Released independently on March 29, 2007, “Sounds of Salvation” is the fruit of this blending of various states and sounds.
After some sporadic touring (and eventually a full U.S. tour), Cassino settled down and started working on another full length record. The album is entitled "Kingprince", and was recorded by the band themselves. It was released digitally on December 9, 2009, with a physical release following on January 25, 2010.
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Platano
Cassino Lyrics
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I just don't know what to do with it
Brandy tricked and treats the knees and I fell for it
Somehow they say this doll will sway
And swing between the universe and me
We'll spend our days fast and gray
Trying not to drink the sea
We're so stout and double-faced
Of how we grooved and all the breath that it removed
The rebellion is over
The colors are much bolder
And the emperors new clothes sag
I'll try my best, I'll make it fit
But the more it grinds the worse it gets
I watch it shake my hold of it
The more it runs, the more tired I get
Take all of space, the earth and how it tastes
I never loved it anyways
We fought the rain with the heaviest chains
Hoping to drown or float away
Everything you could have been
Has been rebuilt with gauze and tin
What I want is just to get on
Never get off
Never move on
And I don't have a single cell to pawn
To the tricks the devil trips us on
I'll try my best, I'll make it fit
But the more it grinds the worse it gets
I watch it shake my hold of it
The more it runs, the more tired I get
We arm this room and get left in empty tombs
As the invisible break through
Screaming I know how to make this easier
I can make it easier
I can make it easier
I can make it...
The lyrics of Cassino's song "Platano" offer a depiction of a person who feels lost and unsure of themselves. The singer expresses an awareness of their own physical presence through their hands and the air they breathe, yet they are unable to harness them in any meaningful way. They reference a potentially manipulative person, Brandy, who tricked and treated them, which may suggest that the singer struggles to trust others. There is a sense of disillusionment with the world around them, as they describe the earth's taste as unlovable. The song touches on themes of rebirth and rebuilding, as well as the desire to find a sense of stability in a tumultuous world.
The second verse features a powerful metaphor about "fighting the rain with the heaviest chains." It's a poignant image that suggests an attempt to control destiny by chaining oneself to a preordained fate, and the hope of drowning or floating away indicates a longing for some kind of resolution. This is echoed in the final lines of the song, where the singer yearns to "get on" and "never move on" simultaneously, an oxymoron that illustrates the complex emotions at play.
Overall, "Platano" is a song about grappling with identity and the search for meaning in an uncertain world. The lyrics provide a vivid portrait of the conflicted emotions that arise from this struggle, from disillusionment to stubborn hope.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got these hands and I've got some oxygen
I have the basic necessities for survival but lack direction or purpose
I just don't know what to do with it
I feel lost or unsure of how to contribute to the world
Brandy tricked and treats the knees and I fell for it
I fell for something that seemed good but turned out to be deceptive or harmful
Somehow they say this doll will sway
There are expectations or pressures placed on me to behave or conform a certain way
And swing between the universe and me
I feel a disconnect or separation from the larger universe or greater purpose
We'll spend our days fast and gray
We will spend our limited time in a monotonous or unfulfilling way
Trying not to drink the sea
We are trying to avoid being overwhelmed or consumed by the world around us
We're so stout and double-faced
We pretend to be resolute and consistent but are actually two-faced and inconsistent
Becoming prophets everyday with a gospel
We constantly create and spread our own ideologies or beliefs
Of how we grooved and all the breath that it removed
We reminisce about our past experiences and the toll they took on us
The rebellion is over
Our efforts to change the system or resist authority have failed
The colors are much bolder
The world seems more vibrant or intense after the failure of our rebellion
And the emperors new clothes sag
The illusions or facades of those in power are becoming more apparent and less effective
Take all of space, the earth and how it tastes
We are dissatisfied with the world and everything it has to offer
I never loved it anyways
We were never truly invested or satisfied with our existence on this planet
We fought the rain with the heaviest chains
We attempt to resist or control natural forces which are ultimately uncontrollable
Hoping to drown or float away
We crave a release from our suffering or monotony
Everything you could have been
The promise or potential of who we could have been
Has been rebuilt with gauze and tin
Our potential has been crushed or reduced to something brittle and flimsy
What I want is just to get on
I just want to continue existing without having to constantly struggle or fight
Never get off
I want to remain in the safety and comfort of my routine
Never move on
I want to remain stagnant and avoid change or growth
And I don't have a single cell to pawn
I have no resources or options to improve my situation
To the tricks the devil trips us on
The forces of evil or deception are constantly tripping us up and impeding our progress
We arm this room and get left in empty tombs
We try to protect ourselves from harm or danger but end up feeling empty or dead inside
As the invisible break through
The intangible or unforeseeable events or forces suddenly become apparent or impactful
Screaming I know how to make this easier
I am convinced that I have the solution or answer to my problems
I can make it easier
I am determined to simplify or resolve my situation
I can make it easier
I repeat this assertion in order to affirm my own abilities and maintain hope
I can make it...
I am left hanging, with uncertainty as to whether or not I will actually succeed in making things easier
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Jay-Remy Grant
my favorite song by them by far and every track is just amazing
Cristian Stanley
Song never gets old and has awesome meaning.
Mclean
I used to listen to this song on repeat back when MySpace was a thing. Years after I thought of it and started searching for it sporadically. I finally found it today, over a decade later. The first verse and the one with the drum roll pulse haunted me for years and years. Sounds exactly as I remembered it
Garrett Holland
If you like this music buy the album and support music created by Nick Torres! Check out Northstar (an old band of his) for some upbeat similar versed music! Much love and mad respect!
Key Wii
I'm surprised there are only two comments on this thing. This song is cool to the max and needs to be shown as such
jbraun4790
i can't even begin to describe what this does to my soul.
BingoBongo
Blows me away every time I hear it.
Cody Montney
I want this played at my funeral
jeremy crochiere
prolly on of the greatest cds to date
Daniel Allen
one of my favorite artists for sure! northstar was my favorite band growing up. I was so sad when they broke up.