The trio are popular in the electronic dance music scene for their forward-thinking uplifting trance productions and collaborations with renowned vocalists. They have their own record label, Anjunabeats, which releases trance & progressive music, and they also host their own weekly radio show previously known as Trance Around the World but relaunched in late 2012 as Group Therapy. The group's tracks are regularly played by DJs around the world, including Armin van Buuren, Gareth Emery, Ferry Corsten, ATB, and Kyau & Albert. The trio has been consistently ranked among DJ Magazine's Top 100 DJs Poll, having placed at #4 in 2008 & 2009, #5 in 2010 & 2011, and most recently at #25 for 2014.
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Above & Beyond Lyrics
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You didn't really love me at all
All that you wanted was grey
You didn't want me to stay
You didn't really love me at all
All that you wanted was grey
I knew I never could stay
I really really loved you a lot
I really wanted her love, I really wanted her love
I never wanted to push, I never wanted to shove
I didn't want her to leave, I didn't want her to go
I didn't want her to see, all of the shit that I know
She really gave me the world, She let me call her my girl
She made life feel like a whirl, She was as bright as a pearl
I never knew what its like, to be so lonely in life
I couldn't see the tears were filling up my eyes
You didn't want me to stay
You didn't really love me at all
All that you wanted was grey
I knew I never could stay
I really really loved you a lot
All that you wanted was grey
The lyrics to Above & Beyond's song "Stay" depict the aftermath of a breakup where the person who left didn't truly love the other person. The first verse sets the tone, with the lyrics "You didn't want me to stay, you didn't really love me at all, all that you wanted was grey." This shows that the person who left wasn't interested in a colorful or exciting relationship with the singer - they only wanted something dull and uninteresting.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's feelings of love and longing for the person who left, despite knowing they couldn't stay. It's clear there was a strong emotional attachment there, but the other person didn't feel the same. The second verse emphasizes the singer's desire for someone else's love while also never wanting to push or shove the person who left. The imagery of never wanting her to see "all of the shit that I know" implies that there were issues and secrets that the singer was aware of, though they didn't want to burden the other person with them.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a one-sided relationship where one person loved deeply while the other only wanted something bland and unfulfilling. It's a song that many people can relate to, as everyone has likely experienced unrequited love or a relationship where their feelings weren't reciprocated fully.
Line by Line Meaning
You didn't want me to stay
You didn't want me to remain in your life
You didn't really love me at all
You didn't have any real affection or care for me
All that you wanted was grey
All you desired was a dull and unremarkable relationship
I knew I never could stay
I realized I couldn't continue to be with you
I really really loved you a lot
I genuinely and deeply cared for you
All that you wanted was grey
All you desired was a mundane and colorless relationship
I really wanted her love, I really wanted her love
I yearned and longed for another person's love
I never wanted to push, I never wanted to shove
I never intended to cause any harm or force anyone's affections
I didn't want her to leave, I didn't want her to go
I didn't wish for her departure or absence in my life
I didn't want her to see, all of the shit that I know
I didn't want to burden her with the negative things I had to deal with
She really gave me the world, She let me call her my girl
She showered me with love and allowed me to claim her as my significant other
She made life feel like a whirl, She was as bright as a pearl
She made my world exciting and vibrant, like a precious gem
I never knew what its like, to be so lonely in life
I never experienced such overwhelming isolation and emptiness
I couldn't see the tears were filling up my eyes
I was unable to recognize the distress and pain I was experiencing
You didn't want me to stay
You didn't want me to remain in your life
You didn't really love me at all
You didn't have any real affection or care for me
All that you wanted was grey
All you desired was a mundane and colorless relationship
I knew I never could stay
I realized I couldn't continue to be with you
I really really loved you a lot
I genuinely and deeply cared for you
All that you wanted was grey
All you desired was a dull and unremarkable relationship
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Joseph Daywalt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MP Matthews
A&B Music and Lyrics are just unparalleled. Hearing Gratitude for the first time recently inspired me to make and A&B mix of my fave tunes. Only then did I realise just how many absolute top songs they are responsible for. Even just making a list of my faves put a smile on my face before even listening to them.
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Vulpes Incultuh
Yea and it seems like the most older tunes from tri state era are becoming more refined like wine
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Yup, Gratitue and Counting Down the Days are the two songs that ignited my passion for their superb work and led me to: (1) Be a fan of A&B; (2) Literally play A&B Group Therapy radio live shows 99% of the time whether in car or at home; (3) Purchase their tickets, 2 each, for their upcoming Group Therapy Weekender July 22 to 24 at the The Gorge Amphitheater in Washington state as well as ABGT500 on October 15 at the Banc of California Stadium — Los Angeles, California.
C S
Totally agree, no matter how crap my day has been, A&B teleport me to a much, much better place restoring body & soul
Mark Hughes
You did a great job too bro :)
Carlos Duarte
Ocula: such a wonderful discovery 🤩🙏🏻
Nicolás | Electronic Lyrics
OCULA is in my humble opinion the best TNH and melodic house producer ❤️
Nicolás | Electronic Lyrics
@Abdessamad Zakari Ya! But Simon is from Anjunadeep :)
Abdessamad Zakari
I agree with you + Simon Doty