1. An American indie band.

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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..

Real Heat
Denali Lyrics

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I can go with the thought
Everlasting sore at some
Not a joke not for long
Take a breath, persistence can wrong
Stop slow, I could go on and on
Cause I've done well or second guess myself
Take a spot here among those who taste
Everything they want

Pockets full onto you
Break us off a piece to take home
Stop slow, I could go on and on
Cause I've done well or second guess myself

Stop slow, I could go on and on
Cause I've done well or second guess myself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Denali's song "Real Heat" are open to interpretation, but they seem to express the struggles of a person who is trying to make sense of their life and their place in the world. The first two lines, "I can go with the thought / Everlasting sore at some" suggest that the singer is willing to entertain certain ideas or perspectives, even if they are painful or uncomfortable. The next line, "Not a joke not for long" could be interpreted as a warning or a refusal to give in to easy answers or quick fixes.

The lines "Take a breath, persistence can wrong / Stop slow, I could go on and on" suggest a struggle to find balance and avoid becoming overwhelmed. The singer recognizes that they could keep pushing themselves endlessly ("I could go on and on"), but also acknowledges that sometimes persistence can lead to negative outcomes ("persistence can wrong"). The next line, "Cause I've done well or second guess myself" suggests that the singer is questioning their own successes and achievements, possibly due to imposter syndrome or a fear of failing.

The final lines, "Take a spot here among those who taste / Everything they want / Pockets full onto you / Break us off a piece to take home" seem to suggest a longing for a sense of belonging and fulfillment, but also a recognition that these things can be fleeting or unsatisfying. The singer is aware that some people seem to "have it all" ("Pockets full onto you"), but still longs to experience these things for themselves ("Break us off a piece to take home").

Line by Line Meaning

I can go with the thought
I am capable of accepting an idea or concept.

Everlasting sore at some
I have a perpetual wound or pain from something.

Not a joke not for long
This is not a trivial matter and it won't persist for much longer.

Take a breath, persistence can wrong
Take a moment to pause because consistently pursuing something can sometimes lead to negative outcomes.

Stop slow, I could go on and on
I need to slow down and stop myself from getting carried away with my thoughts or actions.

Cause I've done well or second guess myself
I have achieved success in the past or I am prone to doubting myself.

Take a spot here among those who taste
Join the group of people who have experienced or enjoyed something.

Everything they want
They have obtained all they desire.

Pockets full onto you
You're reaping the rewards of your hard work and are now financially successful.

Break us off a piece to take home
Share some of your success with others who are less fortunate.

Stop slow, I could go on and on
I need to control my tendency to ramble and stay focused.