Stone was born in Chewelah, Washington, a small town about 45 minutes north of Spokane with a population of approximately 1,500 people. When Allen was 18, he moved from his home town to Spokane, Washington, where he attended community college for a semester followed by Bible School. Not long after, he moved to Seattle, Washington.
He has self-released two records, "Last To Speak" (2010) and the self-title sophomore release "Allen Stone" (2011).
On his self-titled sophomore album - an independent self-release which hit digital shelves October 4, Allen has pushed his sound and lyricism to a greater level of noted individuality. It touches upon a range of styles and themes. Integrating classic soul, catchy pop hooks, r&b beats and folk roots with lyrical matters of testimonial broken relationships, poisonous politics and the age-old topic of simple, pure celebration. Stone's music is notable for his finely crafted evocative songs and a fresh, smooth, soul-filled voice-one that certainly belies his age.
Allen Stone has shot up the R&B/Soul charts on iTunes, peaking at the number 2 spot, and hit #29 and #62 on the Billboard Heatseekers and R&B/Hip Hop Album charts, respectively, and has garnered national praise - USA Today called him a "pitch-perfect powerhouse" - all without any support of a label, publisher, or publicist.
Stone's soulful sound has been compared to Stevie Wonder and Prince.
Sleep
Allen Stone Lyrics
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Never wake before noon
When the sun it rises
Oh it always rises soon
'Cause I spend my nights
Howlin' at the moon
Oh I never get sleep
I can feel it on the ends of my fingers
Taste it on the tips of my teeth
So you see why I never get sleep
Spend my night shootin' at the stars
Trying to change the world with this guitar
I know it's a long shot
But it's working out so far
So I spend my nights
Shootin' at the stars
Oh I never get sleep
No I just reach
I can feel it on the ends of my fingers
Taste it on the tips of my teeth
So you see why I never get sleep
(Now sleep)
I've already tried
(Drink whiskey)
It makes my throat too dry
(Smoke weed)
Makes my eyes all read
(Take a pill Al)
What and end up dead?
I can feel it on the ends of my fingers
Taste it on the tips of my teeth
So you see why I never get sleep
I never get sleep
No I just reach
I can feel it on the ends of my fingers
Taste it on the tips of my teeth
So you see why I never get sleep
Yeah you see why I never get sleep
So you see why I never get sleep
Allen Stone's song Sleep is a tribute to the musician's life of working hard, playing gigs, and staying up late. The lyrics express how he spends his nights howling at the moon and shooting at the stars while trying to make a difference in the world. He admits to never waking before noon, as the nights are his time to shine. In the chorus, Allen sings that he can feel and taste his passion for music on the ends of his fingers and tips of his teeth, so he never gets sleep. Despite trying different methods of inducing sleep, including whiskey, weed, and pills, he finds no solution, as they all have side effects that hinder his dedication to music.
Allen Stone's Sleep is a relatable and inspiring song addressed to anyone feeling passionate about their craft or hobby. The song is about how to stay motivated to pursue one's dreams despite the obstacles that come with it, such as lack of sleep. The lyrics convey the idea that giving up one's passions fails to deliver a fulfilling life, and therefore it's worth it to persevere through the hardships.
Overall, Allen Stone's Sleep is a song about passionately pursuing one's dreams and never giving up, no matter the cost. It's a heartfelt and inspiring anthem that celebrates the passion and dedication it takes to be successful in any endeavor.
Line by Line Meaning
Spend my nights howlin' at the moon
I spend my nights doing something useless and making noise.
Never wake before noon
I have a messed up sleeping schedule and wake up late.
When the sun it rises
Oh it always rises soon
Morning comes quickly and my pointless nighttime activity is interrupted.
'Cause I spend my nights
Howlin' at the moon
I reiterate my activity of making noise and wasting my time at night.
Oh I never get sleep
No I just reach
I can feel it on the ends of my fingers
Taste it on the tips of my teeth
So you see why I never get sleep
I am too focused on my dreams and aspirations that I can almost taste them, which leads to me not getting enough sleep.
Spend my night shootin' at the stars
Trying to change the world with this guitar
I know it's a long shot
But it's working out so far
So I spend my nights
Shootin' at the stars
I channel my energy and passion into my music in hopes of making a difference in the world, even though it may seem unlikely to succeed.
(Now sleep)
I've already tried
(Drink whiskey)
It makes my throat too dry
(Smoke weed)
Makes my eyes all red
(Take a pill Al)
What and end up dead?
I have tried various methods to help me sleep, but they either have negative side effects or could potentially be lethal.
I never get sleep
No I just reach
I can feel it on the ends of my fingers
Taste it on the tips of my teeth
So you see why I never get sleep
Yeah you see why I never get sleep
So you see why I never get sleep
I repeat my previous explanation of why I can't sleep, and emphasize that it's a persistent issue for me.
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALLEN STONE, AUDRA MAE, ANDREW ROSE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ekaterina Galkina
My 4 month old loves this song it’s his favorite! And mine❤️🙌🏻
Nouryi
He's so awesome!!
Andrew Plauger
lovin this beat Allen!!
Lilly Saldana
Im in love with the beat!
Lh
I love this song
Esmeralda
He needs more songs like this
Georgia Mickens
Has that soulful sound from the Church in this one (Pentecostal Church). Like the beat!
Devontae Cantrell
Reminds me of Stevie Wonder he has so much soul
CallMeTangen
Came across this Golden voiced man again💜 someone please tell me how this only has 39K views 😒😒
Nina Brown
I bet I've listened to this over 50 times in the past couple of days. Of course haven't been able to sleep and after watching this I'm even more jacked up! Need to listen to Look Outside!