After a short writing period, the group met Daniel Cox, at a Coffs Harbour band competition, who was judging the event at the time. After appearing on a short solo section for the group’s tracking, he was soon enlisted as the groups lead guitarist, which would have a phenomenal effect on the group’s direction and sound.
Fast forward to just over a year, NSOD have completed their first demo cd, and gone on to win one of largest band competition’s in Australia during early July, The LOUD 09 Outdoor Band Competition, receiving $20,000 in prizes, including recording opportunities with some of Australia’s most prominent studio facilities. The quartet took out first place ahead of more than 120 other bands from QLD and Northern NSW, and generated label interest for the group. At the moment the group is fully self managed and promoted.
Only weeks before, the band also took out first place in the Sands Battle Of The Bands, held at the Sands Hotel, Coolangatta, ahead of more than 50 competing acts, to receive $1500 dollars in prize money and additional recording prizes.
The group’s live success can be seen in their involvement and appreciation of a wide variety of aspects of pop and rock music into their own style in a manner which their peers have failed to do. The Nine Sons Of Dan live show is fast faced, and delivered punctually, but within the organized rock sensibilities lies many things overlooked by bands of similar genres, from simple dance formatted choruses, to progressive rock breakdowns, thundering drum patterns, to 80’s influenced guitar soloing.
Nine Sons Of Dan, although considered a rock band by all analytical means, is a group which simply strives to perform their best and entertain any person, no matter what musical taste.
As well as these competitive achievements, the band has been selected to support some of Australia’s biggest acts, and the diversity of these artists illustrates the wide number genres and fanbases that Nine Sons Of Dan’s charismatic live show and fresh brand of alternate rock appeals to.
These names include British India, Grafton Primary, Stone Parade, and the band was also selected from a state wide number of bands on through myspace to support Kisschasy Summer Siezures Tour in January; Nine Sons Of Dan were selected by Kisschasy to support them on their Coffs Harbour and Yamba dates.
The group tracked and produced their first demo effort, containing six tracks, in the Gold Coast studios at Griffith University, available through Morgan’s study, and had the tracks mixed and mastered by Coffs Harbour local Pete Dyball, at Valley Sound Studios.
Having recently hosted their own EP launch in their hometown of Coffs Harbour, the band now plan to complete the material for their full length debut, as well as continue to promote their demo through online sales and merchandise. The group hope to have the cd completed within one to two months, and hope to gain national exposure through thorough touring.
she's so fine
Nine Sons of Dan Lyrics
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She's got the eyes that scream innocence
I forward tonight
Don't let her out of sight
I wish that she was mine
You're gonna talk to her
You're go
Cause in my mind
We go out for ice cream in my car
She's so fine
That I lost my mind tonight
I know I'll be fine
Hugging my pillow late at night
You know I wish you were my girlfriend, girlfriend
She's on the floor so I make my move
But as I do I trip from my untied shoes
She asks are you okay?
But I can think what to say
I just stare into her perfect eyes
She's so fine
That I lost my mind tonight
I know I'll be fine
Hugging my pillow late at night
You know, I wish you were my girlfriend, girlfriend
Let's go to the movies
I will pick you up at 8
I can borrow my dad's car
As long as we are not home late
I'll take you out for dinner
Just so long as you can pay
And at the end of this night
I'll hope that you will say
You're so fine
That I lost myself tonight
I know I'll be fine
Hugging your pillow late at night
I am so glad you are my girlfriend, girlfriend
The Nine Sons of Dan's song "She's So Fine" describe the infatuation of the singer with a girl. The lyrics describe the girl's physical attributes that make her desirable, such as her captivating eyes and allure. The singer's wishes are granted when he spends time with her, but such encounters are fleeting, and he remains unable to express his love properly.
The lyrics play on the theme of one's inability to communicate their true feelings, particularly in romantic situations. The song highlights how the singer finds ways to spend time with the girl by inviting her to the movies, driving her around in his car, and discussing their futures. He remains captivated by her charm, and despite showing numerous signs of interest, he is unable to confess his love.
The lyrics of the song reflect the adolescent nature of first love and the feelings of lust and intrigue that accompany it. The fear of rejection and the sensitivity to situations when confessing one's feelings are highlighted in the song. The Nine Sons of Dan allude to the fantasy of a successful romantic relationship but also to the possibility of rejection.
Line by Line Meaning
She's got the thing that can make you talk
She has a quality that compels people to talk to her.
She's got the eyes that scream innocence
Her eyes have an innocent and pure quality.
I forward tonight
I am eager to move forward with my intentions tonight.
Don't let her out of sight
Make sure to keep an eye on her so she does not leave.
I wish that she was mine
I desire for her to be in a romantic relationship with me.
You're gonna talk to her
You will inevitably end up talking to her.
You go
You should go and talk to her.
Why can't it be me that you were looking for
I wish that you were interested in me instead of someone else.
Cause in my mind
In my thoughts and imagination.
We go out for ice cream in my car
Imagining a romantic date where we eat ice cream in my car.
She's so fine
She has such an attractive quality.
That I lost my mind tonight
She has caused me to become mentally distracted and infatuated tonight.
I know I'll be fine
I know I will eventually regain my composure and be okay.
Hugging my pillow late at night
I comfort myself at night by hugging my pillow, thinking of her.
You know I wish you were my girlfriend, girlfriend
I desire for her to be my romantic partner.
She's on the floor so I make my move
When she is on the dance floor, I take the opportunity to approach her.
But as I do I trip from my untied shoes
But I accidentally trip due to my untied shoelaces.
She asks are you okay?
She inquires if I am okay after my fall.
But I can't think what to say
I am too nervous and flustered to come up with a coherent response.
I just stare into her perfect eyes
I am captivated by her beautiful eyes and cannot look away.
Let's go to the movies
Let us go watch a movie together.
I will pick you up at 8
I will come to pick you up at 8 PM.
I can borrow my dad's car
I will use my father's car for transportation.
As long as we are not home late
We need to be home by a reasonable hour.
I'll take you out for dinner
I will treat you to a meal at a restaurant.
Just so long as you can pay
You will need to pay for your own meal.
And at the end of this night
By the conclusion of this evening.
I'll hope that you will say
I hope you will express your romantic interest in me.
You're so fine
You have such an attractive quality.
That I lost myself tonight
You have made me become mentally distracted and infatuated tonight.
I know I'll be fine
I know I will eventually regain my composure and be okay.
Hugging your pillow late at night
I comfort myself at night by hugging my pillow while thinking of you.
I am so glad you are my girlfriend, girlfriend
I am overjoyed that you are now my romantic partner.
Contributed by Bailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sherry
Awesome band! Met you guys today and everyone did an amazing job. Really great energy! :)
mcr5090
Hanging out with these guys is so much fun! They're so lovely <3
zoewithtwodotsonthee
this is so so awesome!!! so proud of you boys
Taylah Hollands
Nine Sons of Dan.... I love this song so much, great clip also! Aussies are just too awesome ;)
LV
You guys are awesome :) love it!!!! x
Amy Walker
Awesome video guys! :) Love your work, hope you keep it up! :)
Mikaela Funk
guys, this is amazing! just like you were at the simple plan concert last night :) seriously, you guys are gonna be big
sarah lovato
awesome song...love it!
Alison A
okay i officially love this song, you guys are great!!
Lydia Paea
I love your band! Hope you guys succeed :) yeah you came to my school and blew me away!