Daniel
John (Elton) Lyrics
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I can see the red taillights headin' for Spain
Oh, and I can see Daniel wavin' goodbye
God, it looks like Daniel
Must be the clouds in my eyes
They say Spain is pretty, no, I've never been
Well Daniel says it's the best place that he's ever seen
Lord, I miss Daniel
Oh, I miss him so much
Oh, Daniel, my brother, you are older than me
Do you still feel the pain of the scars that won't heal?
Your eyes have died, but you see more than I
Daniel, you're a star in the face of the sky
Oh, Daniel, my brother, you are older than me
Do you still feel the pain of the scars that won't heal?
Your eyes have died, but you see more than I
Daniel, you're a star in the face of the sky
Daniel is travelin' tonight on a plane
I can see the red taillights headin' for Spain
Oh, and I can see Daniel wavin' goodbye
God, it looks like Daniel
Must be the clouds in my eyes
Oh God, it looks like Daniel
Must be the clouds in my eyes
The song "Daniel" by Elton John is a poignant piece that is set against the backdrop of a loved one leaving on a plane. The first verse describes how the singer bids farewell to Daniel, who is leaving for Spain. The singer sees Daniel's plane take off, and notes how it looks like Daniel is waving goodbye to him. However, the singer acknowledges that it could be the tears in his eyes that are creating the illusion. The second verse introduces Daniel's opinion on Spain. The singer mentions that he has never been to Spain, but Daniel has been there many times and claims that it is the best place he has ever been to. The singer then voices his own sadness and longing for Daniel, recognizing how much he misses his brother.
The refrain talks directly to Daniel as the singer addresses him as an older brother. The lyrics convey concern for Daniel's well being, specifically referencing the pain of old scars that won't heal. The singer believes that despite the pain, Daniel sees more than he does, and calls him a "star in the face of the sky." The song closes with a repetition of the opening verse, where the singer sees the taillights of Daniel's plane heading to Spain, and wonders if the illusion of Daniel's wave is a result of his own tears.
Overall, "Daniel" is a heartbreaking song about the pain of separation and the longing for a loved one who is far away. While there is little detail about the exact reason for Daniel's journey or the history between the brothers, the raw emotions of the singer is what evokes a feeling of empathy in the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Daniel is travelin' tonight on a plane
Daniel is boarding a flight tonight and getting into the plane.
I can see the red taillights headin' for Spain
The tail lights of the plane Daniel is travelling in are visible, heading towards Spain.
Oh, and I can see Daniel wavin' goodbye
The singer can see Daniel waving goodbye to him as the plane takes off.
God, it looks like Daniel
Must be the clouds in my eyes
The singer is not sure if he saw Daniel waving goodbye, or if it's just his imagination due to the clouds.
They say Spain is pretty, no, I've never been
Well Daniel says it's the best place that he's ever seen
The singer has never been to Spain, but Daniel thinks it's the most beautiful place he has ever visited.
Oh, and he should know, he's been there enough
Lord, I miss Daniel
Oh, I miss him so much
Daniel has visited Spain frequently, so he should know about its beauty. The singer misses Daniel a lot.
Oh, Daniel, my brother, you are older than me
Do you still feel the pain of the scars that won't heal?
The singer addresses Daniel as his elder brother, and wonders if he still feels the emotional pain of past traumatic experiences.
Your eyes have died, but you see more than I
Daniel, you're a star in the face of the sky
Although Daniel's eyes may appear dull, he has gained a unique perspective from his experiences, making him a shining star in the sky.
Daniel is travelin' tonight on a plane
I can see the red taillights headin' for Spain
Oh, and I can see Daniel wavin' goodbye
God, it looks like Daniel
Must be the clouds in my eyes
The chorus is repeated, with the singer still unsure if he actually saw Daniel waving or if it was just a perception caused due to the clouds.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Vladimir Cort, Elton John, Bernie Taupin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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