Put together by Simon Cowell, the band gelled seamlessly into stars-in-the-making. Their bootcamp audition wowed audiences and judges with their spine tingling rendition of Snow Patrol’s ‘Run’, where Simon declared them as being “one of the best bands we’ve ever had in this competition”.
The boys sailed through to the live shows and captivated the nation with their heart-wooing harmonies on a string of covers, including Michael Jackson’s ‘You’re Not Alone’ and their now-famous medley of The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be/Hey Jude’, which instantly won them hundreds of thousands of diehard fans and saw them become one of the most tweeted about acts in the show’s history.
The Stereo Kicks’ Twitter army now stands at over 270,000, with over 10 MILLION views on YouTube, so it’s no surprise that they were also one of the most popular acts on the X Factor 2015 arena tour that followed earlier this year. As a result, the band went straight into their very own sold-out UK headline tour, which finished with a triumphant show at London’s O2 Islington Academy.
“It was insane,” Chris reminisces. “To do The X Factor tour was incredible enough, especially playing in all those Arenas, but doing our own tour, where people paid to come and see us – just us, no-one else – it was awesome and something we definitely want to keep on doing.”
And now, the eight-strong heart-throbs release their debut single ‘Love Me So’ this summer. Written by Stereo Kick’s very own Tom Mann, the soulful introductory anthem from the band is a bold statement with a rich sound and the kind of hooks that are way beyond their years.
“I’ve been writing songs for years,” says songwriter and resident joker Tom, “and when I put this forward as an idea to the boys they loved it. So I feel very honoured that it’s been picked as the first single. It also shows another side to us as a group, there’s not many boy bands that release self penned songs as the first single.”
‘Love Me So’ means a huge amount as the boys are determined to put their unique stamp on the pop landscape. “It’s a dream come true,” says James, “We’ve worked so hard since we were put together at Boot Camp and even when we left the competition we knew it wasn’t the end for us.”
There’s a drive in Stereo Kicks that reflects the mind-set of any organic band; they’re willing to work and graft to make themselves the biggest names in pop. “We know that just because we’ve got a single coming out, it doesn’t mean we’ve made it, “says Barclay, “We know there’s a lot more work to do but that makes it even more exciting.”
The band gets top marks for effort on all counts, something that youngest member and school boy Charlie still concentrates hard on as he continues to nail his GCSE studies after becoming a fulltime Stereo Kicks member. “The boys are more than used to me with my head in my books,” Charlie says, “I’m just glad I can now perform at all the gigs and be there. We can finally concentrate on being the band we know we can be.”
With the individual Stereo Kicks boys naming everyone from Ed Sheeran and Oasis to Elvis Presley as influences, there’s still an exciting road ahead to determining the definitive ‘Stereo Kicks’ sound. Casey hazards a good guess of where it’s likely to be heading, “It’ll be something cool and anthemic with a bit of pop thrown in, but it will definitely be something a little bit different to what’s out there at the moment.”
So it’s hugely exciting times for both the band and the Stereo Kicks fans, old and new, to take the plunge with them. “We can’t wait to get out there and continue our journey. We’re looking forward to taking lots of people on the ride with us, “ says northern lad Reece, “We’ve had amazing support and we hope that support will continue.”
On every date of Stereo Kicks’ headline tour the band’s fans were queuing around the block for hours to be first to the front with their new heroes, and the fan reaction to the new single when it was first played ensured that #LoveMeSo started trending worldwide on Twitter. With close to a million followers across their socials in under a year, Stereo Kicks are keen to keep connected and interacted with their fans.
“We love being able to talk to our fans,” says excitable, Jake, “Twitter, Facebook, Instagram - we’re in contact with them every way possible which is so cool. They tell us where we’re going to be half the time, but we all know that we wouldn’t be here without them. Their support is incredible and we can only hope that it will grow.”
With the backing of their army of fans, and ‘Love Me So’ already swooning the world, it won’t be long until every radio dial is tuned into the sound of Stereo Kicks.
