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) .
Lovely Day
Jill Scott Lyrics
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when i wake up in the morning love
and the sunlight hurts my eyes
and something without wanting love
..as heavy on my mind.
chorus:
when i look at you and the world looks alright
and i know it's gonna be, it's gonna be, it's gonna be
a lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day,
lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day).
a lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day,
lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day).
when the day that lies ahead of me
seems imposible to fade, to fade
when someone else instead of me
they always seem to know the way
chorus:
that i look at you and the world all right with me
just one look at you and i know it's gonna be
it's gonna be, it's gonna be
a lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day,
lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day).
it's gonna be
a lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day,
lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day).
a lovely day baby (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day,
lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day).
uhh , lovely name, uhh baby when i walk down the street
when i walk down the street baby you got me feelin on ..
shine and shine and shine and shine
everybody that i see
girl you look..and that's alright .. baby you got me, you got me
feelin' baby, you got me feelin happy baby.
The lyrics of Jill Scott's song "Lovely Day" express the feeling of starting a new day with a positive outlook, even when things may seem difficult or heavy on the mind. The song opens with Scott singing about waking up in the morning, with sunlight hurting her eyes and worry weighing on her mind. However, when she looks at the person she loves, the world suddenly looks alright and she is able to see that it's going to be a lovely day.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this feeling of positivity, with Scott repeating the phrase "lovely day" over and over again. The second verse acknowledges the difficulties that may come up throughout the course of a day, but again emphasizes that the love and support of the person she is singing to helps her to stay positive and feel like everything is going to be alright.
Overall, the song is a celebration of love and the power it has to transform someone's outlook on life. Despite the challenges that may come up, the song encourages listeners to find happiness in the present moment and to cherish the people they love.
Line by Line Meaning
when i wake up in the morning love
At the start of the day, when I wake up feeling loved
and the sunlight hurts my eyes
Even though the sunlight may be too bright
and something without wanting love
A feeling occupies my mind involuntarily
..as heavy on my mind.
It feels like a burden on my thoughts
when i look at you and the world looks alright
You have the power to make everything okay by just being there
when you just one look at you
A single glance at you has a significant impact
and i know it's gonna be, it's gonna be, it's gonna be
I am confident in knowing that this day will be great
a lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day,lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day).
It's going to be an amazing day full of beauty and happiness
when the day that lies ahead of me
When I think about the rest of my day
seems impossible to fade, to fade
It feels daunting and difficult to handle
when someone else instead of me
When someone else seems to have it all figured out
they always seem to know the way
They appear to possess the answers and solutions
that i look at you and the world all right with me
But when I look at you, everything feels okay again
just one look at you and i know it's gonna be
A single glance at you gives me a sense of certainty
it's gonna be, it's gonna be
Everything will be okay
a lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day,lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day).
Today will be a wonderful day full of sunshine and joy
a lovely day baby (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day,lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day).
The day ahead of us will be amazing, my love
uhh , lovely name, uhh baby when i walk down the street
As I stroll along the street, your name crosses my mind
when i walk down the street baby you got me feelin on ..
Your presence makes me feel alive and inspired
shine and shine and shine and shine
The world seems to glow and sparkle when you are with me
everybody that i see
Everyone around me
girl you look..and that's alright ..
But you, my dear, look absolutely stunning and incredible
baby you got me, you got me feelin' baby, you got me feelin happy baby.
Your mere presence fills me with happiness and contentment
Lyrics © GOLDEN WITHERS MUSIC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bill Withers, Clarence Kermit Mcdonald, Skip Scarborough
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