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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Lonely Hands
Angus & Julia Stone Lyrics
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I met you once and I've fallen for your notion
Do you believe that there's treasures in the ocean?
I don't know why, I don't know why
God....
You make me wanna feel
Things....
God....
You make me wanna feel
Did I say I'm just a boy?
Did I say I'm just a boy?
Oh lonely hands grab my suitcase full of nothing
I don't know why, I don't know why
You took me here and gave me something to believe in
I don't know why, I don't know why
God....
You make me wanna feel
Things....
I've never felt before
God....
You make me wanna feel
Did I say I'm just a boy?
Did I say I'm just a boy?
Did I say I'm just a boy?
Did I say I'm just a boy....
Angus & Julia Stone's song Lonely Hands is a beautiful tale of falling for someone and opening up to them in ways that have never been felt before. The opening lines "I bit my tongue in the arc of conversation, I met you once and I've fallen for your notion" suggest that the singer may have initially held back in their conversation with the person they've met, but they couldn't help be swept off their feet by the other person's charm and charisma. The line "Do you believe there's treasures in the ocean?" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the depths of emotions and experiences waiting to be discovered in a relationship, and the singer seems to be asking the other person if they believe in these treasures too.
The chorus of the song is a powerful repetition of "God, you make me wanna feel things I've never felt before", suggesting that this new relationship is causing the singer to experience emotions and sensations they never thought possible. The line "Did I say I'm just a boy?" seems to be the singer admitting that they may still have some growing up to do, but this new relationship is allowing them to learn and experience things they never thought possible. The final lines of the song, "lonely hands grab my suitcase full of nothing", seem to suggest that the singer is willing to leave their old life behind and follow this new relationship wherever it may lead them.
Line by Line Meaning
I bit my tongue in the arc of conversation
I held back my words during our discussion
I met you once and I've fallen for your notion
After just one meeting with you, I am smitten by your ideas
Do you believe that there's treasures in the ocean?
Do you have faith in the existence of valuable things in the sea?
I don't know why, I don't know why
I am unsure why I feel this way
God.... You make me wanna feel Things....I've never felt before God.... You make me wanna feel
Meeting you has given me a longing to experience emotions I have never encountered before
Did I say I'm just a boy?
Did I mention that I am inexperienced and naive?
Oh lonely hands grab my suitcase full of nothing
My empty hands pick up my luggage without purpose
You took me here and gave me something to believe in
You brought me to this place and provided me with an object of faith
Did I say I'm just a boy?
Did I mention that I am inexperienced and naive?
Did I say I'm just a boy?
Did I mention that I am inexperienced and naive?
Did I say I'm just a boy?
Did I mention that I am inexperienced and naive?
Did I say I'm just a boy....
Did I mention that I am inexperienced and naive? (repetition for emphasis)
Contributed by Reagan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
holistichabits
No other music makes me feel this way. I love Angus and Julia Stone so much.
kryssie
After all this and i still close my eyes for this beautifull song i love this song so much 💕
RE M
When music brings a mixture of emotions to your soul and touches you deeply you just know you have found a wonderful piece of art...ART. ^^
LaylaLM1
I love 'Just A Boy' too, but this is just on a completely different level. Words can't describe how gorgeous and lovely this song is.
Loki Bonito
It's beautiful because it's so simple. The haunting guitar and accompaniment of the voices is unique to Angus and Juila Stone, I wish more muscians would take a leaf out of their book.
Meily Wong
This song brings myself to another level, my mind goes away, I feel like there's nothing else around me, I forget about everything, even that I exist...This is my ecstasy
Rodney Rapsey
I like it.. Shows contrast between great artists.. Well done Julia.. Amazing...
Harper Bloom
there music is too incredible. theres no other artists that has so much emotion in a song
lulitoe
its amazing how they can make two different beautiful sounds out of the same exact lyrics
jouwmoeder
"Oh lonely hands grab my suitcase full of nothing" .... great lyric, makes me cry every time...