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Danny
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On Tour
Folk
Danny was released on January 30, 2026 by River Lea Recordings as a part of the album All Tied Together
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Release DateJanuary 30, 2026
LabelRiver Lea Recordings
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM160

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
On your marks get ready
Our toes against the line
When the whistle blew
I knew that I'd been left behind
I hammered on the tarmac
My face was turning red
There was no catching Danny
He was half a mile ahead
[Verse 2]
I wished I could be like him
Burning brighter than the rest
I had no idea
How he'd learned to move so fast
[Chorus]
He ran like he could feel
Something snapping at the heels
Of his worn out shoes
Too fast to follow
Too hot to hold
Too good to lose
[Verse 3]
At sixteen he dropped out
Soon after he left home
If he couldn't make them happy
He'd be better off alone
Had ways to make some money
Dealing on the sly
Could've talked him out of it
I never even tried
[Verse 4]
No fear of repercussions
He'd only crack a grin
He'd outrun his shadow
Before they'd catch up with him
[Chorus]
He ran like he could feel
Something snapping at the heels
Of his worn out shoes
Too fast to follow
Too hot to hold
Too good to lose
[Verse 5]
Last time I saw Danny
Was at a lock-in late one night
Smoking in a corner
His face and shoulders tight
[Verse 6]
His girlfriend hit the needle
Some time back in July
You could see that she was fading
By the shadows round his eyes
[Verse 7]
It was strange to hear him talk
Until his cheeks were wet
Did he already know
It was the last chance he might get?
And later that same year
In the early winter time
Danny broke the record
When he crossed the finish line
[Chorus]
He ran like he could feel
Something snapping at the heels
Of his worn out shoes
Too fast to follow
Too hot to hold
Too good to lose
Written by: Brían Mac Gloinn, Diarmuid Mac Gloinn
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