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
Free Me
Joss Stone Lyrics
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And you know I got to feeling good
Cause there's something deep inside of me
I got to be
And if you find it hard to follow me
If I loose you in my creative stream
Than you only got to raise your eyes
Don't tell me that I won't
I will
Don't tell me that I'm not
I am
Don't tell me that my master plan
Ain't coming through
Don't tell me that I won't
I will
Don't tell me how to think
I fell
Don't tell me cause I know what's real
What I can do
Something that you don't see every day
A little girl who has found her way
In world that tries to take away
All of your dreams
I think there's one thing I will say to you
That there is nothing that you can't do
Cause it's all about your attitude
Don't let them get to you
Don't tell me that I won't
I will
Don't tell me that I'm not
I am
Don't tell me that my master plan
Ain't coming through
Don't tell me that I won't
I will
Don't tell me how to think
I fell
Don't tell me cause I know what's real
What I can do
And when we're singing it out our voice
We can make that choice to be free
And when we're singing it out our voice
We can make that choice to be free
Music, hey, I love it
Yeah, yes, I do
Music, now, now, now, what
I love it, yes, I do
Don't tell me that I won't
I will
Don't tell me that I'm not
I am
Don't tell me that my master plan
Ain't coming through
Don't tell me that I won't
I will
Don't tell me how to think
I fell
Don't tell me cause I know what's real
What I can do
Free me
Free me
Free me
Free me
The lyrics to Joss Stone's song "Free Me" are about self-determination and confidence. The singer expresses that she feels empowered, having "something deep inside" of her that she needs to release. She encourages herself and the listener not to let others get in the way of their dreams, saying that "there is nothing that you can't do" and that it's "all about your attitude." The repetition of the refrain, "Don't tell me that I won't, I will. Don't tell me that I'm not, I am," reinforces the message of self-confidence and determination. The singer also asserts her independence, saying "Don't tell me how to think, I fell... I know what's real, what I can do."
The final verse emphasizes the power of music in achieving freedom and self-expression. The repeated refrain at the end of the song, "Free me," reinforces the theme of the song.
Overall, "Free Me" is an uplifting and empowering song that encourages self-confidence and independence.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't I got you on my back foot
I have you in a position where I am in control and feeling good.
And you know I got to feeling good
I am feeling confident and empowered.
Cause there's something deep inside of me
I have a deep sense of strength and purpose within me.
I got to be
I need to be true to myself and my abilities.
And if you find it hard to follow me
If you struggle to understand or keep up with me.
If I loose you in my creative stream
If my unique and creative approach makes it difficult for you to understand me.
Than you only got to raise your eyes
All you need to do is look up and see me savoring my success.
And see me fly
You will see me soaring above the obstacles and challenges.
Don't tell me that I won't
Don't try to discourage me from achieving my goals.
I will
I am determined to succeed, no matter what.
Don't tell me that I'm not
Don't try to tell me that I am not capable of succeeding.
I am
I am confident in my abilities and potential.
Don't tell me that my master plan
Don't try to convince me that my plan for success will fail.
Ain't coming through
I know that my plan will be successful.
Don't tell me how to think
Don't try to control or influence my thoughts or decisions.
I fell
I am capable of making my own decisions and forming my own beliefs.
Don't tell me cause I know what's real
I have a clear understanding of what is true and achievable.
What I can do
I am aware of my abilities and potential.
Something that you don't see every day
I am unique and have qualities that are not commonly found.
A little girl who has found her way
I am a young woman who has discovered my path to success.
In world that tries to take away
In a society that is often hostile to those who are unique or unconventional.
All of your dreams
All of my goals and aspirations.
I think there's one thing I will say to you
I have some advice for you.
That there is nothing that you can't do
You are capable of achieving anything you set your mind to.
Cause it's all about your attitude
Your success is determined by your perspective and approach to life.
Don't let them get to you
Don't allow others to bring you down or discourage you from pursuing your goals.
And when we're singing it out our voice
When we express ourselves through music or art.
We can make that choice to be free
We can choose to let go of our fears and doubts and experience true freedom.
Music, hey, I love it
Music is something that brings me joy.
Yeah, yes, I do
My love for music is genuine.
Music, now, now, now, what
Music is something that is important and relevant to me.
I love it, yes, I do
My passion for music is real and enduring.
