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 Chartβwhere 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 β 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
Let Me Breathe
Joss Stone Lyrics
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The more it drags on
And no blues can sing it away
I just gotta press on
The more you talk to me, baby
The more I cry
Just leave me quickly, save me, yeah
From the darkness you provide
It's just too hard
It's just too hard to deal with
It's just too much
It's just too much to deal with
I've had enough
So hang up on my call
Let me be, let me breathe
Let me take control of my focus
I ain't this feelin' no more
Please don't make me love you no more
Let me be, let me breathe
Let me get me out from under
I ain't take this feelin' no more
Please don't make me love you no more
Don't make me love you like I love you now
Please
You swore you'd love me forever
But you'd rather stay away
You promised we'd be together
Are you expecting me to wait?
For an imaginary day
To come and fix this pain
Baby I know I tried to wait
And it's a shame don't get to play
Always ask me do you think I am
You're not gonna wipe your feet on me
Just tell me straight and there'll be no mistaking
It's just too hard
It's just too hard to deal with
It's just too much
It's just too much to deal with
I've had enough
So hang up on my call
Let me be, let me breathe
Let me take control of my focus
I ain't take this feelin' no more
Please don't make me love you no more
Let me be, let me breathe
Let me get me out from under
I can't take this feelin' no more
Please don't make me love you no more
Don't make me
Don't make me love you like I love you now
You know that I don't feel right without you
And you kind of like the option
Of falling back into my love
Whenever you feel like
Way down, in the shadows
I can make out, just a chink of light
But the window is just too hot
Freedom's asking me why I can't make up my mind, high
Why can't I make it?
Why you're holding on?
Why you're holding on to me?
Let me be, let me breathe
Let me take control of my focus
I ain't take this feelin' no more
Please don't make me love you no more
Let me be, let me breathe
Let me get me out from under
I can't take this feelin' no more
Please don't make me love you no more
You gotta let me go now
Let me move on
Let me be
Let me breathe you
The lyrics to Joss Stone's song "Let Me Breathe" explore the struggles of a toxic relationship and the desire for freedom from the emotional burden it brings. The song begins with the acknowledgment that fighting against the day and seeking solace in the blues cannot alleviate the pain. The singer yearns for the other person to let go and leave, as their presence only adds to the darkness that surrounds them.
The chorus of the song highlights the overwhelming hardship of dealing with the relationship. It becomes too much to handle, and the singer expresses a need to break free and regain control of their life. They no longer want to feel this way or continue loving the other person. The plea to let them be and let them breathe reflects a desperate longing for independence and relief from the emotional weight of the relationship.
The second verse delves into the broken promises and unfulfilled expectations within the relationship. The singer questions whether they should wait for a future that may never come and endure the pain. The lyrics also suggest a lack of trust and doubt about the other person's intentions. They desire honesty and clarity, emphasizing that straightforward communication can prevent misunderstandings.
The bridge of the song underscores the internal struggle faced by the singer. They admit that being without the other person feels wrong, which makes it tempting for both parties to fall back into the familiarity of their love. However, the singer also recognizes that true freedom lies in breaking away from the cycle and making a decision instead of being indecisive.
Overall, "Let Me Breathe" is a plea for freedom, independence, and emotional release from the chains of a toxic love. It captures the desire to break free from a harmful relationship and find the strength to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
The more I fight the day
The more I resist the challenges of each day
The more it drags on
The longer it feels and the more it weighs on me
And no blues can sing it away
No sad songs can make it disappear
I just gotta press on
I just have to keep pushing forward
The more you talk to me, baby
The more you speak to me, my love
The more I cry
The more tears I shed
Just leave me quickly, save me, yeah
Just depart swiftly, rescue me from this situation
From the darkness you provide
From the negative emotions you bring into my life
It's just too hard
It's simply too difficult to handle
It's just too hard to deal with
It's just too challenging to cope with
It's just too much
It's just an overwhelming amount
It's just too much to deal with
It's simply too burdensome to manage
I've had enough
I have reached my limit
So hang up on my call
So end the conversation abruptly
Let me be, let me breathe
Allow me to have my space, to take control
Let me take control of my focus
Allow me to direct my attention and energy
I ain't this feelin' no more
I can no longer endure this emotion
Please don't make me love you no more
Please don't force me to continue loving you
Let me get me out from under
Let me escape from this burden
I ain't take this feelin' no more
I can't bear this emotion any longer
Please don't make me love you no more
Please don't compel me to keep loving you
Don't make me love you like I love you now
Don't make me love you with the same intensity as I do presently
Please
I implore you
You swore you'd love me forever
You promised to love me eternally
But you'd rather stay away
Yet you prefer to keep your distance
You promised we'd be together
You made a pledge that we would be united
Are you expecting me to wait?
Are you anticipating me to patiently wait?
For an imaginary day
For a hypothetical future time
To come and fix this pain
To arrive and alleviate this suffering
Baby I know I tried to wait
My dear, I acknowledge that I made an effort to wait
And it's a shame don't get to play
And it's regrettable that I don't get to participate
Always ask me do you think I am
You constantly inquire about my thoughts on your character
You're not gonna wipe your feet on me
You're not going to take advantage of me
Just tell me straight and there'll be no mistaking
Just be honest with me, leaving no room for misunderstanding
You know that I don't feel right without you
You are aware that I feel incomplete in your absence
And you kind of like the option
And you somewhat enjoy having the choice
Of falling back into my love
Of returning to my love
Whenever you feel like
Whenever it suits you
Way down, in the shadows
Deep within, in the hidden parts
I can make out, just a chink of light
I can perceive a faint glimmer of hope
But the window is just too hot
But the opportunity is too intense and overwhelming
Freedom's asking me why I can't make up my mind, high
The concept of freedom is questioning why I can't make a decision, feeling intoxicated
Why can't I make it?
