Everytime We Touch was released in the United States by Robbins Entertainment in December 2005, and peaked at #10 on March 11, 2006 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, #5 on the Billboard Pop 100 chart, #4 on the Billboard Hot Digital chart, and #1 on the Billboard Dance Radio Airplay chart. It peaked at #2 in the UK Singles Charts. Robbins has stated that they are excited by the success of this single without a ballad version to carry it on radio, even though after the Everytime We Touch album was released, stations also started playing the new Candlelight Mix.
Cascada’s first single Miracle which was released in Germany in March 2004. It would go on to be a success in that country and consequently grab the attention of Robbins Entertainment, the American label responsible for breaking European club and rhythmic artists like DJ Sammy, Lasgo, Ian Van Dahl, Narcotic Thrust and D.H.T. onto the US pop market.
Cascada's first album, titled Everytime We Touch, was released in 2006 and peaked at #67 on the US Billboard 200, #3 on the US Billboard Top Electric Albums and #2 on the UK Album Charts. Cascada released a total of 8 singles from the album in different countries, including their first single Miracle, their breakthrough single Everytime We Touch and a few others such as Bad Boy, How Do You Do, Ready For Love, A Never Ending Dream and a cover of Savage Garden's Truly, Madly, Deeply.
Their second album, titled Perfect Day, was released in late 2007 and peaked at #70 on the US Billboard 200, #9 on the UK Albums Chart and #2 on the US Billboard Top Electric Albums. Cascada released 5 songs from this album, 3 in the US and 3 in the UK. What Hurts The Most, written by Jeffrey Steele, was the title track from the album peaking at #52 on the US Billboard Hot 100, #29 on the US Billboard Pop 100, #1 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Airplay and #10 on the UK Singles Chart. Faded and Perfect Day were released in the US, with What Do You Want From Me? and Because The Night being released in the UK.
Their third album, Evacuate The Dancefloor, was released July 3. 2009. It reached #8 on the UK album chart, although it did not do so well commercial elsewhere, failing to reach the top 10 in any other country. The title single Evacuate The Dancefloor (Radio Edit) went straight into #1 in the UK singles charts, holding off competition from the late Michael Jackson. It is Cascada's first #1 in the UK. The single also reached #1 in Holland, and the top 10 in 13 other countries including Australia and Canada. It peaked at #25 in America. Fever was the second single (third in the UK) and was released October 9th 2009. It peaked at inside the top 20 in 4 countries. Dangerous was the final single from the album. It peaked at #3 in Slovenia, #10 in Finland and #67 on the UK singles chart, respectively.
Cascada has so far sold 11 million album copies, making them the most sucessful German dance act.
Independence Day
Cascada Lyrics
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Love is a refugee
Ain't that absurd?
You know how it feels
When sudden dreams slowly fade to grey
This is my independence day
She said she'd never love again
And now she's blaming him
But he told her from the start
That what they had was special
But it ain't really love
Although he gave her everything
She never had his heart
But that's all that she needs
So what's tearing her apart?
'Cause loving him is hard
But that's all she really wants
She treats him like a king
And he treats her like a queen
But when he don't come home
He don't tell her where he's been
But she already knows
He got lipstick in his clothes
It's the message in his phone
And the smell of his cologne
But she don't say a tone or even moan
She don't stress, fight or fuss
She just keeps it to her own
When she cries, she dries her eyes
She never lied in her life
So his lies sound like knives every night
In the morning she's all right
'Cause she don't wanna fight
But tonight she'll be gone forever
Do you know how it hurts when a fairytale burns?
Love is a refugee
Ain't that absurd?
You know how it feels
When sudden dreams slowly fade to grey
This is my independence day
He said he'd never love again
'Cause he don't want the pain
Of having someone special
Do that shit to him again
And though it ain't his fault
There ain't no-one else to blame
For all those sunny days
When all you see is rain
All you got are memories
But that just ain't the same
'Cause the woman that he loved
Must have simply gone away
And everyday he wakes up
Feeling like he's up in chains
And now her sweetest touch
Is like a shot to his brain
And this is just a shame
'Cause she don't say a thing
Except to break his heart
Like she's in a wicked game
That he ain't trying to play
But he's stuck trying to win
'Cause he's stuck loving someone
Who just ain't in love with him
But he's in love with her
And this is where it hurts
No but she don't give a damn
Or even know his worth
She treats him like he's dirt
That she can throw away
But he ain't going away
'Cause today's gonna be the day
Do you know how it hurts when a fairytale burns?
Love is a refugee
Ain't that absurd?
