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.
In Silence
Casey Stratton Lyrics
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I can't let you in
I'm tapped out
Transitions I cannot bear
This is too much to take in
Your kindness is foreign and strange to me
In silence, I lived far too long in the valley of sadness
Will it be easy to need you?
I am used to the darkness
Can't adjust to the light of day that you bring
Nothing has worked out before
Why should it work this time?
Why?
Your kindness is foreign and strange to me
In silence, I lived far too long in the valley of sadness
Alone and feeling nothing
Will it be easy to need you?
Here again I find myself afraid
Never knowing what each day will bring
Your kindness is foreign and strange to me
In silence, I lived far too long in the valley of sadness
Alone and feeling nothing
Will it be easy to need you?
Will it be easy to need you?
Will it be easy to need you?
Will it be easy to need you?
Will it be easy to need you?
The song "In Silence" by Casey Stratton talks about the struggles of opening oneself up to love and kindness after a long period of trauma or sadness. The lyrics describe a person who has withdrawn into themselves, hiding behind a shell that they can't let anyone penetrate. They are afraid of transitions and can't bear to take in anything new. The singer laments that they have been living for far too long in the valley of sadness, feeling isolated and alone.
The chorus of "In Silence" reflects the singer's fear of opening themselves up to love and light after being mired in darkness for so long. They are afraid of needing someone and becoming vulnerable. They are used to the darkness and can't adjust to the light of day that someone else brings. The lyrics question whether this time will be any different from before, whether love will actually work out for them. The singer is afraid of being hurt again and is unsure whether they are ready to take the risk.
"In Silence" is a poignant and introspective song that delves into the fear of vulnerability and the challenge of accepting love after experiencing trauma. It is a beautiful and emotional piece that reflects the human struggle of healing from past pain and finding the courage to open oneself up to hope and love.
Line by Line Meaning
I crawl back inside this shell
I retreat within myself and shut others out
I can't let you in
I am unable to open up and allow you to get close to me
I'm tapped out
I am emotionally and mentally drained
Transitions I cannot bear
I am unable to cope with change
This is too much to take in
I am overwhelmed with the situation
Your kindness is foreign and strange to me
I am not used to experiencing compassion or generosity from others
In silence, I lived far too long in the valley of sadness
I have suffered in loneliness and despair for a long time without seeking help
Alone and feeling nothing
I have been isolated and emotionally numb
Will it be easy to need you?
I am unsure if I can rely on you or allow myself to be vulnerable with you
I am used to the darkness
I have become accustomed to a life of sorrow and despair
Can't adjust to the light of day that you bring
I find it difficult to adapt to the positive changes that you bring into my life
Nothing has worked out before
I have experienced many disappointments and failures in the past
Why should it work this time?
I am skeptical that things could be different this time around
Here again I find myself afraid
I am once again gripped by anxiety and fear
Never knowing what each day will bring
I am uncertain about what the future holds
Will it be easy to need you?
I still question if relying on and needing you will be effortless
Will it be easy to need you?
I am still unsure if I can trust and depend on you
Will it be easy to need you?
I am still questioning if I can allow myself to be vulnerable with you
Will it be easy to need you?
I am still grappling with the idea of letting you in and needing you
Will it be easy to need you?
I am still uncertain if I am capable of relying on you or if it will be easy to need you
Contributed by Charlie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.