Beginning violin lessons at the age of 8, Stratton followed quickly with cello lessons at 10, the piano at 11, and guitar at 16. It was through the piano that Stratton discovered a passion for writing and performing songs. After moving to Los Angeles in 1995, Casey signed with Magic Records. Work then began on the recordings that would eventually become his first full-length release, The Giver and the Grave Digger, which was released in 1996.
In 1997, after deciding not to renew his contract with Magic Records, Stratton began his first self-produced album, Lily Sleeps.
In the summer of 2000 Stratton moved to Chicago where he began a nearly two year hiatus from the record industry. He immersed himself in writing and recorded an independent album called The Winter Children. Many of these tracks would be re-recorded later and included on his Sony release Standing at the Edge.
Stratton's 6th studio album, "DIVIDE", was released in October 2005 on Stratton's independent label, Sleeping Pill Music. His next album, The Crossing, was released in April 2007. This was followed by Orbit, digitally released on February 5, 2008.
Memories and Photographs was released in September 2009, followed by A Winter Moon, an album of holiday music, in December 2009. Casey's next project, Myth & Stars, largely based on Greek Mythology, was released on September 21, 2010.
Code
Casey Stratton Lyrics
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These feelings I would have for you
I cannot afford to feel
But something took me back
To where I was then
I don't fear what's coming
But I won't chase it
Reminding me of teen-age disasters and despair
Can I walk this road?
Can I crack your code?
Why wear this mask?
Why take you back?
We protect ourselves
With facades just so
No one sees the real soul
Walking down the path
There's an obstacle ahead
I never wanted my life to be complacent
If the path ahead is clear
Then it's someone else's path
If the river doesn't bend you'll never see the ocean
The sounds of summer drift to me
Reminding me of innocence and safety
Can I walk this road?
Can I crack your code?
Why are you hiding from me?
Why are you hiding?
The song "Code" by Casey Stratton is a poignant and contemplative piece that deals with themes of vulnerability, identity, and authenticity. The opening lines suggest a sense of surprise and confusion at the unexpected emotions the singer is feeling for someone else. They acknowledge that they cannot afford to feel this way, perhaps suggesting that emotional intimacy is a luxury that they cannot afford in their current circumstances. However, they also recognize that something has taken them back to a previous time, hinting at a nostalgic longing for a time when they were more open to these kinds of feelings.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the ways in which we hide our true selves behind masks and facades in order to protect ourselves from the judgment and scrutiny of others. They ask whether they can crack the code of the person they are singing about, suggesting that they want to understand and connect with them on a deeper level. However, they also acknowledge that the other person is hiding from them, leaving the singer with unanswered questions and a sense of uncertainty about how to proceed.
Line by Line Meaning
I did not expect
I did not anticipate these emotions I'm experiencing.
These feelings I would have for you
These intense emotions that I have for you.
I cannot afford to feel
I cannot afford to indulge in these feelings.
But something took me back
But something brought me back to where I was before.
To where I was then
To the place in time that I had left behind.
I don't fear what's coming
I am not afraid of what the future holds.
But I won't chase it
But I will not go out of my way to pursue it.
The smell of August flowers fills the air
The aroma of August blooms pervades the atmosphere.
Reminding me of teen-age disasters and despair
Making me recollect misfortunes and hopelessness from my teenage years.
Can I walk this road?
Is it possible for me to travel this path?
Can I crack your code?
Can I decipher your true self?
Why wear this mask?
Why do you put on this façade?
Why take you back?
Why do I welcome you back in my life?
We protect ourselves
We defend ourselves.
With facades just so
With exceptionally convincing masks.
No one sees the real soul
Nobody witnesses the true self.
Walking down the path
Strolling on this journey.
There's an obstacle ahead
There is an impediment lying ahead.
I never wanted my life to be complacent
I always desired my life to have excitement and novelty.
If the path ahead is clear
If the way ahead has no challenges.
Then it's someone else's path
Then it's not my path to take but somebody else's.
If the river doesn't bend you'll never see the ocean
If the path doesn't take turns, one would never discover new possibilities.
The sounds of summer drift to me
The summer's sounds float to me.
Reminding me of innocence and safety
Recalling my past innocence and security.
Why are you hiding from me?
Why are you concealing your true self from me?
Why are you hiding?
Why are you pretending?
Contributed by James R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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