In 2012, Reed was a contestant on the second season of The X Factor U.S.A. After participating in a live audition for celebrity judges Simon Cowell, L.A. Reid, Demi Lovato, and Britney Spears, he received four "yesses" and proceeded to the next round. He was one of only six teens of Spears' team and made it to the Top 24 of the competition. Earlier in the year, he starred in the music video for "Shut the Front Door (Too Young For This)" by Forever the Sickest Kids. In 2013, he released his first single, "Mercy on Me," followed by his first extended play, Ridiculous on July 26th. To promote the EP, he performed at Teen Hoot Fest, Pop City Tour, Pop Explosion Tour, Smash Fest, DigiFest Tour, Playlist Live and also opened for Aaron Carter and performed at Celebrate San Antonio's New Years Eve Bash with Selena's guitarist, Chris Pérez.
In 2014, Reed released his single "Crash Test Dummy (Broken)," produced by Blue October's Matt Noveskey. Following the single's release, he put out his second extended play, Satellites on September 9th. That EP would peak at #9 on the iTunes Pop chart. After the release of that EP, he released a music video for the title track. In 2015, he released his single "Want Me More," complete with a music video, before releasing his third extended play, Sunny on July 31st. That EP peaked at #11 on the iTunes Pop chart and also featured music videos for the tracks "Sunny" and "Seven Billion Smiles." In 2016, Reed joined Jonah Marais (of Why Don't We) on the "When the Daylight's Gone" Tour and released two singles, "California Coastline" and "Take You Out;" the latter will had a music video release. Throughout Summer 2016, he was be a part of the "Boys of Summer" Tour with many artists, including Zach Herron (of Why Don't We) and Devin Hayes.
In 2017 and 2018, Reed released several stand-alone singles: "Cry Wolf," "Crazy 'Bout You," "I Wish," "Heaven on Earth," "Lonely Kids," "The Life I Live," and "Get 2 U." He continued his music video releases, with videos for "I Wish," which is about conquering one's insecurities, and "Crazy 'Bout You." In the summer of 2018, he released his fourth EP, Follow Me to Freedom, featuring the singles "Outlier" and "Two Faces."
In 2020, Reed released his debut full-length album, Second Life. He released music videos for three songs from the album: "Overthinking," "Renegade," and "Second Life." He concluded the year with the stand-alone single "Until I Know," a collaboration with Rylan Rash entitled "Something Real," and a cover of "Please Come Home Christmas."
Reed loves all genres of music and is inspired by a variety of artists, such as Michael Jackson, Paramore, Josh Groban, OneRepublic, Andy Grammer, Gavin DeGraw and Coldplay. Reed enjoys performing and can mix his young vocals with the best out there today, including being in the top 10 finalists in Simon Fuller's Boy Band, a finalist in Kidz Bop and a veteran at commericals, webisodes, the national anthem, as well as gigging with top professional singing groups. And, he knows what he wants his style to grow into - an alternative pop sound - collaboration between OneRepublic, Coldplay and the Script. He also has perfect pitch! Just ask him to sing any note on the piano. In addition to being a musician, Reed is also an actor signed with Mitchell Gossett of the CESD Talent Agency. He was cast as a series regular in a pilot for Disney Channel in late 2014.
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Satellites
Reed Deming Lyrics
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Like stars in the sky
The world's asleep around us
The starlights still surround us
As we kiss tonight
I'll hold your hands in mine
We've made it trough this darken days
And nothing else can break us
We're waking up the satellites
We know the stars that shines so bright
With all of these surrounds you
All of these surrounds you
You're still be mine
Just go
There's nothing left to say
As they look into the window
While everyone is sleeping in their beds.
We'll go
Where no one else can find
All the spaces they were hiding from
Yeah, you're still safe beside me
And we try so hard
We're waking up the satellites
We know the stars that shines so bright
With all of these surrounds you
All of these surrounds you
You're still be mine
Just wake me from sleeping
And I'll touch your soft skin
And pretend that its all starting over
We're waking up the satellites
We know the stars that shines so bright
With all of these surrounds you
All of these surrounds you
You're still be mine
We're waking up the satellites
We know the stars that shines so bright
With all of these surrounds you
All of these surrounds you
You're still be mine
Oohh
The lyrics of the song Satellites by Reed Deming depict a moment of safety and intimacy between two people in a world that is fast asleep around them. The comparison between themselves and stars in the sky highlights the sense of eternal connection and constancy they feel. The chorus expresses the desire to awaken the metaphorical satellites that surround them, to reaffirm their bond amongst the vastness of the universe. The repetitive line "you're still be mine" reinforces the commitment they have towards each other despite the challenges they might face.
The second verse evokes a sense of secrecy and adventure, as the couple decides to leave behind the scrutiny of society and explore spaces hidden from plain sight. The last line of the verse delivers a feeling of protection and reassurance that their love will endure, no matter where they go. Finally, the bridge reveals a yearning to experience the thrill of falling in love once again, to touch the other person's skin as if everything were starting anew. The song overall conveys a message of everlasting love, fueled by a sense of adventure and the desire to create new memories.
Line by Line Meaning
We're safe here tonight
We feel secure and protected here, just like stars in the sky.
Like stars in the sky
We are shining bright and beautiful, just like the stars above us.
The world's asleep around us
While the world sleeps, we are awake and together in our own peaceful world.
The starlights still surround us
The stars are shining, reminding us of their presence as we spend time together.
As we kiss tonight
As we share a moment of intimacy, we are reminded of our love and connection.
I'll hold your hands in mine
I want to feel the warmth and comfort of holding your hands in mine.
We've made it trough this darken days
We have overcome difficult times together and have come out on the other side.
And nothing else can break us
No matter what happens, we are strong enough to overcome it as a team.
Cuz we've try so hard
Our efforts to stay together and love each other have paid off.
We're waking up the satellites
Our love and connection is so strong that it is radiating out into the world like a satellite.
We know the stars that shines so bright
We are aware of the beauty and power of the stars, and our love is just as bright.
With all of these surrounds you
With all of the love and support around you, nothing can bring you down.
You're still be mine
No matter what happens, I will always love and support you.
Just go
There is nothing left to say, let's just be together.
There's nothing left to say
Our love and connection says everything that needs to be said.
As they look into the window
Others may see us from the outside, but they can never truly understand our love.
While everyone is sleeping in their beds
While others are asleep and unaware, we are awake and in love.
We'll go
Let's leave this world behind and create our own little paradise.
Where no one else can find
We will find a place where we can be together without any interruptions or distractions.
All the spaces they were hiding from
All the places we've been searching for, we've finally found together.
Yeah, you're still safe beside me
You will always be safe and protected when you are with me.
Just wake me from sleeping
Wake me up from any dream, because our love is real and powerful.
And I'll touch your soft skin
I want to feel the gentle and comforting touch of your soft skin.
And pretend that its all starting over
Let's relive our moments of love and connection, and start anew.
Oohh
Our love is like a sweet and soothing melody that we never want to end.
Contributed by Leo K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.