“My life and everything in it influences my music, both in terms of providing reference material and inspiration itself,” he explains. “Writing songs for me is a way to express myself. I can start with a poem or can simply sit at the keyboard and let the tones inspire me. My gimmick, as an artist, is that I reveal myself in my work.”
Barton has been a performer for as long as he can remember. As a boy, he would sing songs he made up himself. “If I was not singing my own songs, I was learning someone else’s. I would listen to records over and over, listening and writing down every single word until I understood what everything meant.”
Stereo Love
Barton Lyrics
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I don't wanna be another one
Paying for the things I never done
Don't let go
Don't let go
To my love
Can I get to your soul
Can you promise we won't let go
All the things that I need
All the things that you need
You can make it feel so real.
Cuz you can't deny
You've blown my mind
When I touch your body
I feel I'm loosing control
Cuz you can't deny
You've blown my mind
When I see you baby
I just don't wanna let go
I hate to see you cry
Your smile is a beautiful lie
I hate to see you cry
My love's dying inside
I can fix all those lies
But baby, when I run, I'm running to you
You won't see me cry, I'm hiding inside
My heart is in pain but I'm smiling for you
Can I get to your soul
Can you get to my...
In "Stereo Love," the singer pleads with their lover to stop breaking their heart, as they can't handle the pain of paying for things that they haven't done. The singer urges their lover not to let go of their love and promises to never let go themselves. The second verse explores the idea of a deeper connection between the two lovers - the singer wonders if they can reach each other's souls and promises to make all the things the other needs feel so real. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer is completely blown away by their lover and doesn't want to let go, even though their heart is hurting.
The third verse begins with the singer expressing their sadness and inability to handle seeing their lover cry, even though they acknowledge that their lover's smile is often a beautiful but false facade. The singer offers to try and fix the problems causing their lover's pain, promising to run to them when they need it, and hide their own pain to avoid causing more hurt. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and the promise of the singer's undying love.
"Stereo Love" first gained popularity in Romania in 2009, where it was released as the lead single from Edward Maya's debut album. The song quickly became internationally successful, charting high in multiple countries and earning platinum certifications in the United States and Canada.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're gonna stop breaking my heart
Asking when the person will stop causing emotional pain by repeatedly hurting their feelings.
I don't wanna be another one
Expressing the desire not to be another person who is taken advantage of emotionally.
Paying for the things I never done
The person feels like they are being punished for things they did not do or are not responsible for.
Don't let go
Pleading with the person not to leave or abandon them emotionally.
To my love
Referring to the person as 'my love' and expressing affection towards them.
Can I get to your soul
Asking if they can connect with the person's true emotional self on a deeper level.
Can you get to my thoughts
Asking if the person can understand their thoughts and feelings without them having to explain them in detail.
Can you promise we won't let go
Asking the person for a commitment to stay together and not let go of the relationship.
All the things that I need
Referring to emotional needs that the person is seeking from the relationship.
All the things that you need
Referring to emotional needs that the other person may also be seeking from the relationship.
You can make it feel so real
Acknowledging that the other person has the ability to make the relationship feel genuine and authentic.
Cuz you can't deny
Stating that the other person cannot deny the impact that they have on their emotions.
You've blown my mind
Expressing that the person has had a profound impact on their thoughts and feelings.
When I touch your body
Describing the physical response they experience when they touch the other person.
I feel I'm losing control
Describing the intense emotions that they experience when they are physically close to the other person.
When I see you baby
Describing the emotions that they feel when they see the other person.
I just don't wanna let go
Expressing a desire to hold onto the relationship and not let it slip away.
I hate to see you cry
Expressing discomfort at seeing the other person in emotional distress.
Your smile is a beautiful lie
Describing the other person's smile as a facade for underlying emotional pain or struggle.
My love's dying inside
Expressing that their love for the other person is struggling or diminishing over time.
I can fix all those lies
Believing that they have the power to mend the relationship and alleviate any underlying lies or issues.
But baby, when I run, I'm running to you
Expressing that even when other things in their life cause them to run away or escape, their desire is still to be with the other person.
You won't see me cry, I'm hiding inside
Stating that they will not show the other person their emotional pain or distress and will instead internalize their feelings.
My heart is in pain but I'm smiling for you
Acknowledging that they are trying to hide their emotional pain from the other person and put on a facade of happiness.
Contributed by Zoe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.