Born in Dallas, Texas, and raised in Rowlett, Texas, he currently resides in Rockwall, Texas. His parents, René and Betsy Castro, are Colombian, and he is the first person in his family to be born in the United States, followed by younger siblings Michael Castro and Jackeline (Jackie Castro), both of whom are singer-songwriters as well. Spanish was his first language as a child. Their father, René, is an architectural swimming pool designer and singer-songwriter.
He attended Vernon Schrade Middle School as a child and went on to Rowlett High School where he was a left winger on his school's soccer team and an honor student. He received a 1340 out of 1600 on his SAT. Castro was a junior majoring in Construction Science at Texas A&M University in College Station on a full academic scholarship when he auditioned for American Idol.
Castro has sported dreadlocks for more than three years.
Castro grew up playing drums. He taught himself to play the guitar in college. He had no formal voice training before auditioning for American Idol and had previously sung only 5 times in public, mostly during church services.
Castro performed as a drummer with the rock band Charlemagne, which later became Keeping Lions. He has stated that his musical influences include Ray LaMontagne, Ben Harper, Bob Marley, Carlos Vives and Kirk Baxley.
Castro was the love interest of Cheyenne Kimball on her MTV reality show, Cheyenne and was also featured in her music video for "Hanging On".
On October 31 on Halloween in 2009, Castro proposed to Mandy Mayhall, an alumna of the University of Oklahoma, a sister of Kappa Kappa Gamma and his girlfriend of a year and a half. Castro proposed to her at a tailgate party before the Oklahoma/Kansas State football game in Norman, Oklahoma. The two were dressed as Disney characters Belle and The Beast from the animated film Beauty and the Beast as their Halloween costumes. Castro and Mayhall began dating in 2008 when Castro's Idol stint began but first became friends in high school at Rowlett High School. Mayhall made a brief cameo in Castro's music video for "Let's Just Fall In Love Again".
As of January 2, 2010 Castro and Mayhall were married in his hometown near Dallas, TX. Castro and Mayhall now reside together in Dallas.
Fragile
Jason Castro Lyrics
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If blood will flow when flesh and steel are one
Drying in the colour of the evening sun
Tomorrow's rain will wash the stains away
But something in our minds will always stay
Perhaps this final act was meant
To clinch a lifetime's argument
For all those born beneath an angry star
Lest we forget how fragile we are
On and on the rain will fall
Like tears from a star like tears from a star
On and on the rain will say
How fragile we are how fragile we are
On and on the rain will fall
Like tears from a star like tears from a star
On and on the rain will say
How fragile we are how fragile we are
How fragile we are how fragile we are
The lyrics of this song, 'Fragile' by Jason Castro, are actually written by Sting. The song brings to light how human beings are delicate and how we are often unable to identify that fragility until something tragic happens. The opening lines of the song 'If blood will flow when flesh and steel are one, drying in the colour of the evening sun,' points to the aftermath of a violent act. The poetical image of blood drying in the color of the evening sun gives the listener an imagery to envision the aftermath of some violent event. It goes on to say that 'tomorrow's rain will wash the stains away, but something in our minds will always stay', meaning that the physical stains may be washed away, but the emotional scars will remain.
There is an element of regret in the song that suggests that the singer thinks that something could have been done differently to avoid the violent act. The lines 'Perhaps this final act was meant to clinch a lifetime's argument, that nothing comes from violence and nothing ever could' are particularly striking. Here, the poet seems to be accepting that the final, violent act may have been necessary to clinch a long-standing argument, but at the same time, it is pointless because violence never resolves anything in the long run. The song ends with lines 'On and on, the rain will fall like tears from a star, like tears from a star. On and on, the rain will say how fragile we are, how fragile we are', signaling that nature itself is affected by the violence that human beings inflict on one another.
Line by Line Meaning
If blood will flow when flesh and steel are one
When we mix flesh and steel, there can be bloodshed.
Drying in the colour of the evening sun
The bloodshed will end and the sun will set, leaving only stains behind.
Tomorrow's rain will wash the stains away
The stains will clear away with new opportunities in life.
But something in our minds will always stay
Despite the stains being wiped away, memories will remain.
Perhaps this final act was meant
This could be the final chance to undertake a lifetime's decisions.
To clinch a lifetime's argument
To prove the point that violence has never solved anything.
That nothing comes from violence and nothing ever could
Violence never provides long term solutions.
For all those born beneath an angry star
Anyone born under adverse circumstances.
Lest we forget how fragile we are
Let's not forget how delicate we are.
On and on the rain will fall
Rain will continue to fall incessantly.
Like tears from a star like tears from a star
Continuously pouring out like star tears.
On and on the rain will say
The rain will keep whispering on and on.
How fragile we are how fragile we are
A reminder of how vulnerable we can be.
On and on the rain will fall
Rain will continue to fall incessantly.
Like tears from a star like tears from a star
Continuously pouring out like star tears.
On and on the rain will say
The rain will keep reminding us of something.
How fragile we are how fragile we are
A reflection of our delicate state.
How fragile we are how fragile we are
A reminder of how vulnerable we can be.
Contributed by Adalyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
somogrosso
This is so beautiful...Jason's voice with those lyrics..and those photos..just takes you away...
ChiaraCavalli
Tomorrow rain will wash the stains away...But something in our minds will always stay...it is so true..I 've been in love with this song when i was a little girl now growing up and understand the lyrics more...I love this song even more...I realy love this beautiful cover.Love from Australia.
Paul Grimm
Great singing Jason! It would be awesome if you sang this song with Sting. I bet he would love to sing this song with you too. You guys would sound awesome together doing this song!!
Linda Chase Hasselberg
This song is stuck in my head... that alright because I love it.
Linda Chase Hasselberg
I've listened to this song for hours.
Sebastián Arayashiki Ricaurte Pineda
Hugs from Colombia, still listening to this in 2019!
Sherry baby
love love love love it!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING!
Silver Song
i died from the sound of his voice
Vinca ARI24
love this :)
Valerie Cabrejo
just beautiful : )