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..
Time Away
Denali Lyrics
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My feet are stuck and my eyes leak
But I feel the ceiling drop
The floor rising
It won't stop
Time away is all I need
A curse walks around here
I see it hide behind my chair
It's grip is so strong
It bruises me
Everynight the light blows out
Silence hears me coming
Everyday it fakes us out
Silence hears me coming
The lyrics to Denali's song "Time Away" are cryptic but evocative, painting a picture of someone who is struggling to cope with their current situation. The line "Don't rely on me" suggests that the singer doesn't feel capable of providing support or assistance to others - they're barely holding it together themselves. The image of feet that are stuck and eyes that leak suggests that the singer is frozen in place, overwhelmed by their emotions.
But then there's a shift. The ceiling drops and the floor rises - the world literally tilts and changes for the singer. They seem powerless to stop it, and it's not clear if this is a metaphorical representation of their struggles or a literal, surreal experience (perhaps brought on by drugs or illness). The refrain "Time away is all I need" reinforces the idea that the singer feels trapped and needs some sort of escape, but from what is unclear.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't rely on me
I am not trustworthy or reliable, so please don't count on me.
My feet are stuck and my eyes leak
I feel stuck and helpless, and I'm having difficulty keeping my emotions in check.
But I feel the ceiling drop
Despite my emotional distress, I am aware of a change in my surroundings, possibly indicating a shift in my perspective.
The floor rising
I feel like I am being lifted up and given a new perspective, possibly indicating hope or a sense of optimism.
It won't stop
This feeling of change or transformation is ongoing and will not subside anytime soon.
Time away is all I need
In order to process my emotions and thoughts, I need to take some time away to reflect and recharge.
A curse walks around here
There is something negative or malevolent present in my environment that is affecting me and others.
I see it hide behind my chair
I am aware of this negative presence, but it is elusive and hard to pin down or confront directly.
And it peers at me
Despite its elusive nature, the negative presence is still affecting me and making me feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
It's grip is so strong
The negative presence has a very strong hold on me, making it difficult to break free from its influence.
It bruises me
The negative presence is causing me harm and pain, possibly emotional or psychological.
Everynight the light blows out
Something disruptive or unsettling happens on a regular basis, disrupting my sense of stability or comfort.
Silence hears me coming
The quietness of my surroundings amplifies my own internal struggles and makes it hard to ignore or avoid them.
Everyday it fakes us out
Everyday feels unpredictable or unstable, making it hard to trust or depend on anything.
Silence hears me coming
My internal struggles are so loud that they seem to fill the emptiness of my surroundings.
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Retronaut
I'm glad I saw them live twice at their peak before they broke up. The way Maura hypnotized everyone with her beauty and talent was crazy...
Lauren Farris
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