Her debut album, The Soul Sessions, consists of classic soul tracks by Betty Wright, Aretha Franklin, Laura Lee and Bettye Swann and was released in late 2003. It reached the top 5 in the UK albums chart, and also made the top forty of the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart.
Joss Stone was nominated for "British Breakthrough Act", and won "British Female Solo Artist" and "British Urban Act", entering the Guinness World Records for being the youngest BRIT Award solo winner at age seventeen.
After achieving critical acclaim for The Soul Sessions, Stone recorded an album full of original songs in 2004 titled Mind, Body & Soul.
It proved to be an even bigger success than her first album, as it debuted at #1 in the UK (breaking the record for the youngest female ever to top the albums charts there, a record previously held by Avril Lavigne).
Stone began working on her third studio album, Introducing Joss Stone, at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas, in May 2006.
It was released on 12 March 2007 in the UK on Virgin Records, involving production by Raphael Saadiq and collaborations with Lauryn Hill, Common and Joi.
Stone describes it as "truly me. That's why I'm calling it Introducing Joss Stone. These are my words, and this is who I am as an artist".
The album debuted and peaked at number twelve on the UK Albums Chart. It also debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 selling 118,000 copies in its first week, becoming the highest debut for a British solo female artist on the U.S. chart, surpassing the record previously held by Amy Winehouse with Back to Black. It has sold 60,000 copies in the UK since its release.
Joss Stone was nominated for the MOBO Award for "Best UK Female" in September 2007, but lost out to Amy Winehouse.
Tell Me 'Bout It, the album's lead single, debuted and peaked at number twenty-eight on the UK Singles Chart—where it stayed for three weeks only, and peaked at number eighty-three on the U.S Billboard Hot 100.
The second single, Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now, a collaboration with rapper Common, made the top sixty-five of the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
Joss Stone turned its music video to a Product Red — this means that the video is available online over iTunes Store and that the gains from these sales revert to Product Red, an organisation which helps women and children in Africa affected by HIV and/or AIDS.
Joss Stone is the first artist to do this, entering the Guinness World Records once again.
On 4 October 2007, Stone's official website confirmed Baby Baby Baby as the album's third single.
Stone's fifth album, LP1 was released on 26 July 2011. The Somehow Songfacts says that the long player was the first release through Stone's own Stone'd Records and was recorded in just a week at Blackbird Studios in Nashville. Stone fought a legal battle with her record company EMI to release her from her contract and The LP1 album title signifies the fresh start the singer felt she was making.
Trivia:
Worryingly for fans of Stone, she recently confessed that singing is not a career she plans to stick to: she told a journalist recently that she would like to give it up in a few years to become a normal housewife with a husband and children.
Singles:
* 2004 - Fell In Love With A Boy
* 2004 - Super Duper Love
* 2004 - You Had Me
* 2004 - Right To Be Wrong
* 2005 - Spoiled
* 2005 - The Right Time (Cover of Extra for the GAP-Ad)
* 2005 - Don't Cha Wanna Ride?
* 2007 - Tell Me 'Bout It
* 2007 - Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now
05. Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now
Joss Stone Lyrics
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Yes, we have arrived
Joss Stone, Common
Uh huh
It's for the world, world, world, world
Uh
[Joss Stone]
I just wanna take my time with you
(Yeah)
If that's alright
It's alright, it's alright
Oh, forgive me if I get to shy, but
Maybe you're the reason why
I'm feelin' butterflies
(I feel it too)
Somethin' 'bout the look in your eyes
Oh, it just makes me feel so right
[Chorus:]
Well, you're my boy
You're my joy
You're my dream
I'm for ya
I adore ya
You're everything that I need
I love how you love me
If I'm made for you
You're made for me
It's too good to be
So tell me what we're gonna do now
Funny how my world keeps spinnin'
Sometimes you can be so silly
You know just how to make me laugh
Yeah
Oh, you're skin is so lovely
When you touch me
I know that you got my back
(Sure do; yes, I do)
I feel so safe when you hold me
It's already like you know me
[Chorus]
Oh, right now
See, baby, I love how you make me smile
Don't leave
Please stay awhile
Let's make this happen
I don't care how
[Common]
Right now, let's stay in the present
Can't worry 'bout tomorrow 'cause today is a blessin'
The world in a state of aggression
I find calm in you
I see my mom in you
It's like a feelin' in a nigga's stomach
When you want it so bad
If you keep keepin' it fresh
It ain't gonna go bad
I been through the valley of love
Rolled the shores of Cali
Just to find peace of mind
Lookin' to the sky
Askin' for at least a sign
Beautiful, you came at such a decent time
When we combine
It's like good food and wine
Flavorful yet refined
You remind me of the divine
So easy
Love can be lost and then found, like Stevie
I just love havin' you around
You wearin' a gown
I'm wearin' a crown
Pound for pound
We the freshest couple in town
Well, you're my boy
You're my joy
You're my dream
I'm for ya
I adore ya
You're everything that I need
I love how you love me
If I'm made for you
You're made for me
It's too good to be
Tell me what we're gonna do
Tell me what we're gonna do now
The lyrics of Joss Stone's song "Tell Me What We're Gonna Do Now" are centered around an emerging romantic relationship. Joss Stone starts by saying that she is in no hurry to make a decision about the relationship and that she wants to take things one step at a time. She feels nervous but excited about the possibility of a more profound connection with her partner. Joss praises her love interest and says that he is her boy, joy, and dream. She adores him and needs him in her life.
