Kaskade is the stage name for Ryan Raddon, a DJ/producer/remixer/artist who… Read Full Bio ↴Kaskade is the stage name for Ryan Raddon, a DJ/producer/remixer/artist who was born in Evanston, Illinois in 1972. He went to college at BYU Provo prior to serving a church mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Japan, and when he came back he transferred the University of Utah and lived in Salt Lake city Utah. He now resides in Los Angeles, CA.

Prior to being a recording artist, he was a record store owner and a club DJ at a nightclub in Salt Lake City as a way to make ends meet for him and his wife. After he and his wife moved to San Francisco he landed a job as a A&R man at OM records, where in addition to reviewing demos for the label he also submitted his own material, which would pay off big time for him. In 2001 he went from behind the desk to behind the turntables and the recording studio as an artist in his own right. In 2003 Kaskade released his first album, "It's You It's Me", which was well received by critics.

It would be his follow up, "In The Moment" in 2004, that would put Kaskade on the map. The first single off the set "Steppin' Out" would become a major hit on the Dance Radio Airplay that year as well as a top 10 hit on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. His biggest breakthrough would come the week of May 14, 2005, when his follow up, "Everything," would go all the way to #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart.

Distance
Kaskade Lyrics

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I've had enough of this long distance
So I'm driving down to see you for the day
Stay awhile… see your smile
And when it's time to go
You give me a kiss before I get away

In spite of the obvious
The distance of the cry

We want to get on with us
But it's only by and by
That we discern the me from we
Giving only selflessly

So I've had the time to think about things driving
But I'm not sure just how clear my thoughts have been

Distance makes my thinking more erratic than the norm
Missing you knows nowhere... just when

Overall Meaning

Kaskade's song "Distance" is a longing expression for the desire to be physically close with someone. The lyrics begin with the singer expressing frustration over the concept of long-distance relationships. But, the singer is willing to put forth the effort to overcome the distance. In an effort to be with the one he loves, the singer will go through extreme measures just to see their smile. The narrative then continues, saying that despite the difficulty of being so far apart, they realize the importance of getting through this trying time. It is through this struggle that the couple discovers the deeper meaning of their relationship: a give and take of selflessness. Although being apart is tough, it is through this separation that they come to fully understand the true meaning of love.

In the second half of the song, the singer reflects on their journey with his thoughts becoming more erratic the further he gets from the one he loves. Despite the difficulty of being apart, the longing for the missing of one another brings both parties immense joy. The song captures the emotions of trying to maintain a long-distance relationship and the overwhelming feeling of just wanting to be able to hold, kiss, and be near the one you love.

Line by Line Meaning

I've had enough of this long distance
I am tired of being far away from you

So I'm driving down to see you for the day
I am going to make an effort to see you despite the distance

Stay awhile...see your smile
I want to spend more time with you and enjoy your company

And when it's time to go
But I know I will have to leave eventually

You give me a kiss before I get away
Before I leave, you give me a goodbye kiss

In spite of the obvious
Even though it seems clear and apparent

The distance of the cry
The pain of being apart from each other

We want to get on with us
We want to be together and move forward in our relationship

But it's only by and by
But it will take time and patience

That we discern the me from we
We will learn to distinguish between our individuality and our togetherness

Giving only selflessly
We will give to each other without selfishness or expectation

So I've had the time to think about things driving
While driving, I have had time to contemplate our relationship

But I'm not sure just how clear my thoughts have been
However, I am uncertain if my thoughts are coherent due to the distance affecting my mental clarity

Distance makes my thinking more erratic than the norm
Being far away from you causes my thoughts to be less stable and more unpredictable than usual

Missing you knows nowhere...just when
The pain of missing you can happen anytime and anywhere without warning

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