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
Sunshine
Floetry Lyrics
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We don't recognize our dreams inside
Our reality and uh other times
We're not aware of exactly
What's real ya know we walk around day dreaming But the sunshine, the sunshine always is, and I
[Chorus]
I just want to see my lovely sunshine(Sunshine)
And if you take away my rainbow I will cry(cry)
Give me back my sunshine
Dreaming my state of being and I see you smiling You're so happy just laughing and standing strong I'm missing you right here
Listen to my tears I'm waking up to skies so gray
Needing you to brighten up my day
Okay listen catch your breath cool out
You need to calm down (that's right)
Concentrate don't go making all your time run out
See your okay it looks much worse than it really is,
And you'll pull through come on you know how we be doing this
It's me and you yo, you promised you can't pull out now,
We're friends for life so you can't just sell me out
We shared a lot but you know we'll see just so much more
Our wedding day and the children that we prayed for
[Chorus]
I used to depend on your rides to show me the way that I should go
My reality is blurry I'm afraid of being all alone
Your light has been my guide throughout the good and bad
I wish that I had spent a little more attention to my one and only sunshine
Listen, I'd never leave you yo,
I swore on my grave
Damn what's that I'm feeling dizzy
Kinda getting faint
But it ain't nothing
Didn't sleep that much last night
From watching over you but none less I'm cool I'm fine
I said I'm feeling fine
So back up off me I'm alright
I'm here to see my friends
And what's up with that blinding light
Said I don't need to lie down
I don't need your help right now
What's up with all the noises all the running round
You've got it wrong I'm not the one
Who needs the help in here
Yo, what's up with you,
You're crying I see tears
Yo, what's going on don't leave
Please don't take her out
Said I don't understand
I'm kinda feeling scared now
I said it's getting hard to breathe
Getting hard to see
I'm not too sure anymore what's going on with me
Please bring her back connect me
Talk just one more time
But it's too late the last exhale is mine
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics to Floetry's song "Sunshine" are a powerful reflection of the importance of companionship and emotional support in our lives. The opening lines suggest that sometimes we lose sight of our dreams and reality, or fail to recognize what's real. It is in these moments that the sunshine becomes crucial, a symbol of hope and clarity. The chorus expresses the desire to see this sunshine and to bring back the blue skies, indicating that there is a need for positivity and uplifting energy. The verses tell a story of a close friendship, where one person has been a guide and support throughout challenging times, and the singer is realizing the significance of this presence in their life. However, the song takes a heartbreaking turn in the final verse, as it becomes clear that the friend has passed away, leaving the singer feeling lost and alone.
Throughout the song, the imagery of the sunshine serves as a metaphor for hope, positivity, and emotional support. The concept of blue skies is also used as a symbol of clear, untroubled times, further emphasizing the longing for a stable and uplifting presence. The lyrics paint a picture of a deep bond between two people, where one has been a constant source of encouragement and guidance, and their absence is acutely felt. The final verse is particularly poignant, as the singer is unable to cope with the sudden loss of their friend, and is left struggling to breathe and see clearly.
Line by Line Meaning
You know sometimes we ummm,
Sometimes we fail to recognize our dreams within our reality.
We don't recognize our dreams inside
Our dreams seem masked within our reality.
Our reality and uh other times
Sometimes we are not aware of what is real.
We're not aware of exactly
We are confused about what is real.
What's real ya know we walk around day dreaming
We sometimes walk around in a daze, not aware of reality.
But the sunshine, the sunshine always is, and I
However, amidst all this confusion, the sunshine always remains constant.
I just want to see my lovely sunshine(Sunshine)
I crave to see the constant happiness in my life.
I just want to bring back all of my blue skies
I wish to regain the clarity and sunshine in my life.
And if you take away my rainbow I will cry(cry)
The absence of happiness and sunshine in life causes grief and sadness.
Give me back my sunshine
I wish to retrieve the constant happiness and sunshine in my life.
Dreaming my state of being and I see you smiling
While I am dreaming, I envision you, and it makes me happy.
You're so happy just laughing and standing strong
You exude strength and happiness, making me feel better.
I'm missing you right here
I miss your presence here with me.
Listen to my tears I'm waking up to skies so gray
My emotions are evident in my tears as I wake up to a gloomy day.
Needing you to brighten up my day
I require your presence to bring happiness into my life.
Okay listen catch your breath cool out
Relax and calm yourself down.
You need to calm down (that's right)
You are overreacting; you need to calm down.
Concentrate don't go making all your time run out
Focus and don't waste your time panicking.
See your okay it looks much worse than it really is,
You are fine; the situation appears worse than it really is.
And you'll pull through come on you know how we be doing this
You will overcome this; you know how we deal with it.
It's me and you yo, you promised you can't pull out now,
I am here for you, and you promised to stay committed.
We're friends for life so you can't just sell me out
We will remain friends forever, and you cannot abandon me.
We shared a lot but you know we'll see just so much more
We have shared many moments, but there will be more in the future.
Our wedding day and the children that we prayed for
We have dreams of getting married and having kids together.
I used to depend on your rides to show me the way that I should go
I depended on your guidance to navigate my life.
My reality is blurry I'm afraid of being all alone
I am unsure of what is real, and the thought of being alone scares me.
Your light has been my guide throughout the good and bad
Your presence has helped me navigate life's ups and downs.
I wish that I had spent a little more attention to my one and only sunshine
I regret not paying more attention to the constant happiness in my life.
Listen, I'd never leave you yo,
Listen, I would never abandon you.
I swore on my grave
I promised in the face of death.
Damn what's that I'm feeling dizzy
I am suddenly feeling lightheaded.
Kinda getting faint
I am feeling faint.
But it ain't nothing
It is nothing serious.
Didn't sleep that much last night
I did not sleep much the previous night.
From watching over you but none less I'm cool I'm fine
I am feeling alright despite staying up to watch over you.
I said I'm feeling fine
I am doing well.
So back up off me I'm alright
Stop crowding me; I am fine.
I'm here to see my friends
I am here to meet my friends.
And what's up with that blinding light
What is the source of that blinding light?
Said I don't need to lie down
I do not need to lie down.
I don't need your help right now
I do not require your assistance at this moment.
What's up with all the noises all the running round
Why are there so many noises and people running around?
You've got it wrong I'm not the one
You have made a mistake; I am not the one you think I am.
Who needs the help in here
I do not require any assistance.
Yo, what's up with you,
Hey, what's wrong with you?
You're crying I see tears
I can see tears in your eyes.
Yo, what's going on don't leave
Hey, what is happening? Please do not leave.
Please don't take her out
Please do not take her away from me.
Said I don't understand
I do not comprehend what is happening.
I'm kinda feeling scared now
I am feeling afraid and uncertain now.
I said it's getting hard to breathe
I am having trouble breathing.
Getting hard to see
My vision is blurry and fading.
I'm not too sure anymore what's going on with me
I am unsure of what is happening to me.
Please bring her back connect me
Please bring her back so I can talk to her.
Talk just one more time
I want to talk to her just one more time.
But it's too late the last exhale is mine
However, it is too late for that; I am taking my last breath.
[Chorus: x2]
The chorus reiterates the longing for constant sunshine and happiness in life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JULIE FROST, DAVID HARRIS
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