2. A Politcal rapper from New Hampshire. … Read Full Bio ↴1. An American indie band.
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..
Normal Days
Denali Lyrics
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Turn it into codes
Break it through, through the wall
Bring it up to speed
Innocence drifts away passing through pains
Just one person in a million waiting for that day
To start and end the line
To pay it all on time
In Denali's song "Normal Days," the lyrics present an idea of communication being hindered by barriers, such as the need to code language and break through walls. The act of communication becomes something difficult, highlighting an idea of isolation and being unable to truly connect with others. The song mentions the idea of innocence drifting away as it passes through pain, which could be interpreted as an idea of becoming jaded and losing one's purity as they go through difficult experiences in life. In these moments, the lyrics suggest that people can become lost in a sea of millions, waiting for something to break through and make a change in their lives.
The song presents a sense of urgency, where people need to "start and end the line" and "pay it all on time." The latter is particularly interesting because it suggests a debt to be paid, potentially referencing a feeling of obligation or responsibility to others. It is easy to be overcome by difficulties and lose sight of what really matters in life. Perhaps Denali is suggesting that people need to work on being present in the moment, breaking through communication barriers, and paying attention to the important things in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear the walk, if I speak
Listen to my actions, not just my words
Turn it into codes
Translate my message into a language that can be understood
Break it through, through the wall
Overcome obstacles and barriers in order to achieve success
Bring it up to speed
Make progress at a fast pace
Innocence drifts away passing through pains
As we experience pain and hardship, our innocence fades away
Just one person in a million waiting for that day
It can feel like we are alone in our struggles and waiting for a breakthrough
To start and end the line
To take control and lead the way
To pay it all on time
To succeed and achieve our goals within the expected timeframe
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耕作熊本
Hear the walk, if i speak
Turn it into codes
Break it through, through the wall
Bring it up to speed
Innocence drifts away passing through pains
Just one person in a million waiting for that day
To start and end the line
To pay it all on time
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Me: Their songs are sooo good! I wonder what happened to this band...
(reads description)
Me: oh
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Good name for a band, I was going to name my band this because of how much the movie "Into the Wild" moved me. The main character Christopher Johnson McCandless died in Denali, Alaska. And it means "the high one". But anyways you guys are really good, shit. lol