Stone by Stone

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About Stone by Stone

"Stone by Stone" is a song recorded by the Welsh band Catatonia, taken from their fourth studio album, Paper Scissors Stone. It was written by Mark Roberts and the band, and produced by TommyD. It was released as their only single from that album in 2001.


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2001
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You always hear the shouts
From my battalion
I send toy soldiers out to
Help me stand
And when I see you hide
Behind these curtain folds
I cross the room to turn the
Lights down low...

On common ground
We'll build our castle walls
We'll build them stone by stone
And how
With more and more
You know it won't take long
Where it burned orange
Let it burn gold...

I wouldn't like to learn
A lesson everyday
Good times, bad times
It's just the price to pay
But given half the chance
Of turning back the tide
I'll stay at home and keep
My boys in line...

On common ground
We'll build our castle walls
We'll build them stone by stone
And how
With more and more
You know it won't take long
Where it burned orange
Let it burn gold...

And given half the chance
To turn the hands of time
I'm always the bridesmaid
Couldn't live with myself
If I tried to be the bride...

On common ground
We'll build our castle walls
We'll build them stone by stone
With more and more
You know it won't take long
Where it burned orange
Let it burn gold...

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Catatonia

Catatonia were an alternative rock band from Wales who gained popularity in the mid to late 1990s. The band consisted of Cerys Matthews on vocals, Mark Roberts on guitar, Paul Jones on bass (both now members of Y Ffyrc, and former members of Sherbet Antlers and Y Cyrff), Owen Powell (who is a judge on 'Wawffactor' – akin to a Welsh X Factor) on guitar, and Aled Richards (who now drums for Amy Wadge) on drums. Matthews and Roberts were the main songwriters. more »

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Written by: Christiensen, Roberts, Chris Desjardins, Julie Christensen, Peter Cowles Andrus, Rex Roberts, Robyn Jameson

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Stone By Stone" by Catatonia was released in July 2001.
Album Info
The song is from their last studio album, "Paper Scissors Stone" which was released the same year.
Chart Performance
"Stone By Stone" peaked at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the top 20 hits in the UK.
Band Disbandment
"Stone By Stone" was the last single released before the Welsh band announced their split in September 2001.
Song Meaning
The song lyrics symbolize the slow rebuilding process after a disastrous event or experience.
Songwriter
The lyrics of "Stone By Stone" were penned by the band's lead vocalist, Cerys Matthews, along with other members of the band.
Critical reception
"Stone By Stone" received mixed reviews from music critics with many praising its catchy tune while others criticized it for failing to live up to the band's earlier, more dynamic material.
Video Production
The music video of "Stone By Stone" was directed by Wiz, a renowned British music video director.
Live performances
Despite being released a short time before the band's split, "Stone By Stone" was performed in several live shows and TV appearances, including on the popular UK show "Top of the Pops."
After Catatonia
Following the band's dissolution, lead vocalist Cerys Matthews embarked on a successful solo career and "Stone By Stone" frequently features as a loved classic in her sets.

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