What is the story behind Elton John's song "Daniel?"

Answer by  ShanL (684)

Music was written by John with lyrics by Bernie Taupin. Taupin was inspired by the Vietnam War and wrote it about a soldier who has returned from the war and wants to put his past behind him, but has to move away from home and loved ones to do so.

Answer by  RoseNy (500)

The song is about a soldier that has gone off to war and has come home so mentally and emotionally scarred that he has to move away from his family and friends to start life over. The song is told from the perspective of the soldier's brother, who misses him.

Answer by  lonelywolf (2117)

According to the lyricist (Bernie Taupin), the song is not based on any personal experience, but was written about a Vietnam vet who was blinded in the war and returns home only to find he no longer fits in. Therefore, he flees to Spain because he can't return to the life he had before the war.

Answer by  abrazo (175)

The lyrics of this popular song are about a fictional soldier who was blinded in the Vietnam War. He travels to Spain to get away from his family back home.

Answer by  sarah1967 (626)

This song has an interesting story. It got it's inspiration from the Vietnam War and explains a blind non realistic veteran due to the war. The character journeys to Spain with the intentions of escaping from those back home.

Answer by  pryamo (61)

The song talks about a war veteran just returning from the war, he tries to get on with his life before the war but he's unable to quite do it.