Ambrosius is the songstress to Stewart's spoken word impresario or "floacist" role. The two met due to their love of basketball. Stewart, who hails from London, was a superstar on her court, while Ambrosius wowed fans in her local English neighborhood. They were competitive, but not rivals, so a friendship was formed. Music was also a passion. Ambrosius relished in her reggae roots while Stewart found herself grooving to funk and soul. While attending Brits Performing Arts School, Ambrosius studied business and finance, but made room for courses in voice, performance technique, and recording. Stewart split her time between acting and directing. Later, Ambrosius and Stewart headed to college.
Ambrosius planned to attend Georgia Tech University on a basketball scholarship, but injury forced her to bow out. Stewart headed for Middlesex University, eventually transferring to North London University. Still, they two kept in touch and raved about music. It wouldn't be until Stewart's girl group, 3 Plus 1, disbanded that Floetry would actually give music a serious shot.
In 1997, Ambrosius and Stewart began writing songs and playing shows in and around London. Three years later, they moved to America in search of something bigger. A brief stint in Atlanta didn't pan out, but their time spent in Philadelphia proved golden. Ambrosius and Stewart befriended Julius Erving III, basketball great Julius Erving's son, in mid-2000. Floetry and Erving clicked instantly. Erving signed on as their manager and hooked the ladies up with Jeff Townes, aka DJ Jazzy Jeff, for some recording. That's when the deals started trickling in -- Floetry were official and living out a dream. In 2002, they inked a deal with DreamWorks and touched up their own work for a debut album. Floetic appeared in October 2002, and its follow-up, Flo'Ology, reached the Top Ten upon release three years later.
MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide
Group Members:
Amanda Diva
Natalie Stewart
Marsha Ambrosius
Say Yes
Floetry Lyrics
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See I been watching you for a while
Your smile and style
But I don't know if I can, be with you for the night, alright?
Is that alright, baby? Baby
There is only one for me
You have made that a possibility
We can take that step to see, hmm
If this is really gonna be
All you gotta do is say yes
All you gotta do is say yes
Don't deny what you feel
Let me undress you, baby, open up your mind and just rest
I'm about to let you know, you make me so
All you gotta do is say yes
Don't deny what you feel
Let me undress you, baby, open up your mind and just rest
I'm about to let you know
You make me so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so
You make me so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, uh
Loving you has taken time, taken time
But I always knew you could be mine
I-I recognize the butterflies, inside me, uh
Since it's gonna be made tonight, tonight
All you gotta do is say yes
All you gotta do is say yes
Don't deny what you feel
Let me undress you baby, open up your mind and just rest
I'm about to let you know, you make me so
Oh ah, oh ah, oh ah
Don't deny what you feel
Let me undress you, baby, open up your mind and just rest
I'm about to let you know
You make me so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so
You make me so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so
You make me so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so
You make me so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so
Ah ah ah ah, uh uh uh, oh oh oh oh mm-mm-mm
Ah ah ah yeah, yeah, yeah yeah, oh right there
Ah, oh yeah right there, right there, right there
Ah ah oh oh mm-mm-mm-mm-mm, mm
All you gotta do
All you gotta do is say yes
Don't deny what you feel
Let me undress you baby, open up your mind and just rest
I'm about to let you know, so, so
All you gotta do is say yes
The song "Say Yes" by Floetry is a sensual and romantic piece that talks about a woman who has been interested in a man for a while but is not yet sure if he wants to be with her. The opening line suggests that the woman has been observing the man's smile and demeanor for some time, indicating that the attraction might not be one-sided. The chorus of the song is straightforward, as the woman encourages the man to open his mind and give into his feeling. She states, "All you gotta do is say yes, don't deny what you feel, let me undress you, babe," implying that she is willing to take things to the next level if he is willing.
As the song progresses, the woman acknowledges that her love for this man has taken time and that the butterflies inside her have been present for some time. The lyrics suggest that she has recognized the possibilities of a relationship with the man, and all it takes is for him to say yes. The song's overall message is one of honesty and vulnerability, encouraging both parties to embrace their desires and take a chance on each other.
In conclusion, "Say Yes" by Floetry is a beautiful and passionate song that captures the essence of falling in love. Its smooth melody, combined with emotive lyrics, offers a captivating listening experience that will leave you yearning for more. It is the perfect anthem for anyone who is contemplating taking their relationship to the next level.
Line by Line Meaning
See I've been watching you for a while your smile and stuff
I have been observing you for some time now, paying attention to your smile and other characteristics
And I don't know if I can be with you for tonight, alright
I am uncertain if I can spend the night with you, is that acceptable to you?
Is that alright, baby, baby
Do you consent, my love?
There is only one for me
My heart belongs to only one person
You have made that a possibility
You have made it possible for me to pursue a relationship with you
We could take that step to see
We can take this opportunity to explore our feelings further
If this is really gonna be
If we are truly meant to be together
All you gotta do is say yes
All you need to do is give me your consent
Don't deny what you feel let me undress you, babe
Do not suppress your emotions, allow me to show you how much I desire you
Open up your mind and just rest
Relax and be open to the possibilities between us
I'm about to let you know you make me so
I want to express how much you mean to me
Loving you has taken time, take time
It has taken a while to fall for you, and we should take our time to explore this connection
But I always knew you could be mine
I had a feeling that you and I could have something special
I recognize the butterflies inside me
I feel the excitement and nervousness that comes with a new romance
Sense is gonna be made tonight, tonight
Tonight, we will gain clarity about our feelings for each other
You make me so, so, so, so, so, so, so
You make me feel incredibly euphoric and happy
All you gotta do, all you gotta do is say yes
Giving me your consent is all that is needed to take our relationship to the next level
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andre Harris, Natalie Stewart, Marsha Ambrosius
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