Lonely Stranger is Stone Atlas's first single release.  Debuting February 2020. 

Vocals, Songwriting, Guitarist:  Justin Baker
Bass:  David LeHew
Percussions:  Cameron Hawkins

Lonely Stranger

The title track of Stone Atlas's debut album, Everywhere with You.
This song was written, and first preformed acousticly by BAKER on his wedding day while reminiscing on all of the travels he and his wife have been on and that are to come.  Then reinvented adding a rock flare when Stone Atlas came together as a three piece band and forever changed the style of this, and many other of BAKER'S original tunes adding fat bass lines and a punk rock drummer.  The song Everywhere with You sounds much different than its original version performed for family and friends on that special day, however the band loved the changes so much it has become one of their favorites and the title track for their first album.


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[Intro]
Orange and crimson silhouette painted across the sky
I’d never seen nothing like it yet, it was music to my eyes
Pale porcelain skin had me howling at the moon 
If I didn’t take you then, well you know I’d be a damn fool 

But I…
I knew I wanted to go everywhere with you

A sudden rush burned through my veins
Cold morning tracks were true and straight
Something told me to rearrange
Maybe someone’s waiting in a better place
That’s the moment we met face to face 

Too sweet the moment, a nervous wreck
We listened to those records to unwind and forget
We talked about the road and the miles that we’ve spent
Dreams shared of leaving and never coming back

I knew I wanted to go everywhere with you

Ripples of the river is where we laid our heads
A stone’s throw from home no matter where we went
Your eyes were fierce as we embraced 
Long red swaying hair
Lips locked in sunlight gasping for air
 
I knew I wanted to go everywhere with you

One-way ticket to a show you felt the city wind
The mood was blue at Buddy’s place, Slim picked as we sipped gin
Green lightning struck into your hands as we began to dance
Your fire screamed through me with bliss 
New world and new romance
Hey hey 

I knew I wanted to go everywhere with you


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BAKER: 
Songwriter
Vocals
Guitar
@bakerbakermusicmaker
#bakerbakermusicmaker


David LeHew:
Bass
Keys
@davidlehewzeher
#davidbasshew


Cam Hawkins:
Percussions
@cameron.hawkins.946
#camhawkinsdrummer

Everywhere With You

Wanted: Second track on the Everywhere with You debut album from Stone Atlas. 

Written by BAKER this song tells the tale of a mischevious couple entertaining a wild evening on the streets of New Orleans.  The lyrics first introduce you to The Speakeasy Jazz Cats (a Nola busking band) howling at the moon on Royal Street - The final line eludes to how the night progressed and led the duo to outrun the police on the muddy banks of the Mississippi River.  Maybe a bit fabricated but a great story none the less.  If you listen carefully you will find many lyrics and sounds that will remind you of The Big Easy. 

This track has a jazz vibe with thick bass lines yet doesn't stray too far from Stone Atlas's core modern rock style; its' a perfect fusion of both and leaves you wanting to buy that ticket for Mardi Gras or Jazz Fest. 


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LYRICS:
Sittin’ curb side watching those purple lights flicker
Royal cats howl and prowl at that moon filled with liquor
No money no cares, let the honey taste sweet
I met my ol’ love down in New Orleans
And she’s wanted
Yes she’s a wanted girl

Look at her go, got them trembling at the knees
I met my ol’ heart down in New Orleans
Hey Hey
Well Hey Hey

Masquerades and hurricanes, voodoo and beads’a plenty
Heavy brass and wild-zazz vibrate streets that are never empty
We marched for miles love revival
Dim light at Lafitte’s
We lost our damn ourselves down in New Orleans 
And we’re wanted
Yeah were both wanted

Look at us go got ‘em shakin’ like the leaves
Lost our damn selves down in New Orleans
Hey Hey
Well Hey Hey


[Scat & Instrumental Bridge]


Running for our lives, those red and blue lights get thicker
We’re the saints on parade, better move our feet quicker
We headed toward muddy water you could hear those gators sing
The hounds close behind us as we fled New Orleans 
We’re still wanted
Yeah we’re both wanted 

Look at us go, yeah we got off scot free
We are never allowed to step foot back in New Orleans
Hey Hey
Well Hey Hey 

We’re both wanted

We can never step foot back in New Orleans
Hey Hey 


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BAKER: 
Songwriter
Vocals
Guitar
@bakerbakermusicmaker
#bakerbakermusicmaker


David LeHew:
Bass
Keys
@davidlehewzeher
#davidbasshew


Cam Hawkins:
Percussions
@cameron.hawkins.946
#camhawkinsdrummer

Wanted

Two Itchin' Feet: Third track on the Everywhere with You debut album from Stone Atlas. 

