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
Underworld
Joss Stone Lyrics
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Where the love's at first sight
The kind that we like
Under, under, under, underworld
Oh and this feeling is her elating
Let your eyes be your mind and lady
This is a room where your people can fake it
The world's overpopulating
You can feel free, it's love we're making
You'd be a fool to refuse to take it
So come inside, come inside
Welcome to the underworld
Where the love's at first sight
The kind that we like
Under, under, under, underworld
Welcome to the underworld
Where the people stay high
All of their lives
Underworld
It's a beauty that's understated
Like the sun shinin' through the rain
Sounds never complicated
Just don't think too tough, that's enough
To the echo of a smile that saved me
Walk the shortest of miles to crazy
Left a note that you won't lay me
Down, so you cease good now
???
Inside tonight all around each other's boo
Underworld
Where the love's at first sight
The kind that we like
Under, under, under, underworld
Welcome to the underworld
Where the people stay high
All of their lives
Underworld
I wanna see what you want me to feel
I can imagine it'd be much more than
A turn of the tables so you can be able
To feel the heat of the every beat
Let go, let go, leave those cufflinks on the street
It's an itch you got to scratch, yeah burn your mail, mail
???
No hot, you got to match, you can stay or you can bail
I hold a lighter, hope you cash, hope you dash
We dim the brightness, you relax, you relax
I wanna see what you look like when you leave but will you leave?
Will you feel lovely as you smoke the breeze?
Boy to nature by the trees
Mother Nature's leaves
Welcome to the underworld
Where the love's at first sight
The kind that we like
Under, under, under, underworld
Welcome to the underworld
Where the people stay high
All of their lives
Underworld
Joss Stone's song "Underworld" is a musical journey into a world of hedonism and indulgence. The song is mainly an invitation to join in the revelry of this "underworld," which is portrayed as a place of escape from reality - a place where love is at first sight, people stay high all their lives, and beauty is understated. The idea of escaping into the underworld where everything is exaggerated and uncomplicated is in line with the common contemporary view that one should indulge to live fully.
It appears that the song's message is a call for people, especially men, to move from a restrictive and inhibited existence into a world where they can let their hair down, where they can feel free, and under no obligation to conform to societal norms. The song suggests that people should follow their eyes and let the beauty, sensuality, and freedom of the underworld take precedence over their strict society. This idea is reinforced by the line "It's an itch you got to scratch," which implies that the need to indulge is innate.
In conclusion, "Underworld" is an excellent song that captures the zeitgeist of society today. The song's message can be interpreted in various ways, but it mostly focuses on the idea of escapism, indulgence, and a call to embrace the beauty and freedom of life. It encourages people to stop denying themselves of the pleasures of life and instead, let go, and indulge.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to the underworld
Joss Stone invites the listener to explore an unknown world.
Where the love's at first sight
Love in this underworld is not complicated and does not require any effort.
The kind that we like
This love is simple and easy to achieve.
Under, under, under, underworld
A playful repetition of the word underworld.
Oh and this feeling is her elating
The experience of being in the underworld creates a thrilling sensation.
Let your eyes be your mind and lady
Experience the world with your senses, not your intellect.
This is a room where your people can fake it
The underworld is a place where people can pretend to be someone they're not.
So boy let your hair fall down
Joss Stone invites the listener to let loose and relax.
The world's overpopulating
The real world is too crowded and overwhelming.
You can feel free, it's love we're making
The underworld is a place of freedom, where love is easy and abundant.
You'd be a fool to refuse to take it
The listener would be missing out if they didn't take the opportunity to explore the underworld.
So come inside, come inside
Joss Stone encourages the listener to enter the underworld.
Where the people stay high
The people in the underworld are always happy and carefree.
All of their lives
This lifestyle is everlasting.
It's a beauty that's understated
The beauty of the underworld is simple and subtle.
Like the sun shinin' through the rain
The beauty is like a rare natural phenomenon.
Sounds never complicated
The sounds in the underworld are never confusing or complex.
Just don't think too tough, that's enough
Don't overthink, just enjoy.
To the echo of a smile that saved me
A smile in the underworld has the power to save someone.
Walk the shortest of miles to crazy
A short distance in the underworld can lead to an exciting, crazy experience.
Left a note that you won't lay me
A message of assurance that the person won't be left behind.
Down, so you cease good now
Relax and enjoy the good life in the underworld.
???
An unclear line that cannot be interpreted.
Inside tonight all around each other's boo
Being close to one another is celebrated in the underworld.
I wanna see what you want me to feel
Joss Stone is open to experiencing what others feel in the underworld.
I can imagine it'd be much more than
The experience is beyond imagination.
A turn of the tables so you can be able
Opportunities for new experiences are abundant in the underworld.
To feel the heat of the every beat
To feel the passion and energy of the music and the people in the underworld.
Let go, let go, leave those cufflinks on the street
Don't worry about formalities or material possessions in the underworld.
It's an itch you got to scratch, yeah burn your mail, mail
The underworld is a place to let go of life's demands and responsibilities.
???
An unclear line that cannot be interpreted.
No hot, you got to match, you can stay or you can bail
You can stay in the underworld or leave anytime you want.
I hold a lighter, hope you cash, hope you dash
Joss Stone offers a light to help someone relax and enjoy their time in the underworld.
We dim the brightness, you relax, you relax
The atmosphere in the underworld is soothing and relaxing.
I wanna see what you look like when you leave but will you leave?
Joss Stone is curious to see how people will change after they leave the underworld.
Will you feel lovely as you smoke the breeze?
Will people feel content and happy once they leave the underworld?
Boy to nature by the trees
The natural world and its beauty is celebrated in the underworld.
Mother Nature's leaves
The leaves of Mother Nature are a symbol of the beauty of the underworld.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RICHIE STEVENS, JONATHAN NICHOLAS SHORTEN, JOSS STONE, NEVILLE MALCOLM, ERIC VANDELL BAKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Summer-oy9vx
Welcome to the underworld
Where the love's oversized
The kind that we like
Under, under, under, underworld
Roll in this feeling, it's herb related
Let your eyes be your mind elating
This is a room where your ego can't fake it
So go ahead, let your hair fall down
Though the world's overpopulated
You can feel free, it's love we're making
You'd be a fool to refuse to take it
So don't be shy, come inside
Welcome to the underworld
Where the love's oversized
The kind that we like
Under, under, under, underworld
Welcome to the underworld
Where the people stay high
All of their lives
Underworld
It's a beauteous understatement
Like the sun shining through the rain's hands
Sounds never complicated
Just don't think too tough, that's enough (just feel)
Listen to the echo of a smile that saved me
Walk the shortest of miles to crazy
Let a note that you wrote lay me down
Sow your seeds good now
A stitch that allows us to move
Inside and out all around each other's groove
Underworld
Where the love's oversized
The kind that we like
Under, under, under, underworld
Welcome to the underworld
Where the people stay high
All of their lives
Underworld
I wanna see what you want when you feel free
I can't imagine it would be much more
Than a turn of the table so you can be able
To feel the heat of the every beat
Let go, let go
Leave those cufflinks on the street
It's an itch you got to scratch
Yes, burn your mail, mail
Bishaboshabash, no kinda word can tell your tale
No height you got to match, you can stay or you can bail
I throw a light, I hope you catch, hope you catch
We'll dim the bright so you relax, you relax
I wanna see what you look like when you leave, who will you be
Will you feel lovely as you smoke the breeze
Brought to you by the trees
Mother Nature's leaves
Welcome to the underworld
Where the love's oversized
The kind that we like
Under, under, under, underworld
Welcome to the underworld
Where the people stay high
All of their lives
The underworld
Underworld
@amyvalencia9172
Any genre, any style, she does it . Makes me fall in love w/ it all. Reggae, pop, soul, jazz, anyway she does it. The best vocalist on this planet. So underrated!! 💜💜💜💜💜
@thefunmom2929
She is more than amazing
@briaboard3128
The fools who thumbs downed don't know real music mannnn 😒 she's a goddess!
@N1ghtFlower
HELL YAAAAAAAAS TO THIS SONG! Love love love it <3333
@gregoryking65
NightFlower in one of her best song we need to hear more from joss in 2019 with a new album
@fullimmerzion
fantastic song... simply perfect!
@rogerhernandez1230
Que inspirador es ver o escuchar a alguien que disfrute lo que hace.
@jeromegraves23
My love, my heart!
@MichaelDornelas
Amazing.
@Summer-oy9vx
Welcome to the underworld
Where the love's oversized
The kind that we like
Under, under, under, underworld
Roll in this feeling, it's herb related
Let your eyes be your mind elating
This is a room where your ego can't fake it
So go ahead, let your hair fall down
Though the world's overpopulated
You can feel free, it's love we're making
You'd be a fool to refuse to take it
So don't be shy, come inside
Welcome to the underworld
Where the love's oversized
The kind that we like
Under, under, under, underworld
Welcome to the underworld
Where the people stay high
All of their lives
Underworld
It's a beauteous understatement
Like the sun shining through the rain's hands
Sounds never complicated
Just don't think too tough, that's enough (just feel)
Listen to the echo of a smile that saved me
Walk the shortest of miles to crazy
Let a note that you wrote lay me down
Sow your seeds good now
A stitch that allows us to move
Inside and out all around each other's groove
Underworld
Where the love's oversized
The kind that we like
Under, under, under, underworld
Welcome to the underworld
Where the people stay high
All of their lives
Underworld
I wanna see what you want when you feel free
I can't imagine it would be much more
Than a turn of the table so you can be able
To feel the heat of the every beat
Let go, let go
Leave those cufflinks on the street
It's an itch you got to scratch
Yes, burn your mail, mail
Bishaboshabash, no kinda word can tell your tale
No height you got to match, you can stay or you can bail
I throw a light, I hope you catch, hope you catch
We'll dim the bright so you relax, you relax
I wanna see what you look like when you leave, who will you be
Will you feel lovely as you smoke the breeze
Brought to you by the trees
Mother Nature's leaves
Welcome to the underworld
Where the love's oversized
The kind that we like
Under, under, under, underworld
Welcome to the underworld
Where the people stay high
All of their lives
The underworld
Underworld