Clayton comes from a family with a great appreciation for life. While other kids were learning about the world in textbooks, Clayton was experiencing the globe up close and personal. Clayton spent the majority of his childhood in Nairobi, Kenya where his parents were missionaries on a quest to help those less fortunate. "When you see the world in an entirely different light, you realize your priorities have to be others first and then yourself" says Clayton. This artist's adventures have had a major influence on his point of view in not only the way he lives, but also in his approach to songwriting.
Starting his musical career at age seven, Clayton's first teacher always pushed him to be inventive and original with his work, it is because of this foundation he has always shown a passionate initiative in exclusive songwriting. "As long as I'm pursuing music, I hope to always be putting a twist on formerly cliche lyrics." Clayton goes on to say "I write purely from my heart and allow myself to be vulnerable."
Clayton has performed in the most intimate of settings as well as in theaters packed with thousands. His stage presence highlights his raw emotion and electric intensity. Clayton has the unique ability to always have the audience longing for more of his unparalleled sound. Clayton was simply born to be a musician. Music is embedded deep within his soul and is waiting to be shown to the world. "Nothing completes me more than a piano and a microphone. When I play, I know that this is what I was created to do. When I write, I don't just write music, I'm putting my heart on the table for all to see. That is the only way my music can be truly effective," states Clayton. Clayton Risner is not only a rare find in the music industry, he is destined to be successful and his success will be timeless.
Clayton Risner, singer/ songwriter/ pianist/ producer, currently lives in Nashville, TN.
Cause To Dance
Clayton Risner Lyrics
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Leaning over, he said hold on tight
She was trying, but was sucked by the tide
Knowing she was slipping, He looked right at her
Flowing with tears, As she waved her last words
(Pre-Chorus)
Faded with color, but still worn with pride
Nowhere to run, In this frozen demise
Continually Shattered, with no reason why
(Chorus)
Walk with your head up, Walk with it straight
The Lord the knows, The lord know what happened that day
Loved ones are gone, Hearts felt so wronged, No bed to lay your head upon
But there's still a cause to dance, because God saved you for a reason
(Verse 2)
Daddy if your out there, Please come to me
The young girl sobbed as she was on TV
He's my only love, See I have no one else
To give my hand away, and walk me down the isle.
(Pre-Chorus)
Faded with color, but still worn with pride
You march alone, feeling hollow inside
Nowhere to run, In this frozen demise
Continually Shattered, with no reason why
(Chorus)
Walk with your head up, Walk with it straight
The Lord knows The lord know what happened that day
Loved ones are gone, Hearts felt so wronged, No bed to lay your head upon
But there's still a cause to dance, because God saved you for a reason
(Bridge)
(Chorus)
Walk with your head up, Walk with it straight
The Lord knows The lord know what happened that day
Loved ones are gone, Hearts felt so wronged, No bed to lay your head upon
But there's still a cause to dance, because God saved you for a reason
The lyrics of the song "Cause to Dance" by Clayton Risner reflect on the pain of losing loved ones and the struggle of going on with life after such a tragic event. In the first verse, the singer describes a scene where someone is desperately holding on to another person who is slipping away, possibly metaphorically or literally drowning. The use of water imagery and tears suggests a sense of loss and despair. However, there is also a message of hope, as the chorus states that even though one may have lost everything, there is still a reason to dance because God has saved them for a reason.
The second verse introduces another character, a young girl begging for her father to come back to her, again emphasizing the theme of loss and longing. The pre-chorus repeats the lines "Faded with color, but still worn with pride" and "continually shattered, with no reason why," highlighting the sense of confusion and disbelief that often accompanies grief. The bridge opens up with an instrumental break followed by the chorus again, reiterating the idea that even though one might feel alone and lost, there is still a reason to dance and rejoice in life.
Contributed by Jack P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.