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)
Burn This House Down
Casey Donahew Band Lyrics
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A little gasoline so please just let me in,
Now your door seems soaking wet,
Well I've lost everything so I never will regret,
(Chorus)
When I burn this old house down,
Wrapped in an embrace your bodies will be found,
Cuz' I wont make a sound when I burn this old house down
I got this pistol in my hand,
And all the lights were off so I just let myself in,
And now I'm waiting for your last walk through that door,
It's hard to say goodbye but I wont be jealous anymore,
(Chorus)
When I burn this old house down,
Wrapped in an embrace your bodies will be found,
And I'll be running free, no one will blame me,
Cuz' I wont make a sound when I burn this old house down
I know I'll miss you and the lies that stormed your heart,
go and strike a match and watch your whole world fall apart,
The Casey Donahew Band's song Burn This House Down tells the story of a person who has lost everything and seeks revenge on their former lover. The lyrics are about a person who is prepared to physically and emotionally destroy their ex's home and kill them both, so they can be wrapped in an embrace forever. The first verse talks about having a lighter and gasoline to burn down the house, the second verse mentions having a pistol to wait for the ex to walk through the door. The chorus repeats several times the title of the song and the sentiment that the person wants to burn the house down and never make any noise while doing it.
The lyrics paint a picture of someone who has reached their breaking point and wants to take drastic measures to end their pain. They are not concerned about the consequences and are ready to pay the price for their actions. The song reveals the dark side of human nature and the consequences of breaking someone's heart. At the core of the song is the theme of revenge and how it can lead to destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
I got this lighter in my hand,
I am holding a lighter, and I intend to use it to set fire to something.
A little gasoline so please just let me in,
I have brought gasoline with me, and I am requesting entrance into a building.
Now your door seems soaking wet,
The door appears to be wet, perhaps from something being poured on it or sprayed with water.
Well I've lost everything so I never will regret,
I have lost everything and do not care about the consequences of my actions. I will not feel remorse or regret.
(Chorus)
Repeating chorus throughout song.
When I burn this old house down,
I plan to set fire to this building and destroy it completely.
Wrapped in an embrace your bodies will be found,
After the fire, your dead bodies will be found in each other's arms or embrace. This suggests a desire for a romantic or intimate death together.
And I'll be running free, no one will blame me,
After the fire, I will be able to escape and no one will blame me for the destruction, because they will not know who set the fire.
Cuz' I wont make a sound when I burn this old house down
I will not make any noise while setting the fire, so as not to alert anyone or draw attention to myself.
I got this pistol in my hand,
I am now holding a gun, in addition to the lighter, and am prepared to use it if necessary.
And all the lights were off so I just let myself in,
I entered the building when it was dark, and no one was home or around to stop me.
And now I'm waiting for your last walk through that door,
I am waiting for someone to return home, so that I can carry out my plan and set fire to the building.
It's hard to say goodbye but I wont be jealous anymore,
Although it is difficult to let go of someone or something, I will be able to move on and no longer feel envious or resentful.
(Chorus)
Repeating chorus throughout song.
When I burn this old house down,
I plan to set fire to this building and destroy it completely.
Wrapped in an embrace your bodies will be found,
After the fire, your dead bodies will be found in each other's arms or embrace. This suggests a desire for a romantic or intimate death together.
And I'll be running free, no one will blame me,
After the fire, I will be able to escape and no one will blame me for the destruction, because they will not know who set the fire.
Cuz' I wont make a sound when I burn this old house down
I will not make any noise while setting the fire, so as not to alert anyone or draw attention to myself.
I know I'll miss you and the lies that stormed your heart,
Although I will miss you, I recognize that you have been untruthful or deceitful in our relationship, which has caused conflicts and pain.
go and strike a match and watch your whole world fall apart,
I urge you to light a match and destroy everything you have built or worked for, because the lies you have told have ruined our relationship and caused emotional harm.
Contributed by Zoe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.