Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Levine began his musical career in 1994, when he co-founded the alternative rock band Kara's Flowers, of which he was the lead vocalist and guitarist. After the commercial failure of their only album, The Fourth World (1997), the band split up. In 2001, the group was reformed – with guitarist James Valentine joining the line-up – and began a new, musical chapter, changing their name to Maroon 5. In 2002, the band released their first album, Songs About Jane, which went multi-platinum in the US. Since then, they have released four more albums, It Won't Be Soon Before Long (2007), Hands All Over (2010), Overexposed (2012) and V (2014). As part of Maroon 5, Levine has received three Grammy Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, two American Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award and a World Music Award.
Since 2011, Levine has served as a coach on NBC's reality talent show The Voice. The winners of the first and fifth seasons, Javier Colon and Tessanne Chin, were on his team. In 2012, he made his acting debut as a recurring character in the horror television show American Horror Story: Asylum for the series' second season. He also appeared in the film Begin Again.
As an entrepreneur, Levine launched his own eponymous fragrance line in 2013. The same year, he collaborated with Kmart and ShopYourWay.com to develop his menswear collection. He also owns a record label, 222 Records. In 2013, The Hollywood Reporter reported that "sources familiar with his many business dealings" estimated Levine would earn more than $35 million that year.
Stereo Hearts
Adam Levine Lyrics
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It beats for you, so listen close
Hear my thoughts in every note
Make me your radio (yeah)
And turn me up when you feel low (turn it up a little bit)
This melody was meant for you (yeah, right there)
Just sing along to my stereo
(Gym Class Heroes, baby)
If I was just another dusty record on the shelf
Would you blow me off and play me like everybody else?
If I ask you to scratch my back, could you manage that?
Like ye-yeah, chicka, Travie, I can handle that
Furthermore, I apologize for any skipping tracks
It's just the last girl that played me left a couple cracks
I used to, used to, used to, used to, now I'm over that
'Cause holding grudges over love is ancient artifacts
If I could only find a note to make you understand
I'd sing it softly in your ear and grab you by the hand
Just keep me stuck inside your head like your favorite tune
And know my heart's a stereo that only plays for you
My heart's a stereo
It beats for you, so listen close
Hear my thoughts in every note (yeah, yeah, yeah, come on)
Make me your radio (uh-huh)
And turn me up when you feel low (turn it up)
This melody was meant for you
Just sing along to my stereo
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, to my stereo
Oh, oh, oh
So sing along to my stereo
Let's go
If I was an old-school, fifty-pound boombox (remember them?)
Would you hold me on your shoulder, wherever you walk?
Would you turn my volume up in front of the cops? (Turn it up)
And crank it higher every time they told you to stop
And all I ask is that you don't get mad at me (mad at me)
When you have to purchase mad D batteries (batteries)
Appreciate every mixtape your friends make (friends make)
You never know, we come and go like on the interstate (never know)
I think finally found a note to make you understand
If you can hit it, sing along and take me by the hand
Just keep me stuck inside your head like your favorite tune
And know my heart's a stereo that only plays for you
My heart's a stereo (yeah)
It beats for you, so listen close (listen)
Hear my thoughts in every note (oh, oh)
Make me your radio (come on)
And turn me up when you feel low (turn it up)
This melody was meant for you
Just sing along to my stereo (just sing along, like)
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, to my stereo
Oh, oh, oh
So sing along to my stereo (sing along, sing along)
I only pray you'll never leave me behind (never leave me)
Because good music can be so hard to find (so hard to find)
I take your hand and pull it closer to mine (yeah)
Thought love was dead, but now you're changing my mind (yeah, yeah, come on, woo)
My heart's a stereo (yeah)
It beats for you, so listen close
Hear my thoughts in every note (oh, oh, oh)
Make me your radio (uh-huh)
And turn me up when you feel low (turn it up)
This melody was meant for you
Just sing along to my stereo
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, to my stereo
Oh, oh, oh (it's your boy, Travie)
(Gym Class Heroes, baby)
So sing along to my stereo (yeah)
The lyrics to Adam Levine's song "Stereo Hearts" speak about the power of music and its ability to bring people together. The metaphor of the heart as a stereo system is used throughout the song to express the idea that the singer's heart beats for the love interest and that his feelings are expressed through the notes of the music. He asks the listener to "listen close" and to "hear my thoughts in every note," emphasizing that the music is a direct reflection of his emotions.
