Hilary Mwelwa was born in Lusaka, Zambia and moved to London with her famil… Read Full Bio ↴Hilary Mwelwa was born in Lusaka, Zambia and moved to London with her family at age five. As a child, she adopted her father's love of traditional Zambian music along with such American R and B/soul icons as Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. As a graduate of London's Westminster University, Hilary had early ambitions to go into the science field and earned a degree in biological sciences. She shares, While I was in school studying sciences, I started to explore my musical interests and I decided that I wanted to pursue music more seriously. I took a year off from school and during this time I recorded my first demo. I have never had formal music training but I was brought up on a diet of soul, R and B, Gospel and pop music from an early age. Luckily for us Hilary Mwelwa's path has led her to follow her heart and her music. She concludes, I could have pursued a nice comfortable career path but music is where my heart is. I do believe that everything you do in life leads you to your ultimate destiny. My personal motto is live life to the fullest and to spend your time doing what you love. You have to enjoy each day as if it were your last.

Im a fan of good music. The kind that hits you in the heart, mind and soul! says Hilary Mwelwa, the next British R and B phenomenon destined to win over American R and B and soul devotees. USA Today declares, Mwelwa's vocals are always enticing while Vibe Magazine heralds Mwelwa's rich, velvety voice warms the inside like a spot of tea. The 20-something year-old chanteuse along with her musical partner Victor Redwood-Sawyerr (co-founder of the award-winning hip hop group Blak Twang), make up Hil St. Soul, one of the hottest groups to emerge from London's underground music scene in recent years. Hil St. Soul has toured with such individual artists as Macy Gray, Angie Stone and D'Angelo.

For The Love Of You
Hil St. Soul Lyrics

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Hmm Huh Hoo hoo hey baby
I'm looking for you
Drifting on a memory
Ain't no place I'd rather be
Than with you, loving you
Day will make a way for night
All we'll need is candlelight
And a song soft and long, well

Glad to be here alone
With a lover unlike no other
Safe to see a new horizon
Slowly coming into view

I wanna be living for the love of you
All that I'm giving is for the love of you

Lovely as a ray of sun
That touches me when the morning comes
Feels good to me, my love and me
Smoother than a gentle breeze
Flowing through my mind with ease
Soft as can be well when you're loving me
Love to be Riding the waves of your love
Enchanted with your touch It seems to me
We can sail together in and out of mystery

I wanna be living for the love of you
All that I'm giving is for the love of you

Paradise I have within
Can't feel insecure again
You're the key and this I see
Now and then I lose my way
Using words to try and say
What I feel yeah love is real
Ooh I might as well
Sign my name on a card
Which could say it better
Time will tell
'Cause it seems that I've done
Just about all that I can do do do

I wanna be living for the love of you
All that I'm giving is for the love of you

Overall Meaning

In this song, Hil St. Soul expresses her desire to be with her lover and to experience their love in a peaceful and romantic environment. The first verse talks about how she is searching for her lover and how there is no better place for her to be than in their company. She talks about the importance of the night and the candlelight, both of which add to the romantic ambiance that they share. She is happy to be alone with her lover, someone who is unlike any other person, and is excited to see what the future holds for them.

The second verse describes the impact that her lover has on her life. In their embrace, she feels as though she is bathed in sunlight and experiences a newfound joy. She describes her lover as someone who is gentle, and flows through her mind effortlessly. She loves being with them and feeling their touch, and is excited to see where their journey will lead them. She talks about the enchantment that she experiences in their company and feels that they are both sailing towards an unknown horizon.

Line by Line Meaning

Hmm Huh Hoo hoo hey baby
Opening sounds, calling out to the beloved

I'm looking for you
Expressing desire and search for the beloved

Drifting on a memory
Nostalgic feelings, reminiscing past memories

Ain't no place I'd rather be
The love for the beloved is so strong, no other place or person can replace it

Than with you, loving you
The strongest desire is to be with and love the beloved

Day will make a way for night
Time will pass, and the night will arrive

All we'll need is candlelight
A simple yet intimate setting is enough to be with the beloved

And a song soft and long, well
A slow and romantic song would be perfect for the moment

Glad to be here alone
Contentment with only the presence of the beloved

With a lover unlike no other
Emphasis on how exceptional and unique the beloved is

Safe to see a new horizon
Feeling safe and protected with the beloved while exploring new things

Slowly coming into view
The new horizon is still distant but slowly becoming visible

I wanna be living for the love of you
The strongest desire is to live for the love of the beloved

All that I'm giving is for the love of you
Everything given is out of love for the beloved

Lovely as a ray of sun
Describing the beloved in a poetic way, like a beautiful sunrise

That touches me when the morning comes
The feeling of being touched by the beloved, like the sun's rays in the morning

Feels good to me, my love and me
The presence of the beloved feels comforting and good

Smoother than a gentle breeze
The beloved's touch and presence is calming and gentle

Flowing through my mind with ease
Thoughts of the beloved flow naturally and without effort

Soft as can be well when you're loving me
The gentle and tender love from the beloved is comforting

Love to be Riding the waves of your love
Enjoying and being carried away by the love from the beloved

Enchanted with your touch It seems to me
The beloved's touch has a magical effect, and everything seems perfect

We can sail together in and out of mystery
Exploring the unknown and experiencing new things together

Paradise I have within
Inner peace and contentment with the beloved

Can't feel insecure again
The presence of the beloved makes one feel secure and without worry

You're the key and this I see
The beloved is the key to happiness and contentment

Now and then I lose my way
Sometimes feeling lost or uncertain, but the beloved is the anchor

Using words to try and say
Trying to express feelings with words

What I feel yeah love is real
The love for the beloved is real and genuine

Ooh I might as well
Might as well accept and embrace the love for the beloved

Sign my name on a card
Sending a message of love and commitment

Which could say it better
Words written on the card can express feelings better

Time will tell
Only time will tell the true extent and strength of love

'Cause it seems that I've done
Having done everything possible to show love

Just about all that I can do do do
Putting in all possible effort for the love of the beloved

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Tratore
Written by: Joseph Arrington, Marvin Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley, O'kelly Isley, Christopher Jasper, Ernest Isley

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