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.
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Ryan Cassata Lyrics
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I'm gonna wear boys clothes when I please
So fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
For telling me
To fit inside your gender binary
I won′t fit inside your gender binary
I'm gonna break all the stereotypes you set up for me
All the stereotypes telling me I have to be manly
Well sometimes I want a beard but I won't go on T
Cause I like my pretty voice, it just suits me
So fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
For telling me
To fit inside your gender binary
So fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
For telling me
To fit inside your gender binary
I won′t fit inside your gender binary
I′m gonna grow my hair real long
I know that pisses you off
Maybe it's just ′cause i'm a hippie
You all look the same, it makes me yawn, sorry to complain
But I just want to wear what fits me
So fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
For telling me
To fit inside your gender binary
So fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
For telling me
To fit inside your gender binary
So fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
For telling me
To fit inside your gender binary
I won′t fit inside your gender binary
I won't fit inside your gender binary
The lyrics of Ryan Cassata's song "Gender Binary" challenge societal norms and expectations surrounding gender roles and clothing choices. The song speaks to the personal experience of the singer, as he describes his desire to freely express himself through his clothing choices without being limited by the traditional gender binary. He defiantly declares he will wear "girls clothes when [he] want[s] to" and "break all the stereotypes [people] set up for [him]."
Cassata also touches on the pressure placed on individuals to conform to expectations regarding their physical appearance, such as growing a beard or going on testosterone. He resists these pressures, advocating for the freedom to choose one's own path without judgement or criticism for deviating from societal norms.
The repetition of "fuck you" throughout the song serves as a powerful affirmation of the singer's right to self-expression and independence from societal expectations.
Overall, the lyrics of "Gender Binary" are a call for acceptance and freedom to be oneself, regardless of traditional gender roles or societal pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
I’m gonna wear girls clothes when I want to
I have the freedom and autonomy to wear whatever clothing I choose, regardless of societal expectations or gender norms.
I'm gonna wear boys clothes when I please
I have the right to wear clothing typically associated with boys or men, even if my gender identity or expression may not align with that norm.
So fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
My anger and frustration is directed towards those who attempt to police or control my gender expression.
For telling me
I feel personally targeted and attacked by those who attempt to restrict my freedom of expression.
To fit inside your gender binary
The societal construct of the gender binary, which expects individuals to conform to strict gender roles and expressions based on biological sex.
I won't fit inside your gender binary
I refuse to be constrained by the gender binary and will express myself in ways that feel authentic and comfortable to me.
I'm gonna break all the stereotypes you set up for me
I reject the harmful stereotypes and expectations placed on me by society based on my gender, and will actively work to dismantle them through my own actions and choices.
All the stereotypes telling me I have to be manly
The societal pressure to adhere to masculine norms and behaviors, even if they do not align with my true self and personal identity.
Well sometimes I want a beard but I won't go on T
I know that physical characteristics like a beard are often seen as 'masculine', but I refuse to comply with the societal expectations that I take testosterone or change my body to fit a certain mold.
Cause I like my pretty voice, it just suits me
While a deeper voice may be seen as 'masculine', I prefer my current voice and will not change it to meet societal expectations.
I’m gonna grow my hair real long
I will grow my hair to whatever length I desire, regardless of societal expectations or stereotypes.
I know that pisses you off
I am aware that my choices and actions may be viewed negatively or disapproved of by those who prioritize conforming to societal norms.
Maybe it's just ′cause i'm a hippie
I recognize that my unconventional choices and actions may not easily fit into societal norms or expectations, but that does not make them any less valid or meaningful to me.
You all look the same, it makes me yawn, sorry to complain
I am bored and unsatisfied with the homogeneity I see around me, and will actively work to break out of societal expectations to be more authentic and unique.
But I just want to wear what fits me
At the end of the day, my ultimate goal is to express myself in a way that feels true to my personal identity and values, regardless of societal expectations or stereotypes.
Writer(s): Ryan Otto Cassata
Contributed by Camilla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Itsmebaileyc
Glad to have been a part of this! (I was the one with the bass guitar)
@RyanCassata
You rocked it!!!!!!
@Racoon777
this is so fitting. yesterday i came out as being not cis-gender to my parents. they took it well and this song is just what it discribes. not fitting in the gender binary. love this song
@Thaumic89
it sure is,i also came out as being bisexual to my family & some people amongst friends 👍
@SkyePayne
This has been my favorite song since the first version came out (the video only one), I'm so glad there's a video!!🎵
@RyanCassata
awww
@stopmotiongirl6846
@@RyanCassata hi 💗🙋
@p0tat0s0up
YOU KING RYAN I LOVE THIS SONG AND EVERYONE IN THE VIDEO IS JUST BEAUTIFUL
@RyanCassata
everyone is so amazing!
@ClaytonBryantSings
@@RyanCassata you're amazing