You might just want to get up and dance and move your feet to the beat but it's not just about literally moving and grooving, which is what this song will make you do, but it embodies the wanderlust in us all.  Those moments you feel stuck and know it's time to get out there and keep discovering new places in the world.  This track was originally written by BAKER over a decade ago when he was hitchhiking across the US and continued to wonder and explore.  It is a message to those who need encouragement to move on the dance floor or move across country whenever you heart yearns to move or, as most artists feel, to just not be stagnant. 

The vibe of the original folk song became enhanced when Cam threw in some upbeat stylish punk drum fills and the band once again turned a BAKER original into an unforgettable Stone Atlas staple.   Seeing this performed live is a crowd favorite. 


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LYRICS: 
Every morning I wake to my window (don’t you know) 
To take a glance, maybe hoping for that chance

To see something new, itching feet I've got to move
To find, hey babe, to float, to wander with no sense of time


Sunrise, green glow, worn shows, and the highs and lows
but I've seen the road ahead babe and you know
Love here, maybe there
Time I've spared, but my heart still cares
My mind seeks change, my feet still burn to move
And my heart still 
Pounds 
For 
You 
Babe


Every evening I groove with my baby (don’t you know) 
Take that chance, maybe hoping for a dance

To be close to you, itchin’ feet we’ve gotta move
To touch, hey babe, to sway, to hold you with no sense of time  


Sunset, orange glow, worn shows and the highs and lows
But I’ve seen the road ahead babe and you know
Love here, and over there
Time we’ve shared and my heart still cares
my minds seek change, my feet still burn to move
And my heart still 
Pounds
For 
You 
Babe


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BAKER: 
Songwriter
Vocals
Guitar
@bakerbakermusicmaker
#bakerbakermusicmaker


David LeHew:
Bass
Keys
@davidlehewzeher
#davidbasshew


Cam Hawkins:
Percussions
@cameron.hawkins.946
#camhawkinsdrummer

Two Itchin' Feet

Johnny 9: Fourth track on the Everywhere with You debut album from Stone Atlas. 

Johnny 9 is a story about one of those characters you meet briefly but makes such a lasting impression that you write a song about him. Known by his friends as "Johnny Nine Lives" BAKER met him only one night and was impacted by his kindness and wild spirit. He is an avid sky diver and gardener and the type of adventurous soul that people are drawn to. 


The feel of this track hits at first with a classic blues riff and soulfully sang upbeat lyrics, but the bridge takes a spin not often heard in the Rock and Roll world. Stone Atlas structured a specific part in this song where a perfect Reggae/Rock mash up showcases styles that have influenced the band. With a tempo change, the addition of bongos, a mellow melody, and smooth shifted vocals this tune will have you grooving from start to finish with a great diversity of sound throughout.


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LYRICS:

Let me tell you about a story untold, 
Well Johnny Nine Lives; youthful, never get old 

He steadily paves the way to open up your brain 
Protecting family, let the melodies ring 

Johnny Nine 
Where did you go 
Jumping out of airplanes 
Nobody knows 


[Chorus] 
Mellow my soul 
Grovin’ my home 
Take a step inside 
Let me show you how it’s… 
Oh let me show you how it’s done 


We walked up to his door 
Intentions unknown 
Feelin’ fine feelin’ high 
The funny home grown 
Aromas hit my nose, no I never want to go 
So just kick back take that snap and we’ll pack another bowl 

[Chorus] 
Mellow my soul 
Grovin’ my home 
Take a step inside 
Let me show you how it’s… 
Let me show you how to… 


[Reggae Bridge] 

Well Johnny Nine Lives 
One will we get together 
He’s got your back like your family, yes we could agree 
He’s out there walking around now, come let’s get together 
It’s all about harmony and good green we celebrate 


Now you’ve heard the story I told 
Well Johnny Nine Lives; youthful, never get old 

He steadily paves the way to open up your brain 
Protecting family, let the melodies ring 

Johnny Nine 
Where did you go 
Jumping out of airplanes 
Nobody knows 


[Chorus] 
Mellow my soul 
Grovin’ my home 
Take a step inside 
Let me show you how to… 
Let me show you how it’s done


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BAKER: 
Songwriter
Vocals
Guitar
@bakerbakermusicmaker
#bakerbakermusicmaker


David LeHew:
Bass
Keys
@davidlehewzeher
#davidbasshew


Cam Hawkins:
Percussions
@cameron.hawkins.946
#camhawkinsdrummer

Johnny 9 Lives

Mother: Fifth track on the Everywhere with You debut album from Stone Atlas. 

The sound engineer's choice pick. This hard hitting yet emotional track is a mash-up true to Stone Atlas's style of not needing to fit into any box if the vibe is right. This song is Psych-Rock meets intimate and personal lyrics meets a raunchy and distorted guitar solo. Listen for the space cowboy melodies in the bridge keys and that heavy heart pounding bass and kick drum. Add some trippy effects that might remind you of a few infamous rockers but rest assured this original tune has a sound unique all its own.


