Subsequently, she collaborated with Eric Benet, Will Smith, Lupe Fiasco, Common and broadened her performing experience by touring Canada in a production of the Broadway musical Rent. Signed to Steve McKeever's newly formed Hidden Beach Recordings label, she released her debut album Who Is Jill Scott: Words and Sounds Vol. 1 in July 2000. The following summer she released Experience:Jil Scott 826+ after she released the single "A Long Walk." Scott continued to gain more recognition, eventually earning a Grammy nomination in early 2003 for Best Female Vocal Performance for "A Long Walk". Jill Scott also won a Grammy award at the 2005 Grammy awards for Best R&B Solo Vocal Performance, Male or Female.
Jill Scott appears in David Chappelle's Block Party performing with The Roots and Erykah Badu.
Scott released a new album, entitled Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 in 2004. Her book of poetry, The Moments, The Minutes, The Hours was released in April 2005.
Recently, Scott was prominently featured on hip-hop artist Lupe Fiasco's 2006 single "Daydreaming" which also appeared on a new Scott collection called Collaborations on January 30, 2007.
The Collaborations collection served as "an appetizer" for her next studio album, The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 released September 25, 2007. A clip of the title track was released on a bonus disc from Hidden Beach Records and included with Collaborations. The lead single, "Hate on Me", gained airplay in May 2007 with a video released in mid-July. In advance of the album's release, Hidden Beach released a 17-minute album sampler through their forums. Interspersed between the dozen songs previewed on the sampler was a personal explanation from Jill for the inspiration behind some of her songs.
Jill Scott is also an accomplished actor, appearing as detective Precious Ramotswe in the BBC's dramatisation of Alexander McCall Smith's series of books: "The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency". Scott also appeared as "Sheila" in the Tyler Perrry film, "Why Did I Get Married" (2007) and its sequel, "Why Did I Get Married Too" (2010) .
A Long Walk
Jill Scott Lyrics
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I really dig your company
Your style, your smile, your peace mentality
Lord, have mercy on me
I was blind, now I can see
What a king's supposed to be
Baby I feel free, come on and go with me
Find a spot for us to spark
Conversation, verbal elation, stimulation
Share our situations, temptations, education, relaxations
Elevations, maybe we can talk about Surah 31:18
Your background it ain't squeaky clean (shit)
Sometimes we all got to swim upstream
You ain't no saint, we all are sinners
But you put your good foot down and make your soul a winner
I respect that, man you're so phat
And you're all that, plus supreme
Then you're humble man I'm numb
Yo with feeling, I can feel everything that you bring
Let's take a long walk around the park after dark
Find a spot for us to spark
Conversation, verbal elation, stimulation
Share our situations, temptations, education, relaxations
Elevations, maybe we can talk about Revelation 3:17
Or maybe we can see a movie
Or maybe we can see a play on Saturday (Saturday)
Or maybe we can roll a tree and feel the breeze and listen to a symphony
Or maybe chill and just be, or maybe
Maybe we can take a cruise and listen to the Roots or maybe eat some passion fruit
Or maybe cry to the blues
Or maybe we could just be silent
Come on, Come on
Let's take a long walk around the park after dark
Find a spot for us to spark
Conversation, verbal elation, stimulation
Share our situations, temptations, education, relaxations
Elevations, maybe we can talk about Surah 31:18
Let's take a long walk around the park after dark
Find a spot for us to spark
Conversation, verbal elation, stimulation
Share our situations, temptations, education, relaxations
Elevations, maybe baby, maybe we can save the nation
Come on, Come on
The lyrics to Jill Scott's song "A Long Walk" tell the story of a couple's budding relationship and the deep connection they share. The opening lines suggest the singer's admiration for the person they are with and how much they enjoy spending time with them. The singer talks about the person's style, smile, and peaceful mentality, suggesting that this person embodies qualities they find attractive and desirable. However, the next line of "Lord, have mercy on me, I was blind, now I can see" suggests that the singer is still somewhat surprised about how good things are. They have found a "king" to be with, suggesting that this person is special and holds great importance to the singer.
The singer then suggests that they take a long walk around the park after dark, where they can find a spot to "spark" conversation, verbal elation, and stimulation. The conversation, as mentioned in the song, ranges from various topics such as sharing their situations, temptations, education, and relaxation. This long walk around the park is described as an experience that can elevate their relationship. The lyrics also suggest that they talk about Surah 31:18 or Revelation 3:17, which are both religious texts, indicating that they share a deep connection beyond physical and emotional attraction.
The song then outlines the various activities the couple can do together, such as seeing a movie or play, chilling and enjoying the breeze, taking a cruise, or just being silent together. The singer suggests that they could save the nation, which could mean that their relationship has the potential to be meaningful beyond their own lives. Overall, "A Long Walk" is a sweet, romantic song that speaks of a deep connection between two people who enjoy spending time together and finding joy in each other's presence.
Line by Line Meaning
You're here, I'm pleased
It's great to have you here with me
I really dig your company
I enjoy being around you
Your style, your smile, your peace mentality
I appreciate your appearance, your attitude, and your calmness
Lord, have mercy on me
I hope for God's grace and blessings in my life
I was blind, now I can see
I understand things better now than I did before
What a king's supposed to be
You are amazing and regal, just like a king should be
Baby I feel free, come on and go with me
I feel liberated and would like you to come along with me
Let's take a long walk around the park after dark
Let's stroll around the park when it's dark outside
Find a spot for us to spark
Let's find a place to start a fire, literally or metaphorically
Conversation, verbal elation, stimulation
Let's talk, enlighten each other, and stimulate our minds
Share our situations, temptations, education, relaxations
Let's exchange our experiences, challenges, academic pursuits, and leisure moments
Elevations, maybe we can talk about Surah 31:18
We can also discuss the Quran's Surah 31:18, which mentions the value of showing gratitude to one's parents
Your background it ain't squeaky clean (shit)
Your past is not perfect and has some flaws (vulgar)
Sometimes we all got to swim upstream
Occasionally, we have to go against the mainstream to achieve our goals
You ain't no saint, we all are sinners
You are not a perfect person, but nobody is
But you put your good foot down and make your soul a winner
Despite your imperfections, you make an effort to do the right thing and improve yourself
I respect that, man you're so phat
I admire that about you, you're really cool (fashionable)
And you're all that, plus supreme
You have exceptional qualities and are at the highest level
Then you're humble man I'm numb
You have great qualities and are also modest, it's impressive
Yo with feeling, I can feel everything that you bring
I really connect with you emotionally and appreciate your qualities
Or maybe we can see a movie
Perhaps we can watch a film together
Or maybe we can see a play on Saturday (Saturday)
Maybe we can attend a theater performance on Saturday
Or maybe we can roll a tree and feel the breeze and listen to a symphony
Perhaps we can smoke marijuana and enjoy the nature, the wind, and the symphony music
Or maybe chill and just be, or maybe
Maybe we can relax and be ourselves
Maybe we can take a cruise and listen to the Roots or maybe eat some passion fruit
Or maybe we can go on a cruise while listening to Roots music, or eat passion fruit together
Or maybe cry to the blues
Perhaps we can listen to blues music and shed some tears
Or maybe we could just be silent
Maybe we can be silent and comfortable with each other's presence
Come on, Come on
Let's do it, let's go for it
Maybe baby, maybe we can save the nation
Perhaps, we can make a difference and contribute to the betterment of our country
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDRE HARRIS, JILL H. SCOTT
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