Fox Stevenson mostly makes, according to his SoundCloud page, "hyper melodic drum and bass, dubstep and breaky stuff" since 2008. Most of his vocals are performed by himself. His music sits somewhere between being a club-centric music producer and heartfelt singer-songwriter. Working outside the constraints of genre, he uses influences beyond dance music often tapping into his pop-punk upbringing. The results are songs that bridge different styles of music without truly embodying one genre or the other.
Stevenson's interest in electronic music production began in the early 2000s, when he made his first release on the website Newgrounds. He was 15–16 years old when he created his first vocal track. He later rose to prominence through the YouTube-based music community and nowadays an influential drum and bass label Liquicity, where "Cloudhead", one of his earliest tracks as Stan SB, was featured.
In 2014, he announced the launch of his own record label, Cloudhead Records, under which he released an EP titled All This Time in the same year.
His debut album, Killjoy, was released on 18 October 2019.
He also performed live band sets with fellow artist Bustre when he was still active.
Like You
Fox Stevenson Lyrics
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You drag your feet
Get out of bed and earn your keep
Then rinse, repeat, and take your seat
Just let them think they've won
Now the road ahead is steep
And yet I feel the urge to run
So go ahead and leave
LIKE YOU I'm tired...
Of circling the drain...
We make our choices
Then we end up the same
We've all been throwing low blows
And stepping on toes
It's the way to go!
Looking for someone to shoulder the blame
LIKE YOU I need it
An injection of change
Within the horizon
That was mine to chase
We've been giving as we take
That we make mistakes just for mistakes sake
I don't know what's going on anymore
We hit the point of no return
I look back down just to see the earth
And I forget what I am supposed to see
I ask what the problem is
She says she's waiting for a final kiss
Says she's forgotten what she's meant to do
So I run away
Run away
LIKE YOU
The lyrics to Fox Stevenson's song "Like You" are a reflection on the monotony and dissatisfaction of everyday life. The opening lines describe the daily routine of waking up, going to work, and repeating the same cycle over and over again. The singer acknowledges that this is an unfulfilling way to live but feels trapped in this cycle. Despite feeling the urge to run away, they are unsure of what lies ahead on the "steep" road.
The chorus, repeated throughout the song, expresses the singer's exhaustion and desire for change. They are tired of feeling like they are "circling the drain", repeating the same mistakes and ending up in the same place. The line "we make our choices then we end up the same" suggests a sense of resignation and powerlessness.
The second verse continues this theme of frustration and the need for a change of direction. The singer admits to making mistakes "just for mistakes sake" and acknowledges that everyone is looking for someone to blame. They crave something new, an "injection of change", but are unsure of how to achieve it.
Overall, "Like You" is a commentary on the pressures of modern life and the search for meaning and fulfillment in a world that often feels repetitive and unsatisfying. The song's driving beat and anthemic chorus convey a sense of urgency and desperation.
Line by Line Meaning
You eat, you sleep
You perform the basic functions of living
You drag your feet
You lack motivation or enthusiasm
Get out of bed and earn your keep
You go to work to support yourself
Then rinse, repeat, and take your seat
You go through the same routine every day, becoming dull and monotonous
Just let them think they've won
You allow others to believe they have beat you or that they are better than you
Now the road ahead is steep
You are faced with a challenging future
And yet I feel the urge to run
Despite the difficulties, you have the desire to escape or avoid the situation
So go ahead and leave
You allow someone to leave, even if it hurts or disappoints you
I know you hate that I've become
You are aware that someone dislikes the person you have become
LIKE YOU I'm tired...
The singer is tired of the routine, like the listener
Of circling the drain...
Of feeling stuck or in a downward spiral
We make our choices
We are responsible for our own actions
Then we end up the same
We end up in the same place or situation, regardless of our choices
We've all been throwing low blows
We have all said or done hurtful things to others
And stepping on toes
We have all offended others or overstepped our boundaries
It's the way to go!
The singer is suggesting that conflict and negativity are necessary for growth
Looking for someone to shoulder the blame
We often look for others to take responsibility for our mistakes
LIKE YOU I need it
The singer is also seeking change
An injection of change
He wants a sudden, impactful shift in life
Within the horizon
The change is ahead
That was mine to chase
The singer feels it is his responsibility to pursue the change he desires
We've been giving as we take
We take from others as we give to them
That we make mistakes just for mistakes sake
We make mistakes without purpose or reason
I don't know what's going on anymore
The singer is confused and uncertain about the situation
We hit the point of no return
We have reached a place in our lives where there is no going back to the way things were before
I look back down just to see the earth
The singer is contemplating his place in the world
And I forget what I am supposed to see
He is unsure of his purpose or direction
I ask what the problem is
The singer is seeking answers and clarification
She says she's waiting for a final kiss
Someone is waiting for closure or an ending
Says she's forgotten what she's meant to do
Someone is unsure of their purpose or direction in life
So I run away
The singer chooses to escape rather than confront the situation
Run away
The singer is emphasizing his desire to escape
Writer(s): Stanley Stevenson Byrne Copyright: Musicallstars Bv
Contributed by Juliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Blake Shanayda
You eat, you sleep
You drag your feet
Get out of bed and earn your keep
Then rinse, repeat, and take your seat
Just let them think they've won
Now the road ahead is steep
And yet I feel the urge to run
So go ahead and leave
I know you hate that I've become
LIKE YOU (x2)
I'm tired...
Of circling the drain...
We make our choices
Then we end up the same
We've all been throwing low blows
And stepping on toes
It's the way to go!
Looking for someone to shoulder the blame
LIKE YOU (x2)
I need it
An injection of change
Within the horizon
That was mine to chase
We've been giving as we take
That we make mistakes just for mistakes sake
I don't know what's going on anymore
We hit the point of no return
I look back down just to see the earth
And I forget what I am supposed to see
I ask what the problem is
She says she's waiting for a final kiss
Says she's forgotten what she's meant to do
So I run away
Run away
LIKE YOU (x2)
Blake Shanayda
You eat, you sleep
You drag your feet
Get out of bed and earn your keep
Then rinse, repeat, and take your seat
Just let them think they've won
Now the road ahead is steep
And yet I feel the urge to run
So go ahead and leave
I know you hate that I've become
LIKE YOU (x2)
I'm tired...
Of circling the drain...
We make our choices
Then we end up the same
We've all been throwing low blows
And stepping on toes
It's the way to go!
Looking for someone to shoulder the blame
LIKE YOU (x2)
I need it
An injection of change
Within the horizon
That was mine to chase
We've been giving as we take
That we make mistakes just for mistakes sake
I don't know what's going on anymore
We hit the point of no return
I look back down just to see the earth
And I forget what I am supposed to see
I ask what the problem is
She says she's waiting for a final kiss
Says she's forgotten what she's meant to do
So I run away
Run away
LIKE YOU (x2)
linkthegunner
Stevenson's songs just make me feel awesome :D
TheTyler8848
word!! it gets me hype!
Man the Dan
Fox Stevenson is one of the very few artists that never fail to impress! Well done!
Dunkleosteusx
This is like the most amazing song i have ever heard <3
I heard it in the mix for the first time, and then i just like fell in love with this song <3
Starwall
This song still feels brand new, it's been like 3 years. Wow.
Scynthor
@Ulaş Keskinol still fresh
Ulaş Keskinol
its been 8 years.
Orseo Novakovic
Amazing.Deffinitely my fav song right now!!
Alejandro Bernal
it has been almost year and a half that I heard this song and still I hear it and I cannot stop hearing one or many times in the day thx fox as a producer u r awesome