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.
Throw Ya Hands Up
Stereos Lyrics
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Rock it with me like you just don't care
Throw ya hands up, get 'em up high
Rock it with me and we'll go all night
Throw ya hands up, put 'em in the air
Rock it with me like you just don't care
Throw ya hands up, get 'em up high
Rock it with me and we'll go all night
We started up front, and then we moved back
Gotta let yourself go if your feelin' my track
Come on and get live, and rock it with me
You don't gotta worry 'bout it
Now, all you gonna do
Is throw ya hands up if it's right with you
The record gonna pop and we never gonna stop
Rock it with me, you don't gotta worry 'bout it
(you don't gotta worry bout it)
Throw ya hands up, put 'em in the air
Rock it with me like you just don't care
Throw ya hands up, get 'em up high
Rock it with me and we'll go all night
Throw ya hands up, put 'em in the air
Rock it with me like you just don't care
Throw ya hands up, get 'em up high
Rock it with me and we'll go all night
So move it up front, and never look back
If you gotta get down stop feeling my track
Come on and get live, rock it with me
You don't gotta worry 'bout it
Now, all you gonna do
Is throw ya hands up 'cause it's right with you
Making it pop, like the champagne top
Rock it with me, you don't gotta worry 'bout it
Throw ya hands up, put 'em in the air
Rock it with me like you just don't care
Throw ya hands up, get 'em up high
Rock it with me and we'll go all night
Throw ya hands up, put 'em in the air
Rock it with me like you just don't care
Throw ya hands up, get 'em up high
Rock it with me and we'll go all night
Throw 'em up, keep 'em up shawty
I can get it live
It's only popping off if your ready to take a ride
I'ma get you hot make you sweat baby
We can fly with the Stereos, on a journey to the other side
Jet Black Cadillac, and the back legs high
I can get with you shawty, your percent is so right
Body so off the hook, ya give a playa butterflies
Be my pleasure for the rest of the night
Throw ya hands up, put 'em in the air
Rock it with me like you just don't care
Throw ya hands up, get 'em up high
Rock it with me and we'll go all night
Throw ya hands up, put 'em in the air
Rock it with me like you just don't care
Throw ya hands up, get 'em up high
Rock it with me and we'll go all night
Throw ya hands up, come on throw ya hands up.
The song "Throw Ya Hands Up" by Stereos is an upbeat and high-energy party anthem that encourages listeners to let loose, dance, and enjoy themselves. The repetitive chorus, "Throw ya hands up, put 'em in the air, rock it with me like you just don't care," emphasizes the message of living in the moment and letting go of any worries or inhibitions. The song's verses describe the positive atmosphere of the party or club where the music is playing, and the lyrics encourage everyone to join in on the fun and dance together all night.
The lines, "We started up front, and then we moved back, gotta let yourself go if you're feeling my track" emphasizes the importance of being fully present and engaged in the music, and not worrying about what others may think. The chorus reinforces the idea, as listeners are directed to "get 'em up high" and "rock it with me," suggesting a communal energy and a shared experience.
Overall, "Throw Ya Hands Up" is an energetic and fun song that is meant to get people on their feet and dancing to the beat. It emphasizes the importance of living in the moment and letting go of any fears or self-consciousness, and promotes a feeling of connection and community through shared movement and music.
Line by Line Meaning
Throw ya hands up, put 'em in the air
Raise your hands up high
Rock it with me like you just don't care
Dance with me freely and without inhibitions
Throw ya hands up, get 'em up high
Raise your hands even higher
Rock it with me and we'll go all night
Dance with me all night long
We started up front, and then we moved back
We started closer and moved further away as we danced
Gotta let yourself go if your feelin' my track
Relax and let loose if you enjoy the music
Now, all you gonna do Is throw ya hands up if it's right with you
Raise your hands up if you like what you're hearing
The record gonna pop and we never gonna stop
The music will keep playing and we won't stop dancing
So move it up front, and never look back
Move closer and focus on dancing instead of past worries
If you gotta get down stop feeling my track
If you're not enjoying the music, stop dancing
Making it pop, like the champagne top
Creating excitement and energy, like popping a champagne bottle
Throw 'em up, keep 'em up shawty
Raise your hands and keep them up, baby
It's only popping off if your ready to take a ride
The party will only be fun if you're willing to dance
I'ma get you hot make you sweat baby
I'll make you dance so much you'll start sweating, baby
We can fly with the Stereos, on a journey to the other side
We can dance and escape reality with the music of Stereos
Jet Black Cadillac, and the back legs high
Riding in a luxurious black Cadillac, with legs raised high while dancing
Be my pleasure for the rest of the night
Dance with me and be my partner for the whole night
Throw ya hands up, come on throw ya hands up.
Raise your hands up, let's dance all night long
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AARON VERDONK, DANIEL JOHNSON, GAVIN BROWN, JESSE COLBURN, JHEVON PARIS, MARK SPICOLUK, MILES HOLMWOOD, PAT KORDYBACK, ROBB CHALIFOUX, WRITERS UNKNOWN
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Sara Dougherty
Best song to hear when life is full of stress and definitely need recognition on radio lol
dixm855
Stereos was and still is my favourite band of all time. Go Canada!
TheKidMichael
2020 and this song still rocks
Hairybushman
No
Brittany Lessard
They have a new song now!
It’s Carena
I still know the lyrics! oh my god this band is my childhood
Daniel in the Maiden
I listened too pop radio all the time in 2009.Why didn't I ever hear of this?
VinzyHighlights
Yup been 8 years already.. Time flies i use to be 10 back then :O Lol
Jonathan Gladue
same i still love their songs
Gherst
lol same ;---;