First formed in 1984, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Chastain featured ex-Rude Girl and Malibu Barbi vocalist Leather Leone, bassist Mike Skimmerhorn, and future Cinderella drummer Fred Coury. This quartet performed on Chastain 's debut, Mystery of Illusion .
1986's Ruler of the Wasteland, was recorded with Coury's successor Ken Mary and, along with 1987's The 7th of Never, is still considered by many to be Chastain 's finest hour.
New bassist David Harbour made his debut on 1988's Voice of the Cult.
1990's For Those Who Dare saw John Luke Hebert replacing Mary, who went on to join Alice Cooper .
It wasn't until 1995 that a new Chastain album, Sick Society, would surface, and even though the band's basic metal sound remained intact, both it and 1997's In Dementia contained a new-line-up rounded out by singer Kate French, bassist Kevin Kekes, and former Trouble drummer Dennis Lesh. This second coming was to be a brief one, however, and Chastain would once again vanish for many years before finally returning with 2004's In an Outrage album.
Founder and guitarist David T. Chastain is currently at work on the long awaited follow up cd to 2004's In an Outrage.
Desperately
Chastain Lyrics
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It's not the same, it's all the same
So now we live a lie without reason
Can you justify this loneliness
Tell me what I have to do to make you understand the truth
Look, I know you love me still, I see through your words
And I tried to tell you everything you ougth to know
And I tried to let it end but I just can't let you go
Don't think I wanted it to be this way, baby
Don't you realize you were everything and I still want you
So desperately, desperately
No, it's not dead yet and this time won't forget
All the thing that I regret
Desperately
After all babe, don't you remember
The way it felt together and how we used to be
Don't think I wanted it to be this way
Don't you realize you were everything and I still want you
So desperately, desperately
No, it's not dead yet and this time won't forget
All the thing that I regret
Desperately
Why do we do this to ourselves, tell me baby
Don't you let it end, don't let go
You see I'm lost without your love
I need you so desperately, desperately
No, it's not dead yet and I can't forget
I won't forget
I miss your love
Desperately
The song "Desperately" by Chastain reflects the desperation and longing of a person who is still in love with their partner despite everything that has happened between them. The song starts with the singer questioning why they continue to stay in a relationship that is not the same as before and is filled with loneliness. They plead with their partner to understand the truth about their feelings and see through their façade. They desperately want to hold on to the love they once shared and cannot let go. They reminisce about the good times in the past and long for their partner's love once more. The singer admits that they are lost without their partner and needs them desperately.
The lyrics of the song are relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak or the struggle to let go of a relationship. The chorus is particularly powerful, with the repetitive use of the word "desperately" emphasizing the depths of the singer's emotions. The song is a perfect mix of melancholy ballad and heavy metal elements, making it stand out in Chastain's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do we do this to ourselves, why do we pretend
Questioning why they're putting themselves in a situation where they're pretending things are okay when they're not.
It's not the same, it's all the same
Things are not the way they used to be, even if they pretend they are.
So now we live a lie without reason
They're living a lie without any good reason.
Can you justify this loneliness
Asking if feeling lonely is justifiable when they could be together, but they choose not to.
Tell me what I have to do to make you understand the truth
Asking what they can do to make their partner understand what they're feeling.
Look, I know you love me still, I see through your words
They can see that their partner still loves them despite not acknowledging it with their words.
You can't keep pretending that it doesn't mean a thing
Their partner can't keep pretending that their relationship doesn't mean anything to either of them.
And I tried to tell you everything you ougth to know
They've tried to communicate everything that their partner needs to know about how they feel.
And I tried to let it end but I just can't let you go
They've tried to end things but they simply can't let their partner go and move on.
Don't think I wanted it to be this way, baby
Expressing that they didn't want things to turn out this way.
Don't you realize you were everything and I still want you
Telling their partner that they were everything to them and they still want to be together.
So desperately, desperately
Expressing that they're desperately in love with their partner.
No, it's not dead yet and this time won't forget
Their relationship may not be over yet and they won't forget what they had together.
All the thing that I regret
Expressing regret for everything that's happened and wishing they could go back and change things.
After all babe, don't you remember
Reminding their partner about the good times they had together.
The way it felt together and how we used to be
Remembering how they used to be together and how much they enjoyed it.
Don't you let it end, don't let go
Urging their partner not to let their relationship end and to not give up on their love.
You see I'm lost without your love
Admitting that they're lost and struggling without their partner's love.
I need you so desperately, desperately
Expressing that they need their partner so desperately and are desperately in love with them.
No, it's not dead yet and I can't forget
Their relationship may not be over yet and they can't forget about their love for each other.
I won't forget
Vowing to never forget the love they shared.
I miss your love
Expressing that they miss their partner's love.
Desperately
Reiterating that they're desperately in love with their partner.
Contributed by Wyatt B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Z M
The most underestimated heavy metal group. And one of the best ones.
keropiboy
OMG this is awesome... never heard this song before...
Z M
Such a voice. So deep. So full of pain. Not even theatrical. So fucking real. Wait a bit and they will be famous again.
Joe Allegra
I have been a fan since the beginning. Always quality material with David. Irregardless of the lineup or moniker of the particular project. David T. Chastain solo lp's, CJSS lp's, Chastain lp's or his Southern Gentleman releases. Granted all are not classics but none are really subpar. I personally do not believe there are any throwaways. Started with his material in my record store days ( still in the collection ) then eventually gravitated to c.d.'s. His Chastain and CJSS ( Chastain Jinkens Skimmerhorn & Sharp ) releases are classic metal with that euro flavor. His solo work is varied instrumental forays. Southern Gentleman is the experiment where David tried his hand at Blues/Hard Rock/ Metal 70's style. This man is an underrated genius. Props to D.J.T.! Always looking forward to the next project.
Thomas Castrovillo
My lord that solo is beuitiful
Damian Tabor
Fucking great band
Gorazd Psenner
True love song. 100 times better cos of female vocals. Kate French good lookin babe and good vocalist.
Rosie Marie
***** They also used this song on Guns N Roses behind the music
AnnaAnnaYes
Yes I remember.People thought it was a G&R tune because they played the instrumental.I like Slash,but he can't touch CHASTAIN!!
Manuel Vasquez
:)