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LYRICS:

Mother, oh could you hear me 
2,000 miles I’ve been walking alone 

Father, oh could you teach me 
Days full of hard work breaking my bones 

There was a time when we could go and find ourselves 
Now that time has come and gone 

Sister, oh could you sing for ma and pa 
Tell them that you’re not so far from home 

Brother, never shook that night it was so cold 
We were too damn young to be so bold 


There was a time when we go and lost ourselves 
Now that time has come and gone 


[Instrumental Bridge] 


Babbbyyyy, oh could you sing for my guitar 
Then I’d get my heart ripped out from the start 

Sugar, scream and throw yourself upon the floor 
Won’t be around to pick you up any more 

There was a time when we tried to find ourselves 
Well now that time has come and gone 

Father, oh could you teach me 
Days full of hard work breaking my bones 

Mother, oh could you hear me 
2,000 miles I walk alone



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BAKER: Songwriter, Vocals, & Guitar 
@bakerbakermusicmaker 
#bakerbakermusicmaker 


David Lehew: Bass Guitar & Hammond organ 
@davidlehewzeher 
#davidbasshew 


Cam Hawkins: Percussions 
@cameron.hawkins.946 
#camhawkinsdrummer

Mother

M.T.R: Sixth track on the Everywhere with You debut album from Stone Atlas. 

M.T.R or "Midnight Thunder Road" is a homage to growing up in those times when we didn't need to be home until the streetlights went on. An ode to those kids on country roads that might have rallied a little too hard for mama's liking. When all is said and done you look back and wonder how you're still alive. 

M.T.R is any place that reminds you of those times, but for BAKER the backroads of Route County Colorado are the birthplace of this hard hitting punk influenced Stone Atlas all out rock anthem!



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LYRICS: 

The gambler wipes his brow 
Ramblers roam 'till the sun goes down 
Anything goes if you're ready for the show 
Wheels are in spin, all those people laugh and grin 

It's all going down on Midnight Thunder Road 


[Chorus] 
Restless souls they lay there 
Wild spirits enthroned in the grave there 
The Joker tells his tales of grimace and despair 
The glories of those who dare 
Midnight Thunder Road 


Come on get your fix 
Police point pistols just for kicks 
Now your running down darkened streets untold 

Going to the city, the fire is lit 
Try to stay alive, don't crash your ship 

Ragin’ and a blazin’, on Midnight Thunder Road 


[Chorus] 


The innocent get taught, from those who've seen it, bartered and fought 
Through thick, through thin, their minds are never sold 

The wiseman knows better 
Seen it all and he’s stormed the harsh weather 
Tattered torn, scrutinized and scorned 

On Midnight Thunder Road 


[Chorus] 


Take your chance on a brand-new day 
Pack your bags you don't have to stay 
Run wild and free, peace of mind is what we seek 

On Midnight Thunder Road 


[Chorus last time]



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BAKER: Songwriter, Vocals, & Guitar 
@bakerbakermusicmaker 
#bakerbakermusicmaker 


David Lehew: Bass Guitar 
@davidlehewzeher 
#davidbasshew 


Cam Hawkins: Percussions 
@cameron.hawkins.946 
#camhawkinsdrummer

M.T.R

Lonely Stranger: Seventh track on the Everywhere with You debut album from Stone Atlas. 

This track was released as Stone Atlas's first ever single and is a great representation of their Modern Blues Rock sound to its core. If you are listening to the lyrics and question their meaning, your first instinct is probably correct! This not so cryptic love tune tells the tale of sexuality in the modern era. Lonely Stranger is a no-holds-barred track that explores polyamory and the moments when life doesn't go according to societies norms. 

This track is a ballad to all the Lonely Strangers in the world, inspired by one particular good time. Stone Atlas added this song to the album at the very end of their recording sessions and soon it became a staple, a favorite, and their go-to (crowd) pleaser.


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LYRICS:

[Intro] 

Hey lonely stranger 
Can I have a minute with you 

Why you so down now 
Eyes of deep piercing blue 

Hey lonely stranger 
An ocean in a room 

Dive right in or drown trying 
Might be worth it for two 


[Chorus A] 
My queen is comin’ home 
Well she knows you’re comin’ too 

[Instrumental Chorus] 


Hey lonely stranger 
Two turns to three to one 

No need to choose now 
Have the cosmos and the sun 

Hey lonely stranger 
We’re gonna have some fun 

Tingling, pulsing, trembling, shaking, 
Beat that lovers drum 


[Chorus A] 
My queen is comin’ home 
Well she knows you’re comin’ too 

[Instrumental Chorus] 
[Solo] 

[Chorus B] 
My queen is comin’ home 
Yeah, she knows there’s room for two 

[Instrumental Chorus] 
[Outro] 

Hey Lonely Stranger



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BAKER: Songwriter, Vocals, & Guitar 
@bakerbakermusicmaker 
#bakerbakermusicmaker 


David Lehew: Bass Guitar 
@davidlehewzeher 
#davidbasshew 


Cam Hawkins: Percussions 
@cameron.hawkins.946 
#camhawkinsdrummer

Travelers Way: Eighth track on the Everywhere with You debut album from Stone Atlas. 

