De Phazz is a downtempo jazz ensemble integrating modern turntablism and el… Read Full Bio ↴De Phazz is a downtempo jazz ensemble integrating modern turntablism and elements of soul, Latin, trip hop and drum and bass into a lounge music sound. De Phazz is led by Pit Baumgartner, a German producer who changes his crew for every new album. Some of the more permanent members are Karl Frierson and Pat Appleton. Since the release of Detunized Gravity and Godsdog, De Phazz have appeared on the radar of listeners of equally innovative and sample-driven jazz by the likes of Amon Tobin and The Cinematic Orchestra. The band has released records on Mole Listening Pearls and Universal Jazz Germany along with single releases on Edel Records and United Recordings, and also remixes existing material.

You Stayed
De-Phazz Lyrics

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When I was born
You were a sapling on the lawn
And as I grew,
You developed, too
Strong limbs that I liked to tease
Would billow in the breeze,
Intoxicating bees

Oh and in your shade,
I was first laid
You stood and you swayed
I moved on, you stayed

I moved on, you stayed

When I was born
You were a sapling on the lawn
And as I grew,
You developed, too

Strong limbs that I liked to tease
You stood and you swayed
I moved on, you stayed

I moved on, you stayed

And as promises were made

You stood and you swayed

Strong limbs
I moved on, you stayed

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to De-Phazz's "You Stayed" begin with a metaphorical reflection on the relationship between the singer and a tree that was planted around the time of their birth. The tree starts out as a sapling, much like the singer, and it grows stronger and more resilient over time. The singer recalls teasing the tree's limbs, which would sway in the breeze and attract bees. The next stanza repeats the metaphor, with the singer remembering laying in the tree's shade as a child.

The last stanza introduces the idea of promises being made, which could refer to a variety of things. It could be referencing the promises we make to ourselves or to others, the promises of the natural world, or even the promises made by a spiritual belief system. The repetition of the third stanza emphasizes the theme of consistency and reliability, with the tree standing and swaying as the singer moved on. Ultimately, the song seems to celebrate the constancy of the natural world and the comfort that can be found in its predictability.

Line by Line Meaning

When I was born
The singer is referring to their own birth.

You were a sapling on the lawn
The singer is describing the growth of a tree from a young age.

And as I grew,
The singer is indicating that they grew older.

You developed, too
The tree also grew bigger and stronger.

Strong limbs that I liked to tease
The artist enjoyed playing with the tree's branches that were now tall and robust.

Would billow in the breeze,
The tree would move with the wind.

Intoxicating bees
The flowers and fragrance from the tree attracted bees and other insects.

Oh and in your shade,
The tree also provided shade as it grew taller.

I was first laid
The artist had a happy memory of resting under the tree.

You stood and you swayed
The tree was still growing, swaying in the wind, and thriving.

I moved on, you stayed
The singer moved on from their childhood, but the tree remained in its spot.

And as promises were made
The artist is possibly referring to a past romantic relationship or promise they made.

Strong limbs
The tree remains the visually strong and sturdy.

I moved on, you stayed
The singer acknowledges that they left the circumstances unchanged as they moved on, but the tree remained.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAT APPLETON, PIT GOODFRIEND BAUMGARTNER, JOO KRAUS

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