Cascade
Deluka Lyrics


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You are with me when I'm burning bright
And you're with me in the dim lit light
And you see me when I'm out of phase
I'm forked lightning on the dark days
I shake awake, I made a mistake
I devastate: sparks over the place
Pulse race, eyes glaze
You don't know me, don't even know me

My heart beats like a drum
And I know I'm not the only one
On, off like a light switch
Sometimes I don't know where you're coming from

My heart beats like a drum
And I know I'm not the only one
On, off like a light switch
Sometimes I don't know where you're coming from

I want your temper when it's burning hot
Cause it hurts me like a thousand watts
You spit fire and it makes me run away
It cuts deep like a switchblade
Fade in, fade out
And don't make me shout
When words hit walls the lights go out
Nights crash, eyes flash
You don't know me, don't even know me

My heart beats like a drum
And I know I'm not the only one
On, off like a light switch
Sometimes I don't know where you're coming from

My heart beats like a drum
And I know I'm not the only one
On, off like a light switch
Sometimes I don't know where you're coming from

My heart beats like a drum
And I know I'm not the only one
On, off like a light switch
Sometimes I don't know where you're coming from

My heart beats like a drum
And I know I'm not the only one
On, off like a light switch
Sometimes I don't know where you're coming from

It's all over, it's all over
It's all over, it's all over




It's all over, it's all over
It's all over, it's all over

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Deluka's song Cascade seem to be about a tumultuous relationship that is full of energy and passion, but also fraught with misunderstandings and conflict. The singer says that the person they are addressing is with them "when I'm burning bright" and "in the dim lit light", suggesting that they are a constant presence in their life no matter what the circumstances. However, this person doesn't always understand the singer's moods and phases, as they describe themselves as "forked lightning on the dark days". The singer seems to be struggling with the intensity of their feelings, saying "I shake awake, I made a mistake/ I devastate: sparks over the place", which suggests that they are prone to bursts of emotion that can be overwhelming for both themselves and those around them.


The chorus repeats the idea that the singer's heart beats like a drum, indicating their intense emotional state. They express confusion about their relationship, saying that the other person is "on, off like a light switch" and sometimes they "don't know where you're coming from". The second verse continues this theme, with the singer saying that they want the other person's "temper when it's burning hot" but also that it "hurts me like a thousand watts". They acknowledge that the relationship can be painful at times, saying that the other person "spit(s) fire and it makes me run away/ It cuts deep like a switchblade". Despite this, the singer seems to be willing to stay in the relationship and work through the difficulties, as they say "fade in, fade out/ And don't make me shout/ When words hit walls the lights go out".


Overall, the song seems to be about the ups and downs of a passionate and intense relationship, where both parties are struggling to understand each other and communicate effectively. While there is a lot of energy and connection between the two, there are also moments of conflict and misunderstanding that threaten to tear them apart.


Line by Line Meaning

You are with me when I'm burning bright
You are there for me when I am at my best.


And you're with me in the dim lit light
You are still there for me when things aren't going well.


And you see me when I'm out of phase
Even when I feel lost or out of sync, you still acknowledge me.


I'm forked lightning on the dark days
My emotions can be unpredictable and intense on bad days.


I shake awake, I made a mistake
Sometimes I make errors and have to snap myself back into reality.


I devastate: sparks over the place
My mistakes can have negative consequences and impact those around me.


Pulse race, eyes glaze
My anxiety can cause physical reactions like increased heart rate and unfocused vision.


You don't know me, don't even know me
Despite being there for me, you still may not fully understand my inner self.


My heart beats like a drum
I feel intense emotions and passion.


And I know I'm not the only one
Others experience similar feelings and struggles.


On, off like a light switch
Emotions can change quickly and unexpectedly.


Sometimes I don't know where you're coming from
I struggle to understand the emotional reactions of others.


I want your temper when it's burning hot
I desire to feel strong and passionate like others sometimes do.


Cause it hurts me like a thousand watts
Even though it can be painful, I still crave and seek out those intense emotions.


You spit fire and it makes me run away
When others express intense emotions, I can feel intimidated or scared.


It cuts deep like a switchblade
The impact of others' emotions can feel painful and long-lasting.


Fade in, fade out
Emotions can be fleeting and temporary.


And don't make me shout
I struggle to control my own emotional reactions.


When words hit walls the lights go out
Communication barriers can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts.


Nights crash, eyes flash
Tense or intense situations can cause confrontation or conflict.


It's all over, it's all over
This intense period of emotions or situation has come to an end.


It's all over, it's all over
The end is definitive and absolute.


It's all over, it's all over
The emotional rollercoaster or situation has finally come to a close.


It's all over, it's all over
The resolution is final and cannot be changed.




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Comments from YouTube:

Chris Neufeld

Still love the song after 10+ years. 😎 Just wish it was on Spotify, though... 😕

Scott Simmons

Yeah, not sure why but the "You Are the Night" album was on Spotify for several years, then it was mysteriously removed.

Brad Wayne

Just came across your music on Tiktok! So mad I didn't know you before today! Great music! Def going to be in my everyday music rotation.

Chris Fang

@delukaofficial 11 years after and you guys sound impressive!
please put this song on Spotify, I need it!
❤️🙏🏼

Angelina K.

This is so great, I can't believe they have so few views... That's unfair to such fantastic music.

Oopsbwarf

Sharing is caring :)

Ayb Barboros

dont worry, they re ours.. their ability doesnt need to prove
and also, im listening them since 2009. i 've their first two albums in my archive.. i watch this clip. im sure there re more people like me ^^

delukaofficial

Thanks loads, the music industry IS a total let down. Oh well, you found us now, turn it UP!!!

Dave Crisp

My sister's ex was in a band that received two gold records in the early 70's, number 1, touring, TV, etc. He said the same thing, "The music industry sucks."

Adam Kramm

Your guys acoustic set in upstate NY for EQX was rad

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