After completing a high-school education at the Stockholm music school Södra Latin, Swedish producer Peter Cartriers heard of Stephens talent in 1995 and invited him to his studio in Stockholm where they made a demo that first attracted the attention of a Swedish indie label and then secured a record deal with the UK major label Parlophone/EMI Music as well as Priority Records in the US. Stephen wrote and Peter produced Stephens first critically acclaimed and 5 times Grammy nominated album "Alone" (the album was re-mixed and re-named "Spirit Tales" for his UK and US release) and Stephen Simmonds had his breakthrough in 1997 with the hit "Tears Never Dry" a duet with Swedish superstar Lisa Nilsson that quickly became the most played track on radio that year.
Since then his talent has brought him to the US and the UK where he has collaborated with renowned artists such as Raphael Saadiq, Masters At Work and Mica Paris. His US release "Spirit Tales" was highly recommended by Prince and the New Power Generation on their official website.
He has performed for Stevie Wonder and Amnesty and he is the only Swedish artist who has been reviewed in the Quincy Jones founded Soul and R&B bible Vibe Magazine.
Stephen is now 31 years of age and for the release of his third album "This Must Be Ground" he has started his own label For Father Recordings and through a leading distributor got the album out in Scandinavia during 2004/early 2005.
"This Must Be Ground" is a strong album lyrically and musically. With songs such as "Goodwill", "Mother Mary" and "Killing & Religion" the goal was to blend Stephens strong world conscious lyrics and music with creative and genre transcending production by Sweden's finest.
To achieve this Stephen has worked with the young, up and coming Swedish producer Alex Papakonstantinou as well as childhood friend Arnthor Birgisson ( Alongside Max Martin and Rami he is one of Sweden's and the worlds top producers and he has worked with Westlife, J Lo, Celine Dion and Ricky Martin among others.)
"This Must Be Ground" is an album unique with its blend of daringly personal ballads and furiously dance driven up tempo tracks.
If I Was Your Man
Stephen Simmonds Lyrics
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Or do you feel like you're alone in this town?
Players come to play, but they're not here to stay
I can love you better in every way
It will all be different
Girl you don't understand
I'd give my soul
Tell me how you're livin'
Course I've got the master plan
I'd take control If I was your man
I've been thinkin' about
Somebody tell me now
How she got me open 'cause it's freakin' me out
You make me loose my cool with the things you do
Girl you're my religion, I'm believing in you
You may think I'm not your kind
Believe me girl if you were mine
You would feel the same way that I do
I'd show you you the love that you never knew
In Stephen Simmonds's song "If I Was Your Man," the singer is expressing his desire to be with a woman who he believes deserves better than what she is getting from her current partner. He offers to love her better in every way and take control of her life if she were with him. The singer shares his view of how players come to play, but are not there to stay, which he differentiates himself from- he offers something more genuine and long-lasting. The chorus, "I'd give my soul if I was your man, I'd take control; If I was your man," explains just how strongly he feels for this woman and how he would do anything to be with her, offer guidance and love her all throughout her life. Additionally, he expresses his confusion at how she got such a hold on him and how she makes him loose his cool with some of the things she does. He has deep feelings for this woman, even if she may think he is not her type.
Overall, the song narrates a love story of a man who fell in love with a woman who deserves the world, and he believes he could offer just that if she were to choose him. The singer's longing desire to be with the woman he loves is quite evident through the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a look around tell me are you down?
Do you feel depressed and hopeless or are you in good spirits?
Or do you feel like you're alone in this town?
Do you feel like nobody understands or can relate to you?
Players come to play, but they're not here to stay
Some men are only interested in short-term, superficial relationships.
I can love you better in every way
I believe I am capable of providing a deeper, more fulfilling kind of love.
It will all be different
My love for you will transform your life in meaningful ways.
Girl you don't understand
You cannot comprehend the intensity of my feelings for you.
I'd give my soul
I am willing to sacrifice everything for you.
If I was your man
If I had the honor of being your partner.
Tell me how you're livin'
Give me an honest report on your current state of being
Course I've got the master plan
I have a strategy to help fix any problems you might be facing.
I'd take control If I was your man
I would take charge and make things better if I were your partner.
I've been thinkin' about
I've been pondering something with great intensity lately.
Somebody tell me now
Can someone please explain to me?
How she got me open 'cause it's freakin' me out
I feel unnerved because this person has caused me to be vulnerable in ways I didn't expect.
You make me loose my cool with the things you do
Your actions and demeanor can have a profound effect on me.
Girl you're my religion, I'm believing in you
You hold such significant meaning to me that you have replaced religious faith in importance.
You may think I'm not your kind
You might not believe we're a good match.
Believe me girl if you were mine
If we were a couple, however, you'd feel differently.
You would feel the same way that I do
You'd be swept up in love and passion just as I am.
I'd show you the love that you never knew
I would provide a level of love and care that you've never experienced before.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROB HYMAN, JOAN E OSBORNE, RICHARD E CHERTOFF, JOSEPH LYBURN ARTHUR, LOUIS FRAUSTO PEREZ
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