He is managed by Joe Simpson, manager and father of pop singers Ashlee and Jessica Simpson. In November of 2005 he had been romantically involved with Australian singer Lisa Origliasso, one-half of The Veronicas, but recenty have called it quits. He is an understudy to Randy Newman, who was quoted in 2004 as saying, "I never thought I would find anyone with talent like mine...then I found Ryan." He used to host a reality dating television show on MTV, called "Score!" that was recently cancelled. His current project is playing the part of "Rickie" in the upcoming film My Sexiest Year.
In 2008, Ryan Cabrera released his third album, "The Moon Under Water", under his own label, "Frolic Room Records" and two singles: "Say" and "Enemies".
In 2012, Ryan is working on his 4th album.
Enemies
Ryan Cabrera Lyrics
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Feel your heart beat, deception is intense
And you think I didn't know
It's like Bombay traffic in my mind
How can you keep up with all your lies
And you think I didn't notice
I'm letting you know the show is over now
So lean in closer now
Well, keep your hands up so I can see
I think it's too late, you got the best of me
So lean in closer
Keep your enemies close and your lovers closer
And it's toxic but you can't refuse
The first to volunteer to be abused like this
Well, don't act like you don't know
We're in the bedroom of your very best friend
I'm fucking guilty
I said keep your enemies close and your lovers closer
I'm letting you know the show is over now
So lean in closer now
Well, keep your hands up so I can see
I think it's too late, you got the best of me
So lean in closer, lean in closer
don't say that we're something were not
If we think to much then we're gonna get caught
Don't say that we're something were not
The truth is maybe I wanna get caught
Keep your enemies close and your lovers closer
Keep your enemies close and your lovers closer
I said keep your enemies close and your lovers closer
I'm letting you know the show is over now
So lean in closer now
Well, keep your hands up so I can see
I think it's too late you got the best of me
So lean in closer, lean in closer
Keep your enemies close and your lovers closer
The lyrics to Ryan Cabrera's song "Enemies" describe a tumultuous relationship characterized by lies, deception, and betrayal. The singer is aware of their partner's deceit and feels powerless to escape its grip. The metaphor of Bombay traffic in their mind highlights the chaotic and overwhelming nature of their thoughts as they try to make sense of the situation. Despite the toxicity of the relationship, the singer acknowledges the difficulty in resisting their lover's allure and the temptation to stay close, even at the expense of their own wellbeing. The song ends with a plea for honesty and authenticity, suggesting that perhaps the desire to be caught and face the consequences is stronger than the desire to maintain the facade of a perfect relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
In the backseat of a yellow taxi
In a confined space, feeling trapped
Feel your heart beat, deception is intense
Aware of deception causing strong emotions
And you think I didn't know
Not fooled by deceit
It's like Bombay traffic in my mind
Overwhelmed by confusing thoughts
How can you keep up with all your lies
Unable to track the lies being told
And you think I didn't notice
Aware of what's really going on
I said keep your enemies close and your lovers closer
Be cautious of those who might harm you
I'm letting you know the show is over now
The relationship is ending
So lean in closer now
Trying to get the truth from the other person
Well, keep your hands up so I can see
Wanting to see if the other person is hiding something
I think it's too late, you got the best of me
Realizing he was taken advantage of
And it's toxic but you can't refuse
In a harmful but addictive relationship
The first to volunteer to be abused like this
Accepting and even seeking harmful behavior
Well, don't act like you don't know
The other person knows what's going on
We're in the bedroom of your very best friend
In a place of intimacy that should be safe
I'm fucking guilty
Feeling responsible for the situation
Don't say that we're something were not
Don't pretend the relationship is something it's not
If we think to much then we're gonna get caught
Thinking too hard about the situation could lead to trouble
The truth is maybe I wanna get caught
Admitting that he might be seeking consequences for his actions
Keep your enemies close and your lovers closer
Be careful around those closest to you
Keep your enemies close and your lovers closer
Be cautious of those who might harm you
I'm letting you know the show is over now
The relationship is ending
So lean in closer now
Trying to get the truth from the other person
Well, keep your hands up so I can see
Wanting to see if the other person is hiding something
I think it's too late you got the best of me
Realizing he was taken advantage of
So lean in closer, lean in closer
Trying to get closer to the truth
Keep your enemies close and your lovers closer
Be careful around those closest to you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BILLY MANN, PETER WALLACE, RYAN CABRERA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
coylen1
keep your ENEMIES close and your LOVERS closer
Sharon Alvarado
This man takes my breath away even passing the years not listening to his music x.x
JMV
Thanks for always staying true to yourself, Ry. It's made you the amazing artist and person so many of us have come to love. Here's to plenty of health and happiness in all you do. :)
Laura B.
When I was 12, which was 15 years ago, you were the very first artist I spent my saved up money on! I still have the CD too!
Ben Thom
I love all Ryan Cabrera songs
ChainberTV
I luv this song we did a cover of it at a party and people were really into it. The lyrics are wat really makes this song good.
Mauricio Fabio Fuertes Ríos
Que buenos recuerdos con este temon, si no eetoy mal viene desde el 2009
Sarah Ayalah
I think the fact that he isn't all about his looks in this video is fucking attractive. He deserves to be way more known than he is.
Melanie Bruce
O.o holy crap! So epic! He has changed but in a good way! Go Ryan!!
thebeausoleilXO
his voice/music is great. but DAMN i miss the old Ryan =(