Described as "classic UK rock delivered with whiskey vocals", the band have been summarised as possessing a sound akin to the genres of alternative rock and "British traditional rock". Stereophonics' debut album, Word Gets Around, was released in August 1997 and charted at number six in the UK, aided by the singles "Local Boy in the Photograph", "More Life in a Tramps Vest" and "A Thousand Trees". The band reached mainstream success with the release of Performance and Cocktails (and its promotional singles "The Bartender and the Thief", "Just Looking" and "Pick a Part That's New") in 1999 and have achieved a total of ten top-ten singles as well as one number one: "Dakota" (2005). Having sold around 10 million copies worldwide by 2016, Stereophonics are one of the most successful Welsh rock acts. Upon their release of Pull the Pin, they achieved five consecutive UK number one albums.
The band have also been praised for their live performances, which have landed them headlining slots at many of the UK and Ireland's most high-profile music festivals, including Reading and Leeds in 2000, Glastonbury in 2002, V Festival in 2002, the Isle of Wight in 2004 and 2009, Oxegen in 2010, Tramlines Festival and TRNSMT in 2018, and Latitude in 2019. The band is part of the Cardiff music scene.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereophonics
Studio albums
Word Gets Around (1997)
Performance and Cocktails (1999)
Just Enough Education to Perform (2001)
You Gotta Go There to Come Back (2003)
Language. Sex. Violence. Other? (2005)
Pull the Pin (2007)
Keep Calm and Carry On (2009)
Graffiti on the Train (2013)
Keep the Village Alive (2015)
Scream Above the Sounds (2017)
Kind (2019)
Oochya! (2022)
08 Same Size Feet
Stereophonics Lyrics
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Re colors her hair and waits for him
No cat against dog just head over heals
Sex twice a date best time in years
Oh no why hasn't he phoned 3
She has to wait until he's on his own
Lying and denying so no body knows
I'll tell her this week is what he tells her
Sex drives oral highs
Cheated wives and spies
Cream cakes coffee dates
Floral gifts goodbye
Passed away for the day
Had a change of kind sex changes
Too mundane for the average mind
Oh no she just can't see where he is or where he's been
Looked prim and straight like she's always been
All that she saved for went missing again
She could be wrong
It looks like the word's got around
They found a body in the lake
Maybe it wasn't really his name
Same color same weight same size feet
It's the not knowing that kills you
Oh no the clocks stopped slow
Every time you're on your own
Ya' hide from the spies so nobody knows
Scratch through the pages of the lazy days
News for a clue still looking for you
The lyrics for Stereophonics' song Same Size Feet are somewhat cryptic and deal with themes of deceit and uncertainty in relationships. The first verse describes a woman who has just dyed her hair and is waiting for a man to call her - someone she's been having great sex with. However, he hasn't contacted her, and she begins to worry when she can't get hold of him. The second verse introduces a series of sexual encounters with oral highs, cheating wives, and sex changes, and then the subject shifts back to the woman who is still waiting for her lover to call. The third verse raises the stakes with the news of a body being found in a lake - one with the same weight, color, and size shoes as the man she's been waiting for. The song ends with the singer still scratching for clues about what has happened.
The lyrics of Same Size Feet reveal the complicated and nuanced nature of relationships. The woman waiting by the phone is desperate for her lover's attention, and her anxiety grows as the song progresses. The sexual encounters described in the second verse serve as a stark contrast to her more traditional desires for love and companionship. The final verse introduces the possibility of death, and the uncertainty over who the body belongs to adds to the sense of paranoia that runs throughout the song.
The ambiguity of Same Size Feet makes it a fascinating song to interpret. It forces the listener to speculate on the motivations of the various characters and to try and piece together what has happened. Even after multiple listens, the song still leaves many questions unanswered. This is a hallmark of great songwriting, as it allows the listener to draw their own conclusions and to see the lyrics in a personal light.
Line by Line Meaning
A week's too long not to ring
It's been a week since they talked and that's too long.
Re colors her hair and waits for him
She changes her hair color and waits for him to notice.
No cat against dog just head over heals
They're in love and get along well.
Sex twice a date best time in years
They have sex twice on every date, which is the best time in years.
Oh no why hasn't he phoned
She's worried because he hasn't called.
She has to wait until he's on his own
She can only talk to him when he's alone.
Lying and denying so no body knows
He lies and denies everything so nobody knows what's really happening.
I'll tell her this week is what he tells her
He plans to tell her that he'll call her this week, to keep her on hold.
To keep her on loan he'll buy her one day
He will buy her things to keep her around, but doesn't plan on committing to a real relationship.
Sex drives oral highs
They have a strong sexual connection, including oral sex.
Cheated wives and spies
There are rumors of cheating and people spying on them.
Cream cakes coffee dates
They go on sweet, casual dates like eating cream cakes and drinking coffee.
Floral gifts goodbye
He gives her flowers when they say goodbye.
Passed away for the day
He disappears for the day, without an explanation.
Had a change of kind sex changes
Their sex life has changed and isn't what it used to be.
Too mundane for the average mind
Their relationship is too ordinary and boring for most people.
Oh no she just can't see where he is or where he's been
She doesn't know where he is or what he's been doing.
Looked prim and straight like she's always been
She appears innocent and conservative, as usual.
All that she saved for went missing again
He took something she was saving for and left without a trace.
She could be wrong
She knows there's a possibility that she's mistaken.
It looks like the word's got around
People are starting to talk about their relationship.
They found a body in the lake
There was a recent death that may be related to their situation.
Maybe it wasn't really his name
The person who was found might not be who they thought it was.
Same color same weight same size feet
The body matches his physical appearance completely.
It's the not knowing that kills you
The uncertainty of the situation is causing her stress and anxiety.
Oh no the clocks stopped slow
Time feels like it's moving slowly and painfully.
Every time you're on your own
Whenever she's alone, she thinks about everything that's happening.
Ya' hide from the spies so nobody knows
She avoids other people and keeps to herself to avoid gossip and judgment.
Scratch through the pages of the lazy days
She's searching through old memories and trying to piece everything together.
News for a clue still looking for you
She's searching for any information or clue to help her find him.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KELLY JONES, RICHARD MARK JONES, STUART CABLE
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