Born Christopher Dotson on October 21, 1989, the Toledo, Ohio native moved to Minneapolis, MN at the age of 10, later attending the High School for Recording Arts before graduating at the age of 17 in 2007.
After posting music on numerous blog sites Chrishan was discovered in 2008 by current business manager Delmar Powell (Universal Motown), later to form Hit Republic Music LLC. Chrishan released his debut single "2 Late 4 Us" independently in 2008, selling 4500 copies the first week, followed by an independent album in 2009.
Later that year, Chrishan began writing in-house for Atlantic Records, and signed a major licensing deal with MTV Networks & Viacom. Shortly thereafter, he was featured on MTV's 'Taking The Stage' 14 times, as well as other major networks, thus signing to Star Base Music, a major record label based in Japan.
Chrishan released his Japan debut, "Heart Of A Lion," in May 2011 which charted at #3 championed by 3 Top 10 singles including "Olly Olly" feat. Krys Ivory, "Here On Earth" feat. Che'Nelle, & "Hold On", a Japan relief song which charted #1.
Since the release of his album, Chrishan's "Do It Better" was featured in the MTV movie "Worst. Prom. Ever." and VH1's "Single Ladies." Chrishan is set to release his new mixtape "Money & Liquor" this June. and his third LP in September.
Stop By
Chrishan Lyrics
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Y'know I'm sick and tired of men using love like it's some kind of disease you'd just catch
Love should have brought your ass home last night
What is it?
Yeah
Fuck could I, already told ya
I could not tell you how in the fuck I'm supposed to feel
She said what am I after
I could not tell you
You're a disaster
But I got to be near you
And I don't know if I
Love you or just got love for you
Tell me if it's enough for you
You can pull up
Can you stop by?
I know I say this every time
Can you stop by?
You know I hate it when we fight
Can you stop by?
Can you stop by?
She don't want to go back home to Toronto
I told her you act too concern who I'm lovin' when you're gone
You're not down the strip, doesn't work for me at all
When it's getting late you know who I need to call
And it's like that sometimes baby
Said it's like that sometimes baby
Can you stop by?
I know I say this every time
Can you stop by?
You know I hate it when we fight
Can you stop by?
Can you stop by?
One last minute fight to face
Dreamin' bout that body naked
Two shots girl you'll fuckin' take it
Sin City wasn't made for angels
Faded
Wake up in the morning, strangers
Straight up
Girl you won't tell me and I'd hang up
You take everything serious
You tell me it wasn't me
If you can't get everything, you don't want anything
You lie
The song "Stop By" by Chrishan is a mix of reflection, confusion, and desperation. Chrishan starts by questioning the listener's understanding of love, expressing a frustration with people who consider love as something negative. He then goes on to reflect on his own love life, admitting that he's not sure what he feels about the person he's with. He acknowledges that they are a disaster, but he still needs to be near them. The chorus of the song sees Chrishan pleading with his partner to stop by, as he's tired of fighting and wants to make things right. The bridge of the song is a brief moment of passion and desire, as Chrishan lets out his frustrations and hopes with a dream-like sequence.
Overall, "Stop By" is a song that articulates the complexities of love and relationships. Chrishan captures the uncertainty, confusion, and longing that is often associated with these feelings. With its mixture of slow, sensual jams and hard-hitting beats, this song is a masterful blend of pop and R&B that showcases Chrishan's talent as a singer and songwriter.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you possibly think you know about love?
You don't understand love at all.
Y'know I'm sick and tired of men using love like it's some kind of disease you'd just catch
I hate how guys treat love like something that should be avoided or not talked about.
Love should have brought your ass home last night
Love should have made you come home last night.
She said one day soon I hope you learn to keep it real
She wants me to be more honest and genuine.
I could not tell you how in the fuck I'm supposed to feel
I don't even understand my own emotions.
She said what am I after
She wants to know what I want from her.
I could not tell you
I don't have an answer for her.
You're a disaster
You're a mess, but I can't stay away.
But I got to be near you
I can't help but want to be close to you.
And I don't know if I
I'm not sure if I
Love you or just got love for you
Do I really love you or do I just have affection towards you?
Tell me if it's enough for you
Let me know if what we have is satisfying for you.
You can pull up
You can come over.
Can you stop by?
Can you come over?
I know I say this every time
I know I ask you to come over every time we fight.
You know I hate it when we fight
I don't like it when we argue.
She don't want to go back home to Toronto
She doesn't want to leave me.
I told her you act too concern who I'm lovin' when you're gone
I told her she's too worried about who I'm with when she's away.
You're not down the strip, doesn't work for me at all
I need you to be here with me.
When it's getting late you know who I need to call
When it's late at night, I want to call you.
And it's like that sometimes baby
That's just how things are sometimes.
One last minute fight to face
We have one more argument to deal with.
Dreamin' bout that body naked
I'm thinking about having sex with you.
Two shots girl you'll fuckin' take it
If you drink two shots, you'll be ready to have sex.
Sin City wasn't made for angels
Las Vegas wasn't made for people who are trying to be good.
Faded
Drunk.
Wake up in the morning, strangers
We might wake up with someone else in the morning.
Straight up
Seriously.
Girl you won't tell me and I'd hang up
You won't tell me everything, so I'd just end the conversation.
You take everything serious
You always take everything too seriously.
You tell me it wasn't me
You say that I'm not the problem.
If you can't get everything, you don't want anything
If you can't have everything you want, you don't want anything at all.
You lie
You're not telling the truth.
Writer(s): Christopher Chrishan Dotson
Contributed by Kaylee M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Robert Vaughn
I'm Listening To This Music -- "Stop By," From Chrishan, And To Be Honest, This Is One Amazing Song! I Love It! 😄💯
Landis Brewer
This track actually slaps 😂😂
Samuel Tilahun
So good!
Autumn Gray
Still a banger
Chidubem Azubike
Why is this not on spotify or Apple Music
Chidubem Azubike
@Andreaa Powell thank you sooo muchhh
Andreaa Powell
It iss his name is different it’s Chrystian Lehr
Edwynn Nowlin
I want to know what happened to the album
Jessicah Henry
That’s what I was tryna figure out! Just came on YouTube to listen to this song cause it wouldn’t play on Spotify 😭😭
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