03.09.2010
Toes or Head?
Today I listened to one of my favourite songs on the Kings of Leon album, "be somebody". I've realised in order to leave a certain feeling behind I must also leave this particular song behind. This erks me to say the least. When a song you totally love reminds your heart of something hurtful, all because some silly boy tainted such a perfect memory, the sound that used to soothe your soul now forces you to revisit that feeling. A loss of something beautiful. Good bye song ….. I'll put you in the box for now, close the lid and re visit once I'm free. Of the memory that is. Or at least at peace with it.
Of course this begs the question, "what in the hell are you talking about Joss?" Some questions are best left unanswered...
Slept on the bus last night. It was bloody freezing. Sven did tell me there was no electricity, but last time he said that there was just enough for a little heater to run. But not this time. I felt like I was camping in the forest in Devon. I had to make some hard decisions. My toes or my head? The cover wasn't long enough to cover both at one time. So, I gave up at 8 am. I just couldn't deal the chill. So I jumped out of bed threw on many items of very random clothing, 2 scarfs, 2 pairs of gloves, ear muffs....and I made my way into the hotel to warm up and have some breakie.
Lovely! Hot coffee....mmm....praise the Lord! I was safe inside. I read my book for a while. Funny book it is, but I'm actually into it. The author keeps making up words, but I can relate to that so I'm not completely put off by it. Its really like a chick flick on pages. Not deep but gives me something to do when everyone else is sleeping and there's no one to talk to. Now I'm a bit sleepy, but not tired enough to sleep. This tour has changed my sleeping patterns. I used to be able to sleep any where, any time, any place....unfortunately those days are gone. Damn!
So this is the second to last show in Groningen. So far so good. Let's see if we can keep it going till the last note played. I'm going home tomorrow morning just really quickly to walk the dogs then back up to London. I miss them, and mum too. Its well worth the trip.
I cant wait :)
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| Groningen - 2010-03-10 |
| Groningen, I thought it was absolutely great! I enjoyed it very much! I love less is more, lil reggae, hope you gonna do more reggae. :) |
| by Lineke |
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| porto - 2010-03-10 |
| joss, did you like playing in porutgal, coliseu do porto? |
| by maria |
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| Come to Boston - 2010-03-10 |
| Hey Joss, I am waiting patiently for you to come to the U.S. particularly BOSTON! Please come back soon it's been much too long!
Peace & Love Cupcake xo |
| by Holly |
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| joss - 2010-03-10 |
| joss you are amazing :) |
| by maria |
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| Groningen - 2010-03-10 |
| Just came home from your show in Groningen. Thank you and your band for an amazing show. I had a lovely time. See you next time. Hopefully again in my hometown |
| by Inge |
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| keep the blogs :D - 2010-03-10 |
| hey Joss, thanks for writing this blogs for us :D I can see that you really care about your fans and that's amazing :) peace! |
| by Ana Camilo |
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| Concert Brussels - 2010-03-10 |
| Hi Joss,
Just wanted to let you know I enjoyed the concert in Brussels so much. Your performance was AMAZING, it made my day (and the next couple of days). Congratulations to your band as well. Hope to see and hear you again soon!
By the way, my friend was the one that screamed you were smokin' (hot he meant), have to admit he was right about that :) Love your music Joss, keep up the good work and come back to Belgium soon. - Kurt x |
| by Kurt |
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| mr - 2010-03-10 |
| hey joss have a wicked time at home with your mum and the dogs, you must be so tired from the tour, wish i could have come to all the shows but i made it to paris,it was soooooo good!! and i got a flower from you!! Cant wait till London im sooooooo excited i dont think i will sleep on wednesday! I have a hard decison what to listen to on the way down to London from Leeds, mind body and soul,introducing joss stone or colour me free or maybe even soul sessions!!
mind you its a 4 hour drive so think i will listen to them all!!! cant wait joss!!
Shaun |
| by shaun ellis |
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| PLEASE COME TO MEXICO CITY - 2010-03-10 |
| whell, i don´t speak or write fine but i try becausse i wont to see you in mexicoooo pleasse come to mexico and make so much happy you are the best singer in the world |
| by haiku |
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| Consolation - 2010-03-10 |
| Hope your work schedule allows u more time with your friends and family. Your fans won't abandon u. I walked past u in a back parking lot during a sound check. Did not know who u were. Forgive my ignorance Joss fans. I listen to island music mainly. We gave half smiles to eachother and I went on my way. In a deep funk lost trying to find my way. Someone threw me for a loop. There the Tenderoni in the back parking lot stood in comfy sweats belting a lyric or two. I managed to get a last ticket in. During the show u spotted me twice and scared the poop out of me. I was maybe 15 ft off the side. I had to ask the people around me who u were and what your story was. I know I'm an idiot but I'm from an island. Luv reggae music. But that night u were a cool breeze in the hot mess I was in. U were what I needed to move on. Your music and lyrics helped nudge me forward and that's what I needed. I'm not completely free but me dear your light guides me in the right direction. So for that I must thank u from half way around the world. I do know this if it's any consolation to you and your struggle with a past luv. Honor the memory of what it was coz it helps soothe your mind from beating yourself up. Relationships like a lovely tide coming into shore. When it washes back to sea when it's gone... it leaves behind some beautiful moments besides the BS. Understand you were a part of the equation but not the problem. That wasn't your lesson to learn me dear. Beau was the immature one. His lesson to learn. You have the world at your figer tips luv. Now you have the opportunity to luv even better and greater. Bless!... PS I would've drop kicked that Side Show Bob back into the 90's for touching you. Irie luv bless! Your music and spirit allowed me to laugh, smile and luv again. Mahalo nui loa Joss (Hawaiian for thx a bunch) |
| by island rascal |
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| Clarksville, TN - 2010-03-10 |
| I read somewhere that you will be here for a concert, if so, what will be the dates. I just love your music. |
| by Ann |
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| Inauguration Ball - 2010-03-10 |
| I read somewhere on the internet that Joss was suppose to sing at the presidential election ball back in November. If this was true, what happened?? I was so looking forward to seeing Joss sing at the Ball. |
| by Kennetha |
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| lost memories - 2010-03-10 |
| know what you´re talking about, leave the song in the box! It will last a while, but for sure it get´s better, one day you can listen again without sorrow. Thank you for your music, love u |
| by Sebastian |
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| aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa =))))))))))) - 2010-03-10 |
| yuhulll you're going home! will take to get my present =)
I was happy!