Why am I unable to achieve it?
Why you're holding on?
Why are you clinging to me?
Why you're holding on to me?
Why are you desperately grasping onto me?
You gotta let me go now
You need to release me now
Let me move on
Allow me to progress and move forward
Let me be
Allow me to exist and live freely
Let me breathe you
Allow me to experience you in a way that gives me space to breathe
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Connor Reeves, Jonathan Nicholas Shorten, Joscelyn Eve Stoker, Nick Ramm
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Emily G
The more I fight the day
The more it drags on
And no blues can sing it away
I just gotta press on
The more you talk to me, baby
The more I cry
Just leave me quickly, save me, yeah
From the darkness you provide
It's just too hard
It's just too hard to deal with
It's just too much
It's just too much to deal with
I've had enough
So hang up on my call
Let me be, let me breathe
Let me take control of my focus
I ain't this feelin' no more
Please don't make me love you no more
Let me be, let me breathe
Let me get me out from under
I ain't take this feelin' no more
Please don't make me love you no more
Don't make me love you like I love you now
Please
You swore you'd love me forever
But you'd rather stay away
You promised we'd be together
Are you expecting me to wait?
For an imaginary day
To come and fix this pain
Baby I know I tried to wait
And it's a shame don't get to play
Always ask me do you think I am
You're not gonna wipe your feet on me
Just tell me straight and there'll be no mistaking
It's just too hard
It's just too hard to deal with
It's just too much
It's just too much to deal with
I've had enough
So hang up on my call
Let me be, let me breathe
Let me take control of my focus
I ain't take this feelin' no more
Please don't make me love you no more
Let me be, let me breathe
Let me get me out from under
I can't take this feelin' no more
Please don't make me love you no more
Don't make me
Don't make me love you like I love you now
You know that I don't feel right without you
And you kind of like the option
Of falling back into my love
Whenever you feel like
Way down, in the shadows
I can make out, just a chink of light
But the window is just too hot
Freedom's asking me why I can't make up my mind, high
Why can't I make it?
Why you're holding on?
Why you're holding on to me?
Let me be, let me breathe
Let me take control of my focus
I ain't take this feelin' no more
Please don't make me love you no more
Let me be, let me breathe
Let me get me out from under
I can't take this feelin' no more
Please don't make me love you no more
You gotta let me go now
Let me move on
Let me be
Let me breathe you
Elvis Dallie
+POSTUMSCRIPTUM The more I fight the day
The more it drags on
And no blues can sing it away
I just got to press on
The more you talk to me, baby
The more I cry
Just leave me, quickly save me
From the darkness you provide
It's just too hard
It's just too hard to deal with
It's just too much
It's just too much to deal with
I had enough
So hang up on my call
Let me be, let me breathe
Let me get control of my focus
I ain't dig this feeling no more
Please don't make me love you no more
Let me be, let me breathe
Let me get me out from under
I ain't dig this feeling no more
Please don't make me love you no more
Don't make me love you
Like I love you now, please
You swore you loved me forever
But you rather stay away
You promised we'd be together
Are you expecting me to wait
For an imaginary day
To come and fix this pain
Baby I know what you're doing
And it's a shameful game to play
Who exactly do you think I am
You're not gonna wipe your feet on me
Just tell me straight
Let there be no mistaking
It's just too hard
It's just too hard to deal with
It's just too much
It's just too much to deal with
I had enough
So hang up on my call
Let me be, let me breathe
Let me get control of my focus
I ain't dig this feeling no more
Please don't make me love you no more
Let me be, let me breathe
Let me get me out from under
I ain't dig this feeling no more
Please don't make me love you no more
Don't make me
Don't make me love you
Like I love you now
Oh, woah oh
Ooh, ooh, oh
You know that I don't feel right without you
And your kinda light
Without you I'm falling back into my love
Whenever you feel like
Lay down, in the shadows I can make out
Just a tink of life
But the window's just too high
Freedom is asking me why I can't make the flight
Why can't I make it?
Why you're holding on?
Why you're holding on to me?
Let me be, let me breathe
Let me get control of my focus
I ain't dig this feeling no more
Please don't make me love you no more
Let me be, let me breathe
Let me get me out from under
I ain't dig this feeling no more
Please don't make me love you no more
You gotta let me go now
Let me move on
Let me be, let me breathe you
Tosha Trendafilov
Thank you Joss, that you chose our cover for this great song.I would like to say thanks to Aleksandar Georgiev,who paint this cover better than I imagine it!
Cee Bee
FAVORITE song from WFYS! Awesome song, as usual, from the best voice in the world! β€
Gregory King
She is the best in the world
Peres D
Congrats Joss on a masterpiece of an album.
Gregory King
Peres Dixon I just love did song
We need to hear more r.b like did not that mess we hear on radio today
Rocky Jeter Webb
I love this song! Keep on singing Joss Stone!
Mary Louise
This right here and now is my life. <3 Thank you for this beautiful song. Getting the strength.. :)
Gregory King
Did is one her best song that she have done
Carlos Calle
Love, Love, Love this song !!! Love Joss !!!
Sanja
really emotional song but the rhythm is great. also thumbs up for cover picture, one of the best :)