Stereo Hearts
My Hearts a Stereo Lyrics

My heart's a stereo
The singer is saying that their heart and emotions are like a stereo system that plays music.

It beats for you, so listen close
The singer's heart beats with love for the listener.

Hear my thoughts in every note, oh-oh
The singer is saying that their music is full of meaning and the listener should pay attention to the lyrics.

Make me your radio (yeah, aha)
The artist wants to be a source of constant entertainment and love for the listener, like a timeless radio station.

And turn me up when you feel low (turn it up a little bit)
The artist wants the listener to turn up their own happiness and positivity by actively listening to their music.

This melody was meant for you (yeah, right there)
The singer is saying that their music is specifically for the listener and their relationship.

To sing along to my stereo (Gym Class Heroes, baby)
The singer wants the listener to sing along with their music and enjoy it as much as they do.

If I was just another dusty record on the shelf
The artist is asking if the listener values them as a unique individual or just sees them as another forgettable person in a long line.

Would you blow me off and play me like everybody else?
The artist questions whether the listener would treat them as cheaply and poorly as others.

If I ask you to scratch my back, could you manage that?
The artist is asking if the listener would return the favor as they do in their relationship.

Like yikky-yeah, Trav-Travie, I can handle that
The singer confidently says that they would handle any challenges in the relationship that the listener may face.

Furthermore, I apologize for any skipping tracks
The artist regrets any negativity or inconsistency in their past, particularly in past relationships.

It's just the last girl that played me left a couple cracks
The singer is saying that they have emotional scars from being hurt in a previous relationship.

I used to, used to, used to, used to, now I'm over that
The singer acknowledges that they had past negative experiences but has moved on from them.

'Cause holding grudges over love is ancient artifacts
The singer believes that carrying negative emotions from past relationships into their current one is harmful to their present love.

If I could only find a note to make you understand
The artist wants to fully communicate their feelings to the listener, but is struggling to do so.

I'd sing it softly in your ear and grab you by the hand
The artist would use music to express their feelings for the listener in a gentle, romantic way.

Just keep me stuck inside your head like your favorite tune
The singer wants to always be in the listener's thoughts and be their favorite part of their daily life.

And know my heart's a stereo that only plays for you (haha)
The singer is telling the listener that they are exclusive, that they only love the listener.

Would you hold me on your shoulder, wherever you walk?
The artist is asking the listener if they would show off their love and relationship openly, like carrying around a stereo system.

Would you turn my volume up in front of the cops? (Turn it up)
The artist is asking if the listener would have the courage to express their love confidently and strongly, even when it may be frowned upon.

And crank it higher every time they told you to stop
The artist is saying that even if others try to stop their love, they want the listener to continue to embrace their relationship.

And all I ask is that you don't get mad at me (mad at me)
The singer is asking for forgiveness if they ever make a mistake or bring negative emotions into their relationship.

When you have to purchase mad D batteries (batteries)
The artist is jokingly referring to the inconvenience and expense of keeping their love alive, similar to the batteries used in a stereo system.

Appreciate every mixtape your friends make (friends make)
The singer is telling the listener to take joy in the small things their friends do for them, like making mixtapes.

You never know, we come and go like on the interstate (never know)
The singer is reminding the listener that life can be uncertain and unpredictable, so it is important to treasure the relationships they have.

I think finally found a note to make you understand
The singer finally feels like they have found a way to explain their love and feelings for the listener.

If you can hit it, sing along and take me by the hand
The artist wants the listener to join them in expressing their love through music and to take their hand in love.

I'll take your hand and pull it closer to mine (yeah)
The artist is telling the listener that they want to take their relationship to the next level and become closer.

Thought love was dead, but now you're changing my mind (yeah, yeah, come on, woo)
The singer is saying that they had lost faith in love but the listener is making them believe in it again.

(it's your boy, Travie)
This line is likely an introduction or signature of the artist, Travie McCoy.