They have released three studio albums, A Book Like This (2007), which peaked at No. 6 on the ARIA Albums Chart; Down the Way (2010), reached No. 1; and their self-titled album (2014). At the ARIA Music Awards of 2010 they won five awards from nine nominations: winning Album of the Year, Best Adult Alternative Album, Best Cover Art and Producer of the Year for Down the Way and Single of the Year for "Big Jet Plane".
Released in March 2010, their album āDown The Wayā debuted at #1 on Australiaās ARIA Charts enjoying a remarkable 12 months inside the ARIA Top 20 albums chart. It went on to pick up Album Of The Year at the 2010 ARIA Awards and includes the platinum selling Single Of The Year āBig Jet Planeā; which was most notably voted No.1 on the 2011 annual Triple j Hottest 100. The album has hit triple platinum (210,000+) sales in the Stonesā home country, the only Australian artist album to reach this milestone on the current ARIA Top 50 albums chart.
European audiences have also fallen head over heels in love with āDown The Wayā. Reaching platinum (100,000+) album status in France, supported by a hugely successful film sync with āBig Jet Planeā for the movie, Les Ćmotifs Anonymes. Extended sold out tours are not limited to native Australia with the 2011 French tour including 5 āLe Trianonā Paris shows selling out 2 months before the tour commenced. The UK, Germany, Austria, Spain & Portugal are all just a taste of the frequent European tour destinations with sell out shows. In the US, their dramatic and lush soundscapes have found homes on prime time dramas; Greyās Anatomy and Private Practice and key slots at iconic US festivals Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo and Coachella.
Travelling has been an integral part of the Stoneās musical story, so itās not surprising they opted to record āDown The Wayā in a number of diverse locations around the globe; an old sawmill on the river banks of Fowey in Cornwall, a studio in Brooklyn, a water tank in Coolangatta, London - and Queens in New York.
āDown The Wayā marked their debut as producers, taking full control of their sound without losing the spirit of what made the first record āA Book Like Thisā so special. There has been a subtle shift of gear, represented by a growing confidence in their abilities as artists and the music follows suit as it flows easily through sparse and rich textured arrangements without losing any of its etherealness and charm.
With an incredible response to āDown The Wayā from all corners of the globe, Angus and Julia Stone will take some well-deserved time off and prepare for their next step along a remarkable musical journey.
āSimple yet inspired tunes, a heart-felt soundtrack to their folk adventures and lessons learnt along the wayā
Rolling Stone Australia ***
āAussie siblings continue to enchantā. āSweet and savoury blend to warm the soul.. innocently Joyousā
MOJO UK ****
āThe pair melt in to one another to create a spectral and lush backdropā
Clash Magazine UK
āIf A Book Like This compounded their future, consider Down The Way the fulfilling realization of allā
FILTER USA
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Chocolates & Cigarettes
Angus & Julia Stone Lyrics
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I wanna call you again
I'll drink tea sometimes when its cold
This is getting old
I call you again
Still too young to fail, too scared to sail away
But one of these days I'll grow old
One of these days
Blowing out the candles from my cake
I choke on the smoke as I look around the room
Everybody's wishing for no more mistakes
And all that I can think about is you
Still too young to fail, to scared to sail away
But one of these days I'll grow old
And I'll grow brave and I'll go
One of these days
La da la da la da
Still too young to fail, to scared to sail away
But one of these days I'll grow old
And I'll grow brave and I'll go
One of these days
La da la da la da
The lyrics of Angus & Julia Stone's "Chocolate & Cigarettes" talk about one's struggle to move on from a past relationship. The person in the song is still clinging to their former lover, living on "a diet of chocolates & cigarettes" and wanting to call them again. However, they also recognize that this pattern is getting old, and they are choking on the smoke of their own self-destructive behavior. The singer is aware of their own fear of letting go and embracing change, but they hope that one day they will be brave enough to sail away from their past and start anew.
The second half of the song talks about the singer's birthday, where they blow out candles on their cake and make a wish. They feel like everyone else in the room is wishing for an end to their failures, but all they can think about is their past lover. They recite the same refrain, "still too young to fail, too scared to sail away," but also acknowledge that someday they will "grow old" and "grow brave" and move on.
Overall, the song presents a complex character who is self-aware but struggling to get out of their own unhealthy patterns. The use of food and smoking imagery adds a layer of toxicity to their behavior, reinforcing the idea that they are existing in a state of stagnation.
Line by Line Meaning
Living on a diet of Chocolates & Cigarettes
I'm indulging in unhealthy habits to distract myself from missing you
I wanna call you again
I can't stop thinking about you and want to reach out, even though I know it won't change anything
I'll drink tea sometimes when it's cold
I try to find comfort in small things, but it doesn't always work
This is getting old
My routine of avoiding my feelings is becoming monotonous and unfulfilling
Still too young to fail, too scared to sail away
I'm not ready to take risks or move on from my current situation yet
But one of these days I'll grow old
Eventually, I'll mature and gain the bravery to make changes in my life
And I'll grow brave and I'll go
I'll eventually have the courage to move on and find happiness without you
Blowing out the candles from my cake
As I celebrate another year of life, I'm reminded of how much time has passed without resolution
I choke on the smoke as I look around the room
The atmosphere around me is suffocating and overwhelming
Everybody's wishing for no more mistakes
There's a collective desire for change and progress, but also fear of failure
And all that I can think about is you
Despite wanting to move on, you're still at the forefront of my mind
La da la da la da
An uplifting melody that contrasts with the weight of the lyrics, emphasizing the hope for a brighter future
Lyrics Ā© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANGUS STONE, JULIA STONE
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rasp berry
Still too young to fail, too scared to sail away
But one of these days I'll grow old
And I'll grow brave and I'll go
One of these days
Blowing out the candles from my cake
I choke on the smoke as I look around the room
Everybodys wishing for no more mistakes
And all that I can think about is you
Still too young to fail, to scared to sail away
But one of these days I'll grow old
And I'll grow brave and I'll go
One of these days
La da la da la da
Still too young to fail, too scared to sail away
But one of these days I'll grow old
And I'll grow brave and I'll go
One of these days
La da la da la da
rosie
been listening to this song specifically on my birthday every year ever since i was about 12...iām turning 23 now...itās very bittersweet but it makes me feel less alone somehow
M
Dude I do the same
Cumpanici Bianca
Still love it after so many years.
Lee
Itās 2019, and Iām here remembering how this was my go-to song whenever I was feeling messed up in middle school :)
Jen
literally same ;(
Giulia Freitas
same
Nitiren Rissho
indeed, 2013-2016 was not easy for me...
NieNie Starr
I love how their music and voice and lyrics tells a beautiful, relatable story and makes you imagine what u couldn't w/o the music.
rasp berry
Still too young to fail, too scared to sail away
But one of these days I'll grow old
And I'll grow brave and I'll go
One of these days
Blowing out the candles from my cake
I choke on the smoke as I look around the room
Everybodys wishing for no more mistakes
And all that I can think about is you
Still too young to fail, to scared to sail away
But one of these days I'll grow old
And I'll grow brave and I'll go
One of these days
La da la da la da
Still too young to fail, too scared to sail away
But one of these days I'll grow old
And I'll grow brave and I'll go
One of these days
La da la da la da
Shay Bennett
Y isn't this on spotify š