The lyrics also mention the fear of being just another "dusty record on the shelf," which speaks to the idea that the singer doesn't want to be forgotten or played like everyone else. He also apologizes for any "skipping tracks," which could be interpreted as past relationship issues or problems that he has overcome. The song encourages the listener to "sing along to my stereo," emphasizing the idea of togetherness and shared experiences through music.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart's a stereo
My love for you is like music that never stops
It beats for you, so listen close
I'm expressing my love for you through this song
Hear my thoughts in every note
Each note in this song has a hidden message for you
Make me your radio
Let me be the source of your happiness and comfort
Turn me up when you feel low
Play this song when you feel down and let it uplift you
This melody was meant for you
I wrote this song with you specifically in mind
Just sing along to my stereo
Sing with me and let our love fill the air
If I was just another dusty record on the shelf
If I was just like any other person you've met before
Would you blow me off and play me like everybody else
Would you ignore me and treat me poorly like you have with others?
If I ask you to scratch my back, could you manage that
If I asked you for help, would you be there for me?
Like it read well, check it Travie, I can handle that
I'm confident that I'm strong enough to handle anything you throw at me
Furthermore, I apologize for any skipping tracks
I'm sorry for any mistakes I've made that may have caused problems in our relationship
It's just the last girl that played me left a couple cracks
I've been hurt before, but I'm healing and ready to move on
I used to used to used to used to, now I'm over that
I used to hold onto anger from past relationships, but now I'm letting go
'Cause holding grudges over love is ancient artifacts
I've realized that holding onto anger isn't worth losing real love
If I could only find a note to make you understand
I wish I could find the perfect words to express how much I love you
I'd sing it softly in your ear and grab you by the hand
I want to make sure you hear every word and feel the emotion in my voice
Keep it stuck inside your head, like your favorite tune
I hope this song stays with you and reminds you of how much I love you
And know my heart's a stereo that only plays for you
Know that you are the only one I love and that my heart belongs to you
If I was an old-school, fifty pound boom box
If I was a relic from the past that you could carry around
Would you hold me on your shoulder, wherever you walk
Would you keep me close and take me with you wherever you go?
Would you turn my volume up in front of the cops
Would you show off our love and let everyone know?
And crank it higher every time they told you to stop
Would you ignore those who try to stop us and continue to turn up the volume?
All I ask is that you don't get mad at me
All I ask is for your love and support
When you have to purchase mad D batteries
When I need your help and energy to keep our love going
Appreciate every mix tape your friends make
Value the little things in life, like the love and care of our friends
You never know we come and go like we're on the interstate
You never know what the future holds, but let's enjoy our love while it lasts
I take your hand and pull it closer to mine
I want to be closer to you and show you how much I love you
Thought love was dead, but now you're changing my mind
I thought I had given up on love, but you've given me new hope
I only pray you never leave me behind (Never leave me)
I pray that our love remains strong and that you never leave me
Because good music can be so hard to find (So hard to find)
True love is rare, and I'm grateful to have found it with you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric Roberts, Travis L. McCoy, Brandon Lowry, Ammar Malik, Adam Noah Levine, Benjamin Joseph Levin, Daniel Thomas Omelio, Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo, Matthew McGinley
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hello childhood, it has been a while.
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from italy😻
@muongratanak2880
I still listen to this good music thats hard to find
@desireecharles8411
😍😍yesss
@ajisusetyo3613
Hard to find, like a diamond
@justinbrinkman_3619
True man!
@haluccy2667
Who else started listening to old music randomly?
@skullhq1s77
Haryanto Wijaya me bro idk what’s going on
@clan6691
Me
@chandyboy10
I was just telling my friend how the last few days I've been listening to 2000s music and it's been making me so nostalgic and sad.