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)
Shine on Me
Casey Donahew Band Lyrics
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I catch hell from everyone I know
And I'm so tired of being alone
So I get drunk and I just stay home
Looking in the mirror I get lost
I think about life's' choices and the cost
I wish I could stop and catch my air
(chorus)
Now it's been a long 25 years
Living life with all these fears
I'm holding on for a better day
Pray the sun will come and stay
Shine on me, shine on me
Life so hard, I'm so confused
Broken down, my soul's been used
And I know there won't be an excuse
But sometimes you got to cut the pain loose
chorus
I know you won't understand
All I can do is all I can
I'm so weak when I need to be strong
And it won't be long until you find me gone
Now it's been a long 25 years
Living life with all these fears
I'm holding on for a better day
Pray the sun will come and stay
Shine on me, shine on me
The Casey Donahew Band's song Shine On Me is a poignant and introspective examination of the struggles of life and the unrelenting passage of time. The opening lines of the song, "The sands of time they flow so slow, I catch hell from everyone I know," set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer is tired of being alone and resorts to drinking and staying home to escape his problems. He looks in the mirror and reflects on the choices he has made in his life, and how those choices have come with a price. But despite his struggles, he acknowledges that life is not fair, and the chorus acts as a prayer for the sun to shine on him and bring him hope for a better tomorrow.
As the song progresses, the singer's pain and confusion become more apparent. He acknowledges that he has been battered and broken by life, that his soul has been used until there is nothing left. He also recognizes that he can't expect others to understand his pain, but that he can only do what he can to cope. While the singer's words are stark and emotional, the song ends on a note of hope. The chorus is repeated, but this time with more strength and conviction. The singer knows that his struggles will continue, but he's holding on for a better day and praying that the sun will come and stay.
Overall, "Shine On Me" is a raw and honest song that speaks to the struggles that many people face. Its lyrics are a reminder that life can be difficult, but that there is always hope for a better tomorrow if we keep holding on.
Line by Line Meaning
The sands of time they flow so slow
Time feels like it's moving slowly and I'm struggling to keep up
I catch hell from everyone I know
Everyone in my life seems to have a problem with me
And I'm so tired of being alone
I'm really worn out from always being by myself
So I get drunk and I just stay home
I turn to alcohol and isolate myself as a way to cope
Looking in the mirror I get lost
When I see myself in the mirror, I feel uncertain and unsure of myself
I think about life's choices and the cost
I reflect on the decisions I've made and the impact they've had on my life
I wish I could stop and catch my air
I wish I could take a break and get some clarity
And whoever said that life is fair
Life doesn't always make sense and isn't always just
Now it's been a long 25 years
I've been dealing with these issues for a quarter of a century
Living life with all these fears
My fears have been a constant part of my life
I'm holding on for a better day
I'm struggling, but I'm hopeful that things will improve
Pray the sun will come and stay
I hope that happiness and positivity will last
Shine on me, shine on me
I want to find happiness and for my life to improve
Life so hard, I'm so confused
Life is tough and I don't know what to do
Broken down, my soul's been used
I feel worn out and depleted both emotionally and physically
And I know there won't be an excuse
I understand that there's no justification for the situation I'm in
But sometimes you got to cut the pain loose
Sometimes you have to move on from hurtful situations
I know you won't understand
I don't expect others to truly grasp the complexity of my situation
All I can do is all I can
I'm doing my best with the resources I have
I'm so weak when I need to be strong
I struggle to find strength in difficult times
And it won't be long until you find me gone
I don't know how much more of this I can take and fear I may not be around much longer
Now it's been a long 25 years
Reinforces the length of time that has passed with no improvement in my well being
Living life with all these fears
Restates my constant fear and uncertainty
I'm holding on for a better day
I maintain hope for something positive in the future
Pray the sun will come and stay
I continue to long for a day filled with happiness and positivity
Shine on me, shine on me
Ends the song in a hopeful light, reflecting my strong desire to overcome my current struggles
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