Rebellious and constantly searching for ways to break away, singing and writing poetry became Lauren Day’s personal loudspeaker and connection to the outside world. As a shy, bullied kid growing up, Brandon Leslie also found catharsis though writing music and performing. A pastor’s daughter and a hardcore kid might sound like opposites on paper, but in the case of Stalgia, Lauren and Brandon are the perfect representation of unlikely childhood friends turned creative foils.
Together, their sound is the perfect marriage of R&B emotion meets hypnosis. Stalgia makes the kind of music you play at full volume in your headphones so it fuses with your body and demands you feel everything, all at once, whether you want to or not.
With cumulative stream counts over 13M, and praise across all media platforms -- featured by Spotify (New Music Friday, Weekly Buzz, Fresh Electronic, Friday Cratediggers, US Viral charts) and Apple Music’s top playlists, YouTube’s most sought after channels (Mr.SuicideSheep, xKito, Chill Valley), and radio support from the likes of KCRW’s “Morning Becomes Eclectic” -- Stalgia continues to push forward globally with taste-makers and music lovers alike leading up to their Fall EP titled ‘NOMAD.’
Their debut album, Nomad, was released November 3, 2017.
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Stalgia Lyrics
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Every step that I take they sink in
Try not to let 'em in
Why do I wanna let 'em in
Sometimes I dream of things I shouldn't
Got forbidden inside of me hidden
Push 'em back when they claw at me
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin' callin' too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin' callin' too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind
The way you're moving blurs my vision
Close my eyes and it's still you I'm seeing
I wanna let him in
Why do I wanna let him in
Sometimes I feel they want perfection
God forbid we have cruel intentions
Push 'em back when they call to me
Tryna stop the other side of me
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin' callin' too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin' callin' too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind
In drive don't stop 'til I'm new
Run every light 'til my mind is unglued
Til all that is high is the smoke that we knew
Inhaling each time to a different you
Is it you or is it me?
Is you or it me?
Is the enemy,
Is it you or it me?
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin' callin' too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin' callin' too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind
In drive don't stop 'til I'm new
Run every light 'til my mind is unglued
Til all that is high is the smoke that we knew
Inhaling each time to a different you
Is it you or is it me?
It you or it me?
Is the enemy,
Is it you or it me?
The first line of the Stalgia's song Bdy, "Purple rain drops follow my footprints", sets the tone for a song that is both introspective and dreamy. The song is about grappling with inner demons and trying to resist them. The purple rain represents the darkness and negativity that the artist encounters on her journey. She tries not to let these negative thoughts consume her, as they claw at her and try to stop her from becoming the person she wants to be. At the same time, she acknowledges that sometimes she finds it hard to resist these thoughts and lets them in. This internal struggle is reflected in the way the artist sings the lines "Why do I wanna let 'em in?" and "I wanna let him in, why do I wanna let him in?".
The second verse delves deeper into the artist's psyche, exploring the complex emotions and desires that she experiences. She dreams of things that she knows she shouldn't, and there is a sense of forbidden energy simmering beneath the surface. The artist wants to push back against these negative emotions and stop the other side of herself from taking over. However, she also acknowledges that the rhythms of her body feed off the other person, implying that perhaps these emotions are not entirely negative.
Overall, the song is a poignant exploration of the struggle to reconcile the darker parts of ourselves with the person we strive to be. The artist acknowledges that this is an ongoing process, and she doesn't necessarily have all the answers yet. The ethereal quality of the music perfectly captures the dream-like quality of the lyrics, creating a haunting and memorable listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Purple rain drops follow my footprints
The singer feels like their every move is being watched and judged, leaving a trail of purple rain as they go
Every step that I take they sink in
The singer feels like the judgement of others is seeping into their being as they move through life
Try not to let 'em in
Despite the judgement, the singer is making a conscious effort to not let it consume them
Why do I wanna let 'em in
Despite their efforts, the artist questions why they have a desire to let the judgement in
Sometimes I dream of things I shouldn't
The artist has desires or thoughts that they feel are inappropriate or taboo
Got forbidden inside of me hidden
These forbidden desires or thoughts are kept hidden inside the singer
Push 'em back when they claw at me
The singer fights to keep these desires or thoughts from taking control
Tryna stop my rotten atrophy
The artist is trying to prevent themselves from decaying or deteriorating mentally
The rhythms of my body feed off you
The artist feels like they are connected to someone else on a deep level, feeding off their energy
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
The other person's gaze continues to affect the artist, causing the trail of purple rain to continue
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin' callin' too)
Alcohol is a factor in their connection, and they feel like it's calling them back for more
Breaking rules of the loving kind
The artist feels like they are breaking some sort of unspoken rule by being so connected to this person
The way you're moving blurs my vision
The other person's movement is intense and overwhelming for the singer
Close my eyes and it's still you I'm seeing
Even when the other person is not physically present, they are still on the singer's mind
Sometimes I feel they want perfection
The singer feels like others expect them to be perfect, which is an unattainable standard
God forbid we have cruel intentions
The artist worries that others will judge them for having negative thoughts or emotions
Push 'em back when they call to me
The artist fights to keep these negative thoughts or intentions from consuming them
Tryna stop the other side of me
The singer is trying to prevent themselves from displaying any negativity or darkness
In drive don't stop 'til I'm new
The singer is pushing themselves to keep moving forward until they reach a new or improved state
Run every light 'til my mind is unglued
The artist is not slowing down until they reach a point of complete mental release
Til all that is high is the smoke that we knew
The artist wants to reach a level of intoxication or euphoria that they have experienced before
Inhaling each time to a different you
The artist is using different experiences or substances to reach this state, but the other person is always on their mind
Is it you or is it me?