Common's verse emphasizes staying in the present moment, taking the relationship one day at a time, and finding contentment in the relationship, regardless of what tomorrow may bring. He also mentions that he sees his mother in his partner, which signifies that their relationship has the potential to be profound and long-lasting. Common states that he has been through previous relationships, and he is looking for peace of mind in his current affair. He believes that when they combine, it's like good food and wine: flavorful and refined.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that they are each other's everything and that they are each other’s perfect match. Joss Stone and Common share a deep connection that feels too good to be true - they are both in love and content in each other’s company.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't have to make your mind up
I want to take things slow with you.
I just wanna take my time with you
I want to enjoy each other's company without any pressure.
If that's alright, it's alright, it's alright
I don't want to rush into anything if you're not ready yet.
Oh, forgive me if I get too shy, but
I may be nervous around you.
Maybe you're the reason why I'm feeling butterflies
I feel a special connection with you.
Something 'bout the look in your eyes, oh, it just makes me feel so right
Your eyes show that you care for me, and it makes me happy.
Well, you're my boy, you're my joy, you're my dream
I think you are amazing and special to me.
I'm for ya, I adore ya, you're everything that I need
You are all I ever wanted and I love being with you.
I love how you love me
I appreciate the way you show your love for me.
If I'm made for you, you're made for me
We are meant to be together and complement each other perfectly.
So tell me what we're gonna do now
What are our plans for the future? I want to know.
Right now, let's stay in the present
Let's not worry about the future and just enjoy the moment.
Can't worry 'bout tomorrow 'cause today is a blessin'
We should be grateful for what we have right now.
I find calm in you, I see my mom in you
You bring me peace and remind me of my mother.
It's like a feelin' in a nigga's stomach when you want it so bad
I have a strong desire for you in my heart.
If you keep keepin' it fresh, it ain't gonna go bad
Our relationship will stay strong if we keep it exciting and new.
You remind me of the divine, so easy
You make me think of heaven with your kindness and love.
Love can be lost and then found, like Stevie
Love can disappear and appear again, like the lyrics of Stevie Wonder's music.
I just love havin' you around, you wearin' a gown, I'm wearin' a crown
I feel like royalty when we're together and you look beautiful.
We the freshest couple in town
We're the best-looking couple around.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARK BATSON, LONNIE RASHID LYNN, TONY REYES, ALONZO STEVENSON, ALONZO MARIO STEVENSON, JOSS STONE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Amelia Rucker
One of my favorite songs. Definitely adding to my writing playlist.
Niko C
One of the MOST UNDERRATED artists ever!
Nada Rosguttis
@Karl to me I will
Nada Rosguttis
@Karl to me when you are free 🆓🆓🆓🆓🆓
Nada Rosguttis
@Karl to me and my shampoo 🧴
Nada Rosguttis
@Karl to me and make u can 🥫🥫🥫🥫🥫🥫🥫🥫🥫🥫🥫🥫🥫
Nada Rosguttis
@Karl to me and my mom stayed up late night 🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉🌉
nyanga001
Still love this song man. It never gets old.
Gilmar felix
SIMPLISMENTE maravilhosa! Virei fã
jasperwellington11
WHY in the bloody blue blazing hell is this woman not more famous than she is!?? Her voice is amazing!! She and Amy Winehouse probably have the purest vocals that I've ever heard?? Adele who?? Joss should be in her spot! Don't get me wrong Adele is good but Amy and Joss can sing circles around her.