His extravagance, combined with tenderness and complimented by a whole lot of 'Funkiness', is enriched through years of recording with award-winning stars like Steve Vai, Cindy Lauper, Little Steven, Tina Turner and Billy Joel. A former member of he Pretenders, TM recorded on the platinum album "Get Close" and also produced and arranged, amongst others, the album "Tribute to Deep Purple According to New York" on which artists like Yngwie Malamsteen, members of Living Colour and Bernie Worrell (P-Funk) all participated. It was TM who contributed the compelling groove with his unmistakable style on Joe Cocker's mainstream classic "Unchain my Heart." Together with Narada Michael Walden he penned the billboard hit "I Should Have Loved Ya." (Source: http://www.tmstevens.com)
Stay Together
T.M. Stevens Lyrics
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Yo, yeah, DMC man
In the place to be
Yo, this song is dedicated to (word)
(whether good days, happy or sad)
To all of those that's been down with each other since day one
Aha, let's keep it together
Now we've been all around the world
From the corner of the block to the top of the world and back
We're the royalty on the ave, ain't nobody ever have
And the brand new jet black Cadillac
We've been down since day one
And no matter where I go people want to see him next to me
They say "what's up with d?" I used to jam all across the land
The coliseum, even message, when raising hell were cassettes
In the shelves, and the plush hotel after every show
We were just kissing the mic, living the life
Of MTV and the radio
And so you jay and me said "it's 83'"
We're living and sticking together like a family
And no matter what, the rule must be
That it's guaranteed that I'm for you, and you for me
So
[Chorus]
Let's stay together let's stay together
Loving you whether, love is good and bad
And happy or sad
Yo, my love of the mic, can't touch my love for my wife
Baby I ain't going nowhere, specially the way you smile
When you have my child, or when I rock the crowd
Can't wait to be right there
Even my kids that ain't yours is still yours
Cause you love him and treat him like your very own
We be holding hands and I be holding doors
And when my mother in-law spend time alone
Call her about five hundred times a day
When I'm often gone cause I'm on the road
And when I'm on the phone, you know I want to be home
Cause that's the one and only spot where I really belong
You know our love, called you the preachers' wife
But the keys to bed lead living it up
And everybody would know, them seen us in the video
On the dance floor straight cutting it up
I love you baby
[Chorus]
To me, you mean the world
No matter what it is you say or do
I always I will be there for you
So no, no matter what, let's stay together
In the good life, happy or sad
You mean the world, no matter what is it you say or do
I always will be there for you
So no, no matter what, let's stay together
In the good life, happy or sad
Let's, let's stay together
Loving you whether, love is good or bad, and or happy or sad
Ain't no beats to lead somebody you love
Best thing in life, is to have somebody ya heard
So keep it together
Good days, happy or sad
In T.M. Stevens's song "Stay Together," DMC dedicates the song to everyone who has been there for each other since day one. He recounts his and Run's experiences of touring across the world, performing in places like the coliseum and being featured on MTV and the radio. DMC talks about the importance of keeping the relationship between himself and Run strong, and emphasizes that no matter where he goes, people want to see them together. He also speaks about his love for his wife and children, who he describes as "yours" and treats as his own. DMC notes that no matter what, they will stay together and be there for each other "in the good life, happy or sad."
Line by Line Meaning
Let's stay together
We should stick together
Yo, yeah, DMC man
Introducing the singer
In the place to be
The singer is present and calling the attention of the listeners
Yo, this song is dedicated to (word)
This song is for all those who can relate
(whether good days, happy or sad)
No matter the circumstances
To all of those that's been down with each other since day one
To those who have stood by each other from the start
Aha, let's keep it together
We should continue to stay united
Now we've been all around the world
We have traveled far and wide
From the corner of the block to the top of the world and back
We have been in every conceivable corner of the world and returned
We're the royalty on the ave, ain't nobody ever have
We are the most respected in our line of work
And the brand new jet black Cadillac
We just acquired a new car
We've been down since day one
We have been together for a long time
And no matter where I go people want to see him next to me
People expect us to be together
They say "what's up with d?" I used to jam all across the land
People ask about our partner who used to perform with us
The coliseum, even message, when raising hell were cassettes
We have performed in various venues
In the shelves, and the plush hotel after every show
We have spent time in hotels after performances
We were just kissing the mic, living the life
We were living our dreams as performers
Of MTV and the radio
We were heard and seen on TV and radio
And so you jay and me said "it's 83'"
We have been together since 1983
We're living and sticking together like a family
We share a bond like that of a family
And no matter what, the rule must be
No matter what, we should hold to this agreement
That it's guaranteed that I'm for you, and you for me
We are committed to each other
So
Therefore
Let's stay together let's stay together
We should continue to be together
Loving you whether, love is good and bad
We love each other no matter what
Yo, my love of the mic, can't touch my love for my wife
My passion for music cannot compare to my love for my spouse
Baby I ain't going nowhere, specially the way you smile
I am not going anywhere because I love to see you happy
When you have my child, or when I rock the crowd
I love you when you are parenting our child or when I am performing
Can't wait to be right there
I excitedly look forward to that moment
Even my kids that ain't yours is still yours
You treat my children well
Cause you love him and treat him like your very own
You show them love as if they were yours biologically
We be holding hands and I be holding doors
We express physical affection towards each other
And when my mother in-law spend time alone
You show care towards my mother-in-law
Call her about five hundred times a day
You go above and beyond to keep her company
When I'm often gone cause I'm on the road
Even when I cannot be there because of work
And when I'm on the phone, you know I want to be home
I'd rather be with you than doing anything else
Cause that's the one and only spot where I really belong
I feel most at home when I am with you
You know our love, called you the preachers' wife
People liken you to a minister's spouse because of your morals
But the keys to bed lead living it up
We also have an active and exciting sex life
And everybody would know, them seen us in the video
People have observed our closeness on video
On the dance floor straight cutting it up
We have fun together on the dance floor
I love you baby
I express my love for you
To me, you mean the world
You are very important to me
No matter what it is you say or do
Regardless of your words or actions
I always I will be there for you
I will support you through everything
So no, no matter what, let's stay together
We should continue to support each other
In the good life, happy or sad
No matter what sort of life we have
You mean the world, no matter what is it you say or do
You hold great value in my life
I always will be there for you
I will always be by your side
So no, no matter what, let's stay together
Let's continue our journey together
In the good life, happy or sad
No matter how life turns out
Let's, let's stay together
We must continue to support each other
Loving you whether, love is good or bad, and or happy or sad
I will continue to love you through thick and thin
Ain't no beats to lead somebody you love
No amount of fame or wealth can compare to the love for someone
Best thing in life, is to have somebody ya heard
The greatest thing in life is to have someone by your side
So keep it together
We should continue to stick together
Good days, happy or sad
Through every moment, both positive and negative
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARSHALL JEFFERSON, KENNETH ROGERS
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