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)
Let Me Love You
Casey Donahew Band Lyrics
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I think about you girl with every passing mile,
I tell you I love you and then I turn and I walk away,
I see your lips, your face, your smile and I beg to stay,
[Chorus]
Now just let me love you, let me hold you,
Let me touch you, like you need to be touched,
Let me love you like you need to be loved
Whiskey and highway, well they call my name,
All these small town dirt roads start to look the same,
I'm headed back, I hat that you're alone,
Just a few more miles until I make my way back home,
[Chorus]
Now just let me love you, let me hold you,
Let me touch you, like you need to be touched,
Let your arms be my fire, let them burn all night long,
Let me love you like you need to be loved
When those dark night finally move in,
Let this river lead me back to my only
[Chorus]
In Casey Donahew Band's song Let You Go, the singer seems to be going through a difficult time, away from the woman he loves, and is torn between his love for her and his nomadic lifestyle. He begins by acknowledging that he has been traveling for a while but that he can't help but think of his girl with every mile he covers. The singer confesses his love to her, but as he turns away, he longs to be with her even more. In the chorus, the singer expresses his desire to hold and touch her, passionately inviting her to let him love her, the way she needs to be loved. He describes her arms as his fire and desires to burn all night, expressing his deep emotional connection and passion towards her.
The second verse highlights the struggle between his love for her and his nomadic lifestyle, as he mentions his love for whiskey and the highway, which constantly calls him back. However, the familiar feeling of driving on small-town dirt roads only reminds him that he needs to make his way back home. The singer acknowledges that he hates that his girl is alone and eagerly awaits the moment when he can finally make his return, but the longing for her only strengthens.
Finally, the singer points out that when the dark night finally falls, he hopes that the river will lead him back to his only love. The song is a beautiful expression of a love that transcends distance, time and space, and the intense emotions that come with having to leave someone you love behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I've been out here on this highway for a while,
I have been on this highway for a long time and I have not stopped thinking about you, girl.
I think about you girl with every passing mile,
As I drive, you are constantly on my mind, girl.
I tell you I love you and then I turn and I walk away,
I express my love for you, but I have to leave you.
I see your lips, your face, your smile and I beg to stay,
Just the sight of you makes me want to stay and be with you, girl.
[Chorus]
Now just let me love you, let me hold you,
Let me touch you, like you need to be touched,
Let your arms be my fire, let them burn all night long,
Let me love you like you need to be loved
Please allow me to love you wholeheartedly, to hold you tight, to touch you in the way you need, letting your warmth intoxicate me.
Whiskey and highway, well they call my name,
I have become accustomed to whiskey and the highway, it's become a part of who I am.
All these small town dirt roads start to look the same,
The small town dirt roads start to look similar as I pass them by.
I'm headed back, I hate that you're alone,
I am on my way back, but I dislike the fact that you are alone.
Just a few more miles until I make my way back home,
I am only a few miles away from getting home to you, girl.
When those dark night finally move in,
When the nights become dark and long,
Let this river lead me back to my only
I let the river guide me back to my one and only, which is you, girl.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN STODDART, PAUL RAYMOND BROWN
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