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 “Down The Way” debuted at #1 on Australia’s 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 ‘Big Jet Plane’; 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 Stones’ 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 “Down The Way”. Reaching platinum (100,000+) album status in France, supported by a hugely successful film sync with ‘Big Jet Plane’ for the movie, Les Émotifs Anonymes. Extended sold out tours are not limited to native Australia with the 2011 French tour including 5 ‘Le Trianon’ 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; Grey’s 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 Stone’s musical story, so it’s not surprising they opted to record “Down The Way” 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.
“Down The Way” marked their debut as producers, taking full control of their sound without losing the spirit of what made the first record ‘A Book Like This’ 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 “Down The Way” 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.
“Simple yet inspired tunes, a heart-felt soundtrack to their folk adventures and lessons learnt along the way”
Rolling Stone Australia ***
“Aussie siblings continue to enchant’. ‘Sweet and savoury blend to warm the soul.. innocently Joyous”
MOJO UK ****
”The pair melt in to one another to create a spectral and lush backdrop”
Clash Magazine UK
“If A Book Like This compounded their future, consider Down The Way the fulfilling realization of all”
FILTER USA
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Draw Your Swords
Angus & Julia Stone Lyrics
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I feel like a fool
I ain't got nothing left to give
Nothing to lose
So come on Love, draw your swords
Shoot me to the ground
You are mine, I am yours
Cause you are, the only one
Cause you are, the only one
I see them snakes come through the ground
They choke me to the bone
They tie me to their wooden chair
Here are all my songs
So come on Love, draw your swords
Shoot me to the ground
You are mine, I am yours
Lets not fuck around
Cause you are, the only one
Cause you are, the only one
The only
Cause you are, the only one
Cause you are, the only one
The only one
The only one
The only one
The only one
So come on Love, draw your swords
Shoot me to the ground
You are mine, I am yours
Lets not fuck around
The only
In "Draw Your Swords", the Stone siblings sing about love and loyalty through a metaphor of battle. The opening lines describe the arrival of the beloved woman, who is so awe-inspiring that the singer feels foolish. He has nothing left to offer or lose, indicating that he has already given his all, and even lost something in the process. However, he urges the woman to take action and draw her swords. Drawing the swords suggests a willingness to engage in battle, but it also connotes a readiness to be vulnerable and honest with each other. He wants her to shoot him to the ground because, even in defeat, he knows that they belong to each other. The phrase "lets not fuck around" expresses a desire for earnestness and an end to any games they might've played before.
The second verse introduces a new element - the snakes that come crawling out of the ground. These snakes can be understood as a symbol of deceit, betrayal or temptation that threatens to pull the singer away from the woman he loves. They constrict him, tied him to a wooden chair, and steal his songs - metaphorically, they rob him of his creativity, strength, and spirit. However, this does not negate the power of love. The chorus is repeated, and now the words "the only one" take on a more significant meaning. In the face of adversity, the woman remains the only one that truly matters, and the singer is willing to fight for their love.
Line by Line Meaning
See her come down, through the clouds
I am witnessing the arrival of someone important and influential into my life
I feel like a fool
I am embarrassed and regretful of my past actions
I ain't got nothing left to give
I have nothing valuable to offer anymore
Nothing to lose
I have already lost everything and have nothing to lose anymore
So come on Love, draw your swords
I am ready to face the challenges ahead and overcome them with the help of my partner
Shoot me to the ground
Let's face these challenges head-on and overcome them no matter how difficult they may be
You are mine, I am yours
We are in this together and will support each other no matter what
Lets not fuck around
Let's be serious and focused on our goals
Cause you are, the only one
My partner is the most important person in my life and I rely on them for support
I see them snakes come through the ground
There are negative and toxic elements in my life that are trying to bring me down
They choke me to the bone
These negative elements are suffocating me and causing me to feel trapped
They tie me to their wooden chair
I am being held back and prevented from reaching my goals by these negative elements
Here are all my songs
I am sharing my innermost thoughts and feelings with my partner and entrusting them with my vulnerabilities
The only one
My partner is the only person who truly understands and supports me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANGUS STONE, JULIA STONE
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See her come down, through the clouds
I feel like a fool
I aint got nothing left to give
Nothing to lose
So come on, love, draw your swords
Shoot me to the ground
You are mine, I am yours
Lets not fuck around
Cause you are, the only one
Cause you are, the only one
I see them snakes come through the ground
They choke me to the bone
They tie me to their wooden chair
Here on my throne
So come on Love, draw your swords
Shoot me to the ground
You are mine, I am yours
Lets not fuck around
Cause you are, the only one
Cause you are, the only one
The only
Cause you are, the only one
Cause you are, the only one
The only one
The only one
The only one
The only one
So come on, love, draw your swords
Shoot me to the ground
You are mine, I am yours
Lets not fuck around
Only one
@rondaniels6446
This is how I feel when I look at my lovely wife of 37 years. I'll always know it's her even in a room of hundreds. Love this music like her.
@jaxgray3310
Beautiful 😍song..
Choke me to the bone.
Lyrics xxx
@beatricegroux2229
@@jaxgray3310 kk(o
@petraartep8941
Beautiful :)
@tantebibbi8038
💝
@mehdihunter9433
That's amazing man , wish all the love in the world !
@fionajohnston-zeki1622
Most beautiful song i ever heard, my husband has cancer and i let him listen to this...
@hamidman30
the best way to enjoy their songs is when you are all alone
Advice:Never fall in love with somebody who doesn't like your taste in music
@paritroiana1386
Exactly!
@danielafrench7882
Exactly!!!