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
let me in
Floetry Lyrics
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[Hook:]
Let me in (x2)
[Verse 1:]
It's kinda funny how you listen but you never show,
The kinda opening I'm hoping intertwines our soul.
The kinda feelings that you're dealing with you're tryna cope.
I'm not perfect,
You're not perfect,
This aint worth it,
You gotta know by now,
I got have intentions,
But I got a temper,
Baby still remember,
Just what we're here to do.
I wanna help you â??cause,
I think that we can beat whatever.
I wanna prove to you,
Aint nothing gonna stop us never.
I wanna innerstand,
The type a moves you're gonna choose.
I wanna show you baby.
This way we'll never loose.
I'm in need of,
Your love darling,
If we keep on,
Starting over and,
Over baby,
Miscommunicating.
Then we'll still be waiting.
Let me.
[Hook:]
[Verse 2:]
Something's troubling it's worrying,
And I can see.
Something different,
About the way you interact with me.
Something peculiar,
I'm telling ya, it shouldn't be,
Something singular,
When really it's about the we.
You've been thinking,
I've been thinking,
But we should be talking.
Our hearts apart are coming to their own assumptions.
They're still in love and,
We need to need to know that,
There's nothing else to prove.
Why you hesitate,
About debating on the real?
Why you acting like,
I'm not your friend,
I'm just your girl.
Why you tryna keep on hiding what I know you feel.
Why you wanna fight alone?
You know I know the deal.
You're in need of,
My love baby,
We can't keep on,
Denying fate it is,
What it is to be.
You and Me.
Can't you see?
Let me.
[Hook:]
[Bridge:]
You gotta let me in,
So I can understand.
See I'm your lady,
And baby you're my man.
You gotta let me know,
I'm not letting go.
I wanna see forever,
With you baby oh!
You gotta let me see,
The pain will leave.
And I'm gone nurse ya,
I'll make it better.
You gotta let me in.
You're the one I love.
I miss your kiss and hugging.
Don't wanna hurt for nothing.
[Hook:]
[Outro:]
You know, I'm just tryna be there. We're on the same side baby.
It's me and you. You know the coo! I
got you.
The song Let Me In by Floetry explores the complexities of love and communication in a relationship. The lyrics reveal a plea to be let into the partner's world and to be given the chance to understand and support them. The opening line of the song, "It's kinda funny how you listen but you never show", conveys the frustration of feeling unheard and the desire to create a deeper connection through shared emotions. The verses also express a sense of vulnerability and imperfection, with the acknowledgment that both partners have issues they need to work on.
The hook of the song, "Let me in", is a repeated plea to be allowed into the partner's thoughts and feelings, and to be able to work together to overcome any obstacles in the relationship. The bridge emphasizes the importance of trust and intimacy in a relationship, with the lines "I'm your lady, and baby, you're my man" conveying the desire to build a life together.
Overall, Let Me In is a powerful reminder of the importance of open communication and the willingness to work together in a relationship. The vulnerability and honesty of the lyrics make it a relatable and emotionally resonant song for anyone who has struggled with the complexities of love and intimacy.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me in
The singer wants the other person to open up and let them in emotionally.
It's kinda funny how you listen but you never show
The singer thinks it's strange that the other person listens to them but doesn't reciprocate their emotional openness.
The kinda opening I'm hoping intertwines our soul
The singer wants an emotional connection that intertwines their souls with the other person.
It's kinda silly that you really wanna let me know
The artist thinks it's strange that the other person wants to tell them how they feel but isn't opening up emotionally.
The kinda feelings that you're dealing with you're tryna cope
The other person is dealing with some emotions and is trying to cope with them.
I'm not perfect
The singer acknowledges that they are not perfect.
You're not perfect
The singer acknowledges that the other person is not perfect.
This aint worth it
The artist is questioning if the relationship is worth the effort if the other person isn't opening up emotionally.
You gotta know by now
The artist thinks that the other person should know how they feel about them by now.
I got have intentions
The artist has good intentions for the other person.
But I got a temper
The singer acknowledges that they have a temper that they need to control.
Baby still remember
The artist is reminding the other person to remember the good times they had together.
Just what we're here to do
The singer wants to work on their relationship and make it stronger.
I wanna help you cause
The singer wants to help the other person with their emotional struggles.
I think that we can beat whatever
The singer believes that they can overcome any emotional struggles together.
Aint nothing gonna stop us never
The artist believes that nothing can stop them from being together in the long run.
I wanna innerstand
The artist wants to understand the other person's struggles and emotions.