You know how it feels
When sudden dreams slowly fade to grey
This is my independence day
So forgive me but I'm gone now
'Cause I'm free and I'm never coming home now
I'll find hope in forever
'Cause I'm thrown now
And I'm flying and I ain't gonna go down
I used to think we were magic but slow down
You didn't know what you had when you had it
And now you realise that it's gone like magic
And I guess you really want me back, right?
Well, forget it
Do you know how it hurts when a fairytale burns?
Love is a refugee
Ain't that absurd?
You know how it feels
When sudden dreams slowly fade to grey
This is my independence day
Do you know how it hurts when a fairytale burns?
Love is a refugee
Ain't that absurd?
You know how it feels
When sudden dreams slowly fade to grey
This is my independence day
The song "Independence Day" by Cascada presents a story about a broken relationship between two people who remain in love but cannot be together due to various reasons. The lyrics speak about the pain of heartbreak and the struggle to move on, to find one's independence. The first few lines, "Do you know how it hurts when a fairytale burns? Love is a refugee. Ain't that absurd?" sets the tone for the rest of the song, highlighting the idea of an unrealistic love that can quickly become shattered. The verses tell the story of a woman who found herself in a relationship where her partner was not fully committed to her. However, she continues to treat him like a king and stays quiet even when she suspects him of cheating. In the end, she decides to leave him and find her independence. The second verse portrays a man who is deeply in love with a woman who does not feel the same way. He reminisces about the good times they had and is heartbroken that she left him. He admits that he is stuck on her and cannot move on, even though he knows that she does not love him back. In the end, he also finds his independence and decides to move on.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the pain that comes with moving on and the process of healing. It speaks of how love can become a burden and a hindrance to personal growth, and that one must learn to let go in order to be free truly.
Overall, the song provides a relatable message about love and the need for independence, which everyone can relate to in their own way.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know how it hurts when a fairytale burns?
Do you understand the pain that comes with the loss of a relationship that was once magical and perfect?
Love is a refugee
Love can often leave an individual in a vulnerable state, searching for refuge.
Ain't that absurd?
Isn't it ridiculous how love can have such a powerful effect on one's life?
You know how it feels
You are familiar with the emotions that come with a relationship ending.
When sudden dreams slowly fade to grey
When the hopes and aspirations for the future in a relationship slowly begin to lose their vibrance and become dull.
This is my independence day
This marks the day that I am finally able to stand on my own without dependency on another person.
She said she'd never love again
She is convinced that she has been so deeply hurt by love that she will never feel it again.
Because he broke her heart
The person she was in love with shattered her heart and emotions beyond repair.
And now she's blaming him
She has placed the blame for the pain and heartbreak on the person who did it to her.
But he told her from the start
He was honest with her from the beginning about the nature of their relationship.
That what they had was special
He wanted her to believe that their relationship was unique and meaningful.
But it ain't really love
However, he knew that it wasn't a true, deep love that they shared.
Although he gave her everything
He did his best to provide her with everything possible to make her happy.
She never had his heart
But he never truly gave her his heart and soul.
But that's all that she needs
Her heart's desire is to have his complete love and affection.
So what's tearing her apart?
What is causing her so much pain and anguish inside?
'Cause loving him is hard
She is struggling to love him when he is not reciprocating the same feelings.
But that's all she really wants
All she wants is to be able to fully love him and receive his love in return.
She treats him like a king
She shows him affection worthy of a king.
And he treats her like a queen
He also shows her the respect and adoration fit for a queen.
But when he don't come home
When he does not come back to her.
He don't tell her where he's been
He does not provide her with an explanation of his whereabouts.
But she already knows
But she already has a feeling of where he has been and what he's been up to.
He got lipstick in his clothes
She finds evidence of another woman's lipstick on his clothes.
It's the message in his phone
She also discovers suspicious messages on his phone.
And the smell of his cologne
The smell of his cologne that lingers on him suggests he might have been with another person.
But she don't say a tone or even moan
She doesn't express her feelings or thoughts about the situation aloud, nor does she complain about it.
She don't stress, fight or fuss
She doesn't get upset or agitated about the situation.
She just keeps it to her own
She simply keeps her feelings to herself and doesn't argue or engage in a fight.
When she cries, she dries her eyes
When she sheds tears, she wipes them away, not letting them affect her for too long.
She never lied in her life
She has always been truthful in her life and relationships.
So his lies sound like knives every night
When he tells her lies, it cuts her deeply as it's against her nature to lie and go against the truth.
In the morning she's all right
Even after all the lies at night, by morning she's recovered and feels alright.
'Cause she don't wanna fight
She doesn't want to start an argument or confrontation with him.
