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.
How Long
Kaskade Lyrics
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When I say love is a battlefield
Partially concealed
Under heavy sword and shield
My casualty revealed
Someone's wish fulfilled
I'm breathing fire
And none less desired
(Still let me leaving)
I'm breathing fire
(Is my heart still beating)
And none less desired
(How long have you been leaving)
Hey, how long have you been leaving
Somewhere along the way
I hope you'd stay
You'd rather bear the blame
Something changed
You call it loud and clear
Compel the wounds to heal
I'm breathing fire
(Is my heart still beating)
And none less desired
(Still let me leaving)
I'm breathing fire
(Is my heart still beating)
And none less desired
(How long have you been leaving)
Hey, how long have you been leaving
The lyrics to Kaskade & Inpetto's song "How Long" depict a relationship that is coming to an end, with one person feeling like they are on the losing side and the other person ready to leave. The opening lines of the song ask the question of how the person feels about love being a battlefield, representing the struggles that come with relationships, and the heavy emotional toll it takes. The next lines describe how the battlefield is partially concealed, potentially indicating that the true extent of the emotional damage is not immediately apparent, but rather masked by a facade of strength and resilience portrayed by the person experiencing it.
The chorus of the song describes the person's turbulent emotions, represented by the metaphor of breathing fire. The lyrics suggest that the person's heart is still beating, indicating that they are still alive and passionate about the relationship, even as it is coming to an end. However, despite their desire to stay, the person feels like they are not desired by their partner, who is still set on leaving. The repeated line "how long have you been leaving" seems to signify an attempt to understand the motivations behind their significant other's actions, as well as a realization that the end of the relationship has been a long time coming.
Overall, the song is a reflection of the painful emotions and heartbreak that come with the end of a relationship, with the lyrics painting a vivid picture of the inner turmoil that people go through during such difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
How does it make you feel
Asking about the emotional response when love is referred to as a warzone
When I say love is a battlefield
Love is compared to a battlefield, associated with conflict and struggle
Partially concealed
Not all aspects of war are visible to the naked eye, some hidden from view
Under heavy sword and shield
Participants in the battle are armed with weapons and defensive gear
My casualty revealed
The damage done by the battle is evident and exposed
Someone's wish fulfilled
One person may have actively sought out the battle, while their opponent did not
I'm breathing fire
Intense emotions, possibly anger or passion
(Is my heart still beating)
Questioning if their heart is still able to feel emotions and love
And none less desired
Despite not being wanted, they still desire to leave or end the situation
(Still let me leaving)
Despite wanting to leave, the current situation still allows them to depart
(How long have you been leaving)
Questioning how long their opponent has been planning to leave or detach from the relationship
Hey, how long have you been leaving
Repeating the question of how long their opponent has been planning on leaving
Somewhere along the way
At some point in the past
I hope you'd stay
Expressing a desire for their opponent to remain in the relationship
You'd rather bear the blame
Their opponent would prefer to be at fault for ending the relationship rather than trying to make it work
Something changed
There was a definitive shift or alteration in the relationship
You call it loud and clear
Their opponent is being very clear and direct about their desire to leave
Compel the wounds to heal
Suggesting that they need to actively seek healing and closure to move on from the emotional pain caused by the end of the relationship
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PHIL OCHS
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Jimmy Krause
Her voice... Fell in love with her years ago ❤
Mr.
A forgotten gem. love it (:
Dow Vorachak
Late night Alumni, coming through again! Her voice is mesmerizing that background beat loving everything about it flowing through your bones
LexHear
This is the song that made me a kaskade fan. I remember I found this on some dudes playlist and I was like “what the fuck is this” and he didn’t even know what it was I guess it just made it on too his playlist for whatever reason. From there I started looking up everything I could find on kaskade. Crazy how that random playlist on that random day from some random dude I forgot about caused a chain reaction too becoming a huge fan.
D Man
That's exactly how I got hooked on kaskade, heard it somewhere and was.a fan ever since 😂
Mario GarCa
Bro, why is this album not in Spotify? It is great.
lighthouse 77
Wonderful music :) thank you for sharing your talents with us kaskade
Cephus Jones
This reminds me so much of 80's RnB. I love it.
Zaya P
This song played while i was on the i terstate at 4am on my motorcycle. Perfect timing
Sensei Erb
this is my interstate late night, early morning cruise music, life's great God bless !