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.
Say It's Over
Kaskade Lyrics
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Surrounding us tonight
From far away, I can see them shine
See their little lights,
See its over,
C'mon say it, over
There's no give and take here,
See its over,
C'mon say it, over,
Staring into nothing
(Staring into nothing, nothing)
From where I stand, I can see the stars,
But are they more than lights?
And do I know, if they're still alive?
That echoes through the night.
See its over,
C'mon say it, over
There's no give and take here,
Nothing more at stake here
See its over,
C'mon say it, over,
Staring into nothing
(Staring into nothing, nothing, nothing)
C'mon say it, over
(Over 7x)
All I know,
You could be a ghost in my head,
So I won't give my world for this no,
Blinded by a light that has opened up, years ago (?)
See its over,
C'mon say it, over
There's no give and take here,
Nothing more at stake here
See its over,
C'mon say it, over,
Staring into nothing
(Staring into nothing, nothing, nothing)
See its over,
C'mon say it, over.
See its over,
C'mon say it, over.
See its over,
C'mon say it, over.
The lyrics to Kaskade/Mindy Gledhill's song "Say It's Over" describe a sense of finality and resignation that comes with the end of a relationship. The opening lines, "From where I stand, I can see the stars, Surrounding us tonight," suggest a sense of vastness, that the universe is much larger than any one relationship or personal conflict. But despite this larger perspective, the song keeps returning to the central idea of the relationship being over. The repeated lines of "See it's over, C'mon say it, over" create an insistent, almost pleading tone, as if the singer is trying to convince themselves that the relationship really is done. The phrase "staring into nothing" suggests a sense of emptiness or lack of direction that comes with the end of something.
The second verse continues in this vein, but introduces some doubt into the mix. The line "But are they more than lights? And do I know, if they're still alive?" suggests that the singer is questioning their own perceptions of reality. This could be read as a metaphor for the uncertainty that comes with the end of a relationship - the singer may not be sure what's real anymore. The line "You could be a ghost in my head" reinforces this sense of confusion and ambiguity.
Overall, the lyrics of "Say It's Over" convey an intense feeling of loss and confusion that comes with the end of a relationship. The repetition of the phrase "See it's over, C'mon say it, over" creates a sense of urgency and insistence that heightens the emotional impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
From where I stand, I can see the stars,
Despite being able to see the vast beauty of the universe, the singer is struggling with a difficult situation.
Surrounding us tonight
The stars are a constant presence when viewed from the singer's location.
From far away, I can see them shine
Even from a distance, the stars are still visible and bright.
See their little lights,
Despite their beauty and wonder, the stars are small and insignificant within the grand scope of the universe.
See its over,
The artist is aware that their current situation has come to an end.
C'mon say it, over
The singer is urging someone else to acknowledge and accept that it is over.
There's no give and take here,
The relationship or situation has become one-sided and unequal.
Nothing more at stake here
There is no longer anything to be gained or lost in the current situation.
Staring into nothing
The artist is feeling overwhelmed and unsure about what comes next.
(Staring into nothing, nothing)
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the feelings of emptiness and uncertainty.
But are they more than lights?
The singer is questioning the meaning and purpose behind the stars' existence.
And do I know, if they're still alive?
The artist is questioning the relevance of the stars to their own life and struggles.
That echoes through the night.
The unanswered questions and unresolved issues continue to haunt the singer.
C'mon say it, over
The singer's urgency for closure and acceptance of the situation is growing stronger.
(Over 7x)
The repetition of this phrase further emphasizes the need for closure.
All I know,
Despite the vastness of the universe and the uncertainty of the future, the artist's focus is on their current situation.
You could be a ghost in my head,
The artist is struggling to identify and reconcile their own emotions and thoughts regarding the other person or the situation at hand.
So I won't give my world for this no,
The singer is acknowledging that their current situation or relationship is not worth sacrificing their own well-being or happiness.
Blinded by a light that has opened up, years ago (?),
The singer is expressing confusion over whether their past experiences or emotions are still relevant to their current situation.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FINN BJARNSON, RYAN RADDON, N WRITER UNKNOWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ritzismynamo
From where I stand, I can see the stars,
Surrounding us tonight
From far away, I can see them shine
See their little lights,
[Chorus]
See its over,
C'mon say it, over
There's no give and take here,
Nothing more at stake here
See its over,
C'mon say it, over,
Staring into nothing
(Staring into nothing, nothing)
From where I stand, I can see the stars,
But are they more than lights?
And do I know, if they're still alive?
That echoes through the night.
See its over,
C'mon say it, over
There's no give and take here,
Nothing more at stake here
See its over,
C'mon say it, over,
Staring into nothing
(Staring into nothing, nothing, nothing)
C'mon say it, over
(Over [7x])
All I know,
You could be a ghost in my head,
So I won't give my world for this no,
Blinded by a light that has opened up, years ago [?]
See its over,
C'mon say it, over
There's no give and take here,
Nothing more at stake here
See its over,
C'mon say it, over,
Staring into nothing
(Staring into nothing, nothing, nothing)
[3x]
See its over,
C'mon say it, over.
Joyce Lin
I don't understand Kaskade doesn't have that many views on their songs. THEY ARE AMAZING.
StylinOut
This song gets me pumped every time... I can imagine being in a Las Vegas pool party while this is jamming in the background... Aahhh.. Getting all nostalgic thinking about it.. It was only last summer too, haha...
Jack Eleven
Kaskade is a living legend in my musical world....I feel bad for that repeat button hehe :)
iReviews
kaskade it what got me into EDM, Thank god i saw him at beyond wonderland 2011!!!! amazing he played the hole dynasty album! SO EPIC!
Leonardo Alvarez
Kidd ExXceL me toooo man tjanks to him i love edm !
michael muro
Yeah it was that year with Michael woods 2010 edc LA was my first rave
mj suarez
for me it's my first time to listen kaskade song in 2012 and just discovered their albums their songs are all just amazing such a really good artist
V-Way
Just heard this song today and I love it
drell bla
this tune is full of soul mate,cheers to kaskade
Ritzismynamo
From where I stand, I can see the stars,
Surrounding us tonight
From far away, I can see them shine
See their little lights,
[Chorus]
See its over,
C'mon say it, over
There's no give and take here,
Nothing more at stake here
See its over,
C'mon say it, over,
Staring into nothing
(Staring into nothing, nothing)
From where I stand, I can see the stars,
But are they more than lights?
And do I know, if they're still alive?
That echoes through the night.
See its over,
C'mon say it, over
There's no give and take here,
Nothing more at stake here
See its over,
C'mon say it, over,
Staring into nothing
(Staring into nothing, nothing, nothing)
C'mon say it, over
(Over [7x])
All I know,
You could be a ghost in my head,
So I won't give my world for this no,
Blinded by a light that has opened up, years ago [?]
See its over,
C'mon say it, over
There's no give and take here,
Nothing more at stake here
See its over,
C'mon say it, over,
Staring into nothing
(Staring into nothing, nothing, nothing)
[3x]
See its over,
C'mon say it, over.