Stereo Hearts – English Lyrics

• By: Gym Class Heroes, Adam Levine, Travie McCoy
• Album: Papercut

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of modern English pop and rap with 'Stereo Hearts.' This track is perfect for learners to practice metaphorical language and colloquial expressions, while the catchy, clear chorus makes it an engaging way to improve listening comprehension.

[English]

My heart's a stereo It beats for you, so listen close Hear my thoughts in every no-oh-ote

Make me your radio And turn me up when you feel low This melody was meant for you Just sing along to my stereo

Gym Class Heroes, baby

If I was just another dusty record on the shelf Would you blow me off and play me like everybody else?

If I ask you to scratch my back, could you manage that? Like yikky-yeah check it, Travie, I can handle that

Furthermore, I apologize for any skipping tracks It's just the last girl that played me left a couple cracks

I used to, used to, used to, used to, now I'm over that 'Cause holding grudges over love is ancient artifacts

If I could only find a note to make you understand I’d sing it softly in your ear and grab you by the hand

Just keep it stuck inside your head, like your favorite tune And know my heart's a stereo that only plays for you

My heart's a stereo It beats for you, so listen close Hear my thoughts in every no-oh-ote

Make me your radio And turn me up when you feel low This melody was meant for you Just sing along to my stereo

Oh, oh oh-oh, oh Oh oh-oh (To my stereo) Oh, oh-oh, oh Just sing along to my stereo Let's go!

If I was an old-school, fifty-pound boombox Would you hold me on your shoulder  wherever you walk

Would you turn my volume up in front of the cops? And crank it higher every time they told you to stop

And all I ask is that you don't get mad at me When you have to purchase mad D batteries

Appreciate every mixtape your friends make You never know, we come and go like on the interstate

I think I finally found a note to make you understand If you could hit it, sing along and take me by the hand

Just keep it stuck inside your head, like your favorite tune You know my heart's a stereo that only plays for you

My heart's a stereo It beats for you, so listen close Hear my thoughts in every no-oh-ote

Make me your radio And turn me up when you feel low This melody was meant for you Just sing along to my stereo

Oh, oh oh-oh, oh Oh oh-oh (To my stereo) Oh, oh-oh, oh Just sing along to my stereo

I only pray you never leave me behind Because good music can be so hard to find

I take your hand and hold it closer to mine Thought love was dead, but now you're changing my mind

My heart's a stereo It beats for you, so listen close Hear my thoughts in every no-oh-ote

Make me your radio And turn me up when you feel low This melody was meant for you Just sing along to my stereo

Oh, oh oh-oh, oh Oh oh-oh (To my stereo) Oh, oh-oh, oh Just sing along to my stereo

Yeah

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
stereo /ˈstɪərioʊ/ B2	noun - an electronic system for playing music with two speakers
melody /ˈmɛlədi/ B2	noun - a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying
dusty /ˈdʌsti/ B1	adjective - covered with or full of dust
apologize /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/ B1	verb - to express regret for something that one has done wrong
grudges /ˈɡrʌdʒɪz/ C2	noun - persistent feelings of ill will or resentment
ancient /ˈeɪnʃənt/ A2	adjective - belonging to the very distant past
artifacts /ˈɑːtɪfækts/ C1	noun - an object made by a human being, typically one of historical interest
boombox /ˈbuːmbɒks/ C2	noun - a large, portable radio and cassette player
shoulder /ˈʃoʊldər/ A2	noun - the upper joint of the human body
volume /ˈvɒljuːm/ B1	noun - the loudness of sound
purchase /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/ B2	verb - to acquire by paying money for it
appreciate /əˈpriːʃieɪt/ B2	verb - to recognize the full worth of
mixtape /ˈmɪkteɪp/ C1	noun - a compilation of songs recorded on a tape or digital medium
interstate /ˈɪntərsteɪt/ B2	noun - a major road connecting states
softly /ˈsɒftli/ A2	adjective - in a quiet or gentle manner

Key Grammar Structures

• If I was just another dusty record on the shelf, would you blow me off?

  ➔ Second Conditional

  ➔ The structure "If I was... would you..." expresses a hypothetical situation in the present or future.

• This melody was meant for you.

  ➔ Passive Voice (Past Simple)

  ➔ The phrase "was meant" uses the passive voice to emphasize the recipient of the melody.

• I used to, used to, used to, used to, now I'm over that.

  ➔ Used to (Past habits/states)

  ➔ "Used to" describes a past situation or habit that is no longer true.

• If I could only find a note to make you understand.

  ➔ Second Conditional (Modals)

  ➔ Using "could" in an "If" clause expresses a lower probability or a wish for the future.

• I only pray you never leave me behind.

  ➔ Subjunctive mood / Zero Conditional implication

  ➔ The clause follows "pray" to express a hope or desire regarding the future action of another person.

• Appreciate every mixtape your friends make.

  ➔ Imperative form

  ➔ The base form "Appreciate" is used to give advice or a strong suggestion.

• Thought love was dead, but now you're changing my mind.

  ➔ Ellipsis (Subject omission)

  ➔ The speaker omits "I" before "thought" to maintain the casual, rhythmic flow of the song.

• You never know, we come and go like on the interstate.

  ➔ Present Simple (General truths/habits)

  ➔ Present simple is used here to describe a recurring situation or a general life fact.