Stefy Rae receives outstanding feedback from music critics; her "feisty" or "foxy" style is often compared to Gwen Stefani and P!nk.
Although they have established a cult following, the group has not found much wide-stream popularity across the United States, however they have had some success in the UK and charted at number 15 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play.
In 2008, the group was dropped from their label Wind-Up Records. After a 7 month hiatus, their website, which was taken down in September, was re-opened, excluding most of the info and features that relate to Wind-Up.
In May 2009, after over two years of no updates, Stefy released four new demos on their MySpace page. In September, it was revealed by Stefy herself that a second album was not going to happen unless she was signed with another label. Stefy recently released a new song independently that appears in the soundtrack for the film Sorority Row.
Nothing Really
Stefy Lyrics
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They say it's 'cause the weather's not the same
Feels that way
And I don't want the world to change
The world's not mine to change
Can't change the world
Don't want the world to change
It's nothing really
Just spilled a can of cola on the carpet
Turn it from white to gray
Don't wanna be a cry-baby
But it's such a cryin' shame
And I don't want the world to change
The world's not mine to change
Can't change the world
Don't want the world to change
The world's not mine
It's nothing really
I carved a heart
In a tree
With a question mark
Plus Stefy
Who could it be?
Who's gonna sign their name
And will be the one
Who goes all of the way?
Today's another gloomy day, in L.A.
And I don't want the world to change
The world's not mine to change
Can't change the world
Don't want the world to change
The world's not mine
It's nothing really
The song "Nothing Really" by Stefy is a melancholic tune about the acceptance of life's realities. The artist portrays a damp and dull day in Los Angeles, attributing it to the gloomy weather. However, Stefy is accepting of the fact that the world around her is beyond her control, and rather than trying to change it, she embraces the fact that it's just the way it is. Despite her sense of powerlessness, giving in to the mundanity of it all is somewhat liberating, with the singer saying "it's nothing really" in the chorus. She also mentions a minor incident where she has spilled a can of cola on the carpet, acknowledging it's not the worst thing in the world, but her frustration is still evident in the natural reaction of not wanting to be a cry-baby about it.
The second verse of the song takes a nostalgic turn where Stefy reminisces about carving her name in a tree with a question mark, followed by "Plus Stefy". She wonders who besides herself will have the courage to take the step further and sign their name. The song ends on the same note with the artist expressing the idea that the world is as it is and she is okay with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Today's another gloomy day, here in L.A.
The weather is bad and the day is not going well.
They say it's 'cause the weather's not the same
The reason for the gloomy day is attributed to the weather not being its usual self.
Feels that way
The day feels bad.
And I don't want the world to change
The artist believes the world doesn't need to change.
The world's not mine to change
The artist is not responsible for changing the world.
Can't change the world
The singer cannot change the world.
Don't want the world to change
The singer reiterates that they do not want the world to change.
The world's not mine
The artist does not have ownership or control over the world.
It's nothing really
The situation isn't significant, important, nor dire.
Just spilled a can of cola on the carpet
The artist has had an accident and spilled something on the carpet.
Turn it from white to gray
The color of the carpet has changed as a result of the accident.
Don't wanna be a cry-baby
The artist doesn't want to be seen as someone who cries over spilled milk.
But it's such a cryin' shame
The singer acknowledges that the situation is not ideal and may warrant some sadness or regret.
I carved a heart
The singer created an artwork that symbolizes love and affection.
In a tree
The artwork was created in the bark of a tree.
With a question mark
The artist is uncertain about love or its potential consequences.
Plus Stefy
The artist added their name or identity to the artwork.
Who could it be?
The artwork poses a question about who the object of the singer's affection could be.
Who's gonna sign their name
The singer is curious and hopeful about who will also add their identity or signature to the artwork.
And will be the one
The artist is looking for someone who is willing to go all the way in their relationship and love.
Who goes all of the way?
The artist is searching for someone who is committed to love and a relationship.
Today's another gloomy day, in L.A.
The day didn't get better, and it's still gloomy in L.A.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JIMMY HARRY, STEFY RAE
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