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
Blessed 2 Have
Floetry Lyrics
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Give thanks and breathe it in
Give thanks and breathe it in.
‘Cause we're blessed.
Blessed to have another moment,
Some more time spent,
Some more minds to get into.
Another maybe,
Yeah.
Forget the bang or the reload,
The efforts to decode,
This life is a long road,
The objects to be bold,
The lessons are retold,
The prophets are resold,
The mercy is so cold,
We service the download.
So right this down now,
Brand new sound now,
Mix it right now,
Keep me loud now.
I wanna ignite the solar of your plexus,
I see you're restless so take this and trust us.
Chances are there's still a chance.
Forever is your state of trance.
Give thanks.
Breathe it in.
Blessed to have another moment,
Some more time spent,
Some more minds to get into.
Blessed to have another daydream,
Another maybe,
Yeah.
See this is for the takers and the offerings,
The barters and the bargaining,
The movers and the sitting in,
The wheel it out and come again.
We're sending you a part of we,
Knowing what will be will be,
We giving you a melody,
Marketing a harmony.
So, write this down now,
Brand new sound now,
Mix it right now,
Keep me loud now.
I wanna ignite the solar of your plexus,
I see you're restless so take this and trust us.
Believe that you can make believe,
You know who you're supposed to be.
Give thanks.
Breathe it in.
Blessed to have another moment,
Some more time spent,
Some more minds to get into.
Blessed to have another daydream,
Another maybe,
Yeah.
Three stages.
Believe.
Understand.
Make Believe.
Understand.
Chance.
Over stand.
There's still a chance.
You feel me?
You hear me?
You see we?
Listen.
Granted that I have one more day.
To say what I have to say.
Granted that I still remain.
To share what is my song.
Blessed to have another moment,
Some more time spent,
Some more minds to get into.
Blessed to have another daydream,
Another maybe,
Yeah.
The song “Blessed 2 Have” by Floetry embodies gratitude for life’s blessings and encourages its listeners to appreciate and make the most of each moment. The lyrics invite us to take a deep breath and give thanks for our existence, acknowledging that every moment is another opportunity to connect with other individuals, explore our passions, and be creative. The song speaks to the beauty of life’s unpredictability, which offers many chances and possibilities.
The lyrics express the importance of cherishing time and the opportunity to dream, musing on the fact that every day is a gift. The song then explores the concept of cause and effect, perhaps expressing that we are masters of our fate and that we have the power to shape our lives in the way we wish. Additionally, the song affirms that even though we might face discouragements, disappointments, or frustrations, we should always believe in ourselves and trust our instincts.
Overall, “Blessed 2 Have” is all about appreciating and making the most of the present, always striving to be better and never losing faith in our abilities.
Line by Line Meaning
How you feeling?
Asking about your current state of emotion.
Give thanks and breathe it in
Be grateful and take a deep breath in, appreciating the present moment.
‘Cause we're blessed.
Stating that we are fortunate and should acknowledge our blessings.
Blessed to have another moment,
Feeling grateful for being able to experience another moment of life.
Some more time spent,
Acknowledging the value of time and grateful for having more of it.
Some more minds to get into.
Grateful for the opportunity to connect with new people and gain new perspectives.
Blessed to have another daydream,
Grateful for the ability to imagine and dream about new possibilities.
Another maybe,
Being open to new opportunities and possibilities in life.
Forget the bang or the reload,
Ignore the noise and distractions of life that do not bring value or meaning.
The efforts to decode,
Abandoning the need to overanalyze and decipher the meaning of everything.
This life is a long road,
Recognizing that life is a journey with ups and downs, twists and turns.
The objects to be bold,
Having the courage to take risks and stand out in life.
The lessons are retold,
Reflecting on and learning from past experiences to become a better person.
The prophets are resold,
Recognizing the wisdom and teachings of leaders and visionaries who came before us.
The mercy is so cold,
Acknowledging that sometimes life can be harsh and unforgiving.
We service the download.
Working hard to obtain and utilize knowledge, skills, and resources available to us.
Chances are there's still a chance.
Remaining optimistic and hopeful for new opportunities and possibilities.
Forever is your state of trance.
Encouraging people to live in the present moment and savor life's experiences.
See this is for the takers and the offerings,
Addressing everyone, those who take and those who give.
The barters and the bargaining,
Referring to the trades and negotiations that take place throughout life.
The movers and the sitting in,
Acknowledging both action and inaction as choices that we can make in life.
The wheel it out and come again.
Referencing the ebbs and flows of life and the need to keep pushing forward.
We're sending you a part of we,
Sharing a piece of ourselves and our creativity with others.
Knowing what will be will be,
Recognizing that the future is uncertain and not always within our control.
We giving you a melody,
Sharing creativity, beauty, and inspiration with the world.
Marketing a harmony.
Promoting and advocating for peace, unity, and understanding in the world.
Three stages.
Referring to the journey of life consisting of birth, life, and death.
Believe.
Having faith and trust in the unknown and unseen.
Understand.
Attempting to comprehend the complexities and nuances of life.
Make Believe.
Using imagination and creativity to manifest a desired reality.
Chance.
A reminder that with each moment and decision, there is an opportunity for something new.
Over stand.
Going beyond just understanding or comprehending a situation, but fully embracing its meaning and implications.
You feel me?
Asking if the listener understands and connects with the song's message.
You hear me?
Asking if the listener is paying attention and fully engaged with the song.
You see we?
Asking if the listener sees the connection between themselves and the artists performing the song.
Listen.
Urging the listener to pay attention and to be fully present for the song's message.
Granted that I have one more day.
Appreciating the opportunity to live another day and to fulfill one's purpose.
To say what I have to say.
Expressing oneself and making the most out of each day to deliver a positive message.
Granted that I still remain.
Acknowledging the uncertainties and mortality of life.
To share what is my song.
Sharing creativity, beauty, and inspiration with the world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NATALIE STEWART, RICHARD DAVIES, ROGER HODGSON, DARREN T. HENSON, KEITH ISAIAH PELZER, MARSHA AMBROSIUS
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