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.
Illusions
Ryan Cabrera Lyrics
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You can't sleep, can't think, can't hardly dream
Do you feel what the world wants you to be?
Open your eyes and just see what the world is
Open your mind and your free
There's more in this world than we see
Run with me
If all of the things that you thought you would be
Pass you by
We'll find what we need in our lives
We'll find what we need in our lives
I spent a lifetime hoping it would come to me
Gettin' lost in the lies I believed
We're covered by a mask that we think is our sin
But never realize that the truth is within
Open your eyes and just see what the world is
Open your eyes and your free
There's more in this world than we see
Just leave these illusions behind
Run with me
If all of the things that you thought you would be
Pass you by
We'll find what we need in our lives
We'll find what we need in our lives
And what are you hiding from?
Is it safe there inside your walls?
'Cause your chance is bound to come
If you're strong enough to live at all
We'll find what we need in our lives
We'll find what we need in our lives
Open your eyes and just see what the world is
Open your mind and you're free
There's more in this world than we see
Just leave these illusions behind
Run with me
If all of the things that you thought you would be
Pass you by
We'll find what we need in our lives
We'll find what we need in our lives
The lyrics of "Illusions" by Ryan Cabrera speaks to the idea that we often struggle with becoming who we thought we would be. It is in the middle of the night when we can't sleep or think, that we question who we are and what the world wants us to be. The song emphasizes the idea that there is more to the world than what we see and believe. That's why Ryan encourages the listeners to leave illusions behind and run with him to discover the truth.
Ryan goes on to express the idea that we are often covered by a mask that we continue to believe is our sin, but the truth is within us. The mask we represent is because we have lost sight of what we need in our lives. The song encourages listeners to open their minds, see what the world is truly about, forget the illusions, and instead run to find what they need in their lives. In essence, the song speaks to the idea that if we let go, forget the past, and open our minds, we will find what we need.
Line by Line Meaning
Middle of the night and it's gettin' so hard to breathe
Feeling suffocated and unable to relax, maybe because the things you've been desiring for so long have not come to you
You can't sleep, can't think, can't hardly dream
Life has become a nightmare, with sleep and dream seeming like an escape
Do you feel what the world wants you to be?
Does your life feel like it is conforming to the general expectations of the society?
Open your eyes and just see what the world is
Take a clear look at reality and see the world for what it truly is
Open your mind and your free
Free yourself from the limiting and delusional thoughts that are holding you back
There's more in this world than we see
There are a lot more opportunities in the world than we can understand right now
Just leave these illusions behind
Let go of the false hopes and unrealistic expectations that are causing you pain
Run with me
Come with me, let's go on a journey together
If all of the things that you thought you would be pass you by
If the things you once aspired for or believed in do not come true
We'll find what we need in our lives
We'll figure out what we truly want and need from life
I spent a lifetime hoping it would come to me
A lifetime spent waiting for the things you thought would make you happy
Gettin' lost in the lies I believed
Getting consumed by the false ideas and expectations that you've pinned your hopes on
We're covered by a mask that we think is our sin
We've put on a veil of shame that hides our true selves because we believe that our aspirations were too lofty to be realised
But never realize that the truth is within
Forgetting that the solution to our problems lies within ourselves and that we should never give up on ourselves
And what are you hiding from?
Why are you limiting yourself?
Is it safe there inside your walls?
Are the walls you've built around yourself worth it? Do they keep you safe?
'Cause your chance is bound to come
There will always be opportunities for us to latch onto
If you're strong enough to live at all
Only those who are ready to face life's challenges can make it through
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN RZEZNIK, RYAN CABRERA
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