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
Sometimes U Make Me Smile
Floetry Lyrics
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You make me smile (smile)
Sometimes you make me smile,
I can feel you.
I’m missing you.
Where is my heaven?
Where can you be?
Do I believe?
Where is my sunshine?
Where is your light?
I wanna see you,
So you can make me smile.
Sometimes you make me smile.
Sometimes you make me smile.
Sometimes you make me smile I can feel you.
I’m missing you.
The most fragile part of me,
Nurses our strongest connection.
You live in my memory.
With a philosophy,
That now offers me completion.
I’m so well.
And it’s strange to be.
I’m torn by misdirection.
You’re my ambassador.
You personify my admiration.
So beautiful.
I live for you.
As you live for me.
Sometimes you make me smile.
Sometimes you make me smile.
Sometimes you make me smile I can feel you.
I’m missing you.
This is such a happy ever after.
You traveled miles,
Now we’re past the finishing line.
We’re starting on time.
My music wears your name,
If they knew where to look.
They’d find it.
You showed me.
I am I,
Because you be.
Forever.
So magnificent.
The most amazing story I ever told.
So much more to be written.
Thank you.
Sometimes you make me smile.
Sometimes you make me smile.
Sometimes you make me smile, I can feel you.
I’m missing you.
My love, love love
Missing my love.
I know I can hear you.
I’m missing you.
I only pray my skin be as soft as yours.
My wisdom flow so fluidly from my mind.
My eyes speak so truly of my spirit,
And my laughter speak the clarity of time.
You were once the I, that’s now missing you.
You were once the baby, born.
And you had dreams of making a difference in the world.
My journey was formed.
I feel you (I feel you)
I hear you (I hear you)
I see you (I see)
I believe in you (I be)
But I cry (I)
I cry (I)
My light (my light)
My light
I feel you (I feel you)
I hear you (I hear you)
I see you (I see)
I believe in you (I be)
But I cry (I)
I cry (I)
My light (my light)
My light
I feel you (I feel you)
I hear you (I hear you)
I see you (I see)
I believe in you (I be)
But I cry (I)
I cry (I)
My light (my light)
My light
The lyrics to Floetry's song "Sometimes U Make Me Smile" express a deep longing for a lost love. The singer is thinking of their beloved and smiling at the thought of them, but also feeling the pain of missing them. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song: "When I think of you, you make me smile." The singer is consumed by thoughts of their loved one and the memories they shared.
The second verse is a search for answers, a plea for the missing other half. The singer asks "Where is my heaven? Where can you be? How do I get there?" These questions speak to the desperation and heartbreak of losing someone they love. The verses that follow show their deep admiration for this person and see them as a source of light and inspiration. The chorus repeats that this person makes the singer smile, but also underscores their absence and feelings of longing.
The bridge of the song presents a hopeful vision of the future, with the singer and their beloved reunited and embarking on a new journey together. The lyrics suggest that the singer's creative output (represented by their music) is inspired by this person, and they credit them with making them who they are. The song's final lines return to the theme of missing the loved one, expressing the hope that they can be reunited.
Line by Line Meaning
When I think of you.
You're always on my mind.
You make me smile (smile)
You bring happiness to my life.
Sometimes you make me smile,
You have the power to brighten my day.
I can feel you.
My connection to you is strong.
I’m missing you.
I long to be reunited with you.
Where is my heaven?
I'm searching for a place of peace and happiness.
Where can you be?
I wonder where you are and if you're thinking of me.
How do I get there?
I'm not sure how to reach my desired destination.
Do I believe?
I question my faith in this journey.
Where is my sunshine?
I'm looking for the light in my life.
Where is your light?
I need your guidance and support.
I wanna see you,
I yearn for a reunion with you.
So you can make me smile.
Your presence brings me joy.
The most fragile part of me,
My vulnerability is where our strongest bond lies.
Nurses our strongest connection.
Our bond is nurtured through our mutual support.
You live in my memory.
Even when apart, you are always with me.
With a philosophy,
Our shared beliefs give me a sense of purpose.
That now offers me completion.
Our connection makes me feel complete.
I’m so well.
Your love and support has improved my life.
And it’s strange to be.
It's unusual to feel so fulfilled and happy.
I’m torn by misdirection.
I'm conflicted about what direction to take in life.
You’re my ambassador.
You represent me and my values.
You personify my admiration.
You embody everything I admire.
So beautiful.
You are not only visually appealing, but also a beautiful person inside.
I live for you.
My purpose and motivation is focused on you.
As you live for me.
We have a mutual love and support for each other.
This is such a happy ever after.
Our connection feels like a fairytale ending.
You traveled miles,
You have gone through great lengths for our relationship.
Now we’re past the finishing line.
We have overcome obstacles and come out stronger.
We’re starting on time.
Our future is bright and full of promise.
My music wears your name,
You inspire and influence my creative work.
If they knew where to look.
Some people do not realize your impact on my life.
They’d find it.
Your presence is embedded in all aspects of my life.
You showed me.
You have taught me valuable lessons.
I am I,
Through our relationship, I have found my true self.
Because you be.
Your influence has helped shape who I am today.
Forever.
Our connection lasts a lifetime.
So magnificent.
Our connection is impressive and awe-inspiring.
The most amazing story I ever told.
Our relationship is a remarkable tale worth sharing.
So much more to be written.
Our journey is far from over and still has many chapters left.
Thank you.
I am grateful for our relationship and all that you bring to my life.
My love, love love
My affection for you is immeasurable.
Missing my love.
I am feeling your absence and longing for you.
I know I can hear you.
I feel a strong connection to you, even from afar.
I only pray my skin be as soft as yours.
I aspire to have the same tender and caring nature as you.
My wisdom flow so fluidly from my mind.
I hope to possess the same level of intellect and insight as you.
My eyes speak so truly of my spirit,
I strive to convey my true self, like your eyes do.
And my laughter speak the clarity of time.
My happiness reflects my life experiences and growth.
You were once the I, that’s now missing you.
Before meeting you, I was incomplete and lost.
You were once the baby, born.
You were once a small and vulnerable person, now grown and wise.
And you had dreams of making a difference in the world.
You have always had ambitious aspirations.
My journey was formed.
Our connection has shaped and influenced my life's path.
I feel you (I feel you)
I am connected to you emotionally and spiritually.
I hear you (I hear you)
Your presence in my life is loud and clear.
I see you (I see)
Your impact on my life is visible and tangible.
I believe in you (I be)
I have faith in your abilities and potential.
But I cry (I)
Despite our strong connection, I still feel emotional pain at times.
My light (my light)
You bring brightness and positivity to my life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NATALIE STEWART, MARSHA AMBROSIUS, DARREN T. HENSON, KEITH ISAIAH PELZER
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