Angie Stone (born Angela Laverne Brown in December 18, 1961, in Columbia, S… Read Full Bio ↴Angie Stone (born Angela Laverne Brown in December 18, 1961, in Columbia, South Carolina) is a Grammy Award-nominated American R&B, hip-hop, and neo-soul singer and actress. Stone's music possesses a clear old school soul music influence, and her singing vocals recall those of Aretha Franklin.

In the early 1980s, Stone (as 'Angie B'), was a member of The Sequence, the first major female hip-hop group. They had a hit in 1980 with "Funk You Up". She then worked with Mantronix, before teaming up and performing vocals and saxophone for Lenny Kravitz.

Angie Stone emerged during the 1990's as part of hip-hop/R&B trio Vertical Hold which released the popular single "Seems You're Much Too Busy" as well as two albums: A Matter Of Time (June 1993) and Head First (1995).

In 1996, she teamed up with Gerry Deveaux (Lenny Kravitz's cousin from The Bahamas) and together with Charlie Mole they formed Devox. One album received a Japanese-only release including Stone-penned or co-written material.

Angie Stone shared song-writing credits on D'Angelo's first two studio album's (1995 - Brown Sugar and 2000 - Voodoo) as well as providing backing vocals on tour with him.

She released her first solo album, Black Diamond, released on 28 September 1999 via Arista Records. She has since also released, via Clive Davis' J Records, Mahogany Soul on October 16, 2001 and Stone Love on July 6, 2004.

Much of Angie Stone's solo material has a significant hip-hop influence and features notable samples. For example, her first solo single, 1999's "No More Rain (In This Cloud)" samples Gladys Knight & the Pips' 1972 "Neither One Of Us (Want To Be The First To Say Goodbye)", and 2002 "Wish I Didn't Miss You" samples The O'Jays' 1972 "Back Stabbers".

Angie Stone sings the theme song for the UPN sitcom Girlfriends.
She has two children, a daughter and a son. The son is the child of neo-soul singer D'Angelo, whom she dated during the 1990's.

Official Website: http://www.angiestoneonline.net

Heaven Help
Angie Stone Lyrics

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There comes a time
To be free of the heart
I want to be ready,
Ready to start
On a love journey,
I got places to go
Made up my mind that
I've got to let you know

[Chorus]
Heaven help the heart
That lets me inside
Heaven help the man
Who comes in my life
Heaven help the fool
That walks through my door
'cause I decided right now
That I'm ready for love

This funny feeling's
Coming over me
Now I'm inspired and
I'm open to be
In a love place,
But it's out of my hands
I'm telling you baby,
You just got to understand

[Chorus]

I can't see what's out there
For me, baby
And I know love offers no guarantee
But I'll take a chance and
I'm telling you something, baby
Gotta let you know

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Heaven Help" by Angie Stone is a beautiful, soulful track that speaks of a woman's desire to let go of her fears and embrace love fully. The song begins with the realization that sometimes one needs to break free from their hesitations to open their heart fully. She declares that she is ready to embark on a love journey and has made up her mind to let her potential partner know how she feels. The chorus of the song is a cry for help to heaven, asking for guidance and protection as she lets someone into her heart.

The second verse speaks of a "funny feeling" that has come over her, and she is now inspired and willing to be in the right mindset for love. However, she admits that what's out there for her is unknown and that love provides no guarantees, but despite that, she is willing to take the leap of faith. The song ends with the chorus repeated, emphasizing the plea for help.

Overall, the song is a beautiful anthem that showcases the vulnerability and fear that comes with opening one's heart to love. It also demonstrates the power of one's determination to let go of their reservations in the pursuit of happiness and love.

Line by Line Meaning

There comes a time
Sometimes in life, there is a moment where it is necessary for someone to open their heart.

To be free of the heart
To let go of any past emotional baggage and be open to a new love.

I want to be ready,
I aim to prepare myself for this new journey.

Ready to start
I am eager to begin this new chapter of my life.

On a love journey,
I am headed towards finding love.

I got places to go
I have a long way to go before finding the one.

Made up my mind that
I decided that

I've got to let you know
It is important that I tell you how I feel.

Heaven help the heart
May the heavens protect the heart

That lets me inside
Of someone who lets me into their heart.

Heaven help the man
May the heavens protect the man