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
Life Story
Angie Stone Lyrics
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Every little thing
And I'm lookin' back, lookin' at
All the time I been searching, ooh
[Chorus: 1]
I ain't scared to tell you
That I'm ready for you
More to life than livin'
I want you to come into my heart
[Chorus: 2]
Cause this is my life story
And it's for you only
Give you everything
Come into my love story
Give you all the glory
Give it up to you
No one knows what tomorrow holds
Or if it ever comes
So I'm gonna take my chances, baby
You're the only one, ooh
[Chorus: 1]
[Chorus: 2]
Won't have another day without you in my life
There ain't no other way for us than love
[Chorus: 2]
This is my life story
And it's for you only
My life, my life,
My life story
This is my life story
And it's for you only
My life, my life, my life
This is my life story
And it's for you only
Give you everything
Come into my love story
Give you all the glory
(Give it up to you, oh)
'cause this is my life story
And it's for you only
The lyrics of Angie Stone's song "Life Story" express the desire for love and companionship that blooms as the singer reflects on her past. She's been searching for so long but finally feels ready to open herself up and invite someone into her heart. The idea that tomorrow is unknown adds a sense of urgency and importance to her quest for love. Through her lyrics, Angie Stone conveys a deep vulnerability while displaying her strength by opening her heart to the unknown.
The chorus repeats the line "This is my life story and it's for you only. Give you everything" revealing that the singer is willing to lay everything bare in pursuit of love. She implores the listener to come into her love story and to share in the glory of it all. The repetition in the chorus underscores the importance of the message she's conveying. The song is a plea for love from someone who's been searching and is now ready to take the risk.
Overall, "Life Story" is a tender invitation to love that Angie Stone lays on the table. She's been through it all and is now ready to live fully, to love wholly, and to share her life story with the one who's willing to join her.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin' here wondering, pondering
Reflecting on my life and my choices
Every little thing
Every detail of my life so far
And I'm lookin' back, lookin' at
Reminiscing on my past
All the time I been searching, ooh
All the time I spent seeking something greater
I ain't scared to tell you
I'm not afraid to express myself
That I'm ready for you
I'm ready for love and affection
Open the door
Allow me to enter your heart and soul
More to life than livin'
Life has more to offer than mere existence
I want you to come into my heart
I want a relationship with you
Cause this is my life story
My life's journey as I experienced it
And it's for you only
It's my story to share with you
Give you everything
I'm willing to be fully open and vulnerable
Come into my love story
Join me on this journey of love and growth
Give you all the glory
You deserve all the praise and recognition
Give it up to you
I surrender myself to you fully
No one knows what tomorrow holds
The future is uncertain and unpredictable
Or if it ever comes
Tomorrow may never arrive
So I'm gonna take my chances, baby
I'm willing to take a risk on love
You're the only one, ooh
You're the one I want to share my life with
Won't have another day without you in my life
I can't imagine living without you
There ain't no other way for us than love
Love is the only way for us to have a fulfilling life
My life, my life,
This is my personal journey
And it's for you only
I choose to share it with you exclusively
This is my life story
The tale of my experiences and emotions
Give you everything
I'm willing to hold nothing back
Come into my love story
Let's make our love story an epic one
Give you all the glory
I'll give you all the recognition you deserve and more
'cause this is my life story
This is my unique story to tell
And it's for you only
I choose to share it with you exclusively
Lyrics © CARL CLAY D/B/A BETA BUZZ MUSIC PUBLISHING CO, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: HARVE PIERRE, CARL B. CLAY, WAYNE K. GARFIELD, NASHIEM MYRICK, ROBERT ROSS, JULIAN I. JR. GARFIELD, ROY AYERS, JULIAN I GARFIELD, NASHIEM SA-ALLAH MYRICK
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Sittin' here wonderin', ponderin'
Every little thing
And I'm lookin' back, lookin' at all the time
I been searchin'
I ain't scared to tell you
That I'm ready for you, open the door
More to life than livin'
I want you to come into my heart
'Cause this is my life story
And it's for you only
Give you everything
Come into my love story
Give you all the glory
Give it up to you
No one knows what tomorrow holds
Or if it ever comes?
So I'm gonna take my chances, baby
You're the only one
I ain't scared to tell you
That I'm ready for you, open the door
More to life than livin'
I want you to come into my heart
'Cause this is my life story
And it's for you only
Give you everything
Come into my love story
Give you all the glory
Give it up to you
Won't have another day
Without you in my life
There ain't no other way
For us than love
'Cause this is my life story
And it's for you only
Give you everything
Come into my love story
Give you all the glory
Give it up to you
This is my life story
And it's for you only
My life, my life, my life story
This is my life story
And it's for you only
My life, my life, my life
This is my life story
And it's for you only
Give you everything
Come into my love story
Give you all the glory
Give it up to you
'Cause this is my life story
And it's for you only
Give you everything
@paoratepue1892
Love too see live on TV Angie Stone, Jill Scott, Joss Stone, Leela James & Chaka Khan singing together.
@rogernewday123
"Wonderful Grown Folk Music." "Go Head Angie !!!"
@delham7004
Love Angie Stone! Excellent vocals💯💯💯. She was so underrated. In reality, definitely one of the best ever,
@elaineh93
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@deborahhernton7390
Happy birthday birthday happy happy birthday happy birthday to you happy birthday
@DC-sd1lw
Angie Stone is so underrated. So talented, so beautiful, her lyrics have meaning & the music has an old 70s funk to it. I just this woman
@keenenwoods3391
I was a very young kid when this album came out it brings back memories this was me and my moms song💯 The song made me felt like I was about to crack the case to something in my life at 6
@joecross8907
This is a fantastic song, from lyrics, melody, music arrangement vocals and harmonies. Excelent
@tamjansan1154
For me you are the Queen of R&B. I dont care " What Industry Say" , (DMX !) , so even more because what " Industry" say, who cares !? ) I dont care what Zombee Nation listen...You are the Queen O' Heart and Soul and Mind of R&B ! God Bless and Thank you for beeing you, from bottom of my heart and soul ! ❤❤❤
@manuelaprem3795
Dieses Lied und die Stimme sind so phantastisch schön, daß ich davon eine Gänsehaut bekomme, so gute Musik 🎶 gibt es heutzutage viel zu wenig !!! 😃