She describes her musical style as music that, "makes you feel happy and sad at the same time."
Her first album was entitled, "Melancholy Pop." A wide variety of influential producers contributed to the album, including Andrew Williams (Old 97's, Peter Stuart, Victoria Williams, Scott Thomas Band), Chad Fischer (Alexi Murdoch, Colin Hay, Lazlo Bane) and Dave Dale. Most of the songs on this CD were co-written with Kevin Hunter (Wire Train, Tuesday Night Music Club). Tracks from this album were used on a number of different TV shows, including "Roswell", "Wonderfalls", "Party of Five".
Renee felt that the music on her follow up album, "sounded a bit more optimistic," which led her to title the album, "Hopeful Romantic." She describes the general sound of this album as, "on the electronic side or, as some call it, folktronica." Most of the songs on the record were produced by Bill Lefler, with additional production by James Hood.
adore
Renee Stahl Lyrics
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Would you turn if I found
Would you let me round
If I found everything
Everything so fast
Everything
When you hold
I can feel your heart
I was on the ferris wheel that overlooked the sea
you were on the chair next to me
is it truth or fantasy we're choosing to believe
and then you turned your head and said to me
I adore you
I adore you tonight
looking through the telescope upon a distant star
makes us feel much larger than we are
in all the days I've travelled I have never come this far
I can't believe that this is where we are
cause I adore you
I adore you tonight
I adore you
I adore you tonight
tu es mon amour
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Renee Stahl's song Adore is a romantic ballad that speaks to the closeness and connection shared between two people. The song opens with questions, asking if the other person would take the singer down or turn if she found something. These questions demonstrate a willingness to share and explore life with the other person. The lyrics then shift to describe the intense feelings that arise when the two individuals are close. The singer can feel their heart when the other person holds her, creating a sense of completeness and satisfaction that only comes from true love.
The second verse paints a vivid picture of the setting for the encounter. The two are riding a ferris wheel overlooking the sea. This romantic setting further underscores the closeness and connection shared between the two individuals. The lyrics also suggest that the singer wonders if their relationship is based on truth or fantasy. Despite these lingering doubts, the other person turns to the singer and says the central phrase of the song, "I adore you." This one phrase captures the depth of their feelings and solidifies the bond between them.
The chorus repeats this central phrase, emphasizing the importance of the words and the emotions behind them. As the song progresses, the singer describes the feeling of looking through a telescope at a distant star. This experience makes them feel larger than they are and emphasizes the beauty and vastness of the universe. Despite all the traveling and experiences the singer has had, they have never come as far as they have with the other person. The song ends with a French phrase, "tu es mon amour," which translates to "you are my love," further emphasizing the deep connection and love shared between the two individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Would you take me down
Will you bring me down from wherever I am currently?
Would you turn if I found
Would you look back at me if I called out to you?
Would you let me round
Would you allow me to roam around?
If I found everything
If I discovered everything I was looking for?
Everything so fast
Everything is happening too quickly
Everything
Despite everything that's going on
When you hold
When you embrace me in your arms
I can feel your heart
I can sense the love you have for me pulsing within you
When you hold me near
When you are close to me
I was on the ferris wheel that overlooked the sea
The artist was on a ferris wheel, gazing out at the vast ocean
you were on the chair next to me
The addressee was right next to the singer
is it truth or fantasy we're choosing to believe
Are we acknowledging that what's happening may not be entirely real?
and then you turned your head and said to me
Then the addressee looked at the singer and spoke
I adore you
I love you deeply and affectionately
I adore you tonight
I love you in this moment, right now
looking through the telescope upon a distant star
The artist is using a telescope to look at a faraway star
makes us feel much larger than we are
This makes us feel more significant than we truly may be
in all the days I've travelled I have never come this far
Despite all my travels, this is the farthest I've ever been
I can't believe that this is where we are
The singer expresses disbelief at what's happening
tu es mon amour
You are my love (in French)
Contributed by Mia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ann Onymous
This is my favorite song ever, her voice is beautiful. <3
nickolasibrobinson
This work of art is very good. I agree with the 90's style music video (arguably the best times for music videos) and the hauntingly beautiful lyrics are mesmerizing. I would definetly be very interested in seeing more of this style and quality of artistry. I would say this work is in class with Sarah McLachlin and Dido, and hope that more is produced along the lines of this particular piece. 5 star quality.
senilitysux66
Oh, I want to hear and see so much more of this so talented and beautiful songstress. Hopefully I can find her album and more hopefully she gets to make many of them.
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I still love this song very much!
Amanda Price
I have loved this song since you first put it on myspace, had it on my profile for about 6 months! love it and have your album too. this video is awesome love NYC and Renee Stahl
Cyndi Finkle
absolutely beautiful images and music! Love Love this!
SAMANTHA NEWARK
Wow love love love this song & great video Sweet Renee' I miss hearing you sing hope you and your beautiful family are doing super!! I posted a video response here as well for a track off my new record - finally made it happen, I'm happy :-) Sam x0x
lizzabbott
Renee... You make us all "hopeful romantics" with this gorgeous song & lovely imagery. Brilliant! Love the dreamy sounds & footage... The "wheel" of the film reel w/ the ferris wheel line, the whimsical drawings.... the city scape, the water, & your beauty inside & out! You're a star! I hope to hear you Live fairly soon. Love, Liz Abbott in Buffalo myspace lizabbottmusic
cosmo1221
Wow. Haunting. Kind of 90s and love the Duran Duran sample. This girl is awsome!!!!
Faheem Gul
nice song..she looks like grown up woman but her voice...simply the best...