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.
This Love
Julia Stone Lyrics
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When I'm all alone.
I can feel your heartbeat like it's my own.
I can hear your music from a million miles away,
The angels got right when they made you they way they made you.
Sometimes I wonder if you're made from bones and skin
Or are you something for me to begin again, again.
This love, this love
This love, this love.
I will build you a mountain,
So you can see
All the away across the universe
To me.
I will build you shelter for when the days are cold .
I will be your shelter for when were old and kind
This love, this love,
This love, this love,
This love, this love
This love, this love.
In "This Love" by Julia Stone, the artist seems to be deeply connected with someone even when they're physically apart. The opening lines, "I can feel your heart beat, When I'm all alone. I can feel your heartbeat like it's my own" implies that the connection is so strong that she can feel the other person's presence even when they're not physically together. The second verse intensifies this feeling stating that she can hear the other person's music from a million miles away; it's like they're always with her no matter the distance. The following lines suggest that the other person is extraordinary, an angel of sorts, and she wonders if they were made to begin a new chapter in her life.
The chorus "This love, this love" seems to be an expression of gratitude and recognition of the strong bond they share, while the following lines go on to promise to build a mountain, a shelter, and be there for each other in both good and bad times. The final three repetitions of "this love" seem to be an affirmation of the strength of their love.
In summary, "This Love" by Julia Stone is a song about a deep emotional and spiritual connection between two people who love each other so much that they can feel each other's presence even when they're not together physically.
Line by Line Meaning
I can feel your heart beat,
I am so connected to you that I can feel your heart beating even when we are physically apart.
When I'm all alone.
Even in solitude, I can feel this strong connection that exists between us.
I can feel your heartbeat like it's my own.
The connection between us is so strong that it feels as if your heartbeat is a part of mine.
I can hear your music from a million miles away,
Your music is so captivating that it can reach me even from a distance of a million miles.
The angels got right when they made you they way they made you.
The way you are made is perfect, as if it was designed by angels themselves.
Sometimes I wonder if you're made from bones and skin
Sometimes it feels like there is so much more to you than just a physical body made of bones and skin.
Or are you something for me to begin again, again.
Perhaps you are my opportunity to start anew and experience love once again.
This love, this love
This intense and profound connection between us.
I will build you a mountain,
I will do anything to bring us closer, even if it means physically altering the environment around us.
So you can see
So that you can witness the vastness and beauty of the universe with me.
All the away across the universe
Together, there is nothing that can separate us and our love, not even the vastness of the universe.
To me.
Our love is strong enough to transcend distance and bring us together.
I will build you shelter for when the days are cold .
I will always be there to provide comfort and protection for you, especially during difficult times.
I will be your shelter for when were old and kind
I will continue to be your source of comfort and support even as we grow old together.
This love, this love,
This profound bond and connection between us that transcends time and space.
This love, this love,
This love that is so strong and everlasting.
This love, this love
This love that is the foundation of our relationship, and the driving force behind everything we do.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JULIA STONE
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@ItsAUkuleleThing
Her voice is hauntingly beautiful
@jaymartyn4409
I love her voice. Timid and haunting. really draws you in to the song.
This song rolls along really nice.
@timoali7112
oh my goodness, what a beautiful song.... I love it
@azsiagastro
Full of kindness and emotion. Love it.
@meltemdd
I'm feeling so lonely and sad.. I can hear my heart
@SHALAt22
love her voice.
@brittanychick353
so many emotions run through me whenever i hear this, or any of her music, i cant even explain. simply beautiful.
@Joanamariaalenquer
Julia is wow!!! Great voice, great song writer :) the sweetest singer! Love her
@marilyncajarito1387
My friend from Canda shared this song to me and the lyrics makes me sad but beautiful song thanks to him :)
@agh45k
she is the most gorgeous and amazing singer <33