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.
Ready Or Not
Cascada Lyrics
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Spinning so fast I can't slow down
I lose my head when you're around, yeah
Don't tell me to run away from this
Cause you've got the love I can't resist
How can I breathe?
How should I feel?
Baby what you do, what you do, what you do to me
Makes me want to be somebody I'm not
Every time you do, what you do, what you do to me
Take your chance boy, ready or not
Baby what you do, what you do, what you do to me
Makes me want to be somebody I'm not
Every time you do, what you do, what you do to me
Take your chance boy ready, ready or not
Take your chance boy, ready or not
Longing for inspiration
Somehow you turn me inside out
I need an explanation now, right now
Don't tell me to run away from this
Cause you've got the love I can't resist
How can I breathe?
How should I feel?
Holding me back
Baby what you do, what you do, what you do to me
Makes me want to be somebody I'm not
Every time you do, what you do, what you do to me
Take your chance boy, ready or not
Baby what you do, what you do, what you do to me
Makes me want to be somebody I'm not
Every time you do, what you do, what you do to me
Take your chance boy ready, ready or not
Baby what you do, what you do, what you do to me
Makes me want to be somebody I'm not
Every time you do, what you do, what you do to me
Take your chance boy ready, ready or not
In Cascada's song Ready or Not, the lyrics revolve around someone who's in love and is torn between taking a chance on their love interest, or playing it safe and running away. The opening lines, "What is my destination? Spinning so fast I can't slow down," suggest that the singer is on a chaotic and uncertain path. They cannot slow down or think clearly because of the intense emotions they feel when their love interest is around.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's inner conflict. While they are hesitant to take the plunge and be someone they're not, the love interest's charms and the attraction they have towards them are too strong to ignore. The line "Baby what you do, what you do, what you do to me, makes me want to be somebody I'm not" portrays the singer's struggle to reconcile their true self, with the person they feel they have to become to be with their love interest.
The lyrics "Take your chance boy, ready or not" encapsulate the idea that there's risk involved in pursuing the relationship, but it's up to the love interest to decide to take the chance or not. Overall, the song is a plea from the singer to their love interest to decide whether to embark on the relationship or not, given the intense feelings they share.
Line by Line Meaning
What is my destination?
I am unsure of what my future holds.
Spinning so fast I can't slow down
My life is moving quickly and I am having trouble keeping up.
I lose my head when you're around, yeah
When you are near, I become overwhelmed and cannot think clearly.
Don't tell me to run away from this
Please do not suggest that I should not pursue this relationship.
Cause you've got the love I can't resist
I am unable to resist my attraction to you.
How can I breathe?
I am feeling suffocated by my emotions.
How should I feel?
I am unsure of how I am supposed to feel in this situation.
Holding me back
My feelings for you are causing me to feel restrained.
Baby what you do, what you do, what you do to me
Makes me want to be somebody I'm not
Your actions make me want to change who I am to please you.
Every time you do, what you do, what you do to me
Take your chance boy, ready or not
Whenever you make a move, it is up to you to take the risk of pursuing me.
Longing for inspiration
I am in search of a source of motivation.
Somehow you turn me inside out
You have a way of making me feel completely vulnerable and exposed.
I need an explanation now, right now
I require an immediate explanation for your actions.
Baby what you do, what you do, what you do to me
Makes me want to be somebody I'm not
Your behavior is causing me to want to change my identity to please you.
Every time you do, what you do, what you do to me
Take your chance boy, ready or not
Whenever you make a move, it is up to you to take the risk of pursuing me.
Take your chance boy, ready or not
It is up to you to decide whether or not you are willing to pursue me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andres Gunnar Olsson Ballinas, Manuel Reuter, Yann Peifer
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