Free me
Let me break free from limitations and fully express myself.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Missing Link Music
Written by: ERIC BAKER, LEO NOCENTELLI, CONNER REEVES, JONATHAN NICHOLAS SHORTEN, JOSCELYN STOKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alinefontes9873
Free Me
Me Liberte
And I got you on the back foot
E eu tenho você com o pé atrás
And you know I got you really good
E você sabe que eu tenho você realmente bom
'Cause there's something deep inside of me
Porque há algo dentro de mim
I got to be
Eu tenho que ser
And if you find it hard to follow me
E se você achar que é difícil me seguir
If I lose you in my gift stream
Se eu perder você no meu fluxo de presente
Than you only got to raise your eyes
Do que você só tem que levantar os olhos
And see me fly
E ver-me voar
Don't tell me that I won't, I can
Não me diga que eu não vou, eu posso
Don't tell me that I'm not, I am
Não me diga que eu não sou, eu sou
Don't tell me that my master plan
Não me diga que o meu plano mestre
Ain't coming through, yeah
Não está chegando, sim
Don't tell me that I won't, I will
Não me diga que eu não vou, eu vou
Don't tell me how to think, I feel
Não me diga como pensar, sinto-me
Don't tell me 'cause I know what's real
Não me diga porque eu sei o que é real
What I can do
O que posso fazer
Something that you don't see every day
Algo que você não vê todos os dias
A little girl who found her way
A menina que encontrou seu caminho
Through a world that's designed to break
Por meio de um mundo que é projetado para quebrar
All of your dreams, hey
Todos os seus sonhos, hey
And if there's one thing I will say to you
E se há uma coisa que eu vou dizer a você
Is that there is nothing that you can't do
É que não há nada que você não pode fazer
'Cause it's all about your attitude
Porque é tudo sobre sua atitude
Don't let them get to you
Não deixá-los chegar até você
Now don't tell me that I won't, I can
Agora, não me diga que eu não vou, eu posso
Don't tell me that I'm not, I am
Não me diga que eu não sou, eu sou
Don't tell me that my master plan
Não me diga que o meu plano mestre
Ain't coming through, yeah
Não está chegando, sim
Don't tell me that I won't, I will
Não me diga que eu não vou, eu vou
Don't tell me how to think, I feel
Não me diga como pensar, sinto-me
Don't tell me 'cause I know what's real
Não me diga porque eu sei o que é real
What I can do, oh yeah, yeah, yeah, hey
O que posso fazer, oh yeah, yeah, yeah, hey
And we're singing it out our voice
E nós estamos cantando a nossa voz
We can make that choice to be
Nós podemos fazer essa escolha de ser
To be free now
Para ser livre agora
And we're singing it out our voice
E nós estamos cantando a nossa voz
We can make that choice to be
Nós podemos fazer essa escolha de ser
To be free now
Para ser livre agora
Music, hey, L-U-V, I love it
Música, hey, L-U-V, eu adoro isso
Yeah, hey, hey, yeah
Sim, ei, ei, sim
Music now, now, now, yeah, L-U-V, baby
Música agora, agora, agora, sim, L-U-V, baby
I love it, yes, I do now
Eu amo isso, sim, eu faço agora
Don't tell me that I won't, I can
Não me diga que eu não vou, eu posso
Don't tell me that I'm not, I am
Não me diga que eu não sou, eu sou
Don't tell me that my master plan
Não me diga que o meu plano mestre
Ain't coming through
Não está vindo através
Don't tell me that I won't, I will
Não me diga que eu não vou, eu vou
Don't tell me how to think, I feel
Não me diga como pensar, sinto-me
Don't tell me 'cause I know what's real
Não me diga porque eu sei o que é real
What I can do
O que posso fazer
Free me, free me
Liberte-me, liberte-me
Free me, free me
Liberte-me, liberte-me
Free me, free me
Liberte-me, liberte-me
Free me, free me
Liberte-me, liberte-me
Free me, free me
Liberte-me, liberte-me
Free me, free me
Liberte-me, liberte-me
Free me, free me
Liberte-me, liberte-me
Free me, free me
Liberte-me, liberte-me
@midnitejones2194
Ain't I got you on my back foot
And you know I got to feeling good
Cause there's something deep inside of me
I got to be
And if you find it hard to follow me
If I loose you in my creative stream
Than you only got to raise your eyes
And see me fly
Don't tell me that I won't
I will
Don't tell me that I'm not
I am
Don't tell me that my master plan
Ain't coming through
Don't tell me that I won't
I will
Don't tell me how to think
I fell
Don't tell me cause I know what's real
What I can do
Something that you don't see every day
A little girl who has found her way
In world that tries to take away
All of your dreams
I think there's one thing I will say to you
That there is nothing that you can't do
Cause it's all about your attitude
Don't let them get to you
Don't tell me that I won't
I will
Don't tell me that I'm not
I am
Don't tell me that my master plan
Ain't coming through
Don't tell me that I won't
I will
Don't tell me how to think
I fell
Don't tell me cause I know what's real
What I can do
And when we're singing it out our voice
We can make that choice to be free
And when we're singing it out our voice
We can make that choice to be free
Music, hey, I love it
Yeah, yes, I do
Music, now, now, now, what
I love it, yes, I do
Don't tell me that I won't
I will
Don't tell me that I'm not
I am
Don't tell me that my master plan
Ain't coming through
Don't tell me that I won't
I will
Don't tell me how to think
I fell
Don't tell me cause I know what's real
What I can do
Free me
Free me
Free me
Free me
@eyemantra
Such an underrated singer. She should be bigger and more well known. Very few have the vocal chops and soul she possesses
@natsohigh5552
Her voice is amazing, but she sticks to one style of music which isn't gona be for everyone
@sbria8428
Yes!!!
@jtaylor875
@@natsohigh5552 that has nothing to do with it. The reality is she’s a white girl singing soul music and during the time when she came out labels I’m sure didn’t know how to market that properly. Adele has literally made the same music for the last 10 years and has had success so genre has nothing to do with it.
@missangas9563
Dizagreeeeeeeeee
Y give hêr 10💓 & everybody tooooooo
Sooooooo How she îz underrrated!?
@petradauria5534
I totally agree!!!
@Rebekah7713
this song, her voice puts me instantly in a good mood. Love her!! she has such a gift!
@ewilsonfmd
SHE'S AMAZING!!!!! I'm digging the raspy soul in her voice.
@thashizn3tt3dasani32
Absolutely hands down my favorite song ever...
And yes I'm still rocking it! Feb 2022
@JenniferOsborn-tr1ve
I've been thr
Ough lies, the streets, abusive partners, abusive mother, Zander, br9ken arm, and I'm still believing God might turn my life around before cancer gets me. Please pray for the people that surround me to stop manipulating my life. Be a I wanted to sing for victims of ptsd. That doesn't seem like a reality right now.