The type a moves you're gonna choose
The singer wants to know how the other person will choose to deal with their struggles.
I wanna show you baby
The singer wants to show the other person their love and support.
This way we'll never loose
The artist believes that by working together, they can never lose each other.
I'm in need of
The artist needs emotional support from the other person.
Your love darling
The artist wants the other person's love and emotional support.
If we keep on
The singer believes that if they continue on their current path, their relationship will suffer.
Starting over and
The artist wants to start over and work together to strengthen their relationship.
Over baby
The singer is using 'baby' as a term of endearment.
Miscommunicating
The singer believes that they need to work on communicating better.
Then we'll still be waiting
If they don't open up emotionally and communicate better, they will still be waiting for their relationship to improve.
Something's troubling it's worrying
The artist senses that something is troubling the other person and is worried about it.
And I can see
The artist is observant and can tell that the other person is struggling emotionally.
Something different
The other person is acting differently than they used to.
About the way you interact with me
The other person's changed interactions with the singer have been noticed.
Something peculiar
The artist thinks that the other person's behavior is strange.
I'm telling ya, it shouldn't be
The artist believes that something is wrong, and it shouldn't be that way.
Something singular
There is something unique or unusual about the other person's behavior.
When really it's about the we
The singer thinks that the issue is about both of them as a couple, rather than just the other person's individual problems.
You've been thinking
The other person has been thinking about the relationship.
I've been thinking
The singer has also been thinking about the relationship.
But we should be talking
Instead of just thinking, the singer believes they should be communicating their thoughts and emotions with each other.
Our hearts apart are coming to their own assumptions
The singer thinks that they are making assumptions about each other's feelings and thoughts without communicating about them.
They're still in love and
Both of their hearts are still in love with each other.
We need to need to know that
They both need to communicate their feelings and know how the other person feels about them.
There's nothing else to prove
The singer thinks that they don't need to prove their love for each other, they just need to communicate better.
Why you hesitate
The singer questions why the other person hesitates to communicate with them.
About debating on the real
The artist wants to have an honest and open debate about their relationship.
Why you acting like
The artist is questioning why the other person is acting as if they don't want to be with them.
I'm not your friend
The artist wants to be more than just friends with the other person.
I'm just your girl
The singer wants to be known as the other person's significant other.
Why you tryna keep on hiding what I know you feel
The artist thinks the other person is trying to hide their true feelings, but the artist already knows how they feel.
Why you wanna fight alone?
The singer wants to know why the other person wants to deal with their emotional issues alone instead of communicating with them.
You're in need of
The singer knows that the other person is in need of emotional support.
My love baby
The singer wants to give the other person their support and love.
We can't keep on
The artist thinks that they can't continue the way their relationship is going.
Denying fate it is
The artist thinks that they need to face the fate of their relationship together.
What it is to be
The singer knows that they are meant to be together.
You and Me
The singer and the other person are a team and need to work together to strengthen their relationship.
Can't you see?
The artist thinks that it should be obvious that they are meant to be together.
You gotta let me in
The artist wants the other person to let them in emotionally and communicate with them.
So I can understand
The artist wants to understand what the other person is going through and how they feel.
See I'm your lady
The singer is reminding the other person that they are their significant other.
And baby you're my man
The other person is the artist's significant other.
I'm not letting go
The singer is committed to their relationship and doesn't want to give up on it.
I wanna see forever
The singer wants to stay with the other person forever.
With you baby oh!
The singer loves the other person and wants to be with them.
You gotta let me see
The artist wants the other person to let them see what they're going through and help them.
The pain will leave
The artist believes that the other person's emotional pain will go away if they work together.
And I'm gone nurse ya
The singer wants to take care of and nurse the other person back to emotional health.
I'll make it better
The singer wants to make the other person feel better emotionally.
You're the one I love
The artist loves the other person and wants to be with them.
I miss your kiss and hugging
The artist misses their physical and emotional intimacy with the other person.
Don't wanna hurt for nothing
The artist doesn't want to suffer needlessly and wants to work together to improve their relationship so they can be happy.
You know, I'm just tryna be there
The singer is trying to be emotionally supportive of the other person and their relationship.
We're on the same side baby
The artist wants the other person to know that they are on the same team and want the same thing - a happy relationship.
It's me and you
The singer wants the other person to know that they are in this relationship together.
You know the coo!
The singer is using slang to tell the other person that they understand how they are feeling and thinking.
I got you.
The singer is telling the other person that they have their emotional support and love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NATALIE STEWART, DARREN T. HENSON, KEITH ISAIAH PELZER, MARSHA AMBROSIUS
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