yesterday. The impact of this love is so powerful that it brings the singer to tears and alters their perception of themselves and others. This newfound love brings a deeper meaning to their life, and they attribute this transformation to a higher power, expressing gratitude for this divine intervention.
The chorus emphasizes the overwhelming sense of gratitude the singer feels for this moment in eternity, acknowledging the love that God bestows upon them. The lyrics convey a sense of being liberated from inner constraints and limitations, symbolized by the image of love breaking the chains that bound the singer. This freedom and the unconditional love they receive from God are reasons for their profound sense of gratitude and appreciation. The act of giving thanks for this love highlights its transformative and liberating qualities in the singer's life.
The second half of the song reflects on the struggles and challenges the singer has faced, including disappointments and a constant search for meaning and fulfillment. Despite these difficulties, the lyrics shift focus to the sacrifice of God's only Son, who gave everything willingly out of love. The singer acknowledges the weight of this sacrifice and expresses that taking this divine love for granted would be a tragic oversight. This realization deepens their gratitude and underscores the significance of the love they have received.
The closing verses of the song continue to extol the virtues of God's love, portraying it as a guiding force that elevates the singer in times of despair and darkness. The transformative power of this love is portrayed as healing, comforting, and illuminating, providing solace and support in moments of need. The repetition of the word "grateful" reinforces the ongoing sense of appreciation and acknowledgment of the blessings bestowed upon the singer. The lyrics culminate in a declaration of unwavering gratitude and a desire to share this love with others, symbolizing a journey of spiritual growth, resilience, and a deep connection to the divine.
Line by Line Meaning
Love came to me without a warning
Unexpectedly, love entered my life
Took me by surprise
Caught me off guard
It seems like yesterday morning
Feels like it just happened
All I could do was cry
Moved to tears
Love changed the way I see myself
Altered my self-perception
The way I see others too
Changed how I view those around me
My life has new meaning
My existence has been redefined
Lord I owe it all to you
I am thankful to a higher power for this blessing
And that's why I'm grateful
This is why I feel thankful
Forever grateful
Eternally appreciative
Oh grateful for this moment in eternity
Thankful for this fleeting moment in the grand scheme of things
I'm grateful for the love God gives to me
Appreciative of the affection shown by a higher being
His love broke the chains, binding me
His affection liberated me from constraints
I’m grateful that He loves me so
Thankful for the deep love he has for me
I’ve had my share of disappointment
I have faced letdowns
Knocking on my door
Presenting itself in my life
I’ve spent a lifetime searching for fulfillment
A pursuit of satisfaction has consumed me
I know there’s something more
Aware that there is a greater purpose
God’s only Son gave His all and all
The divine sacrificed completely
He did it so willingly
Offered without hesitation
To take His love for granted
To underestimate His love
Would be a tragedy
Would be a grave error
His love takes me higher
His love elevates me
And the journey has just begun
My path is only starting
My one and only desire
My sole wish
Is to share it with everyone
To spread this love to all
His love lifts me up when I’m down
His affection uplifts me in difficult times
He healed my body, my mind is sound
He restored my physical health and mental well-being
He’s been a friend when I’m friendless
He has been a companion when I had none
He is my light, when I’m in darkness
He guides me during my darkest moments
Grateful, grateful, l-I-I-I’m so grateful
Thankful, appreciative, overwhelmingly grateful
Tell me somthing good
Share positive news with me
I’ll stand on the mountain top and shout it out...
I will proclaim it loudly for all to hear
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Written by: Dee Daniels
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