Love Me So
Stereo Kicks Lyrics
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It's driving me crazy
It's tiring daily
And though she tries her best to stay strong
I'm feeling so guilty
Just wanna be guilt free
You can brave the doubt
You can pull me out
'Cause darling I have been
Crying on my bedroom floor
Wishing I was still in your arms
There I always seemed so sure
That you love me, that you love me so
That you love me so
Will love heal all of this pain
Maybe the scars but
Not a broken heart 'cause
A heart in pieces ain't the same
I told you, you have the ability to save
To save me now
If you can brave the doubt
You can pull me out
'Cause darling I have been
Crying on my bedroom floor
Wishing I was still in your arms
There I always seemed so sure
That you love me, that you love me so
That you love me so
I tried my best to understand
What makes a man
Is it the path where he began
Or the one where he stands now, now
'Cause I've been crying on my bedroom floor
Wishing I was still in your arms
Cause there I always seemed so sure
That you love me
That you love me so
Crying on my bedroom floor
Wishing I was still in your arms
There I always seemed so sure
That you love me, that you love me so
That you love me so
That you love me so
That you love me so
The lyrics of Stereo Kicks's song Love Me So are about a broken relationship that has left the singer feeling lost, guilty, and heartbroken. The opening lines express the desire to understand where things went wrong in the relationship and the frustration that it's been causing on a daily basis. The following lines describe the female partner's efforts to stay strong despite the emotional turmoil, but the singer can't shake off the guilt and just wants to feel free of it. The chorus depicts the singer's desperation for the partner's love and affection and the longing to return to a time where they felt secure in the relationship. The lines "Will love heal all of this pain / Maybe the scars but not a broken heart" depict the belief that while love can heal physical wounds, it cannot mend a shattered heart, and the lyrics plea for the partner to "save" the singer and "pull" them out of the despair they are feeling.
The second verse talks about the singer's attempt to understand what makes a man and whether it's the challenges one faced before or the present circumstances that define them. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the feeling of hopelessness and longing for the partner's love. The song ends with the repetition of the line "That you love me so" with a sense of desperation, as if the singer is clinging to the hope that their relationship can be salvaged.
Overall, "Love Me So" is a poignant and emotional expression of the pain of a relationship in crisis, with beautifully crafted lyrics that resonate with anyone who has experienced heartbreak and desperation for love.
Line by Line Meaning
Can we locate where we went wrong?
I'm confused and trying to figure out what caused the problems in our relationship.
It's driving me crazy
It's causing me a lot of distress and frustration.
It's tiring daily
Dealing with this issue is exhausting and draining every day.
And though she tries her best to stay strong
Even though my partner is doing their best to be resilient through this tough time,
I'm feeling so guilty
I can't seem to shake my feelings of guilt.
Just wanna be guilt-free
I wish I could relieve myself of this burden of guilt I'm carrying.
But, if you save me now
If you come to my rescue and help me through this,
You can brave the doubt
You'll be able to face and overcome any uncertainty or hesitation that comes with it.
You can pull me out
You have the power to help me escape this difficult situation.
'Cause darling I have been
Because I've been struggling deeply with this.
Crying on my bedroom floor
Feeling overwhelmed and sad to the point of tears, alone in my room.
Wishing I was still in your arms
Longing for the comfort and security of being in your embrace.
There I always seemed so sure
Whenever I was with you, I felt confident and reassured,
That you love me, that you love me so
Believing that you care deeply for me, and wanting to hold on to that feeling.
Will love heal all of this pain
I wonder if love can fix all the hurt and difficulties we're facing.
Maybe the scars but
Perhaps the damage will still leave some lasting traces,
Not a broken heart 'cause
But not a shattered spirit, because
A heart in pieces ain't the same
When someone's heart is broken, they aren't the same as before.
I told you, you have the ability to save
Previously, I've said that I believe you can help me turn things around, and I still do,
I tried my best to understand
I've put in effort to try and comprehend this situation,
What makes a man
What qualities or experiences define a person as a man,
Is it the path where he began
Is it determined by the circumstances they were born into,
Or the one where he stands now, now
Or is it based on where they are at the present moment?
That you love me so
That you care for me deeply,
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tom Mann
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@maraw8658
James never should have been stuck in a group. He’s destined to be a soloist.
@nettaxtta
James is awesome as a standalone
@emilyxo8697
Now Reece is in new hope club and they are amazing
@sunleimoon3609
yah
@christopherdeanrene
and casey is in union j
@EmilyMoran
+Thelifeofem YAAAS NEW HOPE CLUB!!!!!
@theresa971
Omg I'm actually in love with Reece so much 😭😭😭😭❤️
@genevievemayflynn7266
+Chris Rene really?
@yourstruly6115
The first singer is too good to be a part of a band, he’s doing so good on the Four right now
@toyienbello7499
yourstruly James left the group,I’m glad he did.His voice is too good.