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
Waiting For Love
Ryan Star Lyrics
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Don't live this on your own
While you run from your home
I'll be waiting for you here
Far away from all your fear
If you're waiting for love
Then I'm waiting for you to see
Then you're waiting for you and me
I'll save you from the pain
Break me and take a name
We all want love and fame
So, I'll be waiting for you here
Taste my blood, I'll taste your tears
If you're waiting for love
Then I'm waiting for you to see
If you're waiting for love
Then you're waiting for you and me
And if you want the best of me
The best of me is here
And if you want the worst of me
The worst of me is here
Some things just don't have to change
Don't have to change, my dear
If you're waiting for love
Then I'm waiting for you to see
If you're waiting for love
Then you're waiting for you and me
If you're waiting for love
Then I'm waiting for you to see
If you're waiting for love
Then you'll wait here for you and me
Then you wait for you and me
Then you wait here for you and me
In "Waiting for Love," Ryan Star assures his beloved who is running from her/his home, that s/he is not alone as long as the songwriter is by her/his side. Star takes up the role of a guardian, an ally in the face of the ordeal, the character being faced by his partner. He offers a solution of crossing the ocean, going beyond one's fear, or rather, trying to avoid fear by embracing love. Ryan offers a sense of security by staying, being present and patient in a relationship that is built on love. He acknowledges that we all want fame, acceptance, and admiration, which can be achieved by taking risks and facing challenges together with a beloved partner. Ryan acknowledges that it is tough but hopes that waiting for love will be worth it.
The lyrics intend to provide a message of hope and support, offering an emotional boost to an individual in love. The chorus provides the perfect sentiment: "If you're waiting for love, Then you're waiting for you and me." It means that if an individual waits long enough for love, they will find it within themselves and in the waiting partner. Ryan emphasizes that love can conquer all and endorses that waiting for someone who values it is worthwhile. The song is a reminder of the importance of patience, calmness, and understanding in love, the need to be present in the moment and to face our fears together.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you all alone
I am aware that you are alone and can sense that you need somebody to support you.
Don't live this on your own
You don't have to face this challenge by yourself.
While you run from your home
Although you are running from your home and looking for companionship somewhere else, I am still here for you.
I'll be waiting for you here
I am always here for you, ready to support you in any way that I can.
Far away from all your fear
I can offer you a safe haven where you can feel protected from all the things that scare you.
If you're waiting for love
If you are searching for love and companionship,
Then I'm waiting for you to see
I am waiting for you to realize that I am here, always ready to offer you comfort and support.
I'll save you from the pain
I am willing to do anything in my power to prevent you from experiencing pain and suffering.
Break me and take a name
You can break me down and use my name to save yourself from the things that hurt you.
We all want love and fame
Everyone seeks love and attention from others, it is a natural human desire.
So, I'll be waiting for you here
And I will be here for you, waiting to offer you love and support.
Taste my blood, I'll taste your tears
I am ready to share both the good and the bad times with you, to experience everything together.
And if you want the best of me
If you want the best parts of me,
The best of me is here
Then you already have them, because they are always with you.
And if you want the worst of me
If you want to experience the worst parts of me,
The worst of me is here
Then you can also count on me to be honest and authentic with you, even when things are difficult.
Some things just don't have to change
Certain aspects of who we are will always stay the same, no matter what happens.
Don't have to change, my dear
But that's okay, because it is a part of who we are, and that will never change.
Then you wait for you and me
So, if you are waiting for love, just remember that I am also waiting for you, and we can experience everything together.
Then you wait here for you and me
No matter what happens, I will always be here for you, waiting to offer you love and support.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tim Bergling, Simon John Aldred, Salem Lars Al Fakir, Martijn Garritsen, Vincent Fred Pontare
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