This is yet another traveling tune on the band's arsenal of wanderlust inspired stories that will make you go out and book your next adventure. 
Travelers Way was written by BAKER while living in a garage in Santa Cruz CA. Lyrics talk about the characters met in unique places, coastlines along California's PCH, the unexpected hardships that are associated with being on the road, but mostly the freedom and joy that only traveling can offer. An ode to Monterey Bay and the west coast journey that the writer took, this song will remind you of any place that truly moved you while traveling.



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LYRICS:

You know a friend when one comes around 
You can see true, through all judgments and sound 

Sticking your hand for a stranger far away 
They feel for the travelers with no home to lay 

So we stopped to check out, they said check in 
I caught a glimpse of the life and I started to grin 

A lady said, keep on playing this way 
So I picked a fine tune, and they all stated to sway 

[Chorus] 
Hey, hey 
It's the traveler’s way 
Meeting greeting speaking, every hour, every day 
Hey, Hey 
Where the travelers stay 
Up coastlines, through valleys, floating in the bay 

Took a trip out of town to find some truth 
Ended up I had to leave, to find any proof 

Of people’s existence, shouting love to the heavens 
Even when harsh reality beats down, not ten times but eleven 

I found a house of many colors, so vibrant and bright 
On the side of the one, a drive of many sights 

Friendly people there, danced, sang, and laughed 
At this dream of all chaos, like a wild river with no raft 


[Chorus] 


[Slow Bridge] 
The soul-searching road can be long a weary 
Must be alert when others are dreary 
Sculpting the mind into who you will be 
Travelers road is waiting, 
none should fear 
And be free, be free 


[Chorus] 
Coastlines through valleys floating in the bay 
Coastlines through valleys in the bay 

That’s why we call it, that old traveler’s way



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BAKER: Songwriter, Vocals, & Guitar 
@bakerbakermusicmaker 
#bakerbakermusicmaker 


David Lehew: Bass Guitar & Hammond organ 
@davidlehewzeher 
#davidbasshew 


Cam Hawkins: Percussions 
@cameron.hawkins.946 
#camhawkinsdrummer

Travelers Way

See You as the Rain: Ninth and final track on the Everywhere with You debut album from Stone Atlas. 

We have all lost someone special in our lives. For artists, often times poetry and lyrics become the best outlet while processing those difficult emotions. This track was written in honor of everyone who has passed, and for those still here needing to find comfort and mourn. Let the lyrics speak for themselves.


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LYRICS:

Hearts enlighten souls, as rain for earth to grow 
Speak, breath, teach, a thousand tales untold 

Intertwined, twisted, tangled 
For all to share the load 

A story lost in time 
Drifter, big world, no home 


[Chorus] 
Where did you go when the clouds came 
Left outside in a cold, hard, darker rain 
Where did you go when they rolled away now 
Nowhere to be found, I cry - cryin’ shame 

Farewell old friend, hope to see you when the sky’s blue 
Crazy times, wild trips, all good memories with you 

See you as the rain when it falls upon my head 
Your heart enlightened my soul, I said see you as the rain 



Snowcapped peaks, billowing over seas 
Morning crashes, thunder barks, invading peaceful sleep 

Tickets torn, be forewarn 
They were scrutinized and scorn 
You must pretend they will defend 
Better die than to be born 


[Chorus] 


All for one, reap or sow 
Sounds crush giants, succumb to ‘OMG!

Connected through war, before they’ve sworn 
To love, protect, and not to harm, 
Their lies ripple, oh, the waves of thorns 


See you as the rain, when it falls upon my head 
You heart enlightened my soul, we said see you as the rain 

See you as the rain when it falls upon my head 
You heart enlightened my soul, said see you as the rain 

Your heart enlightened my soul 
Said see you as the rain 

Your heart enlightened my soul 
I said, see you as the rain. 



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BAKER: Songwriter, Vocals, Piano, & Guitar 
@bakerbakermusicmaker 
#bakerbakermusicmaker 


David LeHew: Bass Guitar & Piano 
@davidlehewzeher 
#davidbasshew 


Cam Hawkins: Percussions 
@cameron.hawkins.946 
#camhawkinsdrummer

See You As The Rain

STONE ATLAS | Alaskan based Blues Rock band sending out fresh tunes about traveling, love, and the unique characters we've encountered in life. 
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