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.
Turn It Up
Stereos Lyrics
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When you walk in them jeans
And I get you with me
Wanna get you driving baby
Come and give me them keys
Get you in my seats
Gonna be my esclalady
Get the stereo up
Like you turning me on
Like were getting louder baby
We could drop the top and show the world just how u
Drive me crazy
Oh oh a oh
It's our big mission
Oh oh a oh
No competition
Oh oh a oh
Nobody here on the road like this and we ain't turning
Back tonight
Turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up now
Get in the back cause were driving just to get down
Turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up now
Just let go cause we ain't turning back tonight
(Just let go cause we ain't turning back tonight)
Gonna cruise tonight
'cause we can do this right
Doesn't matter what were facing
'Till the sun come up
Or the stars burn out, we got no
Destination
You can hold my hand
And if your best friend wanna ride
With us
I'm on it
We can double up
I won't just kill it I'm a al Capone
Oh oh a oh
It's our big mission
Oh oh a oh
No competition
Oh oh a oh
Nobody here on the road
Like this and we ain't turning
Back tonight
Turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up now
Get in the back cause were driving just to get down
Turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up now
Just let go cause we ain't turning back tonight
Just let go cause we ain't turning back tonight
Oh oh a oh
So turn it up now
Oh oh a oh
Were gonna get down
Oh oh a oh
Nobody here on the road
Like this so we ain't turning
Back
When you walk in them jeans
And I got you with me
And now were driving baby
Get the stereo hot and take that shot
Get ready go oh
Get ready go oh
Turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up now
Get in the back cause were driving just to get down
Turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up now
Just let go cause we ain't turning back tonight
Just let go cause we ain't turning back tonight
Oh oh a oh
Oh oh a oh
The song "Turn It Up" by Stereos is a party anthem about cruising with friends and a loved one in a car while blasting their favorite tunes. The singer is excited by his companion's appearance as she walks in the room wearing tight jeans, which makes him more attracted to her. They then embark on a road trip, and he sings to her about his desire for her to hand over the keys, so that he can get the car going. They drive around aimlessly, with no particular destination in mind, and they turn up the stereo, enjoying the music as they cruise around.
Throughout the song, the singer repeats the phrase "turn it up," which emphasizes the importance of living in the moment, cranking up the volume, and enjoying life to the fullest. While they are on this adventure, nobody else on the road matters, and the singer and his companions are free to drive their car and dance in the backseat to the music’s rhythm. The song has a celebratory vibe that promotes happiness and carefree living, which is a common theme in Stereos' songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh a oh
An exclamation of excitement and anticipation for the night ahead
When you walk in them jeans
Referring to when the person they're interested in wearing attractive clothing
And I get you with me
Being successful in getting the person of interest to spend time with them
Wanna get you driving baby
Wanting the other person to take control and lead them for the night
Come and give me them keys
Asking for permission to give control of the night over to them
Get you in my seats
Bringing the other person into their world and making them feel like a part of it
Gonna be my esclalady
Treating the other person like a VIP and giving them a grand experience
Get the stereo up
Setting the atmosphere and mood for the night
Like you turning me on
The music is having the same effect on them as the other person does
Like were getting louder baby
As the music gets louder, the night and experience will become more enjoyable and exciting
We could drop the top and show the world just how u
Being confident and proud with the person they're with, while flaunting their connection to others
Drive me crazy
Having strong feelings of affection or desire for the other person
It's our big mission
The night is meant to be an exciting adventure with a specific goal or objective
No competition
There is no one else who can compare to the experience they're going to have together
Nobody here on the road like this and we ain't turning back tonight
Feeling like this is a unique and special moment, and not wanting to miss out or leave it behind
Get in the back cause were driving just to get down
Encouraging others to join in on the fun and excitement
Just let go cause we ain't turning back tonight
Allowing themselves to fully enjoy the experience and not worrying about what comes next
Gonna cruise tonight
Taking it slow and enjoying the moment
