After graduating, Stac garnered gainful employment in none other than Wah Wah 45s favourite distributors (and possibly the only company of its kind left in the UK at the time of going to press) Kudos Records. It was here that she first came to the attention of Messrs Servini and Goss, and after leaving Kudos and enjoying a spate living the drug induced life of a music television producer, things really started to happen for this young lady. A chance meeting in a kebab shop in Leeds with musical genius Prod led to a fruitful partnership and the creation of such underground hits as Balls Bounce, Tip and (who could forget) the deceptively entitled Sure Aint Good.
Balls Bounce recently appeared on the Wah Wah 45s compilation Underground Hits & Exclusive Bits: Three, and is the perfect introduction to this most modest and talented artist. Its also available now as a 7 inch single and digital download, with a glorious remix from Ninja monkey boy Bonobo on the flip too!! Another cut, Tip, also features on the 4th Wah Wah comp. 12″ single, Glory, came out in 2009 with remixes from Scrimshire, Pause and King Knut, and Stac’s 3rd single, All Or Nothing, was released in May 2010, and features remixes from LenAfrosaxon & Blue Daisy.
The much anticipated full length debut, Turn That Light Out, was released June 21st 2010, and includes guest appearances from Matthew Halsall, Heritage Orchestra strings, a full 12-piece choir, Magnus Dearness from The Hackney Colliery Band, Dan Clark of The Hat fame, Scimshire (who also produced the album) and ten magnificent songs recorded live in the studio and engineered by Ben “Nostalgia 77″ Lamdin.
Stac will also be performing live anywhere that sells alcohol, including The Jazz Cafe, Cargo and The Vibe Bar in that London. Her biggest influences are Lewis Taylor, Jamie Lidell, Erykah Badu and red wine, all of which (especially the latter) can be heard within the myriad of layers of her off-kilter and highly original soulful sound.
More info can be found at http://www.musicbystac.com where you can also hear the new album in all its glory and buy your own copy!
Balls Bounce
STAC Lyrics
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Anymore
I've given in
It's up to you now
When I think about it
Coolly packed down
And everything is smooth
For a while
And all the things you say
Make my world go away
And then, yeah, even more tonight
And I think I'll see us through
In the transparency
Of just being for you now
Pa-pa-da-dum...
Get rid of the paper
It's upside down
You can't hide from me
I know your inside
I read you like a book
Sonny
Do you have the balls to surprise me
I know the stillness of you
*?*
Before anyone comes out
I don't know what else to do
So I'm just gon' hide from you
Till it all dies down
Pa-pa-da-dum...
Get rid of the paper
It's upside down
You can't hide from me
I know your inside
I read you like a book
Sonny
Do you have the balls to surprise me
The song "Balls Bounce" by STAC appears to be about the complexity of a romantic relationship. The singer begins by expressing her exhaustion with chasing her partner, indicating that she has given in to their relationship and is leaving it up to them to take control. She reflects on the smoothness of their relationship, but also hints at the potential for drama when she sings, "all the things you say, make my world go away, and then, yeah, even more tonight."
As the song progresses, the tension in the relationship comes to the forefront. The singer tells her partner to get rid of their paper, signaling that she wants them to be honest and straightforward with her. She claims to know her partner "inside out" and challenges them to surprise her by showing her their vulnerability. The chorus repeats with the same lyrics, "Get rid of the paper, it's upside down, you can't hide from me, I know your inside, I read you like a book, sonny. Do you have the balls to surprise me?"
Overall, the song seems to be about the push and pull of a relationship, with both parties testing each other's limits and trying to find a way to be vulnerable with each other. The catchy melody and playful lyrics add to the sense of tension and anticipation in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't wanna chase you
I am tired of chasing after you.
Anymore
I don't want to do that anymore.
I've given in
I have surrendered to you, and it is all up to you now.
It's up to you now
The decision and control are now in your hands.
When I think about it
Upon reflection, when I consider it.
Coolly packed down
It all seems very organized and orderly when I think about it.
And everything is smooth
Everything appears to be going perfectly.
For a while
This situation appears to be good for only a short time.
And all the things you say
Your words have a powerful effect on me.
Make my world go away
Your words make everything else disappear, leaving only you and I.
And then, yeah, even more tonight
Your words have an even greater impact tonight.
And I think I'll see us through
I believe that I can get us through this situation.
In the transparency
By being open and honest with you.
Of just being for you now
By dedicating myself to you in the moment, without thinking about anyone or anything else.
Get rid of the paper
Throw away what's on the paper.
It's upside down
It's not in order or it's not right.
You can't hide from me
I can see through you and your actions.
I know your inside
I understand your true feelings and motives.
I read you like a book
I can predict your next move like I can read a book.
Sonny
A term of endearment.
Do you have the balls to surprise me
Do you have the courage to shock or impress me?
I know the stillness of you
I am familiar with the silence that's present in you.
*?*
Unknown.
Before anyone comes out
Before anything gets revealed or exposed.
I don't know what else to do
I am unsure of how to proceed or react.
So I'm just gon' hide from you
I will avoid you or retreat from you.
Till it all dies down
Until everything calms down or settles.
Contributed by Landon O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@greentomato5
bonobo made this ten times better then it was
@originalulix
No. It's still great, but the original is the fucking bomb. One of my favorite tracks on one of my favorite albums. And I think it works better thanks to the sonic minimalism, like most of Stac's tracks. Bonobo somewhat loses that minimalism here.
@martasiwy6462
So I'm just gon' hide from you Till it all dies down..
@sizzla123
CMA