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.
Perfect Day
Cascada Lyrics
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I won't hesitate
Thought I told you not to call
'Cause I don't care at all
Here's my point of view
I'm all through with you
Guess, there's nothing left to say
'Cause I'm alright yeah yeah
And I don't mind yeah yeah
Baby you're no longer creeping in my head
Ya I'm okay yeah yeah
I'm on my way yeah yeah
And it's time for me to face that perfect day
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Boy you've gone to far
This is who you are
Now You're back's against the wall
But I don't care at all
Made me spin around
Now I'm touching ground
Here's the price you have to pay
And I can't hardly wait
Ya I'm okay yeah yeah
I'm on my way yeah yeah
And it's time for me to face that perfect
The perfect, perfect day
Tired of having you around
I don't need you
I won't let you bring me down
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
The lyrics to Cascada's "Perfect Day" seem to be centered on a relationship that has ended. The singer appears to be fed up with the relationship and wants to move on from their partner, who seems to have caused them pain or heartbreak. The first verse establishes the singer's determination to move on with their life and not let their former partner's actions or words affect them anymore. This is reiterated in the chorus when they state that they are "alright" and "on [their] way" to a better place.
In the second verse, the singer points out the flaws of their former partner and how they caused them distress in the relationship. The chorus follows again, but with even more determination from the singer to move on and make the most of their life. The song concludes with the singer confidently stating that they are "tired of having you around" and won't let their partner "bring [them] down".
Overall, the lyrics of "Perfect Day" appear to be a message of self-affirmation and finding one's own strength after being hurt in a relationship. The singer is confident in their ability to move on to a brighter future and is determined to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what it takes
I am aware of the effort and dedication required to succeed
I won't hesitate
I won't pause or delay in achieving my goals
Thought I told you not to call
I previously requested that you refrain from contacting me
'Cause I don't care at all
I have no emotional investment in you or our relationship
Here's my point of view
I am expressing my perspective on the situation
I'm all through with you
I have decided to end our relationship permanently
Guess, there's nothing left to say
I have communicated all necessary information and no further words are needed
And I'm not gonna wait
I am ready to move on and will not delay any further
'Cause I'm alright yeah yeah
I am doing well and am content with my life
And I don't mind yeah yeah
I am not bothered or affected by the current situation
Baby you're no longer creeping in my head
You no longer occupy or consume my thoughts
Ya I'm okay yeah yeah
I am doing well and don't require any further assistance
I'm on my way yeah yeah
I am moving forward and will continue to progress
And it's time for me to face that perfect day
I am ready to embrace the ideal, desirable future that awaits me
Boy you've gone to far
You have crossed the line and have gone beyond acceptable boundaries
This is who you are
Your true character and nature have been revealed
Now You're back's against the wall
You are in a difficult, helpless situation
Made me spin around
Your actions caused confusion and disorientation
Now I'm touching ground
I am now grounded and stable, with clarity of mind
Here's the price you have to pay
There are consequences to your actions that you must face
And I can't hardly wait
I am eagerly anticipating your reckoning and downfall
Tired of having you around
I am fatigued and fed up with your presence and influence
I don't need you
I am self-sufficient and do not require your assistance or companionship
I won't let you bring me down
I will not allow you to negatively impact my well-being or progress
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Allan Eshuijs, Yann Peifer, Manuel Reuter
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