'cause we can do this right
Being confident in their abilities to make this a memorable experience
Doesn't matter what were facing
Being resilient and not letting outside factors ruin the experience
'Till the sun come up
Sticking it out until the very end, enjoying every moment that they can
Or the stars burn out, we got no
Feeling like they're young and wild, with no limits or restrictions on living for the moment
Destination
Not having a specific place to go or be, just enjoying the journey together
You can hold my hand
Showing affection and connection to the other person during the experience
And if your best friend wanna ride
Encouraging their friends to join in and have fun together
With us I'm on it
Being inclusive and willing to share the experience with others
We can double up
Making sure everyone is included and able to equally enjoy the experience
I won't just kill it I'm a al Capone
Being confident and in control, like they're a boss or leader of the group
So turn it up now
Encouraging others to enjoy the music and atmosphere to its fullest
Were gonna get down
Ready to enjoy the night and let loose
Nobody here on the road like this so we ain't turning
Feeling like this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that should be fully enjoyed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: GAVIN BROWN, ROBB CHALIFOUX, JESSE COLBURN, MILES HOLMWOOD, DANIEL JOHNSON, PAT KORDYBACK, MARK SPICOLUK, AARON VERDONK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Oh oh a oh
Oh oh a oh
When you walk in them jeans
And I get you with me
Wanna get you driving baby
Come and give me them keys
Get you in my seats
Gonna be my esclalady
Get the stereo up
Like you turning me on
Like were getting louder baby
We could drop the top and show the world just how u
Drive me crazy
Oh oh a oh
It's our big mission
Oh oh a oh
No competition
Oh oh a oh
Nobody here on the road like this and we ain't turning
Back tonight
Turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up now
Get in the back cause were driving just to get down
Turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up now
Just let go cause we ain't turning back tonight
(Just let go cause we ain't turning back tonight)
Gonna cruise tonight
'cause we can do this right
Doesn't matter what were facing
'Till the sun come up
Or the stars burn out, we got no
Destination
You can hold my hand
And if your best friend wanna ride
With us
I'm on it
We can double up
I won't just kill it I'm a al Capone
Oh oh a oh
It's our big mission
Oh oh a oh
No competition
Oh oh a oh
Nobody here on the road
Like this and we ain't turning
Back tonight
Turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up now
Get in the back cause were driving just to get down
Turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up now
Just let go cause we ain't turning back tonight
Turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up now
Get in the back cause were driving just to get down
Turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up now
Just let go cause we ain't turning back tonight
Oh oh a oh
So turn it up now
Oh oh a oh
Were gonna get down
Oh oh a oh
Nobody here on the road
Like this so we ain't turning
Back
When you walk in them jeans
And I got you with me
And now were driving baby
Get the stereo hot and take that shot
Get ready go oh
Get ready go oh
Turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up now
Get in the back cause were driving just to get down
Turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up now
Just let go cause we ain't turning back tonight
Turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up now
Get in the back cause were driving just to get down
Turn it up
Turn it up
Turn it up now
Just let go cause we ain't turning back tonight
Oh oh a oh
Oh oh a oh
Josie Benson
Saw them live 12 years ago with Down With Webster. Was an awesome day. Still into their music 👌
Candy Chan
I love Stereos. They're so awsome!!!!! ^lllll^
Ghost Killer Entertainment
I can't believe I just remembered this band! I saw them live a long time ago and loved their sound!
Gary West
Man I remember this song
Samantha
Aaron Carter is touring with them now 👍
KingKobraJoe
Everyday before class in middle school, all the students would hang out in the gym, and the teachers would always put this song on, oh how time flies 😭😍
Jazmin Ratzlaff
Love Stereos! Music, especially live should always be like this, waving hands, jumping for joy, feeling of freedom! Love dancing and singing along to Turn It Up! Great Pop and lyrics. 👑💎⚜️🎵🎶🎙️ 🎤 ❤️ ♥️ 🎸 🥁 📺 😍🥰😘🌟✨🤩🫶🏻👏🏻🙌🏻
shannen sharpless
this song is very addictive. I wonder why music like this isn't as popular as the crap on the radio. It's so much better than those guys that sing about butt shaking booby chicks and drugs in their songs.
Ghost Killer Entertainment
I remember seeing these guys live in concert 8 years ago and just remembered them, such a good song! 🤘
Satori
same!! im going through all there songs right now. so nostalgic 🙂