In early June 2008, the music video for "Make Some Noise", the first single from her third album, hit the internet. It shows a different direction in music, incorporating dance into her music. Her third album, also called Make Some Noise was released on September 9, 2008.
A lot has happened to Krystal Meyers since the release of her self-titled debut album in 2005. The talented teen has graduated from high school, received a Dove nomination for Best New Artist, scored a hit album and has not only become one of the most successful newcomers in the U.S., but has become a sensation in Japan. She’s been on the cover of Nylon and Bounce magazines and knocked the Red Hot Chili Peppers from the top slot to achieve her first No. 1 single in Japan. All that can add up to a swirling vortex of changes, commitments and challenges, but at the center, everything remains the same - Krystal’s God-given talent, her unwavering faith and her intense passion to spread the gospel.
Those are the forces that drive her sophomore project, Dying for a Heart, a collection of musically innovative and lyrically potent songs all anchored by Krystal’s compelling voice. It’s a voice that took the Christian music community by storm with the release of her debut disc. Her hit single, “Anticonformity,” was a powerful anthem that encouraged others to buck trends and embrace their individuality. Krystal quickly gained a reputation as an artist whose musical talent was underscored by her conviction.
As she began writing songs for her sophomore album, her approach was simple. “I wanted this to be God’s words, not my own,” she says. “I want God to be speaking through my music. So I stepped back and prayed about it. I surrendered the whole writing process to God.”
The fruits of that surrender are readily evident on Dying for a Heart. The collection encompasses a rich emotional landscape from the poignant, soaring “The Beauty of Grace” to the buoyant “Only You Make Me Happy.” One of the most intriguing cuts on the album is “The Situation,” a song about temptation and having the strength to make the right choice when a relationship begins to take a more physical turn. “We wanted to write a controversial kind of song that would totally challenge the youth of this generation,” she says of the song she crafted with co-writer Brian Hitt. “With ‘The Situation’ being about premarital sex, we wanted to make it more challenging and in-your-face. This is a real subject and it’s serious.”
The album’s title comes from the song “Love is on the Run.” “Dying for a heart is what Jesus ultimately did for us on the cross,” says Krystal. “He died for all of our hearts and our well being, for us to be able to have that opportunity to have communion with the Father. We’re dying for a place to call our own, somewhere for our heart to have peace and resolution.”
“Stand and Scream” is a song Krystal co-wrote with Tiffany from Plumb and Matt Bronlewee. She describes it as a song about “coming out of your shell and saying ‘I want my voice to be heard’.” Another standout on her new set is “Live.” “It’s about living,” she explains simply. “The song asks: ‘Am I too young and restless to live the way the fearless do?’ It’s about wanting to live life to the fullest extent.”
Krystal has always wanted to live life to the fullest and she’s done a lot of living for one so young—only 17. Born in Orange County, California, Krystal moved to Tennessee with her family when she was six. By the time she was 10, she was writing songs. “I knew I would be doing music ministry ever since I could talk,” she says. “A lady in our church told my mom ‘Your daughter is going to travel the world and be a missionary.’ That’s what this is—a mission field and music is the outlet.”
Her breakthrough hit, “Anticonformity” was written before she entered ninth grade. “I wrote it with my friend Hannah Dwinell at camp,” she says. “I recorded the first version in ninth grade on a camp compilation and it started getting lots of attention. Then we started talking with a label.”
She signed with Essential and began working on her groundbreaking debut album. The self-titled set spawned three top ten singles on the U.S. Christian charts and launched Krystal on the road, where she performed for over 400,000 people last year. This spring the album was released in Japan and “Anticonformity” has rocketed up the chart to take the top slot.
For fans who loved Krystal’s debut, she takes things a step farther on Dying for a Heart. “The rock songs on the record are a bit more rock than on the first one,” she says. “We made the guitars a little beefier and there are cooler drum licks and bass lines. Then there are prettier moments like ‘The Beauty of Grace.’ There are songs that are more intimate.”
“The Beauty of Grace” is sure to become a modern day classic as it tenderly explores one of God’s greatest gifts. “It’s about grace and the fact that no matter how far away you are, God is here,” says Krystal. “All your scars and every mistake you’ve made is erased in God’s arms. In His arms, everything is forgiven. There is grace so abundant.”
Krystal returned to producers Ian Eskelin and the Wizardz of Oz to help steer her new collection. “I really wanted to do the second record again with them,” she says. “I love that they bring a current, edgy sound. Plus they make writing and recording so much livelier.”
Entering the studio to record Dying for a Heart, Krystal had a newfound confidence that came from the experience she’d gleaned on the road. After the release of her debut album, she toured relentlessly including a slot on the Winter Jam Tour. “It was quite amazing,” she says of Winter Jam. “Every night there was between 8,000 to 16,000 people. And it was so cool to watch a guy like tobyMac totally tear up the stage and the Newsboys too. I had listened to both of them in middle school. It was great to be on the same stage. That’s been my favorite tour so far. It was surreal doing that.”
Krystal’s fan base has surpassed U.S. borders and she’s been stunned to see “Anticonformity” zoom up the Japanese pop charts to become a huge hit. “It’s a whole new world. I can’t believe people recognize me over there,” she says. “The people there are so sweet and very respectful. I really enjoy being over there. The fact that I have the opportunity to actually go into all the world, I want to grab that by the horns and totally run with it.”
r music that connects with fans who don’t even speak the same language. “People have told me: ‘I’m not sure everything you’re saying but your music is so powerful. There’s something about it that brings a peace to me’.”
