Combining the in-your-face energy of RX Bandits and Less Than Jake, the pop… Read Full Bio ↴Combining the in-your-face energy of RX Bandits and Less Than Jake, the pop sensibility of Maroon 5 and the soul of a James Brown backup band, Stealing Jane emerges from the fertile breeding ground of Long Island with a fresh new sound sure to make you move.

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!

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Stealing Jane Lyrics

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(feat. Kanye West)

[Rhymefest + (Kanye)]
Yeah, this joint right here man, is for all my blue collar niggaz
in the Midwest goin through our struggle
We know things could be better, huh
And we just want a little mooore

[Chorus 2X: Kanye + (Rhymefest)]
No matter how much I get (I want mooore)
Even when I talk my shit (I want mooore)
Every party on every list
And everybody want a life like this
But still (I want mooore)

[Rhymefest]
Look. now I ain't goin for the okey-doke (nope)
You owe me dough, you better pay me like you know we broke
This industry be tryin to strangle niggaz in the choke
You think these rappers rich? These niggaz out here sellin dope
You think it's crazy sayin, "If I had what he had"
But if you had what he had, nigga you'd be mad
Three kids, see dad broke-ass waitin on the royalties with no cash
Nice car, no gas, stuck at the pump
Had a lil' hot single now he's stuck in a slump
At the top of his section eight, straight waitin to jump
Like Milli Vanilli, now people just look at him silly
Sayin "That's umm - I forgot his name - who is he?"
He wanted (mooore) never really thought of the loss
Lookin for (mooore) everybody playin the boss
To get (mooore) now he just stuck in the sauce
Like white kids when they got cut off, "Daddy I want." (mooore)

[Chorus]

[Rhymefest]
Yeah, yeah, yeah
This go out to every man tryin to achieve and hold his own
Them ladies are nice, but you gotta leave them hoes alone
They'll take it and bro, break in your phone, call your boss up
(Where that nigga at?) Or tell your wife to try to break up your home
Now your baby momma takin your son, learn from mistakes I done
Yesterday we all naked and fun
I ain't thinkin of none, break in and cum, soon as you done run
This is real talk, nigga one-on-one
Between me and you, now this mono-a-mono
How you gon' catch mono from a hoe that work at McDonald's
Now you lookin like the clown like Ronald
That's where Kels fucked up, cause young girls he decided to fondle
And I ain't fin' ta let HIV's in my bag
I'll start usin rubbers again, it ain't that bad
You gotta take care of yourself mayne, don't get grabbed
Cause if you die, people be like "Aww that's too bad"
I want (mooore)

[Chorus]

[Rhymefest]
Everybody so weak like, like, they afraid to speak
If you see that nigga violate then hit him in his cheek
Tryin to act like, like, you reppin the street
You ain't a gangsta, you a bitch with a beat
So it's time to make role call, then expose y'all
Adam & Eve shocked in the garden with no drawers
While niggaz gettin popped on my block with no laws
I grew up with Disciples that'll smash ya gold off
I never plugged, cause I know that when you do that shit
You locked in for life, nigga yeah, etched in blood
But it's hard to get respect when you less than thug
And you ain't fin' to serve here if you ain't with us
Us meanin them, them meanin G.D.
Gangster Disciples, the same ones that killed Cochise
So see, how he, well he, meanin me
Refused to be another nigga dead in the street
I wanted (mooore)

[Chorus - repeat 2X as music fades]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Stealing Jane's song "More" are about the desire for more in life. The song features Rhymefest and Kanye West and speaks to the struggle of everyday people, particularly the blue-collar people in the Midwest, who feel like they aren't getting their fair share out of life. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I want more" several times, emphasizing the idea that no matter how much one has, there is always a desire for more.

The verses of the song go on to highlight different issues that people face in their struggle for more. Rhymefest raps about the difficulties in the music industry, where artists are often taken advantage of and not paid fairly. He also speaks about the challenge of providing for his family despite financial struggles. Kanye West, in his verse, touches on the topic of relationships and the difficulty of balancing them with personal goals. He warns against being taken advantage of by someone who is only interested in what they can get from you.

Overall, the lyrics to "More" are about the universal desire for more and the challenges that come with pursuing that desire. The song speaks to the struggles of everyday people and acknowledges that there are often roadblocks in the way of achieving one's dreams.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, this joint right here man, is for all my blue collar niggaz in the Midwest goin through our struggle We know things could be better, huh And we just want a little mooore
This song is dedicated to all the hardworking people in the Midwest who struggle to make ends meet despite their best efforts. It acknowledges that things could be better and that they simply want more.

No matter how much I get (I want mooore) Even when I talk my shit (I want mooore) Every party on every list And everybody want a life like this But still (I want mooore)
Despite all the success, fame and accolades that come along the way, the artist acknowledges that he is not satiated and that he constantly wants more.

Look. now I ain't goin for the okey-doke (nope) You owe me dough, you better pay me like you know we broke This industry be tryin to strangle niggaz in the choke You think these rappers rich? These niggaz out here sellin dope
The artist is disillusioned by the music industry that is known to exploit artists and not give them their due. They call out rappers for their not-so-transparent income sources.

You think it's crazy sayin, "If I had what he had" But if you had what he had, nigga you'd be mad Three kids, see dad broke-ass waitin on the royalties with no cash Nice car, no gas, stuck at the pump Had a lil' hot single now he's stuck in a slump
People often compare themselves to successful individuals and wish that they had what they did, but they don't understand the adversity that comes along with fame. The artist paints the picture of a struggling musician who once had a hit single and a fancy car but is now struggling to make ends meet.

Yeah, yeah, yeah This go out to every man tryin to achieve and hold his own Them ladies are nice, but you gotta leave them hoes alone They'll take it and bro, break in your phone, call your boss up (Where that nigga at?) Or tell your wife to try to break up your home
The artist shares some words of wisdom and cautions men not to be misled by the pleasures of the flesh. They give examples of how these indulgences can lead to disastrous consequences and break up families and professional relationships.

Now your baby momma takin your son, learn from mistakes I done Yesterday we all naked and fun I ain't thinkin of none, break in and cum, soon as you done run This is real talk, nigga one-on-one
The artist reflects on their past mistakes and how they had a fling that resulted in unwanted pregnancy, which almost cost them custody of their child. They urge people to engage in safe sex and take responsibility for their actions.

Everybody so weak like, like, they afraid to speak If you see that nigga violate then hit him in his cheek Tryin to act like, like, you reppin the street You ain't a gangsta, you a bitch with a beat
The artist criticizes the trend of fake gangsterism in the music industry and how people glorify it without actually living it. They urge people to stand up for themselves and call out wrongdoers.

So see, how he, well he, meanin me Refused to be another nigga dead in the street I wanted (mooore)
The artist refuses to be another statistic and wants to break away from the stereotypes associated with their community. They want more than just survival and want to change the narrative.

Writer(s): Timothy Myers, Marcello Valenzano, Michael John la Chiusa, Tyrone Wells, Che Smith, Danny Larsh, Andre Christopher Lyon Copyright: Solomon Ink, Tyrone Wells Music, Dade Co. Project Music Inc., Martian Mission Music, Fiddleback Music Publishing Co. Inc., Position Music Publishing, Universal Music - Z Songs, Universal Music - Mgb Songs, Black Scarf

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