After meeting disBAND Guru Greig Nori, Stand By Me was advised to change their name due to copyright issues. Turn It Up was chosen. Later, in order to perform several shows in Toronto, Ontario, Universal Music Canada A&R rep Mark Spicoluk advised the band to change their name again, and the band chose the name Stereos. After receiving the thumbs up from the judges from disBand, Stereos went to a large gig to receive a contract from the President of Universal Music Canada and judged by Kiss member Gene Simmons. The band released their self-titled debut album Stereos on October 20, 2009 and was certified gold by the CRIA in January 2010 with sales of over 40,000 copies.
In March 2010, the band received two Juno Award nominations which were for Best New Artist, and Best Pop Album. They released two other singles that charted moderately, "Turn It Up" peaked at #31, and "Butterflies" at #51. The song "She Only Likes Me When She's Drunk" failed to chart.
Stereos' second album, titled "Uncontrollable" was released on December 14, 2010. The first single from the album, "Uncontrollable" was released on October 25, 2010 and peaked at #42 on the Canadian Hot 100. The second single, "Body Move" was released in February 2011, just before their cross Canada tour. In mid April the band's drummer, Aaron, sustained a broken hand, leaving him unable to perform, causing the band to cancel their remaining shows.
On March 10, 2019, Stereos announced a 10-year reunion show to take place on May 11, 2019, at Toronto's Rec Room during Canadian Music Week on their Facebook page, which ended up selling out. A second 10-year reunion show in the band's hometown of Edmonton took place on August 16, 2019 and also sold out. On October 20, 2019, the band announced they were officially back in the studio recording new material. On February 3, 2020, the band announced via their social media pages that they would be releasing a brand new single, titled "Sunset Gold" which was released on February 28, 2020.
Addicted
Stereos Lyrics
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All them girls ain't nothing but trouble,
I can't live with them, and I can't live without them.
And anywhere you go now, (everywhere you go now)
They ain't gonna slow down. (they ain't gonna slow down)
When I get closer it's just like I predicted.
I wanna get away, but I think that I'm addicted.
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Oh oh
Just like I predicted.
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Oh I think that I'm addicted.
Girls on the outside, locking into my eyes
Sugar in my veins, and I don't know what to do.
And I wanna get my vicks cause I got a sweet tooth.
Girls on the inside, the way you got you tongue-tied.
(The way you got you tongue-tied)
Catch you playing games and don't matter how ya roll,
Cause if ya lose if ya do, and you lose if you don't and
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Oh oh
Just like I predicted.
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Oh no, I think that I'm addicted.
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Oh oh
Just like I predicted.
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Oh no, I think that I'm addicted.
She said she's gonna be my baby,
The truth is she's gonna drive me crazy.
Hold up I gotta beat my habit,
These girls are making me an addict.
She said she's gonna be my baby,
The truth is she's gonna drive me crazy.
Hold up I gotta beat my habit,
These girls are making me an addict.
Girls on the west coast, girls on the east coast.
Girls on the west coast, girls on the east coast.
Girls on the west coast, girls on the east coast.
Girls on the west coast, girls on the east coast.
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Oh oh
Just like I predicted.
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Oh no, I think that I'm addicted.
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Oh oh
Just like I predicted.
Doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo
Oh no, I think that I'm addicted.
Girls on the west coast, girls on the east coast.
All them girls ain't nothing but trouble,
I can't live with them, and I can't live without them.
The lyrics of Stereos's song Addicted speak about the singer's struggle with his addiction to women, specifically girls on the west and east coasts. The singer admits that he can't live with them, but also can't live without them. He is attracted to their beauty and charm, but at the same time recognizes that they are nothing but trouble. The singer also feels like he is addicted to women, and no matter where he goes, he can't escape their irresistible allure. He wants to get away from them, but even then, he feels compelled to go back.
The song describes the singer's internal battle with his addiction to women. He acknowledges that he has a problem and needs to beat his habit. However, he also feels helpless and powerless to do so. The lyrics also mention how the girls' games and tricks make it hard to resist them, and no matter what he does, he still loses. The song speaks about the singer's conflicting emotions towards women and how he is trapped in his addiction.
Overall, Stereos's song Addicted is an honest and straightforward depiction of the singer's struggle with his addiction to women. It highlights the internal battle between his rational mind and his emotional desires. The lyrics resonate with many people who have had similar experiences with addiction and struggling to overcome it.
Line by Line Meaning
Girls on the west coast, girls on the east coast.
Women are present everywhere, and there is no escaping them.
All them girls ain't nothing but trouble,
Women can be problematic, and difficult to handle.
I can't live with them, and I can't live without them.
Despite the troubles, life without women is unbearable.
And anywhere you go now, (everywhere you go now)
Women are all over the place, no matter where you go.
They ain't gonna slow down. (they ain't gonna slow down)
Women are not going to stop existing or causing distractions.
When I get closer it's just like I predicted.
As expected, women still pose the same problems when one gets closer to them.
I wanna get away, but I think that I'm addicted.
Despite the troubles, the desire for women is still strong and addictive.
Girls on the outside, locking into my eyes
Women outside can catch one's attention and distract easily.
Sugar in my veins, and I don't know what to do.
The attraction and desire for women is strong and controlling, leaving one feeling lost and confused.
And I wanna get my vicks cause I got a sweet tooth.
Desire for women is strong enough to become an addiction, like a sweet tooth craving sweets.
Girls on the inside, the way you got you tongue-tied.
Women can leave one at a loss for words or feeling tongue-tied.
(The way you got you tongue-tied)
Reiteration of how women can overpower and leave one speechless.
Catch you playing games and don't matter how ya roll,
Women can play games and manipulate you, regardless of how you try to approach them.
Cause if ya lose if ya do, and you lose if you don't and
There are no winning strategies when it comes to women, as one can still lose whether they try or not.
She said she's gonna be my baby,
A woman has promised to be in a relationship.
The truth is she's gonna drive me crazy.
Despite the promise of a relationship, it can be taxing and challenging.
Hold up I gotta beat my habit,
The addictive nature of women is recognized, and an effort is made to overcome it.
These girls are making me an addict.
The constant presence and attraction to women is leading to addiction.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: ROBERT WELLS, GAVIN BROWN, PAT KORDYBACK, MARK SPIKOLUK, ROBB CHALIFOUX, DANIEL JOHNSON, MILES HOLMWOOD
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