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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My Word For It
Angus & Julia Stone Lyrics
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We're not all dying, babe
Well, maybe I don't need this after all
It was a place for me
And all the books upon your shelf
Tell stories of who you are
But there's more to the picture son
He says you'll play it on your broken guitar
Don't take my word for it
Don't take my word for it
Don't take my word for it
I do
I do
I do
I wake up in the morning so I can watch you dress for work
But there's more to the picture here
Than what we see or what we've heard
What we've seen or what we learn
Don't take my word for it
Don't take my word for it
Don't take my word for it
I do
I do
I do
Don't take my word for it
Don't take my word for it
Don't take my word for it
I do
I do (don't take my word for it)
I do (don't take my word for it)
I do (don't take my word for it)
I do
In Angus & Julia Stone's My Word For It, the singer lays himself on the floor, contemplating the futility of life. He's acknowledging that life is tough and may not always make sense, but he reassures himself that not everyone is dying. He then questions whether or not he needs the security of another person. The books on the shelf hint at the owner's identity, but there is always more to a person than what meets the eye. A wise man suggests playing music on a broken guitar, drawing a parallel between the beauty in imperfection and the layers in a human being.
The chorus serves as a poignant reminder to the listener that one's experiences and opinions are just that — their own. The lyric "Don't take my word for it" encourages others to form their own interpretations and conclusions, rather than blindly accepting someone else's. The singer reaffirms his beliefs in the repetition of "I do."
Overall, the song speaks to the notion that life is multi-faceted and complex, that people are nuanced and layered, and that ultimately everyone has their own perspective. It encourages independent thought and self-discovery, rather than relying on others to dictate one's views.
Line by Line Meaning
I lay myself upon the floor
I metaphorically submit and surrender myself to the situation
We're not all dying, babe
Life is not coming to an end, there's still opportunity and possibility
Well, maybe I don't need this after all
Perhaps what seemed essential before, is not so necessary now
It was a place for me
The environment once had a purpose and meaning for me
And all the books upon your shelf
Your collection of literature signifies who you are and how you think
Tell stories of who you are
Your books provide insight into your identity
But there's more to the picture son
The situation may be more complex than it appears
He says you'll play it on your broken guitar
The emotional impact from the situation will inspire creativity and expression
Don't take my word for it
You should experience and interpret the situation for yourself
I do
I have experienced the situation and can testify to it
I wake up in the morning so I can watch you dress for work
I value and appreciate the routine moments with you
But there's more to the picture here
There may be deeper aspects to our daily routine that we are not aware of
Than what we see or what we've heard
There may be more to discover and understand beyond what we already know
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANGUS STONE, JULIA STONE
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Lyrics :
[Verse 1: Julia Stone]
I lay myself upon the floor
We're not all dying, babe
Well, maybe I don't need this after all
It was a place for me
And all the books upon your shelf
Tell stories of who you are
But there's more to the picture son
He says you play it on your broken guitar
He says you play it on your broken guitar
[Chorus: Angus & Julia Stone]
Don't take my word for it
Don't take my word for it
Don't take my word for it
I do
I do
I do
[Verse 2: Julia]
I wake up in the morning so
I can watch you dress for work
But there's more to the picture here
Than what we see or what we've heard
What we've seen or what we learn
[Chorus: Angus & Julia]
Don't take my word for it
Don't take my word for it
Don't take my word for it
I do
I do
I do
Don't take my word for it
Don't take my word for it
Don't take my word for it
I do
I do
I do
@almunakamara5850
This song is my new favorite I love it
@kumbiraimabiza7254
Dope music
@bukai_oklm
I’m leaving this comment to be part of this masterpiece.
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