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.

Ice
Kaskade Lyrics

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I wanted money, cause money don’t lie
I wanted tears, but I couldn’t cry
I wanted you, I didn’t know why
I wanted money, to fill up the sky

I was so lost
And now I’m lost
The boy that I was

Is inside

I’m ice.
You can see right through me.
I’m ice.
There’s nothing in my eyes.
There’s nothing in my eyes.

I’m ice, ice, ice...

I wanted money, cause money don’t lie
I wanted tears, but I couldn’t cry
I wanted you, I didn’t know why
I wanted money, to fill up the sky

I was so lost
And now I’m lost
The boy that I was
Is inside...

I’m ice.
You can see right through me.
I’m ice.
There’s nothing in my eyes.
There’s nothing in my eyes.

I’m ice, ice, ice...

I’m ice.
You can see right through me.
I’m ice.
There’s nothing in my eyes.
There’s nothing in my eyes.

I’m ice, ice, ice...

Overall Meaning

The song "Ice" by Kaskade and Dada Life featuring Dan Black is a melancholic yet dance-worthy track that explores the singer's innermost desires and fears. From the start, the listener is bombarded with the singer's conflicting wants: money, tears, and love. The lyricist dives deep into the complexities of human emotions, acknowledging the fact that sometimes what we yearn for the most may not be what we need. The line "I wanted money to fill up the sky" is a prime example of this as it highlights the fact that the singer's desire for monetary wealth is not only impossible but also unrelated to the underlying issue.

As the song progresses, the singer takes a different approach, delving into his sense of self. He acknowledges that he was once lost and continues to feel this way, but at the same time hints that there is more to him than meets the eye. The lyric "the boy that I was is inside" suggests that the singer is grappling with a particular aspect of himself that he may be afraid to confront or reveal to the world. It is this inner turmoil that has caused him to become "ice" or emotionally detached. The repetition of "I'm ice" in the chorus emphasizes the singer's struggle with feeling cold and empty, which is further echoed by the line "there's nothing in my eyes."

Overall, "Ice" is a powerful yet vulnerable song that delves into the complexities of the human psyche. Its melancholic yet upbeat tone resonates with anyone who has ever struggled to reconcile their innermost desires with their true selves.

Line by Line Meaning

I wanted money, cause money don’t lie
I desired to have money because it is the most honest measure of success and prosperity.

I wanted tears, but I couldn’t cry
I craved the emotional release of tears, but I found myself unable to cry despite my inner sadness.

I wanted you, I didn’t know why
I had an inexplicable yearning to be loved and wanted by someone, without understanding the root of this feeling.

I wanted money, to fill up the sky
I believed that accumulating wealth would bring me unlimited happiness and fulfillment, akin to the vast expansiveness of the sky.

I was so lost
I was consumed by confusion, aimlessness, and lack of direction.

And now I’m lost
Despite seeking out a path and a purpose, I find myself no closer to clarity or understanding.

The boy that I was
A reference to my past self, who may have had different dreams and hopes than my current self.

Is inside
A part of that younger and more innocent self still exists within me, driving me forward and influencing my present choices.

I’m ice.
I am cold, detached, and unemotional, like a block of ice.

You can see right through me.
I am transparent and easily understood, with my true nature and intentions visible to anyone who cares to look.

There’s nothing in my eyes.
My eyes, which are usually a window to the soul, are empty and devoid of any emotion or meaning.

I’m ice, ice, ice...
Repeating the phrase emphasizes my unfeeling and emotionless state, much like the cold, solid substance of ice.

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL BLACK, JOHN HANCOCK, STEFAN KARL HENRIK ENGBLOM, OLLE OSCAR CORNEER, RYAN RADDON, FINN BOGI BJARNSON

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