By 2008 The Blackwater Fever had gained national radio exposure from youth radio station Triple J, on the Home & Hosed (October) and Roots 'n' All (November) segments,and from that station's Unearthed competition for new unsigned bands. In November 2008 they released their debut studio album, Sweet Misery, where DeMarco had been replaced by Andrew Walter on drums.
By late 2010 the line-up was a trio with Hicks and Walter joined by Jed A. Walters on bass guitar and keyboards. However their second album, In Stereo (June 2011), had been recorded before Walters had joined, "[Jed] didn't contribute to this album but he'll definitely be making a big contribution to the next one." Their third album, The Depths, appeared in March 2013 Luke Saunders of Reverb Street Press compared it with the previous two albums "[its] another intriguing step forward following the solid foundations the band laid on their dark and gritty debut, Sweet Misery (2009) and its more refined, equally accomplished follow-up, In Stereo (2011).
In Stereo
The Blackwater Fever Lyrics
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She ain't never been lonely… Never without a man
So she said, "if you don't want me, there's a line up ahead
Now, take it as a warning, you'll never find a better thing"
And I hear her cry, and I hear her moan, I hear her cry
In stereo
Oh, this cinematic romance… Is so real
Baby, give me half a chance…. Let me show you how I feel
Cause this ain't no movie, and I ain't playing around
But let me tell you, baby, I got all the charms of a leading man
And I hear her cry, and I hear her moan, I hear her cry
In stereo
The Blackwater Fever's song "In Stereo" talks about a woman who has never been alone and doesn't want to be without a man. She warns the singer that if he doesn't want her, there's a long line of men who will. But the singer can hear her cries and moans in stereo, indicating that he is still interested in her. He tells her that their love is not just a cinematic romance and that he has all the charms of a leading man.
The song portrays a complex relationship between the two characters, with the woman being confident and assertive while the singer is unsure of himself but still attracted to her. It speaks to the power dynamics in relationships and the fear of being alone.
Overall, "In Stereo" is a powerful and emotionally charged song that captures the essence of a romantic relationship and the insecurities that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
She said, you don't know me… Honey
The woman is telling the man that he doesn't really know her well enough.
She ain't never been lonely… Never without a man
The woman has never been alone and always has a man in her life.
So she said, "if you don't want me, there's a line up ahead
Now, take it as a warning, you'll never find a better thing"
The woman is warning the man that if he doesn't want her, there are others who will, and he might regret letting her go.
And I hear her cry, and I hear her moan, I hear her cry
In stereo
The man can hear the woman's emotions loudly and clearly, as if he's hearing them in stereo.
Oh, this cinematic romance… Is so real
The romance feels like it's out of a movie, but it's actually happening for real.
Baby, give me half a chance…. Let me show you how I feel
The man is asking the woman to give him a chance to show her his true feelings for her.
Cause this ain't no movie, and I ain't playing around
But let me tell you, baby, I got all the charms of a leading man
The man is assuring the woman that this isn't a game and he's serious about his feelings for her, and he's confident that he has what it takes to be a good partner.
And I hear her cry, and I hear her moan, I hear her cry
In stereo
Once again, the man is emphasizing that he can hear the woman's emotions clearly, as if he's hearing them in stereo.
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