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)
Show Me How
Stereophonics Lyrics
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It's time that you got out my life
You bring me down
Lack of sleep is killing me
I think it's time I closed my eyes
For a while
I almost touched it
Could almost see it
But then it slipped right out my mind
I want you to show me
I know you know how
To live every moment like they all count
Teach me to love you
Shine me the light
'Cause I'm in the darkness
It's time I got out
Cracked and wounded
Down and out
It's time the bleeding got cleaned up
Stitch me up
I almost touched it
But then it slipped right through my hands
Could almost see it
But then it slipped right out my mind
I want you to show me
I know you know how
To live every moment like they all count
Teach me to love you
Shine me the light
'Cause I'm in the darkness
It's time I got out
I want you to show me
Just show me and shine me the light
Won't you show me
Just show me and shine me the light
Won't you show me
Just show me and shine me the light
Show me how, show me how
Show me how, show me how
Show me how, show me how
Show me how, show me how
Show me how, shine the light on me, on me
Won't you show me
How to live every moment
Shine me the light of your soul
And teach me how to love like you do
Like it's the last day of the world
The lyrics of "Show Me How" by Stereophonics convey the feeling of being stuck in a state of darkness and hopelessness, with the singer seeking guidance and light to break free from it. The song starts with the singer being sick of their blackened mood, wanting to get rid of it to move on with their life because the lack of sleep and constant negativity is making it tough for them. However, above all, the singer wants to be shown how to live life to the fullest and find positivity in every moment, something they haven't been able to achieve on their own. The chorus specifically mentions a person who possesses the ability to teach others how to live this way, and the singer wants to learn from them.
The verse "I almost touched it, but then it slipped right through my hands. Could almost see it, but then it slipped right out my mind" shows that the singer seems to have come close to breaking away from their negative state of mind but was unable to hold onto the positivity for long. They need guidance to navigate through this and maintain a constructive mindset. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the importance of being shown how to live positively, with the singer's desperation to be taught evident throughout the song.
Overall, "Show Me How" reveals the desire to break free from a negative place and learn to be hopeful, happy, and to love like there's no tomorrow. It emphasises the importance of having someone to guide you in doing so.
Line by Line Meaning
Blackened mood, I'm sick of you
I am tired of feeling this way and I want to get rid of these negative emotions.
It's time that you got out my life
I need to move on and leave behind these negative feelings that are holding me back.
You bring me down
These negative emotions are affecting my mood and making me feel worse.
Lack of sleep is killing me
The stress and anxiety caused by these negative emotions are keeping me up at night and affecting my health.
I think it's time I closed my eyes
I need to take a break and rest to recharge myself and feel better.
I almost touched it
I was close to achieving my goal and feeling better.
But then it slipped right through my hands
I lost my chance and missed my opportunity to feel better.
Could almost see it
I had a clear vision of what I wanted to achieve.
But then it slipped right out my mind
I lost focus and forgot what I wanted to achieve.
I want you to show me
I need guidance and help to achieve my goal.
I know you know how
I trust that you have the knowledge and experience to help me.
To live every moment like they all count
To appreciate and make the most of every moment in life.
Teach me to love you
I want to learn how to love myself and others better.
Shine me the light
Lead me towards the right path and show me the way.
'Cause I'm in the darkness
I am feeling lost and confused.
It's time I got out
I need to move past these negative emotions and move forward with my life.
Cracked and wounded
I am hurt and broken due to these negative emotions.
Down and out
I am feeling defeated and hopeless.
It's time the bleeding got cleaned up
It is time to heal and recover from these negative emotions.
Stitch me up
Help me heal and recover from the damage caused by these negative emotions.
Won't you show me
Please show me the way and help me achieve my goal.
How to live every moment
Teach me how to appreciate life and make the most of every moment.
Shine me the light of your soul
Guide me with your wisdom and experience.
And teach me how to love like you do
Help me learn how to love myself and others fully and unconditionally.
Like it's the last day of the world
With the awareness that life is fleeting and one must make the most of every moment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KELLY JONES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
me
Blackened mood, I'm sick of you
It's time that you got out my life
You bring me down
Lack of sleep is killing me
I think it's time I closed my eyes
For a while
I almost touched it
But then it slipped right through my hands
Could almost see it
But then it slipped right out my mind
I want you to show me
I know you know how
To live every moment like they all count
Teach me to love you
Shine me the light
'Cause I'm in the darkness
It's time I got out
Cracked and wounded
Down and out
It's time the bleeding got cleaned up
Stitch me up
I almost touched it
But then it slipped right through my hands
Could almost see it
But then it slipped right out my mind
I want you to show me
I know you know how
To live every moment like they all count
Teach me to love you
Shine me the light
'Cause I'm in the darkness
It's time I got out
I want you to show me
Just show me and shine me the light
Won't you show me
Just show me and shine me the light
Won't you show me
Just show me and shine me the light
Show me how, show me how
Show me how, show me how
Show me how, show me how
Show me how, show me how
Show me how, shine the light on me, on me
Won't you show me
How to live every moment
Shine me the light of your soul
And teach me how to love like you do
Like it's the last day of the world
Noel Mc Govern
This album may have been a commercial failure but some of the tunes on it are ranked up with their best. This song is just beautiful.
me
Blackened mood, I'm sick of you
It's time that you got out my life
You bring me down
Lack of sleep is killing me
I think it's time I closed my eyes
For a while
I almost touched it
But then it slipped right through my hands
Could almost see it
But then it slipped right out my mind
I want you to show me
I know you know how
To live every moment like they all count
Teach me to love you
Shine me the light
'Cause I'm in the darkness
It's time I got out
Cracked and wounded
Down and out
It's time the bleeding got cleaned up
Stitch me up
I almost touched it
But then it slipped right through my hands
Could almost see it
But then it slipped right out my mind
I want you to show me
I know you know how
To live every moment like they all count
Teach me to love you
Shine me the light
'Cause I'm in the darkness
It's time I got out
I want you to show me
Just show me and shine me the light
Won't you show me
Just show me and shine me the light
Won't you show me
Just show me and shine me the light
Show me how, show me how
Show me how, show me how
Show me how, show me how
Show me how, show me how
Show me how, shine the light on me, on me
Won't you show me
How to live every moment
Shine me the light of your soul
And teach me how to love like you do
Like it's the last day of the world
Sophie Hocking
One of my favourite songs, ever. It means so much to me.
Ian Chaytor
Me too, I cant sing this without the feels taking over.
Martin FS13
Great Album!!! This band is incredible, waiting for them in Spain!!! =D
Ian Chaytor
My favourite song from one of my favourite ever bands.
James Brewster
great Album !! Not quite as good as ' David Hasselhoff - the best ' album but this is definitely up there!!
8/10
carlinhos sandman
reminds me of a person who did not want to remember because it hurts a lot but this song is simply perfect
dgmg7
Amazing song!!!!!!!!!
Ariaishot
Best song on the album in my opinion. :)