have songs that we bring good and bad memories and one of his songs bring me this! =)
very happy! perhaps Friday as my things are with you!
YEAHHHHHHH |
| by Líh |
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| Groningen - 2010-03-10 |
| Hi Joss, You were BRILLIANT in Groningen what an amazing gig !!! The best you gave in Holland ever!! Thank you so much for wearing / liking the scarf and the Rottweiler. Love u XX |
| by Marije |
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| Song - 2010-03-10 |
| I love that song too...and its a shame you had to put it away but thats understandable at times :) I have a song like that...Forever-Papa Roach..I had to delete it off my ipod cos it just wasn't working for me. Too painful!!
Glad that you get to go home and see your mum and the dogs :) That will be lovely!!
Take care
xoxoxoxox |
| by Sophie |
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| I understand what you are saying ... - 2010-03-10 |
| I really understand what you are meaning with the song-thing you cannot listen anymore. One of my favourites songs was always "Gone Away" from The Offspring. it is a very sad song, but has wonderfull lyrics (i you do not know the song, check it aou on Youtube). Well, my father died 2 months ago and it still hurts like hell and I am not able anymore to listen to that song, it hurts too much :-(
I already wrote you an email, hope you got it, but again, thank you very much for the dedication of "Incredible" in Hamburg, you made me really happy with that performance, it was fantastic :-)
Kind regards and all the best for the last steps of your tour,
Emilio |
| by Emilio |
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| Dear Joss - 2010-03-10 |
| pritty shitty you couldn't sleep but books always work well ;)
i just wanted to thank you for the fantastic show in groningen!!
youre music really helped me out in a period wich i didn't really know what to do with,
but thanks to you i had some extra strength!
and ofcourse the show in groningen was superb!!
so thanks again and please stop by in holland many times more ;)
Love Ruby |
| by Ruby |
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| Home - 2010-03-10 |
| If your voice goes the coldness of the bus for hours can contribute to that. You deserve the best, not better, a heated bus is not too much to ask. Your vocal cords have been working in an impressive or condensed schedule. I'm glad you'll be home soon. I see your dogs looking at you trying to tell you never to leave again, not that they were in bad company - you are their owner and I know technically it's not a baby but you should be around on a consistent basis because they can't comprehend words and don't understand the responsibilities that you have (to inspire). Hopefully it'll be clear skies when you walk them, or get reaquainted, and I hope you have a lovely concert in London, and that your Mom makes you your favorite dish as a welcome home, though she might ask you to play a set at her club after you eat - a poor attempt at humor since I've never met your mother. |
| by Shane Fernandez |
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| aww - 2010-03-09 |
| i'm sorry u couldnt sleep well all the tour :(
next time remember to bring lot of blankets :) |
| by millie |
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| Thanks - 2010-03-09 |
| Thank you so very much for your blog and your music. Hope to see u live in the southern California area soon.
Ps What book are u reading? |
| by Naomy |
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| JOSS!!!!! - 2010-03-09 |
| Hi,Joss!
I`m so happy for you thats you are finaly at home!
So,my darling relax, make holiday!And to be soon back with new great songs!!!MAYBE a LIVE-Album???
Bye my little girl!!!
Sacha from Cologne |
| by Sacha |
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| THANKS!!! - 2010-03-09 |
| Thank you so much for that amazing tour it was a beautiful evening in paris thanks for wasting your time with fans all over europe now you all deserves rest and America is waiting for u!!
thank you so much!!! big hugs, love your music joss so much |
| by Myriam, Carcassonne |
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| Hello Canada! - 2010-03-09 |
| aJoss, any chance of a North American tour (Canada) in the near future?
I would love to hear you in person; it's on my bucket list.
Keep belting out the tunes. |
| by Carol |
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| Brussels - 2010-03-09 |
| dear Joss,
loved your gig in Brussels (the one with the underwear!!!) haha! Hope u liked the place AND the crowd!
lookin forward 2 see u again, maybe this summer?
U have a GREAT band! Those 2 backing-vocal, my god! Congreats to all of u ! |
| by lobke |
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