The singer questions whether their connection with this person is real or just a figment of their own imagination
It you or it me?
The artist continues to question the nature of their connection
Is the enemy,
The singer wonders if their own thoughts and desires are ultimately what is causing them emotional pain
Is it you or it me?
The singer still has not fully resolved their questions about their connection with this other person
Contributed by Ethan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MrSuicideSheep
Lyrics for anyone that is interested :)
Purple rain drops follow my footprints
Every step that I take they sink in
Try not to let 'em in
Why do I wanna let 'em in
Sometimes I dream of things I shouldn't
Got forbidden inside of me hidden
Push 'em back when they claw at me
Tryna stop my rotten atrophy
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin' callin' too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin' callin' too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind
The way you're moving blurs my vision
Close my eyes and it's still you I'm seeing
I wanna let him in
Why do I wanna let him in
Sometimes I feel they want perfection
God forbid we have cruel intentions
Push 'em back when they call to me
Tryna stop the other side of me
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin' callin' too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin' callin' too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind
In drive don't stop 'til I'm new
Run every light 'til my mind is unglued
Til all that is high is the smoke that we knew
Inhaling each time to a different you
Is it you or is it me?
Is you or it me?
Is the enemy,
Is it you or it me?
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin' callin' too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin' callin' too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind
In drive don't stop 'til I'm new
Run every light 'til my mind is unglued
Til all that is high is the smoke that we knew
Inhaling each time to a different you
Is it you or is it me?
It you or it me?
Is the enemy,
Is it you or it me?
Elsewhere
Purple rain drops follow my footprints
Every step that I take they sink in
Try not to let ’em in
Why do I wanna let 'em in.
Sometimes I dream of things I shouldn’t
Got forbidden inside of me hidden
Push ’em back when they claw at me
Tryna stop my rotten atrophy.
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin’ callin’ too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind.
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin’ callin’ too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind.
Loving kind
Loving kind
Loving kind..
The way you’re moving blurs my vision
Close my eyes and it’s still you I’m seeing
I wanna let him in
Why do I wanna let him in.
Sometimes I feel they want perfection
God forbid we have cruel intentions
Push ’em back when they call to me
Tryna stop the other side of me.
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin’ callin’ too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind.
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin’ callin’ too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind.
In drive don’t stop ’til I’m new
Run every light ’til my mind is unglued
Til all that is high is the smoke that we knew
Inhaling each time to a different you
Is it you or is it me?
Is you or it me?
Is the enemy
Is it you or it me?
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin’ callin’ too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind.
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin’ callin’ too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind.
In drive don’t stop ’til I’m new
Run every light ’til my mind is unglued
Til all that is high is the smoke that we knew
Inhaling each time to a different you
Is it you or is it me?
It you or it me?
Is the enemy.
Is it you or it me?
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MrSuicideSheep
Lyrics for anyone that is interested :)
Purple rain drops follow my footprints
Every step that I take they sink in
Try not to let 'em in
Why do I wanna let 'em in
Sometimes I dream of things I shouldn't
Got forbidden inside of me hidden
Push 'em back when they claw at me
Tryna stop my rotten atrophy
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin' callin' too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin' callin' too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind
The way you're moving blurs my vision
Close my eyes and it's still you I'm seeing
I wanna let him in
Why do I wanna let him in
Sometimes I feel they want perfection
God forbid we have cruel intentions
Push 'em back when they call to me
Tryna stop the other side of me
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin' callin' too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin' callin' too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind
In drive don't stop 'til I'm new
Run every light 'til my mind is unglued
Til all that is high is the smoke that we knew
Inhaling each time to a different you
Is it you or is it me?
Is you or it me?
Is the enemy,
Is it you or it me?
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin' callin' too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind
The rhythms of my body feed off you
With every look you give, my rain keeps falling down
(The drinks we drank tonight are callin' callin' too)
Breaking rules of the loving kind
In drive don't stop 'til I'm new
Run every light 'til my mind is unglued
Til all that is high is the smoke that we knew
Inhaling each time to a different you
Is it you or is it me?
It you or it me?
Is the enemy,
Is it you or it me?
Pat2k06
MrSuicideSheep how do u do that so fast
Dario
As soon as the song started I fell in love <3
Nxmxss
I can relate the lyrics
Chilled Fox
MrSuicideSheep Thank you
Royal Rap
MrSuicideSheep beautiful
ChillYourMind
Always killing it with the right pictures for each song <3
Such an emotional song.. calmed
Blackolus Zeo
ChillYourMind True that. 👍
Александра Слюсар
Совсем согласна такая хорошая песня!
spark9
This beat and vocals are so good together. Straightaway added to my favorites!