Mwelwa was born in Lusaka, Zambia, Hilary Mwelwa, but relocated with her family to London at age five. Her home was filled with a varied mix of music, ranging from traditional Zambian music to the American R&B of Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin. While she loved music, Mwelwa attended London’s Westminster University and earned a degree in biological sciences. However a demo she cut during a break in school became the source of a new career choice for her. It led to the recording, with Sawyer, of 2000's Soul Organic. The disc took Europe by storm and crossed the Atlantic on the strength of a smooth cover of Franklin's "Until You Come Back to Me."
Soul Organic wound up being named to a number of critics' top ten lists for the year and catapulted Hil St. Soul to the category of young acts to watch. It showed an artist with an engaging voice and developing songwriting skills, clearly immersed in the NeoSoul movement but also with a fine sense of the groove of classic soul and even smooth jazz.
Hil St. Soul signed with Shanachie Records for their sophomore disc, Copasetic and Cool. It again received strong reviews and became the group's first album to hit the US R&B charts. Like its predecessor, it showed a relatively laid back style and solid songwriting. Ironically, the cut that received the most airplay was a Whitney Houston-like cover of the Isleys' "For the Love of You."
In 2006, Hil St. Soul readied the release of SOULidified, again on Shanachie, the duo's first album of all original material.
One Of A Kind
Hil St Soul Lyrics
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I guess you are, baby
One, hey yeah
When I saw you from across the room
I knew you'd be the one I choose
To spend my life with and have kids with
I felt a strong affinity, complete exchange of energy
Mesmerized by the twinkle in your eyes
So surprised about the way I'm feeling, yeah
Energized, I caught the voltage of your love
So alive, this love can't be denied
You are not like the others
A waste of time, can't be bothered
You stand out, baby
You're one of a kind, yeah
You are different from the rest
Out of all of them, you are the best
I'm glad to say, baby
You're one of a kind, yeah
Like an oasis in a desert plain
You came my way and erased my pain
Baby, baby, your kisses lubricates my soul
Your, your, your, your touch rejuvenates me
Illuminated me and it makes me glow
Mesmerized, baby, baby, I'm mesmerized
So surprised about the way I'm feeling
Energized, caught the voltage of your love
So alive, I'm so alive baby
This love can't be denied
You are not like the others
A waste of time, can't be bothered
You stand out, baby
You're one of a kind, yeah
You are different from the rest
Out of all of them, you are the best
I'm glad to say, baby
You're one of a kind, yeah
(Shoo bee do bop)
I used to be a pessimist
(Shoo bee do bop)
Now I'm a born again optimist
(Shoo bee do bop bop)
Because of you, baby
You're one of a kind, yeah
(Shoo bee do bop)
My faith is renewed, yeah
(Shoo bee do bop)
Is renewed by love
(Shoo bee do bop bop)
You must be sent from up above
You're one of a kind, yeah
You are not like the others
A waste of time, can't be bothered
You stand out, baby
You're one of a kind, yeah
You are different from the rest
Out of all of them, you are the best
I'm glad to say, baby
You're one of a kind, yeah
The song "One Of A Kind" by Hil St Soul is about finding that special someone who is unlike anyone else. The singer recognizes the uniqueness of the person they are in love with and acknowledges that they stand out from the rest. The lyrics express a feeling of connection and chemistry that is undeniable, as if they were meant to be together. The energy between the two is described as a complete exchange of energy that flows like poetry. The singer feels mesmerized, electrified, and alive with love for this person.
Throughout the song, the singer highlights their lover's positive qualities that make them standout. They describe their lover as different from the others, illuminated, an oasis in a desert plain, and a source of renewal. The singer is no longer a pessimist but instead a born again optimist because of this person. The lyrics express deep gratitude and admiration for this one of a kind person.
The song's message is clear: the singer believes they have found their soulmate in this person and recognizes that their love is unique and special. It conveys the idea that everyone deserves to find that one person who stands out from the rest and who they cherish above all else.
Line by Line Meaning
You're one of a kind, yeah
I believe you are unique and special in your own way
I guess you are, baby
I am sure of my assessment of you because you stand out among others
One, hey yeah
You are the one person I have been waiting for
When I saw you from across the room
The moment I laid eyes on you from a distance
I knew you'd be the one I choose
I was certain you were the right one for me to be with
To spend my life with and have kids with
To share my life with and start a family together
I felt a strong affinity, complete exchange of energy
We had an instant strong bond of connection and exchange of positive energy
Flow right through me like poetry
It felt like a natural harmonious flow, like the flow of poetry
Mesmerized by the twinkle in your eyes
I was captivated by the sparkle in your eyes
So surprised about the way I'm feeling, yeah
I was taken aback by the intensity of my emotions for you
Energized, I caught the voltage of your love
I felt recharged and empowered by the intensity of your love
So alive, this love can't be denied
The love between us is so real and undeniable
You are not like the others
You are different from the rest of the people I know
A waste of time, can't be bothered
Others I have met have not been worth my time and effort
You stand out, baby
You are unique and stand out from others
You're one of a kind, yeah
You are undoubtedly unique and special in your own way
Like an oasis in a desert plain
You appeared in my life like a refreshing and much-needed oasis in a barren land
You came my way and erased my pain
You have had a healing effect on my pain and sorrows
Baby, baby, your kisses lubricates my soul
Your affection and love has a healing effect on my inner self and brings a feeling of wholeness
Your, your, your, your touch rejuvenates me
Your physical touch brings a renewal of energy and vitality to me
Illuminated me and it makes me glow
You have brought illumination and light to my life, making me feel radiant
Mesmerized, baby, baby, I'm mesmerized
I am still completely captivated by you
Energized, caught the voltage of your love
I feel recharged and electric from the energy and passion of your love
This love can't be denied
Our love is undeniably powerful and real
Shoo bee do bop
This phrase has no major meaning, it is a vocalization used for rhythmic effect
I used to be a pessimist
I used to have a negative outlook on life
Now I'm a born again optimist
Now I have a new and positive perspective on life thanks to you
My faith is renewed, yeah
You have restored my faith and hope for the future
Is renewed by love
The renewal of my faith and hope is through the power of our love
You must be sent from up above
I feel like you were divinely sent to me from a higher power
You're one of a kind, yeah
You are truly unique and special in all ways
You are different from the rest
You stand out and are not like others I have known
Out of all of them, you are the best
You are the best person I have known among others
I'm glad to say, baby
I am happy and proud to say
Contributed by Cameron M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.