Dave Lenahan releases newe single , “Faces in the Glow.” You can stream and download Here.
Have you ever been in the same room as someone, yet felt a million miles apart? Dave Lenahan asks that question, bravely and boldly, with his new single, “Faces in the Glow.”
Sharing a heartfelt plea for connection with his lover, Dave draws us in with his earnest vocals and swirling guitars, inviting us into the intimate space of his deepest thoughts. He confesses, “We’re so far apart together, buried in our phones, we don’t talk much anymore, ‘cause we’re afraid of letting go.”
It begs the question: What are we really trying to prove to the world by posting smiling pictures on Instagram if that image couldn’t be further from our reality?
Lenahan and his co-writer Taylin Rae’s raw honesty about the very human fear of losing someone you love – so much so that you’d rather sit in silence than risk being apart – lands with striking emotional weight.
The irony in the bridge is genius: “I’ll send you a text message, honey, let’s put down our phone. I’d rather be here with you now, than together all alone.”
Sending a message to suggest putting the phone away becomes a powerful, poetic contradiction—perfectly capturing the tension at the heart of the song. “Faces in the Glow” is a reminder of what it means to truly be with someone. It’s a quiet anthem for reconnecting, for choosing presence over performance.
Because in a world full of highlight reels, this song reminds us: it’s time to be human again.
ABOUT DAVE LENAHAN: Recently featured by Holler and The Academy of Country Music, Dave Lenahan is a Buffalo, NY-born, Cleveland-raised, and Nashville-based singer-songwriter whose music blends the grit of Midwest rock with the heart of Americana. A lifelong musician and former radio veteran with over 40 years of experience, Lenahan has built a reputation as both an artist and a storyteller. His songs have earned over a million Spotify streams and several independent artist cuts — including Chancey Williams’ dual recordings of “Baby I’m Gone.”
His debut album Or Something Like That… dropped in 2023, and he’s currently preparing to release Absalom, a concept-driven project inspired by a forgotten Tennessee cemetery he helped uncover and preserve. Lenahan’s singles “Absalom” and “Father of Peace” were both Top 10 finalists in the World Songwriting Awards, and his acclaimed podcast The Songwriter Connection won Podcast of the Year at the 2024 Elite Music Awards. A regular performer at The Bluebird Café and songwriter festivals across the country, he writes 80–100 songs a year and plays over 100 shows annually. Driven by purpose and passion, Lenahan is devoted to crafting timeless songs that leave a lasting impact.
Dave Lenahan – Faces In The Glow
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