The group began in 1999 when two musicians -- Jamie Woolford of Animal Chin and Rory Phillips of the Impossibles -- combined their solo projects at the recommendation of their label. After tape trading and phone calls, Woolford jumped in his van and drove to Austin, TX, where the duo recorded their entire full-length debut, Three Hundred. The material was then sent to producer J. Robbins, who gave it his famous touch, and was released on Fueled by Ramen in 1999.
After touring in support their first record, Phillips left the group. But Woolford pressed on, enlisting the help of friends and releasing the New Tokyo Is Calling EP along the way. Guitarist Erik Hanson joined, soon left the group, and was replaced by Ross Felrath, only to re-join the band again. The Stereo's second album, No Traffic, not surprisingly, dealt with issues of betrayal, loss, and abandonment, but secured the band an offer for a large-scale tour of Japan.
At this point, Jamie Woolford was the only remaining member of the Stereo but in need of a touring band, so Woolford asked friends from Animal Chin and Pollen to join him, and in the process secured the Stereo's lineup.
With a collection of musicians including Ben Woolford, Dan Hargest, Thomas Laufenberg, Kevin Scanlon, Christopher Serafini, Bruce Joshua Wuollet, and Katie Riemann, Jamie Woolford went into the studio to record the band's third album. Rewind + Record, released on Fueled by Ramen in June of 2002, realized Woolford's goal of crafting a big album with songs that inspire listeners to get their lighters out on the slow songs and enjoy the rock show. ~ Charles Spano, All Music Guide
2) The Stereo are also a French synth pop group from the early 80's.
3) Slovak 2 piece pop band from Košice city.
Divine
The Stereo Lyrics
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Everybody gon' BOP to this
One time
Two times…
(Yeah)
You're number one in my book
No need to judge the cover
Forget first class, We're flying private
Sippin' on some Mai Tais
While on a yacht to the islands
Investing on some crypto
My money flow current
See
Billionaire vision
That's Elon and Gates
That's beyond and space
My fiancé like Beyoncé
I'm an Ace drinkin' Spades
Shout out to Jay Hova
Don't matter who you look Up to
Long as you pray often
Lady, You're blessing me
Like whenever someone's sneezin'
Perfectly profound
Flawless for no reason
Mystery unsolved 'cause
There's no explanation so
Will you be my honey because
No expiration, whoa
Yes
I no longer have expectations
Learning to let go
I'm on a mission
Girl
You changed my mind
To "Put Yourself First"
Read Four Agreements
Be impeccable with your words
When I (Yeah)
Look into your eyes
Grateful that you're with me, baby
You know issa vibe
Oh I (Baby)
Can you see the signs
Gemini, Taurus, Aries
You know it's Divine
Mhmm I (Uhh)
Everything's design
You be on your Prada, baby
Sweet like cherry pie
Yes I
Always have you in my mind
Stronger than addiction
Alone, I'm sober. With you, I'm high (Divine)
Uhh
A wise man once said nothing
She's the type that do listen
They said only Fools Rush In
Jackie Chan to My Roselyn
My first love was the standard
That's just me reminiscing
(She was my best friend)
Used to talk 'bout Cruisin' down the highway
Now we are on diff'rent lanes again
Driving thru La Brea to Beverly Hills
Going our separate ways
She's in Manila. I'm in LA.
She used to be home
Didn't want any place to be
With open arms, Welcomed me
Her soothing voice, Therapy
The pain that I, was goin' thru
When I'm with you, It's numb with you
Very few people, understand
You're always there, with a helping hand
Going through
My own healing
And you're the proof
And you're the proof
(Yeah)
You're the one
I'm aligning
'Cause you're the truth
I can't wait to meet you
When I (Yeah)
Look into your eyes
Grateful that you're with me, baby
You know issa vibe
Oh I (Baby)
Can you see the signs
Gemini, Taurus, Aries
You know it's Divine
Mhmm I (Uhh)
Everything's design
You be on your Prada, baby
Sweet like cherry pie
Yes I
Always have you in my mind
Stronger than addiction
Alone, I'm sober. With you, I'm high
The Stereo's song, Divine, is a love song that revolves around the singer's newfound understanding of putting himself first and pursuing his goals. The song opens up with a catchy chorus that exclaims everyone will bop to it. The lyrics express the singer's feelings towards his lover, whom he considers his number one. There is no need to judge the cover because what really matters is within. He talks about investing in crypto and having a billionaire's vision, just like Elon Musk and Bill Gates. The song portrays a picture of a perfect life where the couple is sipping Mai Tais while being on a yacht on their way to an island.
