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.
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Wherever You Are
Angie Stone Lyrics
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Driving in your car
And the cases that went cold
I want to be wherever you are
And we're sitting in that room
And you spoke in Japanese
Singing words, "I'll come home soon"
Want to please you
Don't take my word for it
Just look at me to know that I love you
Don't take my word for it
Just look at me to know that I do
Look at me to know that it's true
Driving around that town
Where you've been before
And we're like the kids from Candy
Kissing in the grocery store
And there's nowhere else to be
I could live in your old car
With the broken stereo
I want to be wherever
Wherever you are
Don't take my word for it
Just look at me to know that I love you
Don't take my word for it
Just look at me to know that I do
Look at me to know that it's true
There you go
I won't see you for a month of shows
I should say
Everything I have I would give away
Don't take my word for it
Just look at me to know that I love you
Don't take my word for it
Just look at me to know that I do
Look at me to know that it's true
The lyrics of Angie Stone's song "Wherever You Are" are about a couple deeply in love and willing to go anywhere and do anything to be with each other. The song's opening lines set the tone, with the couple "living in the gold" and driving around together. Even when things are less glamorous, like when they're in a room where the partner speaks a different language, they still want to please each other. The love is unconditional, with the singer saying they could live in their partner's old car, even if it has a broken stereo.
The chorus emphasizes the point that actions speak louder than words. The singer is saying that their love shouldn't be doubted, and that the partner just needs to look at them to know it's true. They don't need to explain it or convince anyone else of their feelings.
The second verse continues with descriptions of the couple's adventures together, like kissing in the grocery store. The bridge seems to acknowledge that the relationship isn't always easy, with the singer saying they won't see their partner for a month of shows. But despite the difficulties, they would still give away everything they have for each other.
Overall, the song is a celebration of unconditional love that can withstand any situation. It emphasizes that love is about actions rather than just words.
Line by Line Meaning
We're living in the gold
We're living in a good time with everything we need
Driving in your car
We're spending time together while driving
And the cases that went cold
And the problems that we had before, we're not thinking about them anymore
I want to be wherever you are
I love and enjoy being with you, no matter where we are
And we're sitting in that room
We're spending time together in a room
And you spoke in Japanese
You spoke to me in a language I don't understand, but I love hearing your voice
Singing words, "I'll come home soon"
You expressed your love and the desire to be together soon
Want to please you
I want to make you happy and satisfied
You want to please me
You also want to make me happy and satisfied
Don't take my word for it
Don't just trust my words
Just look at me to know that I love you
Look at me and see the love I have for you
Just look at me to know that I do
See the love I feel for you in my eyes and in my actions
Look at me to know that it's true
My love for you is real and true and you can see it just by looking at me
Driving around that town
We're driving around the town you're familiar with
Where you've been before
Where you have spent time and have memories
And we're like the kids from Candy
We're like young and carefree kids, enjoying each other's company
Kissing in the grocery store
We're showing our affection and love by kissing in public
And there's nowhere else to be
We're happy and content with each other's presence
I could live in your old car
I could live anywhere as long as I'm with you
With the broken stereo
Even if things are not perfect or not working properly, it doesn't matter to me as long as I have you
There you go
There you are, as amazing and perfect as always
I won't see you for a month of shows
I'll miss you and won't see you for a month due to work commitments
I should say
I should express my feelings and thoughts
Everything I have I would give away
I would give up anything just to be with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Angus Stone, Julia Stone
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