Stereo
Legend John Lyrics
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Crafty, bold and beautiful
Stage right, locked eyes, I swear it's magical
Her name is Melanie, says she digs my melody
Likes how I move, thinks I'm cool, that's what she says to me
Big stage, bright light, short love, long night
Frequent flies through the skies to some stars
I come back to town, she's hangin' around
Her favorite colors be platinum and gold!
She only loves in stereo! she only loves in stereo!
I should know 'cause I've seen it before
I think I gotta let her go, she only loves in stereo!
Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh
Turn on the video, oh my goodness there she goes
Now I'm hot, seems I'm not, the only one she knows
Name dropping everyday, I still want her anyway
I like how she moves, think she's cool my favorite get away
Big stage, bright light, short love, long night
Deja vu yeah we'll do it again, off to the next town
She's onto the next round
Let it go, we both know that its all gonna end oh
Her favorite colors be platinum and gold
She only loves in stereo she only loves in stereo
I should know cause I've seen it before
I think I gotta let her go, she only loves in stereo
Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh
She fell in love with the radio
Wasn't really me, so I had to let her go
Just ask any DJ back in her hotel
She likes to get around
As much as she gets down
Her favorite colors be platinum and gold
She only loves in stereo, she only loves in stereo
I should know 'cause I've seen it before
I think I gotta let her go, she only loves in stereo
Oh oh, oh oh
She loves in stereo
Oh oh, oh oh
She loves in stereo
Oh oh, oh oh
She loves in stereo
Oh oh, oh oh
She loves in stereo
Oh, oh oh, oh oh!
In Legend John's song "Stereo," the singer is expressing his love for a woman named Melanie who he believes is a "fast love professional." He describes her as crafty, bold, and beautiful, and talks about their magical connection on stage. However, he is aware that their love is fleeting, as she frequently travels and is always on to the next town. He also notes that she only loves in stereo, meaning that she is not capable of deeply connecting with anyone on a one-on-one level. Despite this, he is still drawn to her and wants to be with her.
The phrase "she only loves in stereo" is significant in the song and refers to Melanie's inability to sustain deep romantic relationships. She is comfortable with the glamor and excitement of a fast-paced life on the road, but when it comes to genuine emotional connections, she is limited. The singer sees this pattern and ultimately decides to let her go.
The song's lyrics also allude to the idea of being in a superficial relationship and the importance of recognizing when it's time to walk away. It highlights the need for authentic connections, rather than just chasing temporary highs.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a fast love professional
She is skilled at pursuing quick, intense relationships
Crafty, bold and beautiful
She is clever, daring, and attractive
Stage right, locked eyes, I swear it's magical
During a performance, they made eye contact and it felt incredible
Her name is Melanie, says she digs my melody
Her name is Melanie and she enjoys the music he creates
Likes how I move, thinks I'm cool, that's what she says to me
She is attracted to how he presents himself and finds him impressive
Big stage, bright light, short love, long night
Performances are high energy and passionate, but these relationships are generally brief and often extend into the early morning
Frequent flies through the skies to some stars
He often travels to famous destinations
I come back to town, she's hangin' around
Upon returning to his home city, Melanie is still present
But still feels so real but it can't go too far
Their connection is intense, however, it cannot remain that way due to her tendency to move on quickly
Her favorite colors be platinum and gold!
She prefers high-end and luxurious materials
She only loves in stereo! she only loves in stereo!
Melanie only wants the excitement that comes with a brief fling, not a real lasting relationship
I should know 'cause I've seen it before
He has experienced this type of relationship in the past and recognizes the cycle repeating itself
I think I gotta let her go, she only loves in stereo!
He recognizes that he cannot change who Melanie is, and thus he must let her go
Turn on the video, oh my goodness there she goes
Upon seeing a televised performance, he becomes interested once again in Melanie
Name dropping everyday, I still want her anyway
Even though she constantly speaks of other suitors, he still maintains his interest in her
Big stage, bright light, short love, long night
He recognizes the brief, passionate nature of their relationship
Deja vu yeah we'll do it again, off to the next town
Their relationship follows a repetitive pattern from town to town
She's onto the next round
She is quickly looking for her next fling
Let it go, we both know that its all gonna end oh
They both acknowledge that their relationship is destined to end
She fell in love with the radio
Melanie is unable to separate her infatuation with the music from the love she feels for him
Wasn't really me, so I had to let her go
He recognizes that Melanie's love was not for who he really is, and thus he had to end things
Just ask any DJ back in her hotel
Melanie frequently pursues flings with DJs in hotels
She likes to get around
Melanie frequently pursues multiple partners
She loves in stereo
Melanie only loves what is exciting and energizing, not the person themselves
Lyrics © A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: THOMAS N CRASKEY, DEVON L. HARRIS, JOHN N STEPHENS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vianneli92
Who's here after John Legend posted their lovestory in IG for Valentine's day? Me!
@tugibreezy
gonna go for all of me next
@maredes1736
Lol me! Just finished watching it!
@iAmMadeOfSoup
Me
@fabianaribas5429
me
@dance4lyfe55
Me 🙋🏽♀️
@mkelly534
Chrissy says they filmed this for 12 hours and then she stopped by his hotel that night to "say goodbye" Looks like it worked out well for both of them
@francisrivas9497
Michael Kelly 12 hours of foreplay lol
@kattyzacarias
Then he tried to break it off with her twice, and she refused. So I don’t know if he was forced into it
@crystala7x182
Katty Z. How do you know this?