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)
Nothing Compares 2 U
Stereophonics Lyrics
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Since you took your love away
I go out every night and sleep all day
Since you took your love away
Since you been gone I can do whatever I want
I can see whomever I choose
I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant
But nothing
'Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
It's been so lonely without you here
Like a bird without a song
Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling
Tell me baby where did I go wrong
I could put my arms around every boy I see
But they'd only remind me of you
I went to the doctor guess what he told me
Guess what he told me
He said girl you better try to have fun no matter what you do
but he's a fool
'Cause nothing compares 2 you
All the flowers that you planted mama
In the back yard
All died when you went away
I know that living with you baby was sometimes hard
But I'm willing to give it another try
'Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
The song "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Stereophonics is a cover of the original song composed by Prince in 1985. The song expresses a deep sense of loss and loneliness that comes after the end of a relationship. The singer has been without their lover for seven hours and fifteen days, and their absence has left them feeling lost and empty. The lyrics suggest that although the singer is trying to move on and do things they enjoy, nothing can compare to the love they once had with their partner. They reach out to their ex, questioning where they went wrong and expressing a desire to give the relationship another chance.
The lyric "I could put my arms around every boy I see but they'd only remind me of you" highlights the sense of longing and failed attempts to replace the love they lost. The mention of the flowers that the lover planted in the backyard that died after they left adds another layer to the feelings of loss and emptiness. The singer is willing to try again because nothing compares to the love they once shared.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been seven hours and fifteen days
It has been 7 hours and 15 days since my lover left me
Since you took your love away
Since you broke up with me
I go out every night and sleep all day
I try to distract myself from the pain by going out at night and sleeping during the day
Since you been gone I can do whatever I want
Since you left, I have the freedom to do whatever I want
I can see whomever I choose
I am free to see anyone I want
I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant
I can afford to dine in fancy restaurants
But nothing
However,
I said nothing can take away these blues
I am still sad and nothing can change that
'Cause nothing compares
Because nothing is the same
Nothing compares to you
Nothing can compare to the love I had for you
It's been so lonely without you here
I have been so lonely without you
Like a bird without a song
Like a bird without a song to sing
Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling
I can't help but cry because I am so lonely
Tell me baby where did I go wrong
Please tell me what I did wrong to make you leave me
I could put my arms around every boy I see
I could try to find comfort in other men
But they'd only remind me of you
But they would only make me think of you
I went to the doctor guess what he told me
I went to the doctor and this is what he said
Guess what he told me
You won't believe what he said
He said girl you better try to have fun no matter what you do
He advised me to have fun no matter what
but he's a fool
But I think he is wrong
'Cause nothing compares 2 you
Because nothing can compare to the love I had for you
All the flowers that you planted mama
All the flowers that you planted in the backyard
In the back yard
In the backyard
All died when you went away
All the flowers died when you left me
I know that living with you baby was sometimes hard
I am aware that our relationship was not always easy
But I'm willing to give it another try
But I am willing to try again
'Cause nothing compares
Because nothing is the same
Nothing compares to you
Nothing can compare to the love I had for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
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@craigmillar3671
Kelly Jones can sing anything and make it awesome. What a voice.
@funkycoldm3dina
From the first syllable I got blown away with his voice. So raw and you can feel it hurts. Prince totally nailed it with his choice of words for this song.
@WestysGate
Played this at my friend's funeral after he and his daughter were killed in the Plymouth UK mass shooting.
Brilliant song, R.I.P Lee and Sophie xxx
@debs1185
So sorry for your loss xxx
@hoggybhoy1967
I arrived here to comment on a version of a song, saw your comment, RIP 🙏 and thoughts with you all.
@BearHunt2010
This is perfection. His voice is amazing.
@amitpatel3071
Best version of the song
@dictionarypictionary9872
I've never really been fussed on this song but it reminds me of childhood. Especially early childhood, going from North to South, then South to North. 2 weeks at a time. And this song was everywhere. In the car, the pubs and bars, restaurants and shops. Kids would sing it a bit cause it would get stuck in their heads as well. Type of song you'd sing to your dinner. Proper 90s tune.
@Tavoman86
One of the best cover ever! can't explain how it didn't get more attention...
@StereOasis93
It had a lot more views YouTube kept taking it down