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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Hold On
Angus & Julia Stone Lyrics
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I know you've got your part
And I'm waiting for the day
I know you'll have the heart
And I'm hoping that you'll say
That you loved me all this time
But it turns out just the same
Hold on, what did you say that for?
Hold on, what did you say that for?
Hold on, what do you take me for?
Hold on, what do you take me for?
And I'm waiting for the day
Inside my mother's clothing store
And I'm waiting for the day
What am I waiting for?
Hold on, what did you say that for?
Hold on, what did you say that for?
Hold on, what do you take me for?
Hold on, what did you say that for?
The lyrics of Angus & Julia Stone's "Hold On" portray a sense of waiting and uncertainty. The first verse describes the singer waiting for someone to take responsibility for their actions, and to finally show a heart towards the singer. The second line of the verse suggests that the person being addressed has caused some sort of trouble in the singer's life, as they have "broken apart the things I had."
The chorus of the song features the singer asking questions in response to this behavior. The repetition of "Hold on" is a plea for the other person to stop and think before they speak, suggesting that their words are causing hurt and confusion. The repeated questioning also conveys the singer's sense of being misunderstood, as they ask "what do you take me for?" This could be interpreted as asking why the other person doesn't seem to understand how their words are affecting the singer.
The second verse adds even more ambiguity to the song, as the singer describes waiting in their mother's clothing store without explaining why. It seems that this location is a symbol of something, but it's difficult to say what. The overall mood of the song is one of expectation and uncertainty, as the singer asks questions and waits for some sort of response.
Line by Line Meaning
And I'm waiting for the day
I am anticipating a future moment
I know you've got your part
You have a certain role or responsibility
And I'm waiting for the day
I am still eagerly waiting
I know you'll have the heart
You will have the courage and compassion to do what's right
And I'm hoping that you'll say
I wish that you would tell me
That you loved me all this time
That you have had feelings for me all along
But it turns out just the same
Yet, despite my hopes, things remain unchanged
And you break apart the things I had
You destroy what I once possessed
Hold on, what did you say that for?
Please wait, I need you to explain that comment
Hold on, what do you take me for?
Please wait, why do you think I am like that?
And I'm waiting for the day
I am still waiting for something to happen
Inside my mother's clothing store
A specific location where I am passing time
And I'm waiting for the day
I am still waiting, but unsure why
What am I waiting for?
I am questioning my own desires and intentions
Hold on, what did you say that for?
Please wait, I need an explanation for that statement
Hold on, what do you take me for?
Please wait, why do you have that perception of me?
Hold on, what did you say that for?
Once again, please wait, I need clarification
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JEFFREY S. FERGUSON, REGI STONE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AllisonGhost
"Hold On"
And I'm waiting for the day
I know you've got your part
And I'm waiting for the day
I know you'll have the heart
And I'm hoping that you'll say
That you loved me all this time
But it turns out just the same
And you break apart the things I find
Hold on, what did you say that for?
Hold on, what did you say that for?
Hold on, what do you take me for?
Hold on, what did you say that for?
And I'm waiting for the day
Inside my mother's clothing store
And I'm waiting for the day
What am I waiting for?
Hold on, what did you say that for?
Hold on, what did you say that for?
Hold on, what do you take me for?
Hold on, what did you say that for?
@BrandonBeard
Julia Stone has the most beautiful voice in the world
@NasJoeVids
Thank you revenge for bringing us to good music
@LaurenRMann7
"I was hoping that you'll say that loved me all this time...but It turns out just the same, and you break apart the things I find." Powerful <3
@kimhemphill4984
When i find music like for the first time i wonder why other beautiful music I'm missing out there.
@ashleybailey5513
anything n all altj
@NHLara
You know a song's good when you don't want the video clip to end just so you can keep feeling the music inside you
@brodysorrell9769
God this album got me through the roughest time of my life. Will forever be grateful.
@sylvainedwidge2756
Il y a de quoi se perdre dans ces morceaux!!! Bravo Angus &Julia!!!!
@kylabotting
wow.i had totally forgotten about this song and the band. it is wonderful to be back.
@eke6375
Be back once more. 🙂