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)
We Share the Same Sun
Stereophonics Lyrics
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To see you to feel you
To be with need you
We hold out we hold on
I'm older colder
Here it comes light up my sky
Yeah we share the same sun
Everyday
Yeah we share the same sun
Everyday
White lights blinding
Headlights driving
To see you to feel you
To be with need you
We hold out we hold on
I'm older colder
Here it comes light up my sky
[Chorus]
When my light is out for you at home
It shines for me in early dawn
We're worlds apart but now I see
I'm in your heart whenever we are apart
And the sky shines bright
Within the morning sun (in the morning Sunday morning sun)
Our time has just begun (time has just begun has just begun)
In the morning sun (in the morning Sunday morning sun)
Our time to end [?] will come
[Chorus]
When my light is out for you at home
It shines for me in early dawn
We're worlds apart but now I see
I'm in your heart whenever we are apart
And the sky shines bright
Yeah we share the same sun everyday
The lyrics to Stereophonics' song "We Share the Same Sun" express the desire to be close to someone and the comfort and connection that comes from sharing the same experiences, even if physically apart. The lines "Calling over to seize my hunger / To see you to feel you / To be with need you" depict a longing to be with the person, to feel their presence, and to satisfy the desire to be close to them. The repetition of "we hold out we hold on" emphasizes the perseverance and determination to maintain the connection despite distance or obstacles.
The chorus, which repeats the title phrase "we share the same sun every day," reinforces the idea that even though they may be physically apart, they are still connected by the shared experience of living under the same sun. The second verse adds an element of urgency and determination with the lines "White lights blinding / Headlights driving / To see you to feel you / To be with need you," further emphasizing the desire to be close to and connected with the other person.
The bridge introduces the idea that their shared connection goes beyond physical distance, with the lyrics "When my light is out for you at home / It shines for me in early dawn / We're worlds apart but now I see / I'm in your heart whenever we are apart." The song ends on a hopeful note, with the line "And the sky shines bright," suggesting that even when they are physically apart, they are still united by their shared experiences and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Calling over to seize my hunger
I'm yearning to be with you so much that it feels like I'm hungry for you, and I'm asking you to come to me.
To see you to feel you
I crave the physical presence of you, to lay eyes on you and feel your touch.
To be with need you
Being with you is something I desperately desire and need.
We hold out we hold on
Despite the challenges, we continue to persist and persevere in our relationship.
I'm older colder
As time passes, I'm aging and feeling less emotionally vibrant.
Here it comes light up my sky
When I'm with you, I feel like my world lights up and everything becomes brighter.
Yeah we share the same sun
Everyday
We may be far from each other, but we share the same experiences everyday, including the sun that rises and sets for both of us.
White lights blinding
The bright lights around me are overwhelming and intense.
Headlights driving
As I drive, the headlights on the road are all I can see, but I'm still focused on getting to you.
When my light is out for you at home
When I'm not physically with you, I'm not shining as bright as I could be.
It shines for me in early dawn
But there's still hope, as the early dawn brings a glimmer of light to guide me forward.
We're worlds apart but now I see
Although we may be physically distant, I now understand that we are still deeply connected.
I'm in your heart whenever we are apart
Even when we're not together, I'm always in your heart, and you in mine.
Within the morning sun (in the morning Sunday morning sun)
In the light of the morning sun, on a peaceful Sunday morning,
Our time has just begun (time has just begun has just begun)
Our journey together is just beginning, and we have a lot of time ahead of us.
Our time to end [?] will come
Eventually, our time together must come to an end, but for now, we cherish what we have.
Yeah we share the same sun everyday
Once again, we acknowledge that although we may be separated, we still share the same sun and experiences every day.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KELLY JONES
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Lydia Monfort
LYRICS:
Calling over to seize my hunger
To see you to feel you
To be with need you
We hold out we hold on
I'm older colder
Here it comes light up my sky
Yeah we share the same sun
Everyday
Yeah we share the same sun
Everyday
White lights blinding
Headlights driving
To see you to feel you
To be with need you
We hold out we hold on
I'm older colder
Here it comes light up my sky
When my light is out for you at home
It shines for me in early dawn
We're worlds apart but now I see
I'm in your heart whenever we are apart
And the sky shines bright
Within the morning sun (in the morning Sunday morning sun)
Our time has just begun (time has just begun has just begun)
In the morning sun (in the morning Sunday morning sun)
Our time to end [?] will come
Yeah we share the same sun
Everyday
Yeah we share the same sun
Everyday
When my light is out for you at home
It shines for me in early dawn
We're worlds apart but now I see
I'm in your heart whenever we are apart
And the sky shines bright
Yeah we share the same sun everyday
Cubejam - James W
This is one of their very best songs in my opinion. Stereophonics deserve so much more praise that they currently get. They're a breath of fresh air for the UK music industry & especially for Wales, they're the sound of Welsh rock.
gabrielwillames
i like this band so much
Robertamay Innes
So so true dude. What a tune and what a band. Seen them live I dunno how many times yet it's different everytime.
Flávia Angélica
I've never had goosebumps so much when listening to a band.
That's a good sign.💋🔥🎼☀️
Isaque Ruy
I am Brazilian and here in my country rock bands do not make much success unfortunately. I am a fan of Stereophonics since I heard "A Thousand Trees" and "Dakota" in Pro Evolution Soccer 2010. I would love to see a Stereophonics concert in Brazil! Success Stereophonics! Sucess Kelly , Richard, Adam and Jamie !!!
Lee Smith
What a song... what a voice... what a band
tony bunting
What can I say it's one off the best bands in the world real music for real people
gallygaskins
Got my tickets for November, can't wait to see them again. They are absolutely amazing live.
SHIMMYshookmybone
Cannot wait to see these boys live!! One of my favourite bands!! LOVE STEREOPHONICS
Emily Lewis
Why has this only got 430k views? Seriously do people not know what good music is anymore? they are a great example of an actual amazing band in the UK and especially for Wales, what a great and very underrated Welsh band