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
Hello
Floetry Lyrics
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November eleven 1998 (hello) and I met this guy
Man what's up I'm cool (oh)
This spirit this soul (oh)
He had this voice and his complexion and God those eyebrows
I felt them before I ever touched him
It was so
You're beautiful you got me singin' shades of amazin' rain
You got me lovin' everything about you (thinkin' 'bout you)
First sight and I'm dazed I'm going crazy constantly thinkin'
If I should take a chance, should I take a chance and call you
Just to say hello, how are you, what you up to
Nothin' I'm cool she's fine, alright, that's true,
Who me, not u,
She said, what you do
You crazy, for real though,
Can I...let you know
Hello, How are u, what you up to,
Nothin', I'm cool, she's fine, alright, that's true,
Who me, not u,
She said, what you do
You crazy, for real though,
Can I...let you know
I'm mesmerized, you got me doin' things I wouldn't usually do
To get next to somebody I was into
And I'm into you babe into you babe
Last night we met I feel I've known you forever
And I would like to know that we can get it together
So I will call you yeah
Just to say hello, how are u, what you up to,
Nothin', I'm cool, she's fine, alright, that's true,
Who me, not u,
She said, what you do
You crazy, for real though,
Can I...let you know
Hello, How are u, what you up to,
Nothin', I'm cool, she's fine, alright, that's true,
Who me, not u,
She said, what you do
You crazy, for real though,
Can I...let you know
Can I let you know, can I let you know
Can I let you know, can I let you know
Can I let you know, can I let you know
Can I let you know, can I let you know
You know your existence
Has kinda been recognized
By the resistance to dream
Eventually becoming a way of life to me
Enough to keep contentment
Through waking hours to courting shades
In those early days
Math was exchanged
I kinda had to build up the courage to just say
Hey, hello, remember me (hello)
I just felt, just to say
How are u..how are you babe hello
how are you babe how are you babe hello
How are you babe how are you babe hello
How are you babe how are you babe hello
How are you babe how are you babe hello
The Floetry song "Hello" is a soulful and sensual depiction of a romantic encounter. The lyrics describe the moment the singer first meets someone and is completely captivated by their voice, complexion, and eyebrows. The singer feels a strong physical and emotional attraction to the person, which causes them to act out of character and do things they wouldn't usually do in order to get close to them. Despite feeling like they have known the person forever, the singer is hesitant to make a move and decides to call just to say hello and see if the person is interested in them. Throughout the song, the singer's desire for the person intensifies, and they ask repeatedly if they can "let you know," meaning confess their feelings and take a chance on a relationship.
The lyrics of "Hello" offer a romantic and passionate portrayal of falling in love. The singer's description of being mesmerized by someone and feeling an instant connection is relatable and engaging. The lyrics also touch on the fear and uncertainty that comes with opening oneself up to the possibility of rejection, which many listeners can empathize with. The repetition of the words "hello" and "how are you" emphasize the simplicity of the act of reaching out to someone, while also highlighting the potential significance of making that connection.
Line by Line Meaning
This is memory lane, hello
We're reminiscing about the past and saying hello to it.
November eleven 1998 (hello) and I met this guy
On November 11th, 1998, I met a guy for the first time.
Man what's up I'm cool (oh)
The guy greeted me and I replied that I was doing fine.
This spirit this soul (oh)
I felt a connection with the guy, not just physical attraction.
He had this voice and his complexion and God those eyebrows
I was attracted to his voice, complexion, and eyebrows, which stood out to me.
I felt them before I ever touched him
I felt drawn to those features even before I physically touched him.
You're beautiful you got me singin' shades of amazin' rain
I find you beautiful and my emotions are reflecting the intensity of a rainstorm.
Plain and simply
There's no complicated reason. I just really like you!
You got me lovin' everything about you (thinkin' 'bout you)
I love every aspect of you and find myself constantly thinking about you.
First sight and I'm dazed I'm going crazy constantly thinkin'
From the first time I saw you, I've been lovestruck and can't stop thinking about you.
If I should take a chance, should I take a chance and call you
I'm debating whether or not to take a risk and call you to express my feelings.
Just to say hello, how are you, what you up to
I just want to say hello and check in on how you're doing.
Nothin' I'm cool she's fine, alright, that's true,
The person on the other end of the call is doing okay and their partner is doing fine as well.
Who me, not u,
The person on the other end of the call clarifies that it's not them that the singer is interested in, but someone else.
She said, what you do
The person on the other end of the call asks about what the singer is up to.
You crazy, for real though,
The other person comments that the artist is serious about their feelings.
Can I...let you know
The artist is still considering whether or not to express their feelings.
I'm mesmerized, you got me doin' things I wouldn't usually do
The singer is so taken with the person they met that they're stepping outside their comfort zone to try and connect with them.
To get next to somebody I was into
The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to try and get closer to the person they like.
And I'm into you babe into you babe
The artist is attracted to the person they're pursuing.
Last night we met I feel I've known you forever
Despite having just recently met, the artist feels like they have an intense connection with the person they're pursuing.
And I would like to know that we can get it together
The artist wants to figure out if the person they're pursuing is interested in a romantic relationship.
So I will call you yeah
The singer has decided to take a chance and call the person they're pursuing.
Can I let you know, can I let you know
The artist is still asking if they should express their feelings to the person they're pursuing.
You know your existence
The singer acknowledges that the person they're pursuing exists and has made an impact on their life.
Has kinda been recognized
The singer acknowledges that they've noticed the person they're pursuing.
By the resistance to dream
The singer has been resisting the idea of pursuing a romantic relationship with the person they like.
Eventually becoming a way of life to me
Despite initially resisting the idea, the artist is finding that pursuing a relationship with the person they like is becoming a significant part of their life.
Enough to keep contentment
Pursuing a relationship with the person they like is making the artist happy and fulfilled.
Through waking hours to courting shades
The singer's pursuit of a relationship with the person they like is happening both during the day and in their dreams.
In those early days
The singer is reflecting on the beginning of their relationship with the person they like.
Math was exchanged
The artist and the person they like exchanged phone numbers.
I kinda had to build up the courage to just say
The artist was nervous about expressing their feelings and needed to work up the courage to do so.
Hey, hello, remember me (hello)
The artist is introducing themselves to the person they like and hoping that they remember meeting each other.
I just felt, just to say
The singer had a strong feeling that they should express their feelings to the person they like.
How are u..how are you babe hello
The artist is checking in with the person they like and using terms of endearment.
how are you babe how are you babe hello
The singer continues to express their affection to the person they like.
How are you babe how are you babe hello
The singer is still trying to gauge the other person's interest, but is expressing affection in the process.
How are you babe how are you babe hello
The singer is reiterating their feelings and desire to connect with the person they like.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLIFFORD HARRIS, PHARRELL WILLIAMS
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