The lyrics also touch on the singer's admiration for his lover's flawless character, which even has no apparent explanation. He talks about how she blesses him like someone sneezing, and her divine presence leaves him speechless. He encourages her to continue being her true self and follow her dreams and read the 'Four Agreements' while advising her to be impeccable with her words. He concludes that she is everything he has ever wanted, and thinking about her keeps him sober and sane in this mad world.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody gon' BOP to this
This song is something that everybody will enjoy and dance to
You're number one in my book
You are the most important person to me
No need to judge the cover
I don't need to judge you based on your looks or appearance
Tomorrow hop in the flight
We're going to travel somewhere tomorrow
Forget first class, We're flying private
We'll be flying on a private jet instead of in first class
Sippin' on some Mai Tais
We'll be drinking Mai Tais (a cocktail)
While on a yacht to the islands
We'll be traveling to an island on a yacht
Investing on some crypto
We're investing in cryptocurrency
My money flow current
My money is flowing smoothly
See Billionaire vision
We have a vision of becoming billionaires
That's Elon and Gates
We look up to Elon Musk and Bill Gates
That's beyond and space
They are innovators in fields beyond our comprehension
My fiancé like Beyoncé
My significant other is like Beyoncé (talented and beautiful)
I'm an Ace drinkin' Spades
I'm a skilled card player who drinks Ace of Spades (a luxury champagne)
Shout out to Jay Hova
We are giving a shoutout to Jay-Z (whose nickname is Jay Hova)
Don't matter who you look Up to
It doesn't matter who you idolize
Long as you pray often
As long as you pray frequently
Lady, You're blessing me
You are a blessing to me, my lady
Like whenever someone's sneezin'
You are a blessing to me like saying 'bless you' when someone sneezes
Perfectly profound
You are deeply meaningful and significant in a perfect way
Flawless for no reason
You are perfect without any explanation or reason
Mystery unsolved 'cause
You are a mystery that cannot be fully understood
There's no explanation so
There is no explanation for how amazing you are
Will you be my honey because
I want you to be my significant other
No expiration, whoa
Our love has no expiration date
Yes
Agreement or affirmation of previous statements
I no longer have expectations
I'm not expecting anything from you anymore
Learning to let go
I'm learning to move on and let go of past expectations
I'm on a mission
I have a specific goal or purpose in mind
Girl
Addressing the significant other
You changed my mind
You made me think differently
To "Put Yourself First"
You made me realize the importance of prioritizing oneself
Read Four Agreements
You suggested that I should read the book Four Agreements
Be impeccable with your words
You advised me to be careful with what I say
When I (Yeah)
Addressing an upcoming experience
Look into your eyes
Staring intimately into your significant other's eyes
Grateful that you're with me, baby
Expressing gratitude for having the significant other in one's life
You know issa vibe
We know it's a vibe (good feeling or energy)
Oh I (Baby)
Addressing the significant other
Can you see the signs
Asking if the significant other can see the signs of our connection
Gemini, Taurus, Aries
Referring to astrological signs potentially relevant to the relationship
You know it's Divine
Our connection is divine or godly
Mhmm I (Uhh)
Agreement or affirmation of previous statements
Everything's design
Everything fits together perfectly, like design pieces fitting together
You be on your Prada, baby
You have a great sense of style and fashion
Sweet like cherry pie
You taste sweet and delicious like cherry pie
Yes I
Agreement or affirmation of previous statements
Always have you in my mind
I'm always thinking about you
Stronger than addiction
Our love is stronger than any addiction or temptation
Alone, I'm sober. With you, I'm high
I feel better and happier when I'm with you than when I'm alone
A wise man once said nothing
Sometimes it's better to say nothing at all
She's the type that do listen
You are a good listener
They said only Fools Rush In
It's said that only foolish people rush into things
Jackie Chan to My Roselyn
We have a connection like the movie Jackie Chan and the actress Roselyn Sanchez
My first love was the standard
My initial relationship set a high standard for future relationships
That's just me reminiscing
I'm just recalling past experiences
Used to talk 'bout Cruisin' down the highway
We used to dream about driving down the highway together
Now we are on diff'rent lanes again
We have taken different paths in life now
Driving thru La Brea to Beverly Hills
We used to drive from La Brea (a street in LA) to Beverly Hills (a city in LA)
Going our separate ways
We are moving on and living separate lives
She's in Manila. I'm in LA.
She lives in Manila, Philippines and I live in Los Angeles, CA
She used to be home
She used to be my sanctuary or place of comfort
Didn't want any place to be
I didn't want to be anywhere else but with her
With open arms, Welcomed me
She always welcomed me with open arms
Her soothing voice, Therapy
Her voice was calming and therapeutic to me
The pain that I, was goin' thru
I was going through a difficult time
When I'm with you, It's numb with you
When I'm with you, I forget about the pain and numbness I feel
Very few people, understand
There are only a few people who truly understand me
You're always there, with a helping hand
You're always there to help me and offer support
Going through
Experiencing or enduring something difficult
My own healing
I'm healing from past traumas or issues
And you're the proof
You are proof that I am healing and moving forward
You're the one
You are the one for me
I'm aligning
I'm aligning myself with you, our connection, and the universe
'Cause you're the truth
Because you are genuine and truthful in your actions and words
I can't wait to meet you
I'm excited to meet you and begin a new chapter in our lives
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Written by: Iriel Maloloy-on
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