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
Sink or Swim
Ryan Star Lyrics
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When I stare at you, it's a crime
So, where to go from here?
It's the day I fear,
Come quick night
Love me,
Was it you I thought I saw
In a sea of pain that all your love created?
How could you just leave me there?
Why don't you save me?
It's been years since I felt whole without you
Why are we not with you?
Worlds apart, you knew
We were so sore
If you still love me then,
Why do we ignore sink or swim?
Oh, help me
Was it you I thought I saw
When I was drowning
In a sea of pain that all your love created?
I thought I could spare your hair
But why would you care?
Was I everything that you ever asked for?
Love me,
Was it you I thought I saw
When I was drowning
In a sea of pain that all your love created?
How could you just leave me there?
Why don't you save me?
Was I everything that you ever asked for?
The lyrics of Ryan Star's song Sink or Swim seem to come from a place of heartbreak and confusion. The opening line "Oh, what a lonely view" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer laments the loss of a love that was supposed to be their anchor in times of trouble. The line "When I stare at you, it's a crime" implies that the sight of the person they used to love is now a painful reminder of what has been lost, and that they feel guilty or ashamed for not being able to make things work.
The chorus repeats the question "Was it you I thought I saw when I was drowning in a sea of pain that all your love created?" The use of water imagery throughout the song suggests that the singer feels overwhelmed and unable to keep their head above water, and that the love they once shared has become a source of anguish rather than comfort. The lines "How could you just leave me there? Why don't you save me?" reveal a sense of betrayal or abandonment, as the singer grapples with the idea that the person they thought would always be there for them has turned their back and left them to struggle alone.
The final verse includes the lines "If you still love me then, why do we ignore sink or swim?" which suggests that there might still be some hope for reconciliation, but that both parties are unsure if they want to try and make things work. The repeated question "Was I everything that you ever asked for?" adds to the sense of uncertainty and self-doubt, as the singer wonders if they were ever truly enough for the person they loved.
Overall, Sink or Swim is a poignant and introspective song that deals with themes of loss, regret, and the difficulty of moving on from a failed relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, what a lonely view
The view of being without you makes me feel incredibly lonely.
When I stare at you, it's a crime
I feel guilty when I look at you because I know that I'm not supposed to anymore.
So, where to go from here?
I'm not sure what to do next or where to turn.
It's the day I fear,
I dread the day when I have to face the reality of living without you.
Come quick night
I wish for the night to come quickly because it brings relief from my pain.
Love me,
I need your love and affection.
Was it you I thought I saw
I thought I saw you, but I'm not sure if it was really you or just my imagination.
When I was drowning In a sea of pain that all your love created?
I was overwhelmed by the pain that your love caused me, and it felt like I was drowning in it.
How could you just leave me there?
I can't understand how you could abandon me when I was in so much pain and needed you the most.
Why don't you save me?
I wish that you had rescued me from my suffering, but you chose not to.
It's been years since I felt whole without you
I can't remember the last time I felt complete or happy without you in my life.
Why are we not with you?
I can't understand why we're not together anymore and why things had to end.
Worlds apart, you knew
We were too different from each other, and you were aware of this fact.
We were so sore
Our relationship was painful and difficult for both of us.
If you still love me then,
I wonder if you still have feelings for me despite everything that's happened.
Why do we ignore sink or swim?
Why do we choose to ignore whether we succeed or fail in this relationship?
Oh, help me
I need your help and support to get through this difficult time.
I thought I could spare your hair
I thought I could protect you and keep you safe from harm, but I failed.
But why would you care?
I don't know why you would care about me or my feelings anymore.
Was I everything that you ever asked for?
I wonder if I was enough for you or if there was something else that you needed that I couldn't provide.
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