Returning to helm the project is producer Ian Eskelin (All Star United), who also shepherded Stellar Kart’s breakthrough sophomore album, We Can’t Stand Sitting Down. That CD yielded the No. 1 hit, “Me And Jesus,” which also earned the band its first Dove Award for Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year. “Content, content, content,” Eskelin declares. “The music is awesome, the energy is off the charts, but what sets Stellar Kart head and shoulders above the vast majority of its contemporaries is content. These guys are not afraid to say what they believe, straight up, without trying to couch it in some namby-pamby metaphor.”
“We are all fans of different kinds of music, and a lot of times we find ourselves listening to songs that we love, but the message is just terrible,” frontman Agee explains. “We talk with kids after concerts and are always hearing from youth leaders about the issues facing teens today. We wanted to write songs that would address such topics and encourage kids to expect God to work in their daily lives. That is what we have been about from day one. That is what we are still about.”
When Adam, along with bandmates Cody Pellerin (guitar), Jordan Messer (drums), and Brian Calcara (bass) hit the studio, Eskelin’s frenetic energy ignited Stellar Kart’s powder keg of creativity. The result is an explosion of new music chock full of pop melodies, catchy choruses, and singable lyrics.
If it is true that first impressions are the most important, Stellar Kart goes for broke on its first radio single: the blazing, no-holds-barred confessional, “Jesus Loves You.” An impassioned song about conviction and redemption, it cuts through the comfortable shades of gray with an unabashed declaration that “Jesus Loves You,” whether you believe it or not.
“The reason I do what I do now is because of what I didn’t do when I was younger,” Adam explains of the song’s bold lyrics. “I grew up in church; my dad was a pastor. I accepted the Truth at an early age, but I was a kid just trying to get by. I didn’t really do anything with my faith until I got to college. That was when I started to realize there was more to life than just getting by.”
“The bottom line is, we are not doing this just to make music. We want people’s lives to be changed,” Brian interjects.
Stellar Kart proves it can thrive in a broad range of musical realms as Expect the Impossible sustains its momentum with tracks like the classic rock anthem, “Shine Like The Stars” and genre-defying, fist-pumping, “Eyes,” with its synth-laden 80’s groove and Beach Boys-esque, feel-good, summertime melody.
“‘I Give Up’ is hands down my favorite song on the album,” the band’s classically trained guitarist, Cody Pellerin adds. “It’s the kind of song that got me into playing music in the first place. It’s rock ‘n’ roll. It’s Judas Priest meets Van Halen meets Motley Crew. I got to just rip it up on the guitar, which is what I really love to do. I know some people may listen to it and think, ‘Wow, that doesn’t sound like Stellar Kart,’ But this is where we are musically. And I think it is a good progression for us and our fans.”
“Sonically, we wanted to shoot for a broader sound,” Eskelin says. “Stellar Kart has never been afraid to challenge the current trend, so we decided to incorporate some new elements. This album will please the band’s die-hard punk fans while offering something to straight-up pop and rock lovers as well. The goal is to meet listeners where they are, driving an emotional connection to the music.”
Stellar Kart puts an exclamation point on Eskelin’s statement with such diverse tunes as the tender-and-tough pop ballad, “Pray,” in which Adam encourages listeners to ‘Pray...Even if you think you are not good enough.’ The bouncy, infectious, “The Right One,” evokes strains of such pop/rock legends as The Beach Boys, The Cyrkle, and their more contemporary offspring like Weezer and Jimmy Eat World. The happy-go-lucky anthem “Sunshine” boldly asserts that Stellar Kart is as much a bona fide pop band and serious chart contender as it is a punk quartet.
Which is not to say the band has abandoned its punk roots. “Automatic” has enough head-nodding hooks and frantic drum kicks to satisfy punk purists. And frontman Adam Agee even manages a couple of authentic rawk screams on “Eyes” and “Innocent.”
But as satisfying as Stellar Kart’s expanding musical repertoire is, it’s the lyrical honesty coupled with the band’s personal growth that most radically informs Expect the Impossible. “We are a pop band,” Adam explains. “When we made our first record we were young, and it reflected who we were at the time. The next record reflected a natural progression. Expect the Impossible is the next step. It is casting a wider net. It gets more people involved.”
“I love seeing kids attach themselves to something bigger than just school or work or friends or the latest fad,” Brian adds.
