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
4 and 20
Joss Stone Lyrics
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And neither does this woman
I've been trying hard to understand
Would it be?
Many moons have come and gone
And this little heart is still holding on
To what could be, maybe should be, baby
Crazy is all it's making me
It can't go on
You've got 4 and 20 hours
Just one day to prove to me
That your love has got the power
Make me believe
You'll take me where I wanna be
4 and 20 hours
And that's me, hm, baby
That's me, yes
They say Rome wasn't built in a day, but hey
They've got nothing on the patience
That it's taking me to wait
See the sands of the hourglass
Are slipping through your hands
Every grain has got to hurt you
Takes you further from your chance
I've been holding on for way too long
(It's been too long)
Either you're in or you're out
You've got 4 and 20 hours
(24 hours, one day)
Just one day to prove to me
That your love has got the power
(Show me)
Make me believe
You'll take me where I wanna be
4 and 20 hours
And that's me
See everyday I,
I walk out of my front door
And I've been wishing and hoping
That today is the day that you're gonna
You gonna smile in front of my face
And tell me something
Something worth talking about
Tell me that you love me
Tell me you gonna be a man
Show off for me baby
You got one day
I will give you 24 hours baby
That all you should need
Ooh
24 hours should be,
Should be enough for you love
Just make me believe
(Take me where I wanna be)
Make me believe that you're the man for me baby
Ooh, yeah
I gotta believe you, baby
I'm gonna need more than flowers, honey, child
More than talk I'm telling you
4 and 20 hours
4 and 20 hours
It should be more than enough for you
The song "4 and 20" by Joss Stone is about a woman who has been waiting for her lover to commit to her for a very long time. She mentions that she's been holding onto their relationship for far too long and it's time for a change. She tells her lover that they have only "4 and 20 hours," or one day, to prove to her that their love is real and their relationship is worth continuing. She wants him to take her where she wants to be and make her believe that he's the right man for her. She's tired of waiting and hoping for something to happen and she needs a solid commitment from him.
The lyrics highlight the woman's frustration and anxiety about their relationship. She's given countless hours of her time to this person, hoping for a commitment that never came. She's ready for a change and needs him to make a move to show that he truly cares for her. The song also stresses the importance of time and how it waits for no one. The woman doesn't want to waste any more time waiting for a man who can't or won't commit to her.
Overall, the song is an emotional plea for commitment and a call to action for her lover. She's tired of waiting for something to happen and wants to move forward with her life. She's given him a deadline of "4 and 20 hours" to prove to her that their love is worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
They say time waits for no man
Time does not discriminate and neither do I
And neither does this woman
I am assertive in my expectations
I've been trying hard to understand
I am struggling to comprehend your behavior
Would it be?
I am questioning your commitment
Many moons have come and gone
A significant amount of time has passed
And this little heart is still holding on
My emotions are still invested
To what could be, maybe should be, baby
I believe our relationship has potential
Crazy is all it's making me
The uncertainty is driving me insane
I've been holding on for way too long
I have been waiting patiently, but it's time for action
It can't go on
The current situation is unsustainable
You've got 4 and 20 hours
You have one day to prove yourself
Just one day to prove to me
This is your last chance to demonstrate your worth
That your love has got the power
Your love needs to be strong and genuine
Make me believe
I need to see something concrete to trust you
You'll take me where I wanna be
You need to fulfill my desires and aspirations
And that's me, hm, baby
I am the one you should be focusing on
They say Rome wasn't built in a day, but hey
Patience is not a virtue I possess
They've got nothing on the patience
My wait is longer and harder than anything else
That it's taking me to wait
I have been looking forward to your commitment for too long
See the sands of the hourglass
Time is running out
Are slipping through your hands
You're not taking advantage of the opportunity you have
Every grain has got to hurt you
Each missed opportunity is a regret waiting to happen
Takes you further from your chance
The longer you delay, the harder it will be for you
(It's been too long)
I have waited long enough
Either you're in or you're out
There's no middle ground
See everyday I,
I think about you constantly
I walk out of my front door
I venture into the world with anticipation
And I've been wishing and hoping
I keep on dreaming and longing
That today is the day that you're gonna
I am hopeful that today will be different
You gonna smile in front of my face
You will show me your true feelings
And tell me something
You will communicate with me honestly
Something worth talking about
Something that will move our relationship forward
Tell me that you love me
You will express your love to me
Tell me you gonna be a man
You will take responsibility for our relationship
Show off for me baby
You will do your best to win me over
I will give you 24 hours baby
This is your deadline
That all you should need
This should be sufficient time to make a decision
Ooh
I am feeling hopeful
24 hours should be,
A day is enough time
Should be enough for you love
You should be able to express your feelings in that time
Make me believe
I need proof of your commitment
(Take me where I wanna be)
I want to be happy and fulfilled
Make me believe that you're the man for me baby
I need to trust you and know that you're my partner in life
I gotta believe you, baby
I have to trust you
I'm gonna need more than flowers, honey, child
I need more than a superficial gesture to prove your love
More than talk I'm telling you
I need concrete proof of your feelings
It should be more than enough for you
You should be able to prove yourself in that time
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CONNOR REEVES, JONATHAN NICHOLAS SHORTEN, JOSS STONE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Adelina
They say time waits for no man
And neither does this woman
I've been trying hard to understand
Would it be?
