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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Passionfruit
Angus & Julia Stone Lyrics
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Cleansin′ my soul of addiction for now
Cause I'm fallin′ apart
Tension between us just like picket fences
You got issues that I won't mention for now
Cause we're fallin′ apart
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
I can't blame you, no, no
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin′ up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no
Listen, hard at buildin′ trust from a distance
I think we should rule out commitment for now
Cause we're fallin′ apart
Leavin', you're just doing that to get even
Don′t pick up the pieces, just leave it for now
They keep fallin′ apart
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can′t blame you, no, no
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can′t blame you, no, no
The lyrics of Angus & Julia Stone's song Passionfruit describe a relationship that is slowly falling apart. The singer acknowledges that there are issues between them and that they are both struggling to make things work. The use of the word "ritualistic" in the opening line implies that the two of them have a routine, but it's not enough to keep them together. The singer admits that they're "falling apart" and suggests that maybe they should take a step back and re-evaluate their relationship.
The chorus, which repeats twice throughout the song, talks about how the singer is "passionate from miles away" and "passive with the things you say." This implies that there is a communication breakdown in the relationship and that they are having trouble expressing their emotions to each other. The singer also talks about "passing up on [their] old ways" which could be interpreted as trying to change for the betterment of the relationship.
The second verse continues the theme of distance and lack of trust. The singer suggests that they should "rule out commitment for now" indicating that they may not be ready for something serious. The line "don't pick up the pieces, just leave it for now" suggests that they should let things fall as they may, rather than trying to mend the relationship.
Overall, the song Passionfruit is a melancholy but honest reflection on a relationship that is crumbling. The lyrics, paired with Angus & Julia Stone's haunting vocals and delicate instrumentation, make for a beautiful and emotional piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen, seeing you got ritualistic
I am paying attention to the fact that you have a ritualistic behavior
Cleansin′ my soul of addiction for now
I am trying to get rid of my addiction now
Cause I'm fallin′ apart
Because I am losing control and breaking down
Tension between us just like picket fences
There is a lot of tension between us, like the tension created by picket fences
You got issues that I won't mention for now
You have some problems that I won't discuss right now
Cause we're fallin′ apart
Because we are losing control and breaking down
Passionate from miles away
There is a lot of passion between us even from a distance
Passive with the things you say
You are not very assertive with the things that you say
Passin′ up on my old ways
I am trying to leave my old ways behind
I can't blame you, no, no
I cannot hold you responsible for this, no, no
Listen, hard at buildin′ trust from a distance
I am trying very hard to build trust even from a distance
I think we should rule out commitment for now
I think we should avoid making any commitment right now
Cause we're fallin′ apart
Because we are losing control and breaking down
Leavin', you're just doing that to get even
You are leaving me just to get back at me
Don′t pick up the pieces, just leave it for now
Don't try to pick up the pieces now, just leave it for later
They keep fallin′ apart
Things keep breaking down and falling apart between us
Passionate from miles away
There is a lot of passion between us even from a distance
Passive with the things you say
You are not very assertive with the things that you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I am trying to leave my old ways behind
I can′t blame you, no, no
I cannot hold you responsible for this, no, no
Writer(s): Graham Aubrey Drake, Bediako Rogues Nana
Contributed by Kaitlyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
bhw
Listen, seeing you got ritualistic
Cleansin' my soul of addiction for now
Cause I'm fallin' apart
Yeah, tension between us just like picket fences
You got issues that I won't mention for now
Cause we're fallin' apart
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no
Listen, hard at buildin' trust from a distance
I think we should rule out commitment for now
Cause we're fallin' apart
Leavin', you're just doing that to get even
Don't pick up the pieces, just leave it for now
They keep fallin' apart
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no
Maki Nupitu
"Passionfruit (triple j Like A Version)"
(originally by Drake)
Listen, seeing you got ritualistic
Cleansin' my soul of addiction for now
Cause I'm fallin' apart
Tension between us just like picket fences
You got issues that I won't mention for now
Cause we're fallin' apart
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no
Listen, hard at buildin' trust from a distance
I think we should rule out commitment for now
Cause we're fallin' apart
Leavin', you're just doing that to get even
Don't pick up the pieces, just leave it for now
They keep fallin' apart
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no
Darling Moreno
Listen
Seein' you got ritualistic
Cleansin' my soul of addiction for now
'Cause I'm fallin' apart, yeah
Tension
Between us just like picket fences
You got issues that I won't mention for now
'Cause we're fallin' apart
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no
Listen
Harder buildin' trust from a distance
I think we should rule out commitment for now
'Cause we're fallin' apart
Leavin'
You're just doing that to get even
Don't pick up the pieces, just leave it for now
They keep fallin' apart
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no
Passionate from miles away
Passive with the things you say
Passin' up on my old ways
I can't blame you, no, no
Craig F
Heard this version in a coffeeshop in Amsterdam and it was sooo chill i love it takes me back to that moment everytime 😊
Matt
That’s the coolest coffee shop in the world then
Hector Lopez
Sounds amazing. Would have lived to experience that memory for myself.
Seneca Ryan
First time I heard Damian Marley I was sitting in an Amsterdam coffee shop and get the same flashback. Music is the cleanest high on the planet 👊🏼
ggthewhale
I have that feeling about never too much by luther vandross, always takes me back to new york 15
The Hindu Hammer
I have that feeling about hey mama by mat Kearney, always takes me back to Miami 08
Paulina Vu
This version is amazing and every component sounds so perfect together!!
Skyvercetti
These guys are great...i love how flawless they sing..
Rolly Olaes
I can listen to this on repeat FOREVER.
Stefen Lopez
This is probably one of the best things I've heard in my life, I never would have thought Hip-Hop would cross over with Folk music😍