Bloodstone
Guy Sebastian
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This is a burning house, but we should stay inside 'Cause something's telling me that we should stay and fight I know it's gonna take a lot to change your mind, oh But baby, put your white flag down I'm rolling up my sleeves right now Oh no, I'm not afraid to bleed Work my hands to the bone More words are not what you need I let my labor show Can't do it on my own I need you to believe So please, please, squeeze 'Cause there's more in this bloodstone (oh oh oh oh oh oh oh) Yeah, there's more in this bloodstone (oh oh oh oh oh oh oh) Oh oh oh There's a version of me I need to bring to light I'm really not that asshole that I was last night I tend to mess up every good thing in my life, oh I'll make it up to you somehow So, let me get to work right now Oh no, I'm not afraid to bleed Work my hands to the bone More words are not what you need I let my labor show Can't do it on my own I need you to believe So please, please, squeeze 'Cause there's more in this bloodstone I'm gonna, I'm gonna show you So let me get to work right now I'm gonna, I'm gonna show you So let me get to work right now I'm gonna, I'm gonna show you So let me get to work right now I'm gonna, I'm gonna show you I'm gonna come through somehow I'm gonna come through somehow I'm gonna come through somehow Oh no, I'm not afraid to bleed Oh no, I'm not afraid to bleed Work my hands to the bone More words are not what you need I let my labor show Can't do it on my own I need you to believe So please, please 'Cause there's more in this bloodstone (oh oh oh oh oh oh oh) I know, I know, that there's more in this bloodstone (Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh) Believe me, believe me, that there's more in this bloodstone (Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh) I know and you know, there's no walking away (Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh) Ah yeah, there's more in this bloodstone
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Written by: GUY THEODORE SEBASTIAN, LIAM QUINN, PETER JAMES HARDING
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Profile"Bloodstone" is a song by Guy Sebastian, a renowned Australian singer-songwriter who won the first-ever Australian Idol in 2003. He has released several number one singles and albums and has represented Australia in the Eurovision Song Contest.
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Song ReleaseThe song "Bloodstone" was released on 10 November 2017 as the second single from Sebastian's ninth studio album, "Conscious".
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Guy Sebastian himself, David Ryan Harris, and Theron Thomas. It was produced by Louis Schoorl and M Phazes.
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Genre"Bloodstone" is classified under the pop and R&B genre. It showcases Guy's ability to blend the energy of pop music with the soulful undertones of R&B.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "Bloodstone" did not break into the Australian Singles Chart, it received a warm reception from fans and critics alike.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Bloodstone" tackle an emotional journey of resilience, symbolically referring to a type of stone that represents strength and determination through difficulties.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Bloodstone" was released on YouTube on 26 November 2017 that features Guy Sebastian himself. The video is simple and poignant, highlighting Guy's passionate vocals and powerful lyrics.
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Live PerformancesGuy Sebastian has performed "Bloodstone" in various live performances including his 2018 Australian tour called the “Then & Now Regional Tour”.
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Song ReviewCritics praised the song for its honest lyrical content and Guy’s raw vocal delivery. Although it deviates from his usual pop sound, it was applauded for its deep emotional resonance.
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Album Performance"Bloodstone" is part of the album "Conscious" which peaked at number 4 on the ARIA Albums Chart and was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association. Despite not charting individually, "Bloodstone" contributed to the overall success of the album.
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