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) .
One Time
Jill Scott Lyrics
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I like your style, you're swift, you're agile
Everything about ya stays true
You stood before the sun
Almost struck me blind
You're so damn fine
And I know that you are meant to be with me
Part o' my design
One time
You be the salt, I'll be your peppa
Give you flava foreva
Leave ya never
Don't you know, girl, I'm down for whateva
You'll be my lemon, I'll be your tea
Pure and naturally
You'll be my leaf, I'll be your tree
Your very definition of real
Since you been goin' my way
Things have been goin' my way
Saturday Sunday Monday to Friday
I'm so happy you just make me wanna say to ya baby
Never in my wildest days did I think I'd find someone like you
I like your style, you're swift, you're agile
Everything about ya stays true
You appear'd before the sun
Almost struck me blind
You're so damn fine
Thank you
And I know that you're meant to be with me
Part o' my design
One time
Like cognate as to function
You're my and, but or, or conjunction
In the cadillac with the trunk bumpin'
Always down for somethin' somethin' somethin'
You'll be my feather, I'll be you wings
Goin' to fly things
Shinin' like some diamond rