In an industry where very few bands that “make it” are original, Stealing Jane has blended various genres of music to create tunes that gratify every inch of the ear. Formed in the year 2000 under the moniker HyJinX, this six-man unit has reformed under the name Stealing Jane and has managed to grab the attention of the fickle independent music scene with a genre-defying harmony of rock, pop and R&B music. Although their music can be classified as pop rock, Stealing Jane’s sound can be best described as “groove rock,” serving up a fresh new sound that people like to move along to when listening.
Now, with a consistently strong live performance as their top priority, Stealing Jane's tireless tour schedule sees them visiting high profile venues as Giants Stadium (NJ), Lupos (RI), Crocodile Rock (PA), The Stone Pony (NJ), Club Vertigo (VT), Petrus Night Club (KY), The Bitter End (NYC), BB Kings (NYC), The Crazy Donkey (NY), among many others.
Stealing Jane’s eclectic mix of band members consists of: Bryce Larsen, on lead vocals and rhythm guitar grew up in the SKA movement but, is most currently influenced by Maroon 5, Stevie Wonder, and other modern influential artists; Matt Giordano, on lead guitar, who grew up on pop-punk, eventually moved on to jam bands like The Dave Matthews, Phish and influential guitarists such as; Derek Trucks and Eric Clapton; Brian Bunce on the bass, a “ska kid” who listens to modern rock was always into to anything that had great hook that he could sing along to and not much has changed today; Pat Iannelli on the saxophone, who at heart will always be a Korn and Soil Works fan also listens to saxophone idols like Jerry Depizza as well as a variety of independent music including bands like Envy on the Coast; Will Tully, on drums, who is not only a huge Travis Barker fan, but is inspired by his style and his playing; Jesse Sears the latest addition to Stealing Jane, started off listening to greats like The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix, and later moved onto more jam oriented bands like Phish and jazz guitarists like John Scofield; Dave Calzone, on the trombone, who loves classic rock such as; Journey and Led Zeppelin also enjoys heaver old school metal like Metallica, and finally; Andrew Mericle, on trumpet, who has always been into modern/ alternative hard rock is largely inspired by Alice Chains and Pearl Jam , but also loves listening to classical composers such as; Bach. These 8 members with such different music background all come together and add a fresh flavor to the mix.
Stealing Jane has shared the stage with many well known artists such as: Hanson, Spin Doctors, Hanson, Tower of Power, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Zox, Badfish, RX Bandits, Crash Romeo, The Wailers, and The Killing Moon, just to name a few. They pride themselves on their dedicated and loyal street team that boasts members from across the United States and beyond.
Stealing Jane has already received acclaim from high profile New York publications such as Good Times (who awarded them first place in the Long Island Music Festival) and the Inside Connection. The band has also received extensive radio play in over fifteen states and were also featured with an on air interview with XM radio’s Opie and Anthony during which their single "Heartbreaker" was played and reviewed. The song received much positive response from the often harshly critical audience of the show.
Stealing Jane is a band that is on its way to the top. They have created a sound that is unique to the music industry today, and their hard work is paying off. Just this August 2007, they released their EP titled “Say Something” on BTO Records. Keep an eye out for these six gifted artists who come together as one and form Stealing Jane!
Heartbreaker
Stealing Jane Lyrics
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Thanks for giving me time
To come up with the line
Cause you know Im all about baby,
Showing you a good time.
And I know Im not,
The only one in sight,
Whenever you walk by.
CHORUS:
And if heartbreaking was a crime,
Youd have been locked up long ago, and youd never be mine
But now youve got all these other guys,
Just watching your eyes,
And you know it feels like, feels like, feels like,
Feels like theyre never gonna leave mine! (my eyes).
Theres something about,
The way that you move
You know Ive seen men crumble
Trying to get close to you.
With all that beauty,
Commonly comes pride
But youre not about that,
You know whats inside.
-CHORUS-
-instrumental bridge-
Every man here thinks they need you, To survive, to stay alive
And every man here wants to meet you, For tonight, and never say goodbye,
-CHORUS-
The song "Heartbreaker" by Stealing Jane is about the universal experience of having a crush on someone who is unattainable. The singer describes his infatuation with a woman who is so beautiful and captivating that he and other men stop breathing whenever she walks by. He knows he's not the only one who feels this way, but he can't help but hope that she'll notice him over the other guys. The singer also acknowledges that with beauty comes pride, but this woman seems to be different. There's something about her that makes her approachable, and the singer is drawn to her for that reason.
The chorus of the song is particularly catchy and relatable. It talks about how if heartbreak were a crime, this woman would have been arrested long ago because so many men have fallen for her but never had their feelings reciprocated. However, the singer still can't help but feel like he's going to be the one to win her over, despite the competition. The instrumental bridge provides a brief moment of contemplation before the song goes back into the chorus, emphasizing the singer's persistent hope and desire for this woman.
Line by Line Meaning
Thanks for giving me time
Thank you for allowing me time to think about the lyrics
To come up with the line
To come up with the perfect line for the song
Cause you know Im all about baby,
Because you know I'm all about treating you well
Showing you a good time.
Ensuring that you enjoy being with me
And I know Im not,
I know that I'm not the only one
The only one in sight,
The only one who finds you attractive
Who suddenly stops breathing,
Who is captivated by your presence
Whenever you walk by.
Whenever you walk by me
And if heartbreaking was a crime,
If falling in love with you were a crime
Youd have been locked up long ago, and youd never be mine
You'd have been punished for breaking too many hearts and I'd never have a chance with you
But now youve got all these other guys,
But now you have so many other men attracted to you
Just watching your eyes,
Just admiring your beauty and charm
And you know it feels like, feels like, feels like,
It feels like
Feels like theyre never gonna leave mine! (my eyes).
It feels like you'll always be the focus of my attention and never leave my sight
Theres something about,
There is something captivating about
The way that you move
The way you carry yourself is mesmerizing
You know Ive seen men crumble
I've seen men fall under your spell
Trying to get close to you.
Trying to get your attention and affection
With all that beauty,
Despite your beauty
Commonly comes pride
People often become prideful or arrogant because of their beauty
But youre not about that,
But you're not one of those people
You know whats inside.
You know what's truly important
Every man here thinks they need you, To survive, to stay alive
All the men around here feel like they can't live without you
And every man here wants to meet you, For tonight, and never say goodbye,
And every man wants a chance to spend time with you tonight and make a lasting impression
Contributed by Maya R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paul Washington
your singing and playing is impressive...keep doing your thing player!
Lee Gibson
cool tune,nice vocals...nicely laid back guitar playin..great stuff :)
Allie C
this song makes me feel like im 12 years old. i dunno why, but i love it.
doomofraven
I like this song. It's very nice :3
Melissa Montesi
Can you guys start playin this at shows again more often? aaaand I wanna request Flickering Candle... or All Of The Things That You Do...whatever its called now :]
Ell
Bloody Hell, you're amazing........ A girl i know called Julianna said you're her teacher and told me you had a good voic3, i had to hear you. And i'm blown away (: x
Breann P
this is still my favorite sj song ever. jussayin.
wwredsoxfan07
i love heartbreaker! =]
Raithroversfc1
FB - any chance you could post the chords for this.....please?
1DLightUpMyWorldxxxx
Julianna a girl on quotev, said to look you up and she said you were her teacher and that you were amazing!!! and YOU ARE!!!!!!