Many moons have come and gone
And this little heart is still holding on
To what could be, maybe should be, baby
Crazy is all it's making me
I've been holding on for way too long
It can't go on
You've got 4 and 20 hours
Just one day to prove to me
That your love has got the power
Make me believe
You'll take me where I wanna be
4 and 20 hours
And that's me, hm, baby
That's me, yes
They say Rome wasn't built in a day, but hey
They've got nothing on the patience
That it's taking me to wait
See the sands of the hourglass
Are slipping through your hands
Every grain has got to hurt you
Takes you further from your chance
I've been holding on for way too long
(It's been too long)
Either you're in or you're out
You've got 4 and 20 hours
(24 hours, one day)
Just one day to prove to me
That your love has got the power
(Show me)
Make me believe
You'll take me where I wanna be
4 and 20 hours
And that's me
See everyday I,
I walk out of my front door
And I've been wishing and hoping
That today is the day that you're gonna
You gonna smile in front of my face
And tell me something
Something worth talking about
Tell me that you love me
Tell me you gonna be a man
Show off for me baby
You got one day
I will give you 24 hours baby
That all you should need
Ooh
24 hours should be,
Should be enough for you love
Just make me believe
(Take me where I wanna be)
Make me believe that you're the man for me baby
Ooh, yeah
I gotta believe you, baby
I'm gonna need more than flowers, honey, child
More than talk I'm telling you
4 and 20 hours
4 and 20 hours
It should be more than enough for you
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Lyrics:
They say time waits for no man
And neither does this woman
I've been trying hard to understand
Would it be?
Many moons have come and gone
And this little heart is still holding on
To what could be, maybe should be, baby
Crazy is all it's making me
I've been holding on for way too long
It can't go on
You've got 4 and 20 hours
Just one day to prove to me
That your love has got the power
Make me believe
You'll take me where I wanna be
4 and 20 hours
And that's me, hm, baby
That's me, yes
They say Rome wasn't built in a day, but hey
They've got nothing on the patience
That it's taking me to wait
See the sands of the hourglass
Are slipping through your hands
Every grain has got to hurt you
Takes you further from your chance
I've been holding on for way too long
(It's been too long)
Either you're in or you're out
You've got 4 and 20 hours
(24 hours, one day)
Just one day to prove to me
That your love has got the power
(Show me)
Make me believe
You'll take me where I wanna be
4 and 20 hours
And that's me
See everyday I,
I walk out of my front door
And I've been wishing and hoping
That today is the day that you're gonna
You gonna smile in front of my face
And tell me something
Something worth talking about
Tell me that you love me
Tell me you gonna be a man
Show off for me baby
You got one day
I will give you 24 hours baby
That all you should need
Ooh
24 hours should be,
Should be enough for you love
Just make me believe
(Take me where I wanna be)
Make me believe that you're the man for me baby
Ooh, yeah
I gotta believe you, baby
I'm gonna need more than flowers, honey, child
More than talk I'm telling you
4 and 20 hours
4 and 20 hours
It should be more than enough for you
Will Sommervil
Love that song. Her voice is amazing
Bill McColeman
She is the best combination of blues and pop ever. True R&B.
Sidnei Silva
I love this girl, she´s absolutely amazing! I´ve seen her singing live a few times, and she sounds even better live!
Helsy Cantillo
la escuché hace unos años en la película Día de los enamorados y no dejo de oírla en esta cuarentena
Marina Cavalcante Trevenzoli
Amo! Essa música é a minha favorita, porque me representa! =* <3
AsylumLunatic
her voice is just incredible!
Clément Wymiens
Une chanson parfaite toute l'année et plus que parfaite à l'approche de la Saint-Valentin. Thank you so much Joss!
dmpetersenity
Joss Stone aces every note she hits in this track. The passion and soul she brings to the table will become legendary. It has been a very long time since a song has moved me as deeply and as profoundly as the art she presents here.
Angelpro
dmpetersenity h
Sitges Balboa Beach
Pero que voz tan bonita!❤❤