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)
Breaks My Heart
Casey Donahew Band Lyrics
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I'm goin out tonight
Maybe head downtown with some friends
And turn out the lights
Never dreamed I'd see you here
Out with someone new
Its too late to break and run
And I cant believe were through
Chorus:
Cause it breaks my heart
To see you here with him out on that floor
Its just not fair what you're doin
Tryin to settle up the score
And tonights gonna hurt when Im dreaming
About you and that smile that you wore
Its not about winning,
But I cant take losing anymore
Its funny how time
Has a way of bringing pain around
And did you tell him
ThatIm the one that burned you down?
Its ok to ignore me
Pretend like you dont know
I probably deserve this all
But I pray to God that it dont show
Chorus
Well Im not sure how
Im supposed to watch you walk away
You wont think of me
But I'll never forget today
Chorus
Its not about winning
But I can't take losing anymore
The Casey Donahew Band's song Breaks My Heart tells the story of a man who goes out with his friends one night to try and forget about his ex-girlfriend. However, to his dismay, he sees her out with someone new. He can't believe they are through and his heart breaks at seeing her with someone else. He feels like she's trying to settle the score and it's not fair what she's doing. He knows he's not supposed to watch her walk away but he can't help feeling hurt and that he can't take losing anymore.
The lyrics convey the raw emotion and pain of heartbreak. The song explores the universal feeling of trying to move on from a relationship, only to see your ex with someone new. The lyrics highlight the unfairness of trying to settle scores and the fact that losing someone is never easy.
Line by Line Meaning
I said what the hell
I decided to go out even though seeing you may hurt me.
I'm goin out tonight
I've made up my mind to leave home and go out.
Maybe head downtown with some friends
I may go downtown with some of my friends.
And turn out the lights
I may turn off or dim the lights tonight.
Never dreamed I'd see you here
I didn't expect to run into you tonight, of all nights.
Out with someone new
I'm surprised to see that you're already with someone else.
Its too late to break and run
It's too late to leave or avoid this situation now.
And I can't believe were through
I still can't accept that our relationship has ended.
Cause it breaks my heart
Seeing you with someone else serves as a painful reminder of our breakup.
To see you here with him out on that floor
I'm heartbroken to see you dancing with someone else on the dance floor.
Its just not fair what you're doin
It's not fair that you're trying to get back at me by being with someone else.
Tryin to settle up the score
You're using this new relationship to get even with me or even the score.
And tonights gonna hurt when Im dreaming
I know tonight will be difficult, especially when I dream about you.
About you and that smile that you wore
I'll be dreaming of your smile, which still has an effect on me.
Its not about winning,
It's not about being victorious in our relationship or any situation.
But I cant take losing anymore
However, I can't continue to feel the pain of losing you.
Its funny how time
It's interesting how time has passed and things have changed.
Has a way of bringing pain around
Time has a way of bringing back painful memories or emotions.
And did you tell him
I wonder if you've told him about me yet.
That Im the one that burned you down?
Have you told him that I'm the one who hurt you or ended our relationship?
Its ok to ignore me
It's okay if you don't want to talk to me or acknowledge me.
Pretend like you dont know
You can pretend that we never had a relationship or that I never existed.
I probably deserve this all
I might deserve all of the pain and heartbreak that I'm experiencing.
But I pray to God that it dont show
However, I hope that this pain and heartbreak doesn't show on my face or in my actions.
Well Im not sure how
I'm uncertain about how I'm going to handle this situation.
Im supposed to watch you walk away
It's hard for me to watch you leave or walk away from me.
You wont think of me
I know you won't think about me anymore or miss me.
But I'll never forget today
However, I'll never forget this moment or tonight.
Contributed by Lauren L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.