Ryan was just 14 years old when he formed his first band called Stage. While still in high school the band played the CBGB's and the Mercury Lounge.
As Ryan grew older he decided to become known as the solo artist R. Star, releasing "Songs From The Eye Of An Elephant".
Ryan was one of the finalists on the CBS reality television show of the second season of Rock Star in July and August of 2006. The show is a talent show type reality show in which the band Supernova is looking for a lead singer to front their band. This show's producer and the drummer of the show is Tommy Lee. On the show, Ryan showed his diverse style from melodic and moving piano to rocking the Rolling Stones.
Ryan still performs in the NYC area with members from the group Stage.
Ryan has performed on such popular shows as Rachael Ray and Late Night With Jay Leno.
His track "Brand New Day" is the theme song to the Fox television drama Lie to Me.
His track "Last Train Home" was featured in the movie P.S. I Love You.
Ryan is currently self-releasing music through a pledge program. http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/ryanstar
I Alone
Ryan Star Lyrics
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Just to see your old light on
And I wonder where you are
And why you didn't call, my dear
It's the same when I'm alone, my dear
So why don't you stay?
As I sit here on the phone
About how you'll never leave
It's just echoes in my head, my dear
It's the same when I'm alone, my dear
So why don't you stay?
So why don't you stay?
So why don't you stay?
This set of lyrics is taken from Ryan Star's song "I Alone" which talks about a man's unrequited love for someone who has left him. The lyrics speak of the singer's intense longing for the person who has left him as he finds himself walking past her house just to see if the lights are on. He wonders where she is and why she hasn't called him. The lyrics also talk about the echoes of her promise to never leave him being stuck in his head, despite her absence. The singer pines for her presence and wonders why she can't stay.
The lyrics reflect the depths of the singer's feelings for the person who has left him. His loneliness is evident as he walks past her house, hoping to catch a glimpse of her light or some indication of her presence. He obsesses over her words and promises despite her absence. The repetition of "It's the same when I'm alone, my dear/So why don't you stay?" indicates his despair and the fact that his pain is unchanged even when she is gone. The singer is left feeling incomplete and unsatisfied without his lover.
Overall, Ryan Star's "I Alone" is a powerful song that speaks of the intense longing and pain that is felt when someone we love is not with us. It is a testament to the depths of human emotions and the ways in which they can affect us.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm walking past your house
I'm taking a walk and purposely passing by your house
Just to see your old light on
I'm doing this to see if you still have that same light on
And I wonder where you are
I'm wondering where you are and what you're doing right now
And why you didn't call, my dear
I'm wondering why you haven't contacted me, love
It's the same when I'm alone, my dear
This is how I feel when I'm by myself - lonely
So why don't you stay?
Why don't you stay with me and keep me company?
As I sit here on the phone
I'm sitting here talking on the phone
And I think of what you said
I'm thinking about something you said to me earlier
About how you'll never leave
Specifically, how you promised to never leave me
It's just echoes in my head, my dear
But now those words just feel like empty echoes in my mind, my sweet
So why don't you stay?
I need you to stay here with me, please
So why don't you stay?
Why are you leaving me alone like this?
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Alissa Mclaughlin
He's just so talented!
Solange Firmino
Great video!
Taylor Lange
Ryan did a great job, but I thought Magni's version was better