1- Airplay released their self-titled album in 1980, but the members went o… Read Full Bio ↴1- Airplay released their self-titled album in 1980, but the members went on to much bigger things. Airplay were David Foster on keyboards, Jay Graydon on guitar and vocals, and Tommy Funderburk with background vocals. They were joined by two members of Toto: drummer Jeff Porcaro and bassist David Hungate. Ray Parker Jr., known for his hit title track from the movie Ghostbusters, provides additional guitar backing.

2- Airplay is a disco act produced by Andreas Martin Krause. Singles: "For Your Love"

3- Airplay are Danny Corten and Eddy Weyns, electronic trance duo.

Stranded
Airplay Lyrics

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You are dealing underhanded, so far
the closer that we get the more I'm stranded

I'm tangled in this situation
looks like you got the best of me
I'm handing in my resignation
sufferin' a cold defeat for your love

I tell you secrets and you're tellin' me lies
you paint a picture and you cover my eyes
and since I found you I've been lost in the night
and feeling stranded, stranded - empty~handed
and I don't know if I'll ever survive
First you want to please me
then you want to tease me
lead me to your lock and throw away the only key

You are dealing underhanded, so far
the closer that we get the more I'm stranded

I'm takin'on a bad reaction
from putting on a one-man show
you'll never give me satisfaction
I can't hold on and can't let go of your love

I tell you secrets and you're tellin' me lies
you paint a picture and you cover my eyes
and since I found you I've been lost in the night
and feeling stranded, stranded - empty~handed
and I don't know if I'll ever survive
First you want to please me
then you want to tease me
lead me to your lock and throw away the only key

You are dealing underhanded, so far
the closer that we get the more I'm stranded

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Airplay's song "Stranded" convey a story of a person who is caught in a complicated and deceitful relationship. The opening line "You are dealing underhanded, so far" suggests that the person the singer is involved with is not being straightforward in their interactions. As the relationship progresses, the singer feels more and more trapped and alone, hence the line "the closer that we get the more I'm stranded."

The chorus emphasizes the theme of feeling lost and alone, using the metaphor of being stranded and empty-handed. The singer feels like they are giving their all in the relationship, divulging their innermost secrets and desires, but in return, they are only met with lies and deception. The line "lead me to your lock and throw away the only key" reflects the helplessness the singer feels in the relationship.

The second verse solidifies the singer's feelings of dissatisfaction and frustration with the relationship. They feel like they are putting on a "one-man show" and not receiving any appreciation or satisfaction from their partner. The line "I can't hold on and can't let go of your love" shows the singer's confliction in deciding whether to continue the relationship or not.

Overall, the lyrics of "Stranded" convey a sense of emotional turmoil and uncertainty in a relationship built on lies and deceit.

Line by Line Meaning

You are dealing underhanded, so far
I suspect that you are being dishonest in your actions towards me.

the closer that we get the more I'm stranded
The more emotionally invested I become in you, the more trapped and helpless I feel.

I'm tangled in this situation
I feel caught up and confused in this difficult circumstance.

looks like you got the best of me
You seem to have come out on top in our interactions and have taken advantage of me.

I'm handing in my resignation
I am giving up on trying to make this relationship work.

sufferin' a cold defeat for your love
I am experiencing the pain of losing in this situation, all for the sake of trying to win your affection.

I tell you secrets and you're tellin' me lies
I am being honest and vulnerable with you, but you are not reciprocating in the same way and are instead deceiving me.

you paint a picture and you cover my eyes
You are creating a false reality for me and preventing me from seeing the truth of our situation.

and since I found you I've been lost in the night
Ever since I met you, I have been confused and unsure of my way forward.

and feeling stranded, stranded - empty~handed
I feel trapped and helpless in this situation, with nothing to show for my efforts.

and I don't know if I'll ever survive
I am uncertain if I will be able to overcome the pain and difficulty of this situation.

First you want to please me
At first, you seemed interested in making me happy.

then you want to tease me
Now, however, you seem to be toying with my emotions and leading me on.

lead me to your lock and throw away the only key
You have led me to a situation where I am trapped and unable to escape.

I'm takin'on a bad reaction
I am experiencing negative consequences as a result of my involvement with you.

from putting on a one-man show
I feel like I have been trying to make our relationship work all on my own.

you'll never give me satisfaction
No matter what I do, you never seem to be fully satisfied with me.

I can't hold on and can't let go of your love
I am stuck in a painful cycle of wanting to hold onto your affection, but also knowing that it is causing me pain.

Writer(s): D. Foster, David W. Foster, T. Kelly, J. Graydon Copyright: Foster Frees Music Inc., Garden Rake Music, Irving Music Inc.

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