In their eagerness to bring a new sound to the country music scene, the members of the Casey Donahew Band have created a unique style that blends traditional country with rock 'n roll and a pop sensibility.
The band's emerging success demonstrates the band member's determination to reach their goal of making a mark in the music industry. The four musicians from the Fort Worth, Texas have put together a rich and powerful blend of strong vocals, amazing lead guitar and solid rhythm that sets them apart from other acts in their genre.
Over the last few years, the band has developed a local following from their regular gigs at local venues such as The Horseman Club, The Aardvark, Overtime Sports Bar and The White Elephant Saloon, among others. They have also played at events such as The Ranch Texas Music Series, Pro Rodeo Events, The Fort Worth Cats Pre-Game Parties, 95.9 The Ranch’s Annual Pre-Willie Nelson Party and The Cowtown Ball.
The Casey Donahew Band signed with KB Talent in April of 2006, and are currently playing gigs locally and across Texas and Oklahoma.
Having shared the stage with Reckless Kelly, Stoney Larue, Kevin Fowler, Wade Bowen and No Justice they are looking to expand their horizons even further in the coming year.
In the tradition of such artists as Pat Green, Cross Canadian Ragweed and Jack Ingram, the band are true to their roots, and call their music pure Texas country.
The Casey Donahew Band lineup includes:
Casey Donahew (acoustic, vocals & electric)
Brent Wall (lead guitar)
“Taz” (drums)
Steve Stoney (bass)
Break Me Down
Casey Donahew Band Lyrics
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7 days just don't seem too long,
We've been fighting since I left,
You can't let the past be,
You me tell that it's over and say stay away from me,
(Chorus)
Girl you're breaking me down,
And I cant seem to stand my ground
You're breaking me down,
Down, down, down
And I cant seem to stand my ground
I borrow a little money,
Catch a first flight into town,
You're driving me crazy,
Just might burn this whole street down,
Seems so familiar yet I'm somehow out of place,
I cant take no more, I've got to see your face
(Chorus)
Girl you're breaking me down,
Down, down, down
And I cant seem to stand my ground
You're breaking me down,
Down, down, down
And I cant seem to stand my ground
When you break me down...
You break me down and it feels like this wind is here for good,
We wasted hours talking about those things we never could,
You reach for my hand but with a chill it starts to shake,
My body says I want you but my soul just cannot take,
(Chorus)
The Casey Donahew Band's "Break Me Down" is a song that explores the complexities of relationships and the feelings that arise when they don't go as planned. The singer has been gone for a week, but it feels like an eternity as he struggles to come to terms with the end of his relationship. The chorus of the song captures the singer's angst and sense of vulnerability, as he admits that he can't seem to stand his ground in the face of his former paramour.
The lyrics speak to the intensity of the emotions involved in such situations. The singer borrows money to catch the first flight back to town, illustrating just how desperate he is to salvage the relationship. The sense of displacement that he feels is palpable, as he notes that the situation feels "familiar" but that he is "somehow out of place." This disorientation is a common side effect of relationship struggles, as people struggle to reconcile their past experiences with the changing dynamics of their lives.
Ultimately, the song showcases the rawness of emotion that occurs when people feel like their lives are falling apart. Even though the singer sings that his body wants his ex-girlfriend, he recognizes that his soul cannot take it. The push-pull of emotions expressed throughout the song underscores the complexity of relationships, and how difficult it can be to fully let go when things don't work out.
Line by Line Meaning
It's only been a week since I've been gone,
I left just a week ago and it feels like a short time
7 days just don't seem too long,
7 days is relatively short
We've been fighting since I left,
Our fights haven't stopped even after I left
You can't let the past be,
You are still holding on to the past
You me tell that it's over and say stay away from me,
You told me it's over and don't want me around
Girl you're breaking me down,
You are emotionally affecting me negatively
Down, down, down
To the point of losing my composure
And I cant seem to stand my ground
I am unable to stay strong or firm
I borrow a little money,
I borrowed some money
Catch a first flight into town,
I took the first flight to come and see you
You're driving me crazy,
You are provoking me to become crazy
Just might burn this whole street down,
I am feeling very angry and might cause destruction
Seems so familiar yet I'm somehow out of place,
The situation feels familiar but it's not quite right
I cant take no more, I've got to see your face
I can't handle this anymore, I need to confront you
When you break me down...
When you emotionally affect me negatively...
You break me down and it feels like this wind is here for good,
Your effect on me is long-lasting
We wasted hours talking about those things we never could,
We talked about things that could never happen
You reach for my hand but with a chill it starts to shake,
When you touch me, I feel tense and uneasy
My body says I want you but my soul just cannot take,
My physical desires conflict with my emotional state
Contributed by Layla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.