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
Molly Town
Joss Stone Lyrics
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He said a boom, a boom, boom, boom
He said he’d like to buy my round
I said okay, but you can’t buy me baby
You look just like my favourite sound
So I stay alalala
Asking if I was allowed to come and play
The rest is history
What is a girl like me to do-u-u
Not for a second I can leave you-u-u
Been here a month and I know your smile-u-u
My heart is thinking I’ll stay a while-u-u-u-u
The weeks went on and the months fell out
Of my way, what can I sing about it
You swore you’d always be around
If I stay, so I’m staying
I hold my plans to the god of fate
And all he say was boom, boom, boom
You’re the point to the love I found
In a way, don’t think I’m crazy
What is a girl like me to do-u-u
Not for a second I can leave you-u-u
Been here a month and I know your smile-u-u
My heart is thinking I’ll stay a while-u-u-u-u
Got my camera, got my sax
Let me go I’m leaving it
Run from life as I know it
'Cause you got me, got me, got me transfixed
Thought I’d travel far away
But you call me half the way
Down in [?] I would stay
'Cause you got me, got me, got me good babe
What is a girl like me to do-u-u
Not for a second I can leave you-u-u
Been here a month and I know your smile-u-u
My heart is thinking I’ll stay a while-u-u-u-u
I’ll never let you go
Boy, you’re my comfort child
I’ll never let you go
No, no
I see our love’s been on lock and there’s no talk if I stop it
You just don’t want to see me go
Every look I’ve been clocking, on your door I’ve been knocking
Get your life and baby let’s go, go
I met this boy in Molly town
He said a boom, a boom, boom, boom
He said he’d like to buy my round
I said okay, a boom, boom, boom
In Joss Stone's song "Molly Town," she tells the story of meeting a boy in a small, rural town somewhere called Molly Town. He caught her attention with his simple yet catchy melody, and she was smitten with him. She describes in the song how he asked to buy her a drink, but she refused to let him buy her affection. However, she was still drawn to his presence and stayed in Molly Town to get to know him more.
As the weeks turned into months, Joss began falling in love with the boy and the small town. She sings about how she had made plans to leave, but fate had other ideas. She met the boy, and he had "transfixed" her, and the two end up spending every moment together. She even goes as far as saying she'll never let him go, and he became her "comfort child." Joss's lyrics reflect the feeling of being completely enamored with someone and the joy of falling in love, even in an unexpected place.
Overall, "Molly Town" is a catchy, upbeat song with a fun melody that tells a story of falling in love in the unlikeliest of places. The lyrics reflect the feeling of being so deeply drawn to someone that everything else becomes unimportant, and the catchy melody adds to the upbeat and happy feeling of falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
I met this boy in Molly town
She met a boy in a place called Molly town
He said a boom, a boom, boom, boom
The boy made a sound effect saying boom, boom, boom, boom
He said he’d like to buy my round
The boy offered to buy her a drink
I said okay, but you can’t buy me baby
She agreed but told him that she can't be bought
You look just like my favourite sound
She compared the boy's appearance to her favourite sound
So I stay alalala
She is singing 'alalala' as part of her story
Asking if I was allowed to come and play
She asked if she is allowed to join in and have fun
The rest is history
The story continued but the details are not mentioned
What is a girl like me to do-u-u
Asking what should she do as a girl in this situation
Not for a second I can leave you-u-u
She cannot leave him even for a second
Been here a month and I know your smile-u-u
She has been there for a month and knows his smile
My heart is thinking I’ll stay a while-u-u-u-u
She realizes that her heart is telling her to stay for a while
The weeks went on and the months fell out
Time passed as the weeks turned into months
Of my way, what can I sing about it
She cannot find anything to sing about concerning her situation
You swore you’d always be around
He promised that he will always be around
If I stay, so I’m staying
She decided to stay after the boy said he will always be around
I hold my plans to the god of fate
She left her plans to fate
And all he say was boom, boom, boom
Fate seemed to respond with the same sound effect, boom, boom, boom
You’re the point to the love I found
He is the reason for the love she has found
In a way, don’t think I’m crazy