Letters
Stellar Kart Lyrics
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Amidst the lost and dying
Nothings fair in love and war
Worlds apart in desperation
Please erase this separation
Only you are worth fighting for
There's love in every letter written
Forever is never too long to wait
[Chorus]
Some day soon we'll be together
Where a moment lasts forever
And our love shines brighter than the stars
Until then I will remember
Every word and every letter
The promises you've written on my heart
On my heart
I see the darkness blinding
And all that's left are my dreams
To save me from the night
Your words of hope remind me
Somewhere the sun is shining
Don't give up the fight
There's love in every letter written
A hope that gets me through the day
Forever is never too long to wait
[Chorus]
Some day soon we'll be together
Where a moment lasts forever
And our love shines brighter than the stars
[Chorus]
On my heart!
The song "Letters" by Stellar Kart is a beautiful ballad about the power of love and the strength it can give someone in tough times. The opening lines of the lyrics suggest that the singer is in a difficult situation and has found themselves lost and dying. However, in this moment of desperation, they find comfort in the love letters they have received from their significant other who is far away. The singer acknowledges that love and war are both unfair, but in this case, the love they have is worth fighting for.
The chorus of the song is an expression of hope and anticipation for the time when they will be reunited with their loved one. The lyrics suggest that this time will be a moment that will last forever, and their love will shine brighter than the stars. Until that time, the singer holds on to the promises that are written on their heart and finds strength in the words of hope that they have received.
The second verse continues the theme of finding solace in the love letters received. The singer describes a dark and blinding situation, but their dreams and the loving promises of their significant other keep them going. They know that somewhere the sun is shining and that they mustn't give up the fight.
Overall, "Letters" is a beautiful and uplifting song about the power of love and the comfort that words can bring in difficult situations. It reminds us that we all need love and hope in our lives as they can help us endure even the darkest of moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Far from home you find me
Despite being far away, you manage to find me.
Amidst the lost and dying
I'm surrounded by people who have lost their way and are hopeless.
Nothings fair in love and war
Love and war are both unpredictable and unfair.
Worlds apart in desperation
We're separated by distance and both feeling desperate.
Please erase this separation
I wish we could be together and the distance could be erased.
Only you are worth fighting for
You're the only person worth fighting for and making an effort to be with.
There's love in every letter written
Every letter you write is filled with love.
A hope that gets me through the day
Reading your letters gives me hope and gets me through each day.
Forever is never too long to wait
I'm willing to wait forever if it means being with you.
Some day soon we'll be together
I believe that we'll be together soon.
Where a moment lasts forever
Our time together will be so special that it will feel like it lasts forever.
And our love shines brighter than the stars
Our love is so beautiful and strong that it outshines even the stars.
Until then I will remember
Until we're together, I'll remember every word and promise you've written.
Every word and every letter
I cherish every single word and letter in your letters.
The promises you've written on my heart
Your promises are etched into my heart and they mean everything to me.
I see the darkness blinding
I'm surrounded by darkness and it's overwhelming.
And all that's left are my dreams
All I have left are my dreams and hopes for the future.
To save me from the night
Your words bring light and hope to my dark nights.
Your words of hope remind me
Your words remind me that there's always hope.
Somewhere the sun is shining
Even though it's dark for me, somewhere the sun is shining.
Don't give up the fight
Keep fighting and don't give up on our love.
On my heart!
Our love and your promises are always with me, in my heart.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ADAM AGEE, JORDAN MESSER
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Dustin Martell
An ex used to play me this song all the time. She was always trying to help me find God. I never found him and it's been years since I've heard from her but this song still sits in my head along with all our memories. Such a wonderful woman. Hope she's doing well wherever she is.
Mário Neto
if this song still lives in your mind, maybe you could consider that God is trying to sent you a message. it is not to late yet...
Drew Dunnam
This is a great song even if you can't tie any thoughts or memories to it. Great meaning!!
Jaek seun
i definitely LOVE his voice when he sings the chorus and somehow, this song makes me cry...."forever is never too long to wait"--w0w!, i never thought of that!
amiddend
I forgot about this song for awhile but for some reason it just popped into my head today. I love this song.
PointofBreaking
Mad respect to you. God bless you for serving our country and may Jesus keep you safe.
Lucas Pattison
My mom passed away very recently, and I miss her alot. But this song reassures me that everything will be okay, and that I will see her again someday. I can't wait for that day, but I'll keep spreading that good news that there is god in hope, and that death isn't the end.
Ashley Mcwethy
As a soldier this song is very touching.
Chapi Chale
2022 and still tops my playlist.. ❤️ this song.
MaysaHackens
Nothing makes my day more than a personal hand written letter from a friend/family member :)