Kevin Stea, who performs under the name That Rogue Romeo, is a singer, danc… Read Full Bio ↴Kevin Stea, who performs under the name That Rogue Romeo, is a singer, dancer, choreographer, director and songwriter from Los Angeles, California. While still attending USC, he began performing with the world's greatest artists, directors, designers and photographers, from Madonna, Michael jackson and Rihanna to David Lachappelle, Matthew Ralston, Steven Spielberg, Calvin Klein and Jean-Paul Gaultier.

He sang in commercials for Gap and Pepsi, on tv shows like Buona Domenica and Carramba Che Sorpresa on italian television, and on tour with Seiko Matsuda. His first two songs as a solo artist, 'Can't Help Myself' and 'City of Glass' were released June 2009, and are available on itunes worldwide.

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That Rogue Romeo Lyrics

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Got caught in a trap of my own design
What else have i got but my life on the line
Whats the use of living with regrets, useless worry
Its a life simply wasted
Not gonna stress out over what i cant be
Thinking why i cant be, being what i shouldnt be, i wanna be who i wanna be, who im gonna be is up to me

So, I asked for love, i asked for a song

You brought me joy, joy, joy

I searched for peace, begged for help,
I prayed for time
And you brought me joy, joy, joy

All i ever wanted was a home
Now i know i, i was there all along
I wont b distracted by the mess of all the drama nothing can own me
Like Wanting to be rich, to be near somebody, just to be somebody
Have the things that money can buy,
I wanna be who i choose to be, cant be someone i dont wanna be no

So I asked for strength and i sang a song
And You brought me joy, joy joy

I searched for courage, closed my eyes i prayed for life,

And you brought me joy joy joy
Gimme peace, gimme a home, gimme a lifetime of you bringing me joy

You bring me joy, ...
What else have we got?... joy.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to That Rogue Romeo's song Joy speak to the idea of finding happiness in the present moment and not getting caught up in the worries and regrets of the past or the desires of the future. The lyrics start off with the singer feeling trapped in a life of their own making and questioning the point of living with regrets and wasted time. The chorus shifts the tone to one of gratitude as the singer reflects on the joy they have found through love, peace, and inner strength, which were all gifts from their loved ones and something that they had to ask for and work for themselves.

The lyrics of Joy can be interpreted as a call to action to live in the present and not get bogged down by the past or future. The verses talk about how it’s easy to get caught up in one’s own drama and constantly want more things or success, but ultimately these desires might lead to a life of unhappiness and regret. The chorus is a celebration of the good things in life that one can achieve through hard work, self-reflection, and the help of loved ones. The song’s message is one of hope and positivity, it encourages the listener to focus on creating the kind of life they want and to be grateful for the joys they already have.

Line by Line Meaning

Got caught in a trap of my own design
I made choices that led me here

What else have I got but my life on the line
I have to take risks if I want to live fully

What's the use of living with regrets, useless worry
Worrying about the past and things I can't control is pointless

It's a life simply wasted
If I don't appreciate what I have, I'm wasting my life

Not gonna stress out over what I can't be
I won't let my limitations stop me from being who I want to be

Thinking why I can't be, being what I shouldn't be, I wanna be who I wanna be, who I'm gonna be is up to me
I won't be held back by negative thoughts or others' expectations, my identity is my choice

So I asked for love, I asked for a song
I wanted to feel loved and inspired

You brought me joy, joy, joy
Those things fulfilled me

I searched for peace, begged for help, I prayed for time
I wanted to improve my life in various ways

And you brought me joy, joy, joy
Despite facing challenges, I found happiness

All I ever wanted was a home, now I know I, I was there all along
I realize that happiness can come from within and I don't need external things to feel at home

I won't be distracted by the mess of all the drama, nothing can own me
I won't let conflicts or material things consume me

Like wanting to be rich, to be near somebody, just to be somebody
I won't let societal expectations shape my goals in life

I wanna be who I choose to be, can't be someone I don't wanna be no
I'll live my life on my own terms, true to myself

So I asked for strength and I sang a song
I wanted the courage to face life's challenges

And you brought me joy, joy, joy
My perseverance paid off and I found happiness

I searched for courage, closed my eyes I prayed for life
I hoped to conquer my fear of the unknown

Gimme peace, gimme a home, gimme a lifetime of you bringing me joy
All I need is inner peace, love, and happiness throughout my life

You bring me joy, ... what else have we got?... joy.
Happiness is the most valuable thing we have

Writer(s): That Rogue Romeo

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