Life Story
Angie Stone
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Sittin' here wondering, pondering Every little thing And I'm lookin' back, lookin' at All the time I been searching, ooh [Chorus: 1] I ain't scared to tell you That I'm ready for you Open the door More to life than livin' I want you to come into my heart [Chorus: 2] Cause this is my life story And it's for you only Give you everything Come into my love story Give you all the glory Give it up to you No one knows what tomorrow holds Or if it ever comes So I'm gonna take my chances, baby You're the only one, ooh [Chorus: 1] [Chorus: 2] Won't have another day without you in my life There ain't no other way for us than love [Chorus: 2] This is my life story And it's for you only My life, my life, My life story This is my life story And it's for you only My life, my life, my life This is my life story And it's for you only Give you everything Come into my love story Give you all the glory (Give it up to you, oh) 'cause this is my life story And it's for you only
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Written by: HARVE PIERRE, CARL B. CLAY, WAYNE K. GARFIELD, NASHIEM MYRICK, ROBERT ROSS, JULIAN I. JR. GARFIELD, ROY AYERS, JULIAN I GARFIELD, NASHIEM SA-ALLAH MYRICK
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Life Story" is a song by American singer and songwriter Angie Stone. This song is one of the tracks on her second album, "Black Diamond."
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Chart PerformanceIn terms of chart performance, "Life Story" topped the UK Singles Chart and peaked at number 22 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
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Album SuccessThe album "Black Diamond," which contains the track "Life Story," was a commercial success, reaching number 9 on the US Billboard R&B chart and number 1 on the UK soul chart.
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Award Recognition"Black Diamond" was nominated for a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award in 2000. This recognition also reflected the popularity of the track "Life Story."
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Songwriting CreditAngie Stone is credited as one of the songwriters of "Life Story," showcasing her talent not only as a singer but also as a songwriter.
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Music VideoA music video was produced for "Life Story." The visual representation further enhanced the song's appeal and popularity.
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ProducerThe song was produced by popular American music producer Gerald Isaac, also known as Gerry DeVeaux.
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Musical Style"Life Story" characterized Angie Stone's signature neo-soul style, blending contemporary R&B with a classic soul feel.
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Lyrics InterpretationThematically, the song is about survival, self-belief, and overcoming adversity, reflecting Stone's personal experiences and struggles.
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Notable PerformanceStone notably performed "Life Story" on Top of the Pops, a major UK music show, which helped the song and album gain popularity in the United Kingdom.
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Release Year"Life Story" was released in 1999, marking Stone's solid presence in the music scene at the turn of the millennium.
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CollaborationThe track "Life Story" also features background vocals by Lalah Hathaway, a renowned American singer.
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