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Previously signed to Epic/Sony Records and Ultra records, CASELY (born Jean Carlos Casely) is a young musical phenom who has shattered all expectations of what makes an R&B superstar. After attending Boston’s world-famous Berklee College of Music on full music scholarship, this classically trained pianist is a singing/acting/dancing/songwriting quadruple threat who embodies what it means to be a child of the 80s. His influences range from Prince and Michael Jackson to Death Cab for Cutie and John Mayer, and it shows. Casely’s music is filled with unexpected twists, glittery synthesizers, sumptuous melodic layer-cakes, and straight-up dance tracks that move you in the club. He says. “I’m doing it all leftfield, pushing the envelope.”

If the best R&B is built around universal themes, like pulling the heartstrings that exist in all of us, then Casely plays us all like the pianist he is. Casely’s first single, “Emotional” (Epic/Sony) is the perfect example. “It’s about not being able to focus on anything but that one girl who just walked into the room.” And everything from Casely’s anxious, melodic vocals to the Mozart-style strings to the neck-breaking beat, delivers the message that Casely “never should have let her go.” The national radio airplay and widespread popularity of “Emotional” attracted the attention of fellow Miami superstar Flo-Rida on the remix. Casely has also collaborated/performed with numerous major acts including Pitbull, DJ Laz, DJ Khaled, Pretty Ricky, Ruben Studdard, T-Pain, Lil’Wayne, Lil Jon, Machel Montano and others.

Casely’s talent has not gone unnoticed by numerous media outlets nationwide. He performed on the televised 2008 BET Awards after-show; featured on WSVN’s Deco Drive “Almost Famous” segment; CNN’s “Sunday Morning” discussed Casely’s song “Unsung Heroes,” which was written as a dedication to Hurricane Katrina victims; Seventeen Magazine awarded Casely the Grand Prize for their “Way to Rock” national talent search; and MTV featured Casely at their 2004 Music Awards kick-off concert. He’s also performed at many concerts and live venues nationally and internationally including Miami’s famous annual Calle Ocho concerts, The Barbados Music Festival and a European concert tour.

Casely is a Miami-born charmer and the shining son of Trinidadian and Panamanian parents. Charming, effortlessly stylish, oozing with talent, and perpetually humming a sweet falsetto tune, Casely springs forth from a cultural heritage that “allowed me to just express myself without any restrictions. No handcuffs,” he says. Casely learned how to express an emotional connection to his music from studying musical theater. He has played the lead roles in Jekyll & Hyde, Pippin, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and more, playing roles not traditionally played by actors of color. Musical theater also influenced Casely’s dynamic live show and complex dance routines. And while he hasn’t been dancing as long as singing, his dancing is nothing short of spectacular. “When people saw Prince or Michael Jackson dance, it just came out of them naturally, it never looked like it was choreographed. I just want to develop my dancing by speaking through my body.” It was at the Berklee where his eyes and ears grew widest. “It just refined who I am as a musician. It opened up my ears to a lot more genres. I got to hear gospel singers, alternative music, more jazz. All of those things play a part in who I am as an artist.”

With all this talk of classical training and musical dexterity, it’s easy to forget that Casely’s a video game-obsessed sneaker aficionado, barely out of college. However, the worst assumption anyone can make about Casely is that he’s anything but extraordinary. Casely says it best: “I think now more than ever, people are scared to be creative and different. But it’s the people who step outside the box who are gonna win.”

Fly to the Moon
Casely Lyrics

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[Verse 1:]
Never heard of your flavour
(I)Wonder how long it took to make ya
(I)Don't want nobody to pinch me
(I)Just wanna live in this dream
(Now all)Of a sudden I'm floating
(My) Mind secondness to the ocean
(And) I will lead the ways of not crashing

So jealous of the way we dancing (and oh)

Baby look up to the sky
Help me find a star
And will call it ours
Baby willing for the flight
We'll be gone till june
Feel the clouds will be some thousand miles away

[Chorus:]
You're my type of girl
You're out of this world
Let's run to the moon
Fly to the moon

You're my favorite girl
You're out of this world
Let's run to the moon (fly)
Fly to the moon

I'm caught up in your passion
What I gotta do to get to you boo
Let's run to the moon
Fly to the moon

See you're my type of girl
You're out of this world
Let's run to the moon
Fly to the moon

[Verse 2:]
Now baby just stop (stop) moving your body
Bout to make my heart stop (stop!...)
The stimulation is killing me
Do you like to travel
Can a girl like you handle
A long ride
Caus girl tonight
Will be going feel the motion

[Chorus:]
Baby look up to the sky
Help me find a star
And will call it ours
Baby willing for the flight
We'll be gone till june
Feel the clouds will be some thousand miles away

