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.

The X
Kaskade Lyrics

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Darlin', we were just starting out
But I can't deny the someone I saw
Darlin', we were just starting out
Don't like a sound with it, hope I did right

I won't pretend
She was less than a friend
Together such a long time ago

Forgot how she made me feel so

Then out of the blue
God gave me you
And this is where my heart is at
And I?ll never look back

Darlin', we were just starting out
But I can't deny the someone I saw
Darlin', we were just starting out
Don't like a sound with it, hope I did right

Roll me once again
Are you [Incomprehensible] roll me once again
Soak, soak

Darlin', I'm sure
We've got something that's pure
And this is where our love will live
We've got so much to give

Roll me once again
Soak into your skin
With all my soul
I'm gonna take hold

Roll me once again
Soak into your skin
With all my soul
I'm gonna take hold

Roll me once again
Soak into your skin
With all my soul
I'm gonna take hold

Darlin', we were just starting out
But I can't deny the someone I saw
Darlin', we were just starting out
Don't like a sound with it, hope I did right

We were just starting, starting right here
We were just starting, starting right here

Roll me once again
Are you [Incomprehensible] roll me once again
Soak, soak

Roll me once again

Soak

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kaskade's song The X are generally seen as a love song that touches the topic of moving on from past relationships. The lines “Darlin', we were just starting out, but I can't deny the someone I saw” imply that the singer, who is in a current relationship, has encountered an old flame who still has a hold on them. However, despite this, the lyrics convey that the singer is fully committed to his current partner, “And this is where my heart is at, and I’ll never look back.” The song speaks to how sometimes, when we’re in a new relationship, the past can still hold a certain power over us, but ultimately, we have to put the past behind us and focus on what we have now.

The verses also touch on the idea of a growing love, which is clear with the line, “Darlin', I'm sure we've got something that's pure, and this is where our love will live, we've got so much to give.” This speaks to how love can grow and become stronger over time. The repetition of “Roll me once again, soak into your skin” expresses a desire to be close to the lover in question and to have their essence become a part of the singer.

Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of not only new and growing love but also how the past can impact our present relationships. It is a poignant reminder to focus on what we have now and what we can build together.

Line by Line Meaning

Darlin', we were just starting out
At the beginning of our relationship, there was hope and anticipation for what was to come.

But I can't deny the someone I saw
Despite the potential of our relationship, I cannot ignore the feelings I have for someone else.

Don't like a sound with it, hope I did right
I feel guilty about pursuing our relationship, but hope that I made the right choice in doing so.

I won't pretend
I am being honest about my feelings and intentions.

She was less than a friend
The person I was previously involved with was never a true friend or confidant to me.

Together such a long time ago
It has been a while since I was involved with this other person.

Forgot how she made me feel so
I had forgotten the intensity of the feelings I once had for this other person.

Then out of the blue
Unexpectedly, someone new came into my life.

God gave me you
I feel that this new person is a gift from a higher power.

And this is where my heart is at
My heart and emotions are fully invested in this new person.

And I'll never look back
I am committed to moving forward and leaving my past behind.

Darlin', I'm sure
I have confidence in our relationship and its purity.

We've got something that's pure
Our love is honest and true.

And this is where our love will live
Our relationship has a solid foundation and will thrive in the present moment.

We've got so much to give
Our love has the potential to be fulfilling and meaningful.

Roll me once again
I want to experience the physical and emotional connection between us once more.

Are you [Incomprehensible] roll me once again
With this intimate request, I am expressing my vulnerability and desire for closeness.

Soak, soak
I want to fully immerse myself in the moment with you.

Roll me once again
I want to experience the physical and emotional connection between us once more.

Soak into your skin
I want to be close to you and feel your warmth and touch on my skin.

With all my soul
I am giving myself fully to this moment with you.

I'm gonna take hold
I am seizing the opportunity to be intimate with you and truly connect.

We were just starting, starting right here
Our relationship is just beginning and we have the potential to build something great together.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RYAN RADDON, FINN BJARNSON, ANDY CALDWELL

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