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.
Voodoo
Allen Stone Lyrics
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What kind of voodoo do you do, do, do?
What sort of witchcraft have I walked into?
Darling, what kind of voodoo do you do?
You′re sweet and sour
That nuclear power flowing under your skin (under your skin)
Yeah, you make me nervous cause my defense is worthless
What kind of voodoo do you do?
What kind of voodoo do you do, do, do?
What sort of witchcraft have I walked into?
Darling, what kind of voodoo do you do?
My palms feel sweaty
It seems your spell's already taking over me (taking over me)
Your love′s like venom
And once the poison sets in, I can't get enough
What kind of voodoo do you do?
What kind of voodoo do you do, do, do?
What sort of witchcraft have I walked into?
Darling, what kind of voodoo do you do?
What kind of voodoo do you do?
What kind of voodoo do you do, do, do?
What sort of witchcraft have I walked into?
Darling, what kind of voodoo do you do?
In Allen Stone's song "Voodoo," the singer is in awe of his lover's power over him. He asks repeatedly, "What kind of voodoo do you do?" as he tries to understand her hold on him. Stone describes her as having "nuclear power flowing under your skin" and having a love that is like venom. He is both nervous and enamored, as he confesses that her spell is already taking over him. Even though he understands that her love is dangerous, he cannot resist its pull.
The song is a metaphor for the power dynamic in many relationships. The singer is in awe of his partner's power and simultaneously fearful of it. Her love is all-consuming and addictive, just like a dangerous drug. He cannot help but be drawn in, even though he knows the potential for harm. The repeated line "What kind of voodoo do you do?" highlights the enigmatic nature of the singer's lover and his inability to fully understand her. Despite the confusion and fear, the song ultimately celebrates the power of love to take over and consume us completely.
Line by Line Meaning
What kind of voodoo do you do?
Asking the person what kind of spell, magic or power they are using to have an effect on him.
What kind of voodoo do you do, do, do?
Repeating the question for emphasis and adding a rhythmic touch to the song.
What sort of witchcraft have I walked into?
Wondering if he has been caught up in any supernatural power.
Darling, what kind of voodoo do you do?
Pleading to know the kind of magic or love potion the person is using on him.
You’re sweet and sour
The person has qualities that are attractive and unattractive at the same time.
That nuclear power flowing under your skin (under your skin)
The person has an intense energy inside them that seems to radiate out of their skin.
Yeah, you make me nervous cause my defense is worthless
The person is so powerful that he feels vulnerable and unable to protect himself.
You get under my skin, hey
The person's energy and charisma is affecting him at a deep level and getting into his emotions.
My palms feel sweaty
He is feeling nervous and anxious because of the strong influence of the person.
It seems your spell's already taking over me (taking over me)
He feels like he is already under a spell or influence that the person has put over him.
Your love's like venom
The person's love is addictive and poisonous at the same time.
And once the poison sets in, I can’t get enough
Once he's been affected by the person's love or magic, he wants even more and can't resist it.
Writer(s): Allen Stone, Magnus Tinsek
Contributed by Charlie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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What kind of voodoo do you do?
What kind of voodoo do you do, do, do?
What sort of witchcraft have I walked into?
Darling, what kind of voodoo do you do?
You're sweet and sour
That nuclear power flowing under your skin (under your skin)
Yeah, you make me nervous cause my defense is worthless
You get under my skin, hey
What kind of voodoo do you do?
What kind of voodoo do you do, do, do?
What sort of witchcraft have I walked into?
Darling, what kind of voodoo do you do?
My palms feel sweaty
It seems your spell's already taking over me (taking over me)
Your love's like venom
And once the poison sets in, I can't get enough
What kind of voodoo do you do?
What kind of voodoo do you do, do, do?
What sort of witchcraft have I walked into?
Darling, what kind of voodoo do you do?
What kind of voodoo do you do?
What kind of voodoo do you do, do, do?
What sort of witchcraft have I walked into?
Darling, what kind of voodoo do you do?
Seneca
I love how in all his songs you can feel what he was feeling when he wrote it! I absolutely love this song!
BigBrainAnime
This man is the personification of funk!
yesenia marquez
I can't get enough of Allen Stone all his music is perfection!
Monica Alexander
Heard you on the radio today, and fell in love. Your voice is incredible, and this song is perfect for Halloween.
Dana Reed
sooooooo underrated... or perhaps it's better that way 😊
Eltonette Fulcher
There is not one song that I dislike. I love Allen Stone!!!
charrmmee
1 of the funkiest guys around - luv allen stone
Inside The Veins
The voice inspires!!!!!!
Gabe Moses
I can't wait to hear the deluxe edition of Radius!!!
All Tings Arielle
i can’t listen to this song without doing the exact dance move he was doing when i saw him perform it live lol