But tonight she'll be gone forever
But tonight she's leaving him forever, and it's the end of their relationship.
He said he'd never love again
He is convinced that he can't love anyone again due to the pain he felt previously.
'Cause he don't want the pain
He doesn't want to experience the pain and suffering that comes with another heartbreak.
Of having someone special
The emotional investment that comes with loving and cherishing the person he loves.
Do that shit to him again
To betray and hurt him as he has experienced before.
And though it ain't his fault
While it wasn't his fault that he was hurt, he still feels the pain of the experience.
There ain't no-one else to blame
He has no one else to blame for the pain and misery he feels in his heart.
For all those sunny days
For all the happy moments he had with his lost love and now can't get back.
When all you see is rain
When one's life is full of darkness and gloom, and he can't see any way out of the sadness.
All you got are memories
Of that once beautiful relationship, all he is left with now are bittersweet memories.
But that just ain't the same
But simply having memories isn't enough to satisfy the aching of his heart.
'Cause the woman that he loved
The woman that he adored and cherished,
Must have simply gone away
Must have left him behind and moved on with her life.
And everyday he wakes up
Every morning he wakes up to the realization that she's gone and is no longer a part of his life.
Feeling like he's up in chains
He feels like something is holding him back and doesn't feel free from the burden of his emotions.
And now her sweetest touch
Even her memory of touch,
Is like a shot to his brain
Is painful for him and stabs his heart like a sharp bullet.
And this is just a shame
It's a pity that what was once a wonderful relationship is now filled with heartache and pain.
'Cause she don't say a thing
Because she takes no action or says nothing to ease his pain.
Except to break his heart
She's just playing with his emotions and is causing him to experience recurring heartbreak.
Like she's in a wicked game
She seems to be enjoying his pain and suffering, and it seems like a game to her.
That he ain't trying to play
He doesn't want to be a part of her games and doesn't want to engage in any such twisted plays.
But he's stuck trying to win
But he's working hard to win her back, failing to realize he's better off without her in his life.
'Cause he's stuck loving someone
He can't help but love the woman he fell in love with, even though it's not good for him.
Who just ain't in love with him
But the problem is that the love he seeks is not reciprocated by his love interest.
But he's in love with her
But he remains in love with her even though she's hurting him.
And this is where it hurts
And his love for her is causing him pain that can't be easily soothed.
No but she don't give a damn
She doesn't care about his feelings or emotions.
Or even know his worth
She doesn't value him and fails to see his worth as a human being.
She treats him like he's dirt
She treats him poorly and with no respect or decency.
That she can throw away
She regards him as something worthless and disposable, throwing him away when she's done with him.
But he ain't going away
He's not giving up on her or their relationship, despite the mistreatment.
'Cause today's gonna be the day
He believes that today is the day things might change for the better and that they might be able to rekindle their love.
So forgive me but I'm gone now
She is apologizing for leaving, but she has no other choice as this is what she needs to do for her happiness.
'Cause I'm free and I'm never coming home now
She is finally free from the pain and heartache of their failed relationship, and she won't come back.
I'll find hope in forever
She's finding solace and hope in the idea that she’ll be happy and content in the future.
'Cause I'm thrown now
Since the relationship failed, she feels uprooted and shaken.
And I'm flying and I ain't gonna go down
But she's feeling triumphant and soaring high, and nothing can bring her down now.
I used to think we were magic but slow down
She used to think that their relationship was perfect and magical, but she needs to slow down and see what's really happening.
You didn't know what you had when you had it
She feels that her partner didn't appreciate or value their relationship while they were still in it.
And now you realise that it's gone like magic
But now it's too late, and he finally understands that their love has disappeared and vanished like magic.
And I guess you really want me back, right?
She understands that the person she was with might now be trying to get her back, but it's too late.
Well, forget it
She's moved on and is not willing to go back to an unhealthy relationship that caused her so much pain.
Do you know how it hurts when a fairytale burns?
Do you understand the magnitude of pain and loss when a fairy tale relationship comes crashing down?
Love is a refugee
Love can often cause an individual to seek safety and escape from heartbreak or pain.
Ain't that absurd?
Isn't it ridiculous and mind-boggling how love, the very thing that is supposed to bring happiness to life, can cause such extreme devastation in a person's life?
You know how it feels
You are familiar with the emotion and pain associated with a failed romantic relationship.
When sudden dreams slowly fade to grey
When hopes and aspirations for the future turn dull and lose their vibrancy.
This is my independence day
This marks the day that the individual is finally able to stand on their own and be free from the pain and heartache of a failed relationship.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andres Gunnar Ballinas, Manuel Reuter, Rudi Schwamborn, Yann Peifer
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