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..
You File
Denali Lyrics
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I staple down my heart
Won't somebody please undo this dream
I'll believe you when the lights come on
And the army starts to fight the incoming
Soon you'll be much easier to capture
So calm down
Any desperate thoughts I have left in me
It's only the unspeakable fear
Somethings gone
I don't know how long it's been since it seemed this way
The lyrics to Denali's song 02 You File are complex and open to interpretation. The song seems to be about waiting for someone, likely a lover. The first line sets up the theme of waiting as the singer says, "In all this time I wait for you." The use of the word "all" implies that the wait has been long and difficult. The next line, "I staple down my heart" suggests that the singer has committed to the wait and is willing to endure the pain of waiting.
However, the singer then expresses a desire to be released from this wait by saying, "Won't somebody please undo this dream." This line suggests that the waiting has become a burden and the singer is ready to move on. The next few lines about believing when the lights come on and the army starting to fight are unclear, but they could be a metaphor for a situation in which the singer would finally be able to reunite with the person they've been waiting for.
The remainder of the song seems to be a mix of resignation and hopelessness. The lines, "Soon you'll be much easier to capture, so calm down" seem to suggest that the singer has lost faith in the possibility of being reunited with their loved one. They then express a sense of acceptance that they missed by "just a bit of laziness" which could be interpreted as regret for not putting in more effort or hope for a different outcome. However, the final line, "I don't know how long it's been since it seemed this way" seems to suggest that the singer may have given up entirely.
Overall, the song is a poignant exploration of the pain of waiting and the complex emotions that come with longing for someone who may never return.
Line by Line Meaning
In all this time I wait for you
I've been waiting patiently for you for a significant amount of time.
I staple down my heart
I've committed my love to you entirely and wholeheartedly.
Won't somebody please undo this dream
Please wake me up from this unrealistic love and make me face reality.
I'll believe you when the lights come on
I'll trust you only when you reveal your true intentions.
And the army starts to fight the incoming
When the challenge comes, I'll be ready to fight and defend my love.
Soon you'll be much easier to capture
Eventually, I'll be able to win your heart and make you love me back.
So calm down
Don't worry, everything will work out in the end.
Any desperate thoughts I have left in me
I still have some hope left in me that you'll fall in love with me too.
An acceptance missed by just a bit of laziness
I missed out on an opportunity to be with you because I was too lazy to act on my feelings.
It's only the unspeakable fear
My fear of being rejected or not being loved back is holding me back.
Somethings gone
My chance to be with you has passed, and now it's too late.
I don't know how long it's been since it seemed this way
I'm unsure of how long it's been since I've felt this hopeless about our potential relationship.
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aeonblue999
read love this track. seen Denali with Deftones or Team Sleep years back,, great show. <3
Greg Brech
lucky!
Trevor Kahus
This band rules!
Lorane Goutherot
i love it !!!
theshakl
so jealous. i love them but only recently discovered them
Inara Canuto
In all this time I wait for you
I staple down my heart
Won't somebody please undo this dream
I'll believe you when the lights come on
And the army starts to fight the incoming
Soon you'll be much easier to capture
So calm down
Any desperate thoughts I have left in me
An acceptance missed by just a bit of laziness
It's only the unspeakable fear
Somethings gone
I don't know how long it's been since it seemed this way
Lee G
Saw them years ago in Houston, play with Deftones and I believe Thrice.
Beanybag2
I'm glad you like it.