Ryan plays guitar, piano, harmonica, and sings. At the young age of 14, in 2007, Ryan began to gig across Long Island. After 2.5 years he had played over 200 performances and completed a Florida tour, as well as two New England tours, titled "The Love Around the World Tour." Cassata performed at the world's biggest gay music festival, Pridefest Milwaukee, with other great musicians like Salt N' Pepa, Chris Crocker & LeAnne Rimes.
Ryan Cassata is the founder of Artemendous Records, LLC. and Artemendous Radio Station as he conducts broadcasts worldwide to help the local music scene grow stronger.
Ryan Cassata is the composer of the soundtrack for Loop Planes, an award-winning independent film that screened in the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film & Music Festival (2010), the Tribeca Film Festival (2010), the International Israel Women's Film Festival (with The Runaways) (2010), and 15 other film festivals.
Ryan Cassata appeared on The Larry King Live Show (2009) and the Tyra Banks Show (2010) for being transgender himself. Aside from being a musician, Cassata is a strong advocate for the transgender community. He travels the states speaking at high schools, colleges, and conferences, sharing his story with a mission to stop ignorance and bring peace to the world. Cassata appeared in Hamptons Bay Magazine (2008), Go Magazine (2008), and Closer Magazine (2011) for his hard work and advocacy. He also appeared in Bay Shore High School's "Maroon Echo" three times for his advocacy along with his musical achievements. In 2011, Ryan Cassata won the first Harvey Milk Memorial Award for the new path of equality he had created at his high school.
Ryan Cassata writes very passionate lyrics. His words are positive and inspirational to today's generation. Cassata hopes to spread this positivity across the country and around the world in hopes to make people smile and catch on to kindness.
Ryan Cassata is doing much more than the average teen. He demands change, he demands revolution, and...he demands PEACE.
Recently, Ryan Cassata was selected to be one of the keynote speakers for the biggest transgender conference in the United States, the Philadelphia Trans-Health conference. Ryan is the youngest speaker the conference has ever had.
Mayday
Ryan Cassata Lyrics
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I'm not lying in your arms
It's not fair, my dear
In my head there's sirens and alarms
And is it rough there?
Silence fills my heart
And will you come around real slow
It's a quarter after five
You might be two days too late or dry
And in the distance
Fireworks and a prayer
But they're not ours, dear
Well, maybe one day
And the ringing won't drop
'Til we reach the final stop
The last tier
And climbing in stuff here
It's a quarter after five
We cried through the night
Ooh yeah
Swallow your pain
Swallow your pain
Swallow your pain
Swallow your pain
And it's a quarter after five
We cried through the night
The lyrics to Ryan Cassata's song "Mayday" seem to convey feelings of desperation and loss. The first verse begins with the line "Is it mayday?" which suggests a sense of alarm or distress. The next line, "I'm not lying in your arms," implies that the singer is alone and perhaps longing for someone to comfort him. He laments that it's not fair and describes his mind being filled with sirens and alarms, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for inner turmoil or anxiety.
In the second verse, the singer asks whether it's rough where the person he's addressing is. The line "Silence fills my heart" suggests a feeling of emptiness or loneliness. He then asks the person to come around slowly so that their bodies can make their hearts connect. This line conveys both a physical and emotional desire for closeness and intimacy.
The chorus emphasizes the feeling of sadness and desperation with the line "It's a quarter after five / We cried through the night." This repetition emphasizes the pain the singer is experiencing, and the reference to the time of day implies that it's been a long and difficult night. The bridge of the song states that "the ringing won't drop / 'til we reach the final stop," perhaps referring to a sense of finality or resolution that hasn't yet been achieved. The final lines of the song repeat the chorus, with the added refrain of "Swallow your pain" perhaps suggesting that the singer is trying to push through his negative feelings and find a way to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it mayday?
Is something going wrong or do we need help?
I'm not lying in your arms
I am not feeling comforted by you in this difficult moment.
It's not fair, my dear
The situation we are in is unjust and unfortunate.
In my head there's sirens and alarms
My mind is in a state of panic and emergency.
And is it rough there?
Is the situation hard and unbearable?
Silence fills my heart
I am feeling a profound emptiness and sadness.
And will you come around real slow
Can you be patient with me and understand what I am going through?
That our bodies make our hearts
Our physical connection can help us feel a deeper emotional bond.
It's a quarter after five
It is early in the morning, but the day continues despite our struggles.
You might be two days too late or dry
You may have missed your chance, or maybe you don't care enough to help.
And in the distance
Something in the far-off future.
Fireworks and a prayer
Something beautiful and hopeful.
But they're not ours, dear
That hopeful, beautiful future may not be meant for us.
Well, maybe one day
But we still have hope that things will get better in the future.
And the ringing won't drop
The noise and chaos in our lives won't go away easily.
'Til we reach the final stop
Until we arrive at our destination or resolution to our problems.
The last tier
The final stage of our struggle.
And climbing in stuff here
We are fighting our way through a difficult situation.
We cried through the night
We have been struggling emotionally for a long time.
Ooh yeah
An exclamation of pain or sadness.
Swallow your pain
Try to fight through the pain and keep going.
Swallow your pain
Do not let the pain consume you.
Swallow your pain
Persevere and do not give up hope.
Swallow your pain
Push through the pain and find a way to move forward.
And it's a quarter after five
It is still early in the morning, but we must continue to face the day despite our struggles.
We cried through the night
Our emotions have been overwhelming and consuming for a long time.
Contributed by Chloe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gela Wikoff
Very nice.As a fellow musician, I totally respect you putting your music out here for us to enjoy. Keep up the good work, Ryan.
elle hynes
Words cannot describe this song or its music video.... Thanks again Ryan, this is simply amazing :)
Deciymber Jade
I absolutely adore some of the shots used in this film. They gave it a unique and personal feel. In all, I love the song and the video. Great job (:
lilylezC
Wow.. I'm really into this song. It's sad but calming at the same time (:
Megonia Flower
Your songs are just breathtaking. I love them<3
Shax Szandor
good voice, good video, totally great video... so breathtaking, i love it and is just such a great piece of work, i hope you never stop making this amazing videos Ryan you are doing such a great job and i love your music. all the love from Mexico Ryan :)
TheEllaDarling
I love your voice! Thank you for making this video! It's very beautiful! <3
Liz Bruffett
I'm pumped you made this video. My favorite song of yours! Great job
Sid Denford
I love it, dude, I can't say it's the best song by you, because all your songs are awesome...I love your work xx <3
wollybalooza
this just might be one of my favourite songs and music videos of yours!