She thinks she might sound crazy in a way for saying that he is the reason for the love she found
Got my camera, got my sax
She grabbed her camera and saxophone
Let me go I’m leaving it
She is leaving them behind
Run from life as I know it
She is running away from her previous life
'Cause you got me, got me, got me transfixed
She is feeling captivated by him
Thought I’d travel far away
She thought of traveling far away
But you call me half the way
He only had to call her to make her stay halfway
Down in [?] I would stay
She would stay down wherever [?] is (not specified)
'Cause you got me, got me, got me good babe
She feels that he has her completely
I’ll never let you go
She will never let him go
Boy, you’re my comfort child
He is her comfort child, someone who brings comfort to her life
No, no
Just a repetition of 'I'll never let you go'
I see our love’s been on lock and there’s no talk if I stop it
She is aware that their love has been locked and knows that there's no talking her out of it
You just don’t want to see me go
He doesn't want to see her go
Every look I’ve been clocking, on your door I’ve been knocking
She's been watching him closely and knocking on his door
Get your life and baby let’s go, go
She is encouraging him to take action and go with her
I said okay, a boom, boom, boom
She said okay in the same way the boy offered to buy her a drink by saying 'a boom, boom, boom'
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JONATHAN SHORTEN, JOSS STONE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Emily G
I met this boy in Molly town
He said a boom, a boom, boom, boom
He said he'd like to buy my round
I said okay, but you can't buy me baby
You look just like my favourite sound
So I stay alalala
Asking if I was allowed to come and play
The rest is history
What is a girl like me to do-u-u
Not for a second I can leave you-u-u
Been here a month and I know your smile-u-u
My heart is thinking I'll stay a while-u-u-u-u
The weeks went on and the months fell out
Of my way, what can I sing about it
You swore you'd always be around
If I stay, so I'm staying
I hold my plans to the god of fate
And all he say was boom, boom, boom
You're the point to the love I found
In a way, don't think I'm crazy
What is a girl like me to do-u-u
Not for a second I can leave you-u-u
Been here a month and I know your smile-u-u
My heart is thinking I'll stay a while-u-u-u-u
Got my camera, got my sax
Let me go I'm leaving it
Run from life as I know it
'Cause you got me, got me, got me transfixed
Thought I'd travel far away
But you call me half the way
Down in [?] I would stay
'Cause you got me, got me, got me good babe
What is a girl like me to do-u-u
Not for a second I can leave you-u-u
Been here a month and I know your smile-u-u
My heart is thinking I'll stay a while-u-u-u-u
I'll never let you go
Boy, you're my comfort child
I'll never let you go
No, no
I see our love's been on lock and there's no talk if I stop it
You just don't want to see me go
Every look I've been clocking, on your door I've been knocking
Get your life and baby let's go, go
I met this boy in Molly town
He said a boom, a boom, boom, boom
He said he'd like to buy my round
I said okay, a boom, boom, boom
Silvana Valcarcel
met this boy in Molly town
He said a boom, a boom, boom, boom
He said he’d like to buy my round
I said okay, but you can’t buy me baby
You look just like my favourite sound
So I stay alalala
Asking if I was allowed to come and play
The rest is history
What is a girl like me to do-u-u
Not for a second I can leave you-u-u
Been here a month and I know your smile-u-u
My heart is thinking I’ll stay a while-u-u-u-u
The weeks went on and the months fell out
Of my way, what can I sing about it
You swore you’d always be around
If I stay, so I’m staying
I hold my plans to the god of fate
And all he say was boom, boom, boom
You’re the point to the love I found
In a way, don’t think I’m crazy
What is a girl like me to do-u-u
Not for a second I can leave you-u-u
Been here a month and I know your smile-u-u
My heart is thinking I’ll stay a while-u-u-u-u
Got my camera, got my sax
Let me go I’m leaving it
Run from life as I know it
'Cause you got me, got me, got me transfixed
Thought I’d travel far away
But you call me half the way
Down in [?] I would stay
'Cause you got me, got me, got me good babe
What is a girl like me to do-u-u
Not for a second I can leave you-u-u
Been here a month and I know your smile-u-u
My heart is thinking I’ll stay a while-u-u-u-u
I’ll never let you go
Boy, you’re my comfort child
I’ll never let you go
No, no
I see our love’s been on lock and there’s no talk if I stop it
You just don’t want to see me go
Every look I’ve been clocking, on your door I’ve been knocking
