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)
RUNAWAY TRAIN
Casey Donahew Band Lyrics
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Broken soul and I'm not believin' that
She's gone and I'm the fool again
Up high, take me down
The time goes on and my tears hit the ground
And I look back, I find that she's a friend
I'm runnin' fast, I'm gettin' nowhere
And I still remember the smell of your hair
And you were headed south on a runaway train
My life's in pieces like a broken picture frame
Love to hold you, but you long to be free
You need somebody, and I don't think that it's me
You walked away without sayin' a word
I tried to call you, but I guess you never heard
That was me and I was screamin' your name
But you were headed south on this runaway train
I still recall the day we met
The sky was cloudy how could I forget the way you looked in that blue dress
I sit alone in a room of friends and scattered thoughts dance through my head and I wonder if you'd ever love me at all
By my next picture in my head, and I still remember the last thing you said was
I've gotta go, and please don't follow me
And you were headed south on a runaway train
My life's in pieces like a broken picture frame
Love to hold you, but you long to be free
You need somebody, and I don't think that it's me
You walked away without sayin' a word
I tried to call you, but I guess you never heard
That was me and I was screamin' your name
But you were headed south on this runaway train
Yeah you were headed south on a runaway train
My life's in pieces like a broken picture frame
Love to hold you, but you long to be free
You need somebody, and I don't think that it's me
You walked away without sayin' a word
I tried to call you, but I guess you never heard
That was me and I was screamin' your name
But you were headed south on this runaway train
Runaway
Runaway
The lyrics of Casey Donahew Band's Runaway Train explore the feelings of loss and heartbreak after a relationship ends. The singer of the song is left with an emptiness and brokenness after the woman he loves walks away from him without an explanation, feeling free to live her own life while he is left behind. He reminisces about the sweet moments they shared and how he thought they had a future together, but now he is left alone to deal with the aftermath of the breakup. He compares his running and trying to catch up to her to a runaway train, conveying the idea that he cannot control his emotions or the situation, and that he has lost his chance to be with her.
The lyrics of the song also depict the singer's struggle with accepting that the woman he loves is gone, and the feeling of being a fool again. He remembers the last time he saw her and the things she said to him, wondering whether she ever truly loved him. He is left with scattered thoughts and feelings of loneliness as he sits alone in a room full of people, reflecting on the relationship that ended abruptly. Overall, the lyrics of Runaway Train convey the raw emotions and pain of heartbreak, the feeling of being left behind, and the struggle to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Got this empty feelin'
Feeling hollow and alone.
Broken soul and I'm not believin' that
Feeling broken and unable to accept reality.
She's gone and I'm the fool again
Realizing that she is gone and feeling foolish for not preventing it.
Up high, take me down
Feeling high and then crashing down to reality.
The time goes on and my tears hit the ground
Time keeps moving and the sadness lingers.
And I look back, I find that she's a friend
Reflecting on the past and seeing her as a friend.
I'm runnin' fast, I'm gettin' nowhere
Trying to move forward but feeling stuck in place.
And I still remember the smell of your hair
The memories of her are still vivid and strong.
And the way you looked whenever I would hitch a ride
Recalling the way she looked at him when they were together.
You need somebody, and I don't think that it's me
Realizing that she needs someone else and it's not him.
You walked away without sayin' a word
She left without any explanation or closure.
That was me and I was screamin' your name
Screaming out for her but she was already gone.
But you were headed south on this runaway train
She was going in a different direction and he couldn't stop her.
My life's in pieces like a broken picture frame
His life is shattered and chaotic.
Love to hold you, but you long to be free
He still loves her but she wants to be free.
I still recall the day we met
Remembering the day they first met.
The sky was cloudy how could I forget the way you looked in that blue dress
Recalling specific details about the day they met.
I sit alone in a room of friends and scattered thoughts dance through my head and I wonder if you'd ever love me at all
Feeling lonely and questioning if she ever truly loved him.
By my next picture in my head, and I still remember the last thing you said was
Thinking of the next memory and recalling the last thing she said to him.
I've gotta go, and please don't follow me
She needed to leave and didn't want him to follow her.
Yeah you were headed south on a runaway train
She was going in a different direction and he couldn't stop her.
Runaway
Reiterating that she has run away and he can't catch up.
Contributed by Ella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.