You're my type of girl
You're out of this world
Let's run to the moon
Fly to the moon

You're my favorite girl
You're out of this world
Let's run to the moon (fly)
Fly to the moon

I'm caught up in your passion
What I gotta do to get to you boo
Let's run to the moon
Fly to the moon

See you're my type of girl
You're out of this world
Let's run to the moon
Fly to the moon

[Talking:]
What you mean you barely know me
It's a long ride mammi
You'll learn me on the way up (baby)
Stop looking at me crazy
I mean just think about it
What's life if you ain't going live

Yeah we can stay as long u want, you hear me?
Allright? Let's go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Casely's song Fly to the Moon explore the singer's infatuation with a girl he considers to be out of this world. The verse begins with the singer expressing confusion about the girl's unique "flavor" and wondering how she was crafted to be so special. He is in a dreamlike state and doesn't want anyone to disturb him, allowing him to float through the world with ease. He sees himself leading the way and enjoying life without the fear of crashing; however, he admits to being jealous of the girl who exudes confidence and happiness at the way they dance together.

In the chorus, the singer urges the girl to look up to the sky with him and identify a star that they can call their own, as they embark on a journey of a long and exciting flight to the moon. Throughout the chorus, the singer repeats the sentiment that the girl is his type of girl and his favorite, repeating that she is out of this world, emphasizing how special she is. He is willing to do anything, including running and flying to the moon or anything to be with her. In verse two, the singer asks the girl if she likes to travel and can handle long rides, as he becomes more consumed by his desire to be with her. The singer's goal is to experience and feel the excitement and motion of their journey.

In summary, the song highlights the singer's feelings of complete infatuation with a girl he considers to be unique, special and out of this world. His admiration for her pushes him towards wanting to embark on an adventure with her and travel to the moon, chasing a dream that feels unattainable, yet possible with her.

Line by Line Meaning

Never heard of your flavour
I have never experienced someone quite like you before.

Wonder how long it took to make ya
I wonder how long it took for the universe to create someone as amazing as you.

Don't want nobody to pinch me
I cannot believe how lucky I am to be with you and do not want to wake up from this dream.

Just wanna live in this dream
I want to continue this amazing journey with you and never come back down to reality.

Now all of a sudden I'm floating
Being with you makes me feel like I am floating and weightless.

My mind secondness to the ocean
My mind is completely focused and in the moment, just like the vast ocean.

And I will lead the ways of not crashing
I promise to guide us and make sure we do not encounter any obstacles along the way.

So jealous of the way we dancing (and oh)
I am so grateful for this experience with you that I can't help but feel envious of our own dance together.

Baby look up to the sky
Let's admire the beauty of the sky and all the stars together.

Help me find a star
Let's search for a particular star and make it our own special one.

And will call it ours
We will own that special star, making it a symbol of our love for one another.

Baby willing for the flight
If you are willing, I'd love to take you on an incredible journey.

We'll be gone till June
We will be gone for a long, carefree time until the summertime.

Feel the clouds will be some thousand miles away
We will be far from any troubles and worries, like the clouds being thousands of miles away from us.

You're my type of girl
You are exactly the type of person I have been searching for.

You're out of this world
You are so amazing that it feels like you are from another planet.

Let's run to the moon
Let's explore the unknown and venture to the moon together.

I'm caught up in your passion
I am deeply enamored by your passion for life and for me.

What I gotta do to get to you boo
What can I do to prove to you how much I want to be with you?

Now baby just stop (stop) moving your body
Your movements are too mesmerizing, to the point that it is difficult to concentrate.

Bout to make my heart stop (stop!...)
Your beauty is overwhelming and is making my heart race.

The stimulation is killing me
Being around you is too exciting and is having a profound impact on me.

Do you like to travel
Are you open to experiencing new things and exploring the world with me?

Can a girl like you handle
Are you strong enough to handle this adventure with me?

A long ride
This journey we are about to embark on will be a long one.

Cause girl tonight
Because this night will be unforgettable and one to remember.

Will be going feel the motion
We will feel the sense of movement and progression on this journey together.

What you mean you barely know me
Why does it matter that we recently met? Our connection is strong and real.

It's a long ride mammi
This journey will take a while, but it will be worth it in the end.

You'll learn me on the way up (baby)
We will have time to learn about each other and grow even closer as we journey upwards together.

Stop looking at me crazy
I understand why you might be hesitant, but I promise you, this will be a once in a lifetime experience that you won't regret.

What's life if you ain't going live
What is the point of living if you are not able to live life to the fullest?

Yeah we can stay as long u want, you hear me?
We can make this journey last as long as we want, without any limits or restrictions.

Allright? Let's go
Let's get started on this incredible journey together!

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