Kno… Read Full Bio ↴Jules Shear is an artist from Pittsburgh PA USA, born in 1952.
Known best for his "hits" by other performers, including the recording by Cyndi Lauper of "All Through the Night" reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984, and The Bangles, whose recording of "If She Knew What She Wants" reached number 29 in 1986.
Jules led a band, Jules and the Polar Bears, for a time. As a solo act, his song "Steady" reached number 56 on the US charts in 1985; he has recorded almost twenty albums to date.
Shear often worked with some of the day's top sidemen. For example, guitarist Elliot Easton on the cd "Healing Bones," which features Rod Argent on keyboards and co-producer duties.
Shear had a well-publicized relationship with Aimee Mann (Til Tuesday's lead singer/songwriter at the time). Shear eventually married singer/songwriter Pal Shazar.
Steady
Jules Shear Lyrics
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On the phone
´Cause I´m steady
Talk about unhappy homes
´Cause I´m steady
Though I don´t like to let it show
I got troubles of my own
And we fall apart
I´m not gonna die
Of a broken heart
I just don´t want to
Stop and start
´Cause I´m steady
Day to day is so unsure
But I´m steady
I watch people crash and soar
But I´m steady
The more they try
So hard to change
The more they stay the same
We push and pull
And we fall apart
I´m not gonna die
Of a broken heart
I just don´t want to
Stop and start
´Cause I´m steady
We´re faced with so much
Back and forth
I don´t need no ups and downs
We push and pull
And we fall apart
I´m not gonna die
Of a broken heart
I just don´t want to
Stop and start
´Cause I´m steady
I´m steady
I´m steady
The lyrics to Jules Shear's song "Steady" convey a sense of stability and fortitude in the face of life's challenges. The singer describes how friends call him on the phone to talk about their unhappy homes, but he remains steady despite his own troubles. He observes how people try to change themselves to no avail, and he refuses to participate in the drama of constant ups and downs. The chorus repeats the mantra "I'm steady" as a reminder of this commitment to resilience and consistency.
At its core, "Steady" is a song about the power of emotional steadiness. The verses detail the singer's perspective on the world and how he manages to remain levelheaded despite its chaos. He observes the push and pull of life's highs and lows, but he refuses to get caught up in them; instead, he chooses to keep a steady hand on the wheel. The repetition of the phrase "I'm steady" underscores the theme of the song and reinforces the singer's determination to maintain his composure in the face of adversity.
Overall, "Steady" is a compelling ode to resilience and mental fortitude. It stands as a testament to the importance of emotional stability in our daily lives and the many benefits it brings. The song's lyrics are concise and impactful, and its melody has a soothing quality that reinforces the message of its words. Whether you're feeling down or just need a reminder to stay steadfast, "Steady" is a song worth revisiting time and again.
Line by Line Meaning
Friends they call me
On the phone
´Cause I´m steady
Talk about unhappy homes
´Cause I´m steady
Though I don´t like to let it show
I got troubles of my own
People call me because I am reliable, even though I have my own problems. They talk to me about their unhappy homes because they know I can handle it, even though I don't show my own struggles.
We push and pull
And we fall apart
I´m not gonna die
Of a broken heart
I just don´t want to
Stop and start
´Cause I´m steady
Relationships can be difficult, but I'm not going to let a broken heart hold me down. I don't want to keep starting over, I want to stay steady and consistent.
Day to day is so unsure
But I´m steady
I watch people crash and soar
But I´m steady
The more they try
So hard to change
The more they stay the same
Life is unpredictable, but I remain steady. I observe people trying to change themselves, yet often they remain the same despite their efforts.
We´re faced with so much
Back and forth
I don´t need no ups and downs
Life is full of ups and downs, but I don't need all that. I prefer to stay even-keeled and not get caught up in the drama.
I´m steady
I´m steady
I´m steady
I am consistent and dependable.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Tratore
Written by: LAUPER, SHEAR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Carlos Honório
Friends, they call me on the phone
Cause I'm steady, I'm steady
Talk about unhappy homes
Cause I'm steady, I'm steady
Though I don't like to let it show, I got troubles of my own
We push and pull and we fall apart
I'm not gonna die of a broken heart
I just don't want to stop and start
Cause I'm steady, I'm steady
Day to day is so unsure
But I'm steady, I'm steady
I watch people crash and soar
But I'm seady, I'm steady
The more they try so hard to change
The more they stay the same
We push and pull and we fall apart
I'm not gonna die of a broken heart
I just don't want to stop and start
Cause I'm steady, I'm steady
We're faced with so much back and forth
I don't need no ups and downs
We push and pull and we fall apart
I'm not gonna die of a broken heart
I just don't want to stop and start
Cause I'm steady, I'm steady, I'm steady
Sergio Joaquim
Sem dúvidas steady é uma das mais lindas canções composta e gravada até hj, marcou muito os anos 80 e a própria história da música. Parabéns a todos os cinquentoes como eu que tiveram o privilégio de ter vivido a década de ouro da verdadeira música, um blinde a todos nós, modéstia parte temos muito bom gosto.
Fernando Augusto Filho
Eu tive a honra de trabalha durante 25 anos em Rádios FM entre os anos 80; 90 e 00. E nada se compara a safra dos 80. Não sabia eu que eram músicas de ouro! A saudade é de matar!
Cleide Alves
Eu nasci no ano de 80 eu não troco
As minhas músicas por nem um outra a. melhorse e essas no 10 não é mil
Marcia Christina
Bota saudade nisso...
Anne S
É extraordinário, o fato de que realmente, safra de músicas como as dos anos 1980 não há; é muita poesia, arte, sabor. Não canso de pesquisar mais e mais sobre a música dessa época. São músicas sublimes, lindas. 🌷❤
Tatiane Ferreira
Nossa ... seu emprego seria meu sonho de muitos na epoca
Zinid Tapecha
Saudade que doi mesmo
Flavio Farias
Maravilha de música. É a cara dos anos 80. A batida e os teclados não mentem. Linda demais! Não me canso de pesquisar sobre os anos 80 ate descobrir pérolas como esta. .
Marcelo Ferraz
Essa música lembra uma parte da infância: meu pai levando a gente pra passear de carro pela orla daqui de Niterói. Ou quando ele ficava no seu ateliê esculpindo, enquanto ouvia isso. Saudades pai! ❤❤❤
Ronize Araujo
Essa canção tem uma energia pra lá de boa 😁