Krystal Meyers is on a mission to share that peace with the world. With her long blonde hair flying, her guitar pouring out power-chords, and her voice soaring toward heaven, Krystal shares the love of God with other believers and with those who don’t know Him yet. “My faith means everything to me,” she says. “It’s who I am. It’s the basis of everything I do. Jesus Christ is everything. He’s given me peace and joy that is so unreal that I just have to sing about it. It comes out in my music. I have to share what I believe!"
Sweet Dreams
Krystal Meyers Lyrics
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Who am I to disagree?
Travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's lookin' for something
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
Travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's lookin' for something
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused
I wanna use you and abuse you
I wanna know what's inside you
Hold your head up, movin' on
Keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up, movin' on
Keep your head up, movin' on
Hold your head up, movin' on
Keep your head up, movin' on, movin' on
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
Travel the world and the seven seas
Everybody's lookin' for something
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused
I'm gonna use you and abuse you
I'm gonna know what's inside
Gonna use you and abuse you
I'm gonna know what's inside you
Krystal Meyers's song "Sweet Dreams" is a cover of the Eurythmics' hit song. The song's first two lines suggest that the subject of the song is explaining what they believe people really want in life. They're claiming that everybody is looking for something, and that the things people want can vary significantly. However, despite some people might be pursuing good things such as personal growth and knowledge, there are still people who search for crueler things such as power and control over others.
The chorus repeats the same phrase, stating not just that "sweet dreams" are made of this, but that everyone is looking for something. The "something" that people are seeking is vague and undefined, but it's clear that not everyone is searching for something kind or loving. The second verse begins with the same lyrics as the first, but Krystal Meyers changes the lyrics to make it appear that she's singing them to someone else. The lyrics start to get more sinister as the song goes on, with the final verse being an outright threat of abuse, and not simply something that some people want to have happen to them.
Overall, "Sweet Dreams" appears to be an expression of frustration or anger at people who use or abuse others for their own gain. The song suggests that not only are people often seeking out something that isn't always positive, but that some people are willing to harm others in order to obtain what they want.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweet dreams are made of this
Having good dreams is desirable and this can be achieved by pursuing one's goals
Who am I to disagree?
It's not my place to argue with people's aspirations
Travel the world and the seven seas
There is a lot to explore in life, and one should take advantage of the opportunities to travel and experience new things
Everybody's lookin' for something
Everyone has their own desires and goals in life that they are striving towards
Some of them want to use you
There are people who will try to take advantage of others to get what they want
Some of them want to get used by you
Some individuals allow themselves to be used by others for various reasons
Some of them want to abuse you
There are individuals who will use and hurt others for their personal gain
Some of them want to be abused
There are individuals who have a desire to be controlled and abused by others
I wanna use you and abuse you
As the singer, I am aware of the darker side of human nature and I am willing to use and hurt others if it benefits me
I wanna know what's inside you
I am curious about people's motivations and what drives them to pursue their goals
Hold your head up, movin' on
Despite the challenges and difficulties, one should keep moving forward and not give up
Keep your head up, movin' on
Maintain a positive attitude and don't let the negativity of others bring you down
I'm gonna use you and abuse you
Reiterating the earlier statement, I am determined to use and hurt others if it advances my personal goals
I'm gonna know what's inside
I am determined to learn more about human motivations and desires
Gonna use you and abuse you
Once again, emphasizing the willingness to hurt and exploit others for personal gain
I'm gonna know what's inside you
Reiterating the curiosity about what drives people to pursue their goals
Contributed by Samuel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marcos Paulo
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (feat. Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart)
Eurythmics
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I've traveled the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I've traveled the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Hold your head up
Keep your head up (movin' on)
Hold your head up (movin' on)
Keep your head up (movin' on)
Hold your head up (movin' on)
Keep your head up (movin' on)
Hold your head up (movin' on)
Keep your head up
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I've traveled the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I've traveled the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I've traveled the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I've traveled the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I've traveled the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
annie h.
great role model for teens!praise GOD!
Marcos Paulo
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) (feat. Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart)
Eurythmics
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I've traveled the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I've traveled the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Hold your head up
Keep your head up (movin' on)
Hold your head up (movin' on)
Keep your head up (movin' on)
Hold your head up (movin' on)
Keep your head up (movin' on)
Hold your head up (movin' on)
Keep your head up
Some of them want to use you
Some of them want to get used by you
Some of them want to abuse you
Some of them want to be abused
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I've traveled the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I've traveled the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I've traveled the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I've traveled the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
Sweet dreams are made of this
Who am I to disagree?
I've traveled the world and the seven seas
Everybody's looking for something
zeilaine zangel
wow , I liked her music
groovystargirl92
LOVE LOVE LOVE! <333
Blue Gwyn
Her version better than the scary marilyn manson version. I will not listen to none of his stuff.
I'm going have get Krystal Meyers version at itunes now. Krystal Meyers is one of my favorite.
I thank Jesus for her :)
rrr
+Brandon Gwyn its not krstal
Charity Alyse
This song reminds me of last year,...Oh good timez(2011) <33 Looking Forward to the rest of 2012 tho..wonder what will happen......
pst2010
does anyone have the picture used on this video? I'd like to make a painting and can't find it anywhere! =( pls help! thx!
fairyhaven13
yeah, i just read that, and to me that seems like someone is trying very hard to pin something on krystal that isn't there. if you want to see something bad in someone, you'll find it. To me, it seems like krystal had a "punk" style, and this guy said that since a lot of her punk outfits had the same colors and patterns as this satan stuff (by the way, black-white-red stripes and black checks are not uncommon clothing patterns), he was going to say she did this. It seems like a stretch to me.
Dan Woodvine
I love Eurythmics