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
We Were Kings
Ryan Star Lyrics
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The beach in winter on the island says it all
Oh, those days were gold
Oh, but we didn't know
We stole your fathers car, you didn't know how to drive
Touch down on the edge of town, we made it out alive
Oh, the setting sun
For me
And we sang a song
For all our dreams
We were young and lost
When we were kings
I will never regret
The scars we earned
How could you forget we ruled the world
Four in the morning and I'm staring at the stars
The only light connecting me to where you are
Oh, where have you gone
Oh, I knew you wee the one
For me
And we sang a song
For all our dreams
We were young and lost
When we were kings
I will never regret
The scars we earned
How could you forget we ruled the world
And we danced all night
Holding on for our lives
And I bled out the time
Since you walked away
Why’d you walk away
Remember when we were kings
And we sang a song
For all our dreams
We were young and lost
When we were kings
I will never regret
The scars we earned
How could you forget we ruled the world
The song "We Were Kings" by Ryan Star is a nostalgic and emotional recount of a past love and the memorable moments shared with that person. The first verse mentions a photograph of the person who the singer once had a relationship with - this photo is placed on the wall and depicts a winter beach on an island - representing a bittersweet ending to the relationship. The mention of the phrase "those days were gold" acknowledges the preciousness of the moments at that time, but also highlights that they were not aware of this at the time.
The second verse touches on more memories shared with this person - perhaps the pinnacle of their relationship - where they stole a car and were able to successfully make it to the edge of town. The setting sun is referenced as having been a significant moment for the singer, solidifying their affection for this person. These lyrics convey a feeling of excitement and freedom experienced in one's youth.
The chorus is a declaration of their reign and highlights the pride the singer still has in their shared memories, acknowledging the scars they have earned along the way. The lyrics continue to convey the singer's yearning to go back to those times with their past love, evident in the mention of staring at the stars at four in the morning, searching for the light that connects them to the past.
The bridge introduces a sense of loss - as though the singer had once had this person close to them, but they have since walked away. The singer still holds onto the memories they shared, dancing all night and holding on for their lives. The finale reiterates the importance of that past relationship, and the singer’s wistfulness for those moments to return.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep a photograph of you up on the wall
I have a picture of you on my wall that reminds me of you
The beach in winter on the island says it all
The picture shows a winter beach in an island, which represents our shared memories
Oh, those days were gold
Those days when we were together were priceless and unforgettable
Oh, but we didn't know
We didn't realize at the time how special those moments were
We stole your fathers car, you didn't know how to drive
We took your dad's car and drove despite not knowing how to properly
Touch down on the edge of town, we made it out alive
We arrived on the outskirts of town safely, despite the risks we took
Oh, the setting sun
The sunset was a beautiful sight
Oh, I knew you were the one
I knew that you were the person I wanted to be with
For me
You were the perfect match for me
And we sang a song
We expressed our hopes and dreams through music
For all our dreams
We sang to represent all of our aspirations and goals
We were young and lost
We were both inexperienced and unsure of what direction our lives would take us
When we were kings
We felt invincible and powerful, like royalty
I will never regret
I have no regrets
The scars we earned
We went through difficult times together, and those experiences have left a lasting mark on us
How could you forget we ruled the world
The memories we made were so special, how could you forget them?
Four in the morning and I'm staring at the stars
It's very late and I'm thinking of you, looking at the stars
The only light connecting me to where you are
The stars symbolize our connection, even though we're far apart
Oh, where have you gone
Where are you now?
Oh, I knew you were the one
I always knew you were my soulmate
And we danced all night
We spent endless nights dancing together
Holding on for our lives
We clung to each other, making sure to never let go
And I bled out the time
Time seemed to pass so slowly, seconds feeling like hours
Since you walked away
I've been lost ever since you left me
Why’d you walk away
I don't understand why you decided to leave
Remember when we were kings
Let's remember the good times when we felt invincible
Contributed by Alexander T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Solange Firmino
I have been singing this song since I woke up today. It's my birthday and I am in a good mood...
камаз с говном
С днём рождения, чувак))))
Rachel Prew
This is meant to be turned up loud!!! Kinda feel like I need to be at a beach party with drink in hand tho :/
Shereeda2202
very LOUD!
it's quite awesome
AshleyExistance
I wish more people knew about this song, I still love it
Diogo Saran
Awesome song
JTKLT2011
My favorite song on the album =).
Henry Lakin
hey man i like your music from the heart brother.ok spread it out as much as I can
DarkxSalvation
That's Ryan Star! Woho! Awesome song!
Ice Rose
I Love This Song ;)