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.
Past The Rain
Casey Stratton Lyrics
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Your desire can rival mine
Against the grain we slide
Desert winds have shown the secret side
I devour the knowledge I
Have gained from your demise
Past the rain I will walk into light
Waves crash down on our souls as I
Relive the past and say goodbye
Once upon a time I saw us try
But we slammed into the wall everytime
No use pretending there's a sky
We are trapped inside a world where
Nothing can be justified
Funny how we try again
Funny how the light has gone
Still I feel such hope inside
While you are putting me down
I will find my way out
The lyrics to Casey Stratton's song "Past The Rain" illustrate a complex relationship between two individuals who seem to share an intense connection despite facing obstacles in their path. The opening lines, "You would walk on fire if you could, your desire can rival mine," may suggest a sense of passion between these individuals that is both fiery and dangerous. The line "Against the grain we slide" continues this motif, perhaps alluding to their feelings as something that cannot be tamed or controlled.
However, the following passage, "Desert winds have shown the secret side, I devour the knowledge I have gained from your demise," suggests that there is something hidden or unseen beneath the surface of this relationship that may ultimately lead to its downfall. It seems that whatever has caused the demise of their connection, the singer is now ready to move on, stating "past the rain I will walk into light, I once thought we'd heal in time, waves crash down on our souls as I relive the past and say goodbye." These lines indicate a sense of pain in both parties as they try to let go of the past and move on.
The final verse perhaps sums up the complicated nature of their relationship and the emotions that come with it. The line "Funny how we try again" suggests that despite the struggles they have faced, they cannot help but continue to come back to each other. However, the line "Still I feel such hope inside while you are putting me down, I will find my way out" suggests a level of self-awareness and determination on the part of the singer. They recognize that the other person may be bringing them down, but they still hold onto hope and refuse to be held back.
Line by Line Meaning
You would walk on fire if you could
You are willing to do whatever it takes to achieve your desire.
Your desire can rival mine
Your longing is as strong and persistent as mine.
Against the grain we slide
We are going against what is conventional and drifting away from the norm.
Desert winds have shown the secret side
The desert winds have revealed what was once kept hidden and private.
I devour the knowledge I
Have gained from your demise
I learn from your downfall and consume the knowledge I gain from it.
Past the rain I will walk into light
Despite the hardships, I will move forward towards a bright future.
I once thought we'd heal in time
I had hope that we could fix our relationship with time.
Waves crash down on our souls as I
Relive the past and say goodbye
As I reminisce and say goodbye, I am being hit by a wave of emotions.
Once upon a time I saw us try
There was a time when I saw us making an effort.
But we slammed into the wall everytime
But we always hit an obstacle.
No use pretending there's a sky
It is futile to pretend that there is hope or a silver lining.
We are trapped inside a world where
Nothing can be justified
We are stuck in a world where there is no reasonable explanation for our situation.
Funny how we try again
It is ironic how we keep making attempts to improve despite our history.
Funny how the light has gone
It is ironic how the hope and optimism we once had is no longer present.
Still I feel such hope inside
Nevertheless, I still have hope in me.
While you are putting me down
I will find my way out
Even if you are discouraging me, I will find my own path to move forward.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CASEY STRATTON, PATRICK LEONARD, PATRICK RAYMOND LEONARD
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