Get your life and baby let’s go, go
I met this boy in Molly town
He said a boom, a boom, boom, boom
He said he’d like to buy my round
I said okay, a boom, boom, boom
July Nievas
I met this boy in Molly town
He said a boom, a boom, boom, boom
He said he’d like to buy my round
I said OK, but you can’t buy me baby
You look just like my favourite sound
So I stay alalala
Asking if I was allowed to come and play
The rest is history
What is a girl like me to do-u-u
Not for a second I can leave you-u-u
Been here a month and I know your smile-u-u
My heart is thinking I’ll stay a while-u-u-u-u
The weeks went on and the months fell out
Of my way, what can I sing about it You swore you’d always be around
If I stay, so I’m staying
I hold my plans to the god of fate
And all he say was boom, boom, boom
You’re the point to the love I found
In a way, don’t think I’m crazy
What is a girl like me to do-u-u
Not for a second I can leave you-u-u
Been here a month and I know your smile-u-u
My heart is thinking I’ll stay a while-u-u-u-u, whoa
O-e-o, o-e-o, o-e-o-o-o-o
O-e-o, o-e-o, o-e-o-o-o-o
O-e-o, o-e-o, o-e-o-o-o-o
O-e-o, o-e-o, o-e-o-o-o-o
Got my camera, got my six
Anymore I’m leaving him
Run from life as I know it Cause you got me, got me, got me transfixed
Thought I’d travel far away
But you call me half the way
Down in moyo I would stay
Cause you got me, got me, got me good babe
What is a girl like me to do-u-u
Not for a second I can leave you-u-u
Been here a month and I know your smile-u-u
My heart is thinking I’ll stay a while-u-u-u-u, whoa
I’ll never let you go Boy, you’re my comfort child
I’ll never let you go No, no, ooh
I see our love’s been on lock and there’s no talk if I stop it You just don’t want to see me go Every look I’ve been clocking, on your door I’ve been knocking
Get your life and baby let’s go, go I met this boy in Molly town
He said a boom, a boom, boom, boom
He said he’d like to buy my round
I said OK, a boom, boom, boom
Claudia Peláez
Me encanta!! la voz de esta mujer es espectacular
Dano Hernan
sensacional, me encanta Joss, es excelente artista.
Eilon Bob
I've discovred Joss one day on a school trip in London. went to a CD's store and heard her album randomly. immediately fell in LOVE. And since then, never stopped loving her! I'm a huge fan, she is always suprisine in the best ways. so talented, so pure, so true, no drama, no money...This is True music for me !!! such delicious and quality album!!! She is mezmerizing !!!
Make IT Easy
I'm very glad and proud of Joss music when I see & réadaptation this kind of comment ! Thanks !
karla Andrade
Ela cantando reggae é tudo! 🥰🌺🎶
NightFlower
I LOOVEE THIS ONE OMG! <33 Such a great song, man. Makes you just want to close your eyes and dance around, just going with the vibe, lol
Well done, Ms. Stone!
Emily G
I met this boy in Molly town
He said a boom, a boom, boom, boom
He said he'd like to buy my round
I said okay, but you can't buy me baby
You look just like my favourite sound
So I stay alalala
Asking if I was allowed to come and play
The rest is history
What is a girl like me to do-u-u
Not for a second I can leave you-u-u
Been here a month and I know your smile-u-u
My heart is thinking I'll stay a while-u-u-u-u
The weeks went on and the months fell out
Of my way, what can I sing about it
You swore you'd always be around
If I stay, so I'm staying
I hold my plans to the god of fate
And all he say was boom, boom, boom
You're the point to the love I found
In a way, don't think I'm crazy
What is a girl like me to do-u-u
Not for a second I can leave you-u-u
Been here a month and I know your smile-u-u
My heart is thinking I'll stay a while-u-u-u-u
Got my camera, got my sax
Let me go I'm leaving it
Run from life as I know it
'Cause you got me, got me, got me transfixed
Thought I'd travel far away
But you call me half the way
Down in [?] I would stay
'Cause you got me, got me, got me good babe
What is a girl like me to do-u-u
Not for a second I can leave you-u-u
Been here a month and I know your smile-u-u
My heart is thinking I'll stay a while-u-u-u-u
I'll never let you go
Boy, you're my comfort child
I'll never let you go
No, no
I see our love's been on lock and there's no talk if I stop it
You just don't want to see me go
Every look I've been clocking, on your door I've been knocking
Get your life and baby let's go, go
I met this boy in Molly town
He said a boom, a boom, boom, boom
He said he'd like to buy my round
I said okay, a boom, boom, boom
Laura
I think this one is my favorite! Hard to choose because I love all of them❤️
Joseph Rodrigues
The new album is a GEM! Love it!
Louie Espley Shone as Espo Nation
Reggae + Soul = amazing talent, keep it up Joss 👩🎤👩🎤👩🎤