Stereophonics is a Welsh rock band formed in 1992 in the village of Cwmaman… Read Full Bio ↴Stereophonics is a Welsh rock band formed in 1992 in the village of Cwmaman in the Cynon Valley, Wales. The band consists of Kelly Jones (lead vocals, lead guitar, keyboards), Richard Jones (bass guitar, harmonica, backing vocals), Adam Zindani (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Jamie Morrison (drums, percussion) and touring member Tony Kirkham (keyboards). The group previously included Stuart Cable (1992–2003) and then Javier Weyler (2004–2012) on drums. Stereophonics have released twelve studio albums, including eight UK number one albums. A successful compilation album, Decade in the Sun, was released in November 2008 and charted at number two on the UK Album Chart.

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.

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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)

Heart of Gold
Stereophonics Lyrics

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I've been to Hollywood, I've been to redwood
I've crossed the ocean for a heart of gold
I've been in my mind, its such a fine line,
That keeps me searching for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old
It keeps me searching for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old

Keeps me searching for a heart of gold,
Keeps me searching and I'm growing old
Keeps me searching for a heart of gold

I've been a miner for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Heart of Gold" by Stereophonics convey a sense of longing and yearning for something unattainable. The singer describes himself as a miner searching for a heart of gold, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for searching for a deep emotional connection or true love. This search has taken him to places like Hollywood and Redwood, symbolizing the glamour and beauty of the world, but ultimately he is still searching for something that is elusive and intangible.

The repetition of the phrase "and I'm getting old" emphasizes the sense of urgency and the need to find what he's looking for before it's too late. The lines "I've been in my mind, it's such a fine line" illustrate the internal struggle of trying to find the balance between searching for what he wants and becoming overwhelmed and lost in his own thoughts.

Overall, "Heart of Gold" is a poignant and relatable song that speaks to the universal human desire for connection and meaning in life.

Line by Line Meaning

I wanna live, I wanna give
I have a desire to live life fully and give back to the world.

I've been a miner for a heart of gold
I've spent my life searching for a pure and genuine heart.

It's these expressions that never give
It's the authentic emotions that keep me going and searching for true love.

Keeps me searching for a heart of gold
I'm relentlessly seeking for love and happiness in my life.

And I'm getting old
As time passes, I'm becoming more aware of the importance of finding love.

I've been to Hollywood, I've been to redwood
I've traveled far and wide, looking for love and happiness.

I've crossed the ocean for a heart of gold
I've gone to great lengths to find true love and happiness in my life.

I've been in my mind, its such a fine line
It's easy to lose myself in my thoughts and emotions, so I must tread carefully in my pursuit of love.

Keeps me searching and I'm growing old
I'm still on my quest for love, but as time passes, it becomes more urgent and important.

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01Don't Let Me Down4:36

02Who'll Stop the Rain2:32

03Sunny Afternoon3:37

04Something in the Way3:46

05Angie4:19

06Heart of Gold3:41

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08Fiddler's Green4:06

09Revolution

10The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face3:58

11Who Are You4:32

12Nothing Compares 2 U4:24

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I wanna live, I wanna give
I've been a miner for a heart of gold
It's these expressions that never give
Keeps me searching for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old
They keep me searching for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old
I've been to Hollywood, I've been to redwood
I've crossed the ocean for a heart of gold
I've been in my mind, its such a fine line,
That keeps me searching for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old
It keeps me searching for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old
Keeps me searching for a heart of gold,
Keeps me searching and I'm growing old
Keeps me searching for a heart of gold
I've been a miner for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old.