Stereo Hearts
Gym Class Heroes feat. Adam Levine (of Maroon 5) Lyrics


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My heart's a stereo
It beats for you, so listen close
Hear my thoughts in every note
Make me your radio (yeah)
And turn me up when you feel low (turn it up a little bit)
This melody was meant for you (yeah, right there)
Just sing along to my stereo
(Gym Class Heroes, baby)

If I was just another dusty record on the shelf
Would you blow me off and play me like everybody else?
If I ask you to scratch my back, could you manage that?
Like ye-yeah, chicka, Travie, I can handle that
Furthermore, I apologize for any skipping tracks
It's just the last girl that played me left a couple cracks
I used to, used to, used to, used to, now I'm over that
'Cause holding grudges over love is ancient artifacts

If I could only find a note to make you understand
I'd sing it softly in your ear and grab you by the hand
Just keep me stuck inside your head like your favorite tune
And know my heart's a stereo that only plays for you

My heart's a stereo
It beats for you, so listen close
Hear my thoughts in every note (yeah, yeah, yeah, come on)
Make me your radio (uh-huh)
And turn me up when you feel low (turn it up)
This melody was meant for you
Just sing along to my stereo

Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, to my stereo
Oh, oh, oh
So sing along to my stereo
Let's go

If I was an old-school, fifty-pound boombox (remember them?)
Would you hold me on your shoulder, wherever you walk?
Would you turn my volume up in front of the cops? (Turn it up)
And crank it higher every time they told you to stop
And all I ask is that you don't get mad at me (mad at me)
When you have to purchase mad D batteries (batteries)
Appreciate every mixtape your friends make (friends make)
You never know, we come and go like on the interstate (never know)

I think finally found a note to make you understand
If you can hit it, sing along and take me by the hand
Just keep me stuck inside your head like your favorite tune
And know my heart's a stereo that only plays for you

My heart's a stereo (yeah)
It beats for you, so listen close (listen)
Hear my thoughts in every note (oh, oh)
Make me your radio (come on)
And turn me up when you feel low (turn it up)
This melody was meant for you
Just sing along to my stereo (just sing along, like)

Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, to my stereo
Oh, oh, oh
So sing along to my stereo (sing along, sing along)

I only pray you'll never leave me behind (never leave me)
Because good music can be so hard to find (so hard to find)
I take your hand and pull it closer to mine (yeah)
Thought love was dead, but now you're changing my mind (yeah, yeah, come on, woo)

My heart's a stereo (yeah)
It beats for you, so listen close
Hear my thoughts in every note (oh, oh, oh)
Make me your radio (uh-huh)
And turn me up when you feel low (turn it up)
This melody was meant for you
Just sing along to my stereo

Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, to my stereo
Oh, oh, oh (it's your boy, Travie)




(Gym Class Heroes, baby)
So sing along to my stereo (yeah)

Overall Meaning

In "Stereo Hearts," Gym Class Heroes and Adam Levine share a story about a heart that beats for someone special. The singer compares his heart to a stereo that plays every note for the person he loves. He encourages them to listen closely to the melody meant for them as he sings softly in their ear, grabbing them by the hand. Despite past heartbreak, he's moved on and is ready to love again, hoping that they never leave him behind.


The song tells a meaningful story through a catchy melody and relatable lyrics. It speaks to the idea that music is a universal language that can bridge emotional gaps between people. The singer uses music as a way to connect with the person he loves, just as we use it to connect with our own feelings and experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

My heart's a stereo
My heart is like a stereo that plays music filled with love.


It beats for you, so listen close
My heart beats only for you, so listen carefully and understand my feelings.


Hear my thoughts in every note
Each note of the music coming out of my heart carries my heartfelt emotions and thoughts.


Make me your radio
Let me be your source of comfort and motivation.


Turn me up when you feel low
When you're feeling low, turn to me and I will help you get through it.


This melody was meant for you
This music is dedicated to you, and only you.


Just sing along to my stereo
Sing along to my music and feel my love and affection for you.


If I was just another dusty record on the shelf
What if I was just another person among many others, would you still care?


Would you blow me off and play me like everybody else
Would you ignore me like you ignore others or let me be there for you?


If I ask you to scratch my back, could you manage that
If I ask for your help, will you be there for me?


Like it read well, check it Travie, I can handle that
I know you can handle anything, even the difficult things.


Furthermore, I apologize for any skipping tracks
I'm sorry for any mistakes I've made along the way.


It's just the last girl that played me left a couple cracks
I've been hurt in the past and I still have scars.


I used to used to used to used to, now I'm over that
I used to hold grudges, but now I've learned to let go and move on.


'Cause holding grudges over love is ancient artifacts
Holding grudges in the name of love is a thing of the past and no longer acceptable.


If I could only find a note to make you understand
If there was anything I could do to make you understand how much I love you, I would do it.


I'd sing it softly in your ear and grab you by the hand
I'd sing you a love song and hold you tight so you know you're not alone.


Keep it stuck inside your head, like your favorite tune
I want to make sure you remember my love for you and our special bond.


And know my heart's a stereo that only plays for you
Understand that my heart belongs to you only and no one else.


If I was an old-school, fifty pound boom box
If I were like an old-school boom box that's big and bulky


Would you hold me on your shoulder, wherever you walk
Would you be willing to carry me with you wherever you go?


Would you turn my volume up in front of the cops
Would you stand up for me and show the world how much I mean to you?


And crank it higher every time they told you to stop
Even if others tell you to stop, would you still turn up the volume and show your love for me?


And all I ask is that you don't get mad at me
I hope that you won't get angry with me for asking this.


When you have to purchase mad D batteries
When you have to invest in the love that we share, will you do it willingly?


Appreciate every mix tape your friends make
Learn to treasure every gift that others give you, including our special friendship.


You never know we come and go like we're on the interstate
We must always appreciate what we have because good things can disappear quickly sometimes.


I think finally found a note to make you understand
Finally, I found a way to express my feelings to you and make you understand.


If you can hit it, sing along and take me by the hand
If you can sing along with me and follow my lead, then take my hand and let's enjoy the moment together.


Keep myself inside your head, like your favorite tune
I want to be in your heart and mind forever, like your favorite song.


And know my heart's a stereo that only plays for you
And remember, my heart only belongs to you and no one else.


I only pray you never leave me behind (Never leave me)
I hope that you will never leave me alone and that our friendship will always be strong.


Because good music can be so hard to find (So hard to find)
Because finding true love and friendship is so difficult to find these days.


I take your hand and pull it closer to mine
I want to hold your hand and draw you closer to me.


Thought love was dead, but now you're changing my mind
I thought love wasn't real, but you have made me believe in it again.




Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eric Roberts, Travis L. McCoy, Brandon Lowry, Ammar Malik, Adam Noah Levine, Benjamin Joseph Levin, Daniel Thomas Omelio, Disashi Lumumba-Kasongo, Matthew McGinley

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