Born in Brampton, Ontario, she wrote poetry and did theater at a young age. At 10, she began playing guitar and taught herself how to play various songs. At 13, she began her own YouTube channel where she posted covers of songs that she performed. She signed with EP Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings at the age of 18. Cara released her debut single in April 2015. Here was called a "song for everyone who secretly hates parties" by MTV. The song debuted on The Fader and accumulated over 500,000 streams in its first week. On May 5, 2015, the song was chosen as a can't-miss track by SPIN Magazine, listed as a must hear song by Cosmopolitan, and included on Billboard's "20 Pop Songs You Need For Your Summer Playlist" in June 2015.
Her debut album, "Know-It-All" was released on November 13, 2015 containing the singles "Seventeen", "Here", "Wild Things", and "Scars to Your Beautiful".
Her sophomore album, "The Pains of Growing" was released on November 30, 2018 containing the singles "Growing Pains", "Not Today", "Trust My Lonely", "A Little More", and "Out of Love".
Alessia released an EP in between her second and third albums called "This Summer" on September 6, 2019 which has six songs including "Rooting for You" and "Ready".
Her third album, "In the Meantime" was released on September 24, 2021 and contains the singles "Sweet Dream", "Shapeshifter", "Best Days", and "You Let Me Down".
Stone
Alessia Cara Lyrics
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I think I think too much
Read between these lines
Unspoken weight of words
But time comes to rest when you are by my side, it blurs
And I will follow where this takes me
And my tomorrows long to be unknown
In a world uncertain, say you'll be my stone
Change in every wind
The sands of time don't know our name
Oh, nothing's sure, but surely as we stand
I promise I will stay the same
And I've never seen forever
But I know we'll remain
And I will follow where this takes me
And my tomorrows long to be unknown
When all is shaken, be my safety
In a world uncertain, say you'll be my stone
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) Be my stone
In a world uncertain, say you'll be my stone
Oh, steady me, be my source of gravity
While my world's unraveling
Say you'll never change, ooh, oh
And I will follow where this takes me
And my tomorrows long to be unknown
When all is shaken, be my safety
In a world uncertain, say you'll be my stone
(Ooh-ooh-ooh) Be my stone
In a world uncertain, say you'll be my stone
In Alessia Cara's song "Stone," she talks about the unpredictability of life and how it can be overwhelming at times. She admits that she thinks too much and sometimes can't find the right words to express what she's feeling. However, when she's with the person she loves, everything falls into place, and time seems to stand still. She's willing to follow wherever life takes her, even if it leads to the unknown. She asks that her partner be her safety and her "stone" in a world that's constantly changing.
The lyrics suggest that the couple is facing a lot of uncertainty and cynicism in the world around them. However, they have found solace in each other, which has given them the strength to stand strong. She acknowledges that the future is unpredictable, but she's willing to embrace it because she knows that their relationship will remain constant. The metaphor of the "stone" implies that the person she loves is a source of stability and a foundation to hold on to as life's currents move around them.
In conclusion, "Stone" is a song about finding comfort in someone amidst a chaotic world. It demonstrates Alessia Cara's vulnerability and the need for human connection to feel grounded.
Line by Line Meaning
So much on my mind
I have a lot of thoughts in my head
I think I think too much
I tend to overthink things
Read between these lines
There's a hidden message in what I'm saying
unspoken weight of words
The things I'm not saying are weighing on me
But time comes to rest when you are by my side, it blurs
When I'm with you, time seems to slow down and become less important
And I will follow where this takes me
I'm willing to take risks and see where life leads me
And my tomorrows long to be unknown
I'm excited for what the future holds
When all is shaken, be my safety
When things get tough, I need you to be there for me
In a world uncertain, say you'll be my stone
Promise me that you'll be a constant in my ever-changing life
Change in every wind
Things are always changing
The sands of time don't know our name
We are small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things
Oh, nothing's sure, but surely as we stand
We may not know what the future holds, but I know we'll face it together
I promise I will stay the same
Even as things change, I'll always be there for you
And I've never seen forever
The future is unknown to me
But I know we'll remain
But I know we'll stay together
Oh, steady me, be my source of gravity
I need you to keep me grounded and stable
While my world's unraveling
Even when everything else is falling apart
Say you'll never change, ooh, oh
Promise me that you'll always be there for me
Be my stone
Be the foundation of my life
In a world uncertain, say you'll be my stone
In a world that's constantly changing, be my constant
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Coleridge Tillman, James Ryan Wuihun Ho, Alessia Caracciolo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@_makayla_
She got me cryin over the boyfriend I never had.
@GentM2015
*Over the girlfriend I never had. 😕
@MLJ5834
+Gent M that comment wasn't about you tho
@yarahcb3299
same
@GentM2015
MLJ5834 I made it about me tho
@jaloniiagnew5609
same
@judykariuki5528
My friend asked me to listen to this a while back..... She died today..... I'm listening to it for the first time and somehow, it's soothing even as my heart breaks.
@smeot8400
I'm so sorry
@judykariuki5528
RainbowGamer 10
Thank you
@esperanza4434
Judy Kariuki Aww sorry! Stay strong! 💓