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2. A Politcal rapper from New Hampshire. (http://www.reverbnation.com/denalih1)
1.Denali was an American indie band that formed in April 2000 in Richmond, Virginia. The group disbanded in 2004, but reunited in 2008-09 for several performances.
Denali began in Richmond, Virginia in 2000 when Maura Davis approached her older brother Keeley Davis (then singer/guitarist withEngine Down with the idea of fleshing out some songs she had been working on. Keeley enlisted the help of Engine Down bandmate and former Sleepytime Trio drummer Jonathan Fuller and was followed slightly thereafter by Cam DiNunzio, longstanding member of Richmond's music community. Together these three gentlemen would help realize Maura's musical ideas into what eventually became Denali.
The name Denali (meaning "the great one") is taken from the Athabascan name for Alaska's Mount McKinley, the highest mountain in North America. The meaning is fairly obvious: Cold, remotely desolate, permanent... something the band felt pertained rather well to the sound they were stumbling upon. After recording and selling a five-song demo at live shows, Denali caught the ear of record label Jade Tree.
Denali released their debut album denali in the spring of 2002. In August 2003, they released their second album the Instinct. Shortly after the release, Jonathan Fuller and Keeley Davis left the band to focus their attention on Engine Down. Davis was replaced by bassist Stephen Howard and Ryan Rapsys replaced Fuller. Despite (or because of) these changes, Denali broke up in April 2004.
Denali performed a reunion show on July 5, 2008 at The National Theater in Richmond. This was followed by two further shows in New York City in September. In June 2009, two additional shows were performed in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C..
Do Something
Denali Lyrics
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More than a handshake or a grin
More than a test for old friends
I'll wait til Monday for a step outside
You can pretend all you want to I don't mind
More than a handshake or a grin
More than a test for old friends
One more chance to, chance to do something
Farther than I should
Wanted just enough
A rescue never could
It's only in the dark
Eyes can be open or shut
One more chance to, chance to do something
All I am now, fall for a way down
In Denali's "Do Something" lyrics, the artist talks about the complexity of friendship and relationships while acknowledging their own faults in pushing people away. The opening lines, "All I am now, fall for a way down," express vulnerability and a sense of feeling lost or broken. The repetition of the lines, "More than a handshake or a grin/More than a test for old friends," suggest that there is more to relationships than surface level interactions or history. The singer suggests that they are willing to take a risk or make a change by waiting until Monday for a "step outside," but acknowledges that others may pretend, showing a lack of trust.
"Pushed you down and out/Farther than I should/Wanted just enough/A rescue never could" paints a picture of a strained relationship in which the singer had unrealistic expectations and in turn, caused harm to the other person. The line, "It's only in the dark/Eyes can be open or shut," could be interpreted in a few ways. Perhaps it is a reference to emotional blindness or denial, or it could be taken at face value, noting that the darkness of a situation can bring out different reactions from people. The final lines, "One more chance to, chance to do something/All I am now, fall for a way down," express a desire for change and growth, while acknowledging that there is still a long road ahead.
Overall, "Do Something" is a song about grappling with the complexities of relationships and human interaction. It's a reminder that there is always room for growth and change, and that sometimes the biggest obstacle to achieving it can be ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
All I am now, fall for a way down
I feel like I'm losing myself and spiraling downwards.
More than a handshake or a grin
Our connection is deeper than just a simple gesture of greeting.
More than a test for old friends
Our relationship is more than just proving our loyalty over time.
I'll wait til Monday for a step outside
I need time to myself to escape from everything, and I'll take it on Monday.
You can pretend all you want to I don't mind
I know you're not being genuine, but it's okay with me.
One more chance to, chance to do something
I have one last opportunity to take action and make a change.
Pushed you down and out
I caused you to feel discouraged and helpless.
Farther than I should
I went too far in my actions and now I regret it.
Wanted just enough
I only desired a moderate amount and didn't intend to harm anyone.
A rescue never could
I don't think anyone can save me from the situation I'm in.
It's only in the dark
I only feel comfortable expressing myself and reflecting in the darkness.
Eyes can be open or shut
My state of mind doesn't depend on whether my eyes are open or closed.
One more chance to, chance to do something
This is my final opportunity to take action and make a difference.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARYL SIMMONS, ITAAL SHUR, MARV GREEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
karasue
such a great band. I played this CD so many time when I was 15.
Project C1RCA 04
2019 and still amazing!
RUDINEI DASSO
hooll yea suoer good
yuzuki010
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