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)
High as the Ceiling
Stereophonics Lyrics
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Get up on the floor
Think I lost my mind and my feeling
Been there all before
Find my way
Free my soul
Blind and loaded
It's time...
If you think you'll make a fool out of me
I got a little something up my sleeve
I can think of better places to be
So get yourself down on the street
So come on take my hand if you need me
Just knock up on my door
You got to stop your mind from dreaming
And live your life some more
Find my way
Free my soul
Wine and water
Shine light on my time...
If you think you'll make a fool out of me
I got a little something up my sleeve
I can think of better places to be
So get yourself down on the street
Come on get up high as the ceiling
Leave me a light at home
I'm running out of time and I need it
I need a lifetime more
Find my way
Free my soul
Eyes wide open
Time is on my side...
If you think you'll make a fool out of me
I got a little something up my sleeve
I can think of better places to be
So get yourself down on the street
Come on get up high as the ceiling
Get up on the floor
Come on get up high as the ceiling
Get up on the floor
Come on get up high as the ceiling
Get up on the floor
Think I lost my mind and my feeling
Been there all before
The lyrics of Stereophonics's song High as the Ceiling seem to be about wanting to escape the everyday routine and aiming for something more, something higher, both metaphorically and literally. The first part of the song invites the listener to join the singer in reaching new heights, challenging oneself to push past their limits and explore. The second part of the song takes on a more defiant tone, as the singer seems to be speaking to someone who doubts them, telling them that they have something up their sleeve and that they don't need to be made a fool of. The final lines of the song reveal a sense of urgency and desperation, with the singer running out of time and needing more from life.
Overall, the lyrics of High as the Ceiling convey a sense of restlessness and a desire for something more fulfilling. The repetition of the phrase "get up high as the ceiling" suggests that the singer wants to soar above the mundane and experience something extraordinary. The verses that follow expand on this sentiment, expressing a need to break free from constraints and live life on one's own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on get up high as the ceiling
Encouraging listeners to reach new heights and elevate themselves beyond their current limits
Get up on the floor
Take action and start moving towards your goals
Think I lost my mind and my feeling
Feeling lost and unsure about the direction in life, experiencing emotions from past experiences again
Been there all before
The feeling of being stuck and not making any progress is familiar
Find my way
Finding direction in life
Free my soul
Letting go of things that hold you back and be true to yourself
Blind and loaded
Unaware of the possible consequences of actions
Lined and sorted
Organizing thoughts and actions in a planned manner
It's time...
Feeling the need to take action now
If you think you'll make a fool out of me
Refusing to be manipulated or made a fool by someone else
I got a little something up my sleeve
Having a plan or a trick to outsmart others
I can think of better places to be
Having confidence in oneself and finding better opportunities
So get yourself down on the street
Get out of your head and face reality
Come on take my hand if you need me
Willingness to help those who need it or are struggling
Just knock up on my door
Open invitation to ask for help when needed
You got to stop your mind from dreaming
Stop just imagining or wishing things to happen and start taking action
And live your life some more
Taking risks and living life to the fullest
Wine and water
Contrasting and balancing elements in life
Shine light on my time...
Feeling the need to make the most of limited time
Leave me a light at home
A plea to the people who care for the artist to not forget about them when they're gone
I'm running out of time and I need it
Feeling the pressure of time and the need to make the most of it
I need a lifetime more
Feeling like life is too short and wanting more time to do everything
Eyes wide open
Being alert and aware of what's happening around you
Time is on my side...
Having a positive outlook and taking time as an opportunity to grow
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KELLY JONES, RICHARD MARK JONES, STUART CABLE
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