Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: singer-songwriter
Song Meaning of “Danny” by Nicole Dollanganger
Danny is a song about a woman who is looking back on a failed relationship with a man named Danny and the feelings of regret and longing that linger after it is over. The song tells the story of how the woman was madly in love with Danny but ultimately it wasn’t meant to be and she was left brokenhearted and longing for him. Her memories keep her connected to him even though they’re no longer together and she wonders what the future holds for them both.
The lyrics capture both the woman’s longing for Danny and her sadness through imagery of the night sky, with lines like “Looking up at the night sky, want you in it, Danny” showing her wishful thinking of reuniting with him. The chorus paints a stark contrast between the woman’s love for Danny and the coldness of the night sky which signifies their separation.
The song ultimately captures the feeling of regret and longing that comes with the end of a relationship, as well as the desire for it to be different and for the woman to have the chance to make things right. The song ends with the woman accepting Danny won’t come back to her and she is resigned to her fate, saying “In my loneliness I pray for you, my love, my Danny”.