On The Memory Machine Julia employs the talents of a range of musicians from her musical community and undertakes production duties alongside co-producers Keiran Kelly and Brad Albetta.
Subtle, minimal arrangements show the self-assuredness that Julia has brought to this timely project and though characteristically sweet and melodious, the subjects of her stories often run to the darker side, reflected in the artwork inspired by old horror flick posters. Written and recorded over five months in a variety of locations these songs comprise a journey of their own.
Her songs can comfortably inhabit the surreal, where love is an unreliable latchkey kid (‘Where Does the Love Go?’); an internal dying fire warms the hands of grasping sycophants (‘Lights Inside this Dream’); My Baby harks back to the sweet serenades of the fifties and ‘Catastrophe’ provides a delightful romp through the disasters of clumsy connections. The title track, ‘The Memory Machine’, is a paean to lost love from a simpler era with Julia’s hushed vocal veering into dreamy longing.
Julia Stone’s talents as a musician are evident, providing not only vocal and guitar, but also piano, bass, ukulele and percussion, though it is Julia’s characteristic and unique vocals that shine here. She works as an professional artist since 2006.
The Memory Machine is an intriguing, disturbing, moving and ultimately enchanting solo debut from an accomplished and self-assured artist.
It's All Okay
Julia Stone Lyrics
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And you might say you're wounded, and I might say I'm hurt
But we knew the difference then between the fire and the earth
And we may say we're broken, we may say we're weak,
But we knew before we started, oh the secrets we would keep
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
I'll move to the country, and live inside the deepest, darkest wood
And I'll write you a letter and tell you all the things
I should say to your face
And I won't send it to you, I'll send it to your mother's place
And she won't give it to you, that's how brave I'll grow here in my cave
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
And you'll move to the city, marry a pretty girl
And she will make you smile all the while you'll be
Looking for what you left behind
And she will bring you children and oh how you will
Love them with that heart of yours
I won't visit you, I'll know by then the kinder thing to do
Oh it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
The story is different now, the records are playing in the living room
The lyrics of "It's All Okay" by Julia Stone tell the story of a past relationship and the acceptance of its end. The first verse begins with the acknowledgement that things have changed and it's no longer the way it was before. The memories of the relationship are still present, represented by the records still playing in the living room. The second line is a conversation between two people who have been hurt by the end of the relationship, but they know the difference between the passion of love and the grounding of reality. They may feel broken and weak but they knew the secrets they kept before they even started.
The second verse transitions to a future where the singer has moved to the country and is living in solitude, reflecting on their feelings and writing a letter to their former lover. They won't send the letter, instead sending it to their mother's place to avoid confrontation. This shows that the singer is maturing and developing the courage to express their emotions. The lover has moved on with their life, getting married and having children, but the singer chooses not to visit, accepting that it's the kinder thing to do.
The chorus repeats the phrase "it's all okay" to express the acceptance of the end of the relationship and the belief that love will find a way to be what it is meant to be. The song is a bittersweet reminder of the complexities of love and the importance of accepting the inevitability of change.
Line by Line Meaning
The story is different now, the records are playing in the living room
Things have changed, but we're still here together, trying to make the best of things.
And you might say you're wounded, and I might say I'm hurt
We're both hurting, but we're trying to be strong for each other.
But we knew the difference then between the fire and the earth
We used to understand each other deeply, but now things are more complicated.
And we may say we're broken, we may say we're weak,
We're struggling to cope with our problems, but we haven't given up hope.
But we knew before we started, oh the secrets we would keep
We had secrets from each other even before we began, but we made promises to try to make things work anyway.
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
Despite the challenges we face, we still believe in love and its power to overcome any obstacle.
I'll move to the country, and live inside the deepest, darkest wood
I'm trying to escape from my problems and find some peace and solitude.
And I'll write you a letter and tell you all the things I should say to your face
There are things I need to say to you, but it's too difficult to say them in person.
And I won't send it to you, I'll send it to your mother's place
I don't know how to reach you anymore, so I'm trying to send my message through someone else you know.
And she won't give it to you, that's how brave I'll grow here in my cave
I don't expect you to ever receive my message, but I'm willing to put my feelings out there anyway and take control of my own life.
And you'll move to the city, marry a pretty girl
You're trying to start a new life, but you're still searching for something you can't find.
And she will make you smile all the while you'll be looking for what you left behind
Despite your best efforts, you'll always feel like something is missing from your new life.
And she will bring you children and oh how you will love them with that heart of yours
You'll find new joys in your life, but your heart will always have a place for what you lost.
I won't visit you, I'll know by then the kinder thing to do
I've accepted that we've moved on and that it's not healthy for me to keep clinging to the past.
Oh it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
No matter how things turn out, we're still grateful for the love we shared and the memories we made.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JULIA STONE
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@bellasimpson3026
The story is different now, the records are playing in the living room
And you might say you're wounded, and I might say I'm hurt
But we knew the difference then between the fire and the earth
And we may say we're broken, we may say we're weak,
But we knew before we started, oh the secrets we would keep
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
I'll move to the country, and live inside the deepest, darkest wood
And I'll write you a letter and tell you all the things I should say to your face
And I won't send it to you, I'll send it to your mother's place
And she won't give it to you, that's how brave I'll grow here in my cave
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
And you'll move to the city, marry a pretty girl
And she will make you smile all the while you'll be looking for what you left behind
And she will bring you children and oh how you will love them with that heart of yours
I won't visit you, I'll know by then the kinder thing to do
Oh it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
The story is different now, the records are playing in the living room
@aimeek1236
This songs lyrics speaks volumes for people with lost loves.
@SHALAt22
Julia Stone has a voice of an angel. This song so so painfully honest and personal that resonates with those of us who know the un-requited love.
@victorbegin6921
I found this and I found peace, I hope you find at least one of those.
@mshelton155
Julia and her brother Angus are soo talented
@bellasimpson3026
The story is different now, the records are playing in the living room
And you might say you're wounded, and I might say I'm hurt
But we knew the difference then between the fire and the earth
And we may say we're broken, we may say we're weak,
But we knew before we started, oh the secrets we would keep
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
I'll move to the country, and live inside the deepest, darkest wood
And I'll write you a letter and tell you all the things I should say to your face
And I won't send it to you, I'll send it to your mother's place
And she won't give it to you, that's how brave I'll grow here in my cave
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
And you'll move to the city, marry a pretty girl
And she will make you smile all the while you'll be looking for what you left behind
And she will bring you children and oh how you will love them with that heart of yours
I won't visit you, I'll know by then the kinder thing to do
Oh it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
And it's all okay, cause love will find a way to be what love is
The story is different now, the records are playing in the living room
@emiliaduartecarrillo1730
Thanks for the lyrics
@jhernan594
Thank you!!
@1000ramir
after a breakup in a relationship you go through phases, anger, regret, sadness,bitterness, nostalgia, and then acceptance. and thats where i am, what we lived was beautiful and no matter how hard we worked at getting it back we couldn't. "it's all ok cause love will find a way to be where love is"
@klenno5428
:(
@babyrat21
I don't know if this songs heals or hurts