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) .
Celibacy Blues
Jill Scott Lyrics
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Lawd,just got something over me
Like an addict,I could really use a thing
You know what I'm talking about
Yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah,yeah
It's been hard to sleep at night
I'm ying ying ying ying it
I get some new batteries almost every night
Lawd,this here celibacy thing
The stresses of this world
You know how they come down on a girl
I'm trying to clear my mind
But all I seem to find
Is this gangsta,gangsta,type of need
People say mind over matter
But,I don't mind what they say
And it don't matter
This here celibacy thing
Is working on me'
The lyrics to Jill Scott's "Celibacy Blues" express the difficulties of abstaining from sex. The singer uses an analogy to describe her situation, saying that celibacy has taken hold of her like an addiction that she desperately needs to satisfy. The verses are filled with vivid imagery that paint an accurate picture of the struggle faced by someone trying to remain celibate. The singer's celibacy has led to restlessness at night, unable to find the satisfaction she desires. She's left to cope with the stresses of life, but finds herself struggling to keep her mind clear because of her overwhelming desire.
Scott expands on this by confronting the common notion that celibacy is simply a matter of willpower. She states that people say, "mind over matter" in regards to celibacy, but Scott is struggling despite her strong will. The song describes how her intense physical and emotional needs are overwhelming her mental fortitude. With "Celibacy Blues," Jill Scott offers a raw and honest portrayal of the struggles that come with this choice.
Line by Line Meaning
This here celibacy thing
The singer is referring to her current state of celibacy and how it's affecting her.
Lawd,just got something over me
The singer is feeling overwhelmed and powerless in the face of her celibacy.
Like an addict,I could really use a thing
The singer is comparing her desire for sex to an addiction, and implying that she's struggling to resist that urge.
You know what I'm talking about
The artist believes that her audience will understand the struggles of celibacy and sexual desire.
It's been hard to sleep at night
The artist is experiencing insomnia, likely due to her sexual frustration.
I'm ying ying ying ying it
The singer is describing her physical urges in a playful and coy way.
Scratching it right
The singer is implying that she's having to masturbate frequently to relieve her sexual tension.
I get some new batteries almost every night
The artist is making a reference to sex toys, which she uses to help herself cope with celibacy.
The stresses of this world
The artist is acknowledging that there are many sources of stress in her life that could be contributing to her sexual frustration.
You know how they come down on a girl
The artist is referring to the societal pressures and expectations that can make celibacy especially difficult for women.
I'm trying to clear my mind
The singer is attempting to focus on other things and distract herself from her sexual urges.
But all I seem to find
Despite her efforts, the artist is still feeling consumed by her desire for sex.
Is this gangsta,gangsta,type of need
The singer is describing her sexual desire in a way that feels urgent and hard-edged.
People say mind over matter
The singer references the common advice to use willpower to overcome challenges.
But,I don't mind what they say
The singer is suggesting that this advice isn't helpful to her specific situation.
And it don't matter
The artist is implying that her sexual desires are too strong for simple motivational sayings to help.
This here celibacy thing
The artist returns to her original refrain, implying that her celibacy continues to be difficult and frustrating for her.
Is working on me
The singer is acknowledging that her celibacy is having a profound and difficult impact on her.
Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adam W. Blackstone, Jill H. Scott, Randall C. Bowland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
AverageOnes88
brothers can relate to this too, every brother not out here banging everything moving...i'm willin to wait for the right woman wherever she is
nikki
I love this song I also been celibate for 20 months and still staying strong 😊😊😊
Mrs. C
This was my theme song for a while! I's married now tho :)
Nakilah Majors
Same!!! Lol
Dynasty Nicole
3 years next month, and this here celibacy thing never stops being a struggle haha.
Christian -Joy
Relatable
chuma kohlani
girl
Chrissy Malone
Jill Scott is a musical genius
TheOnlee Butta
YEssssssssssssssss. Its been almost three yrs of celibacy for me and the WORDS of this song is so real I can feel it through my bones
hottpinc
I needed to hear this I'm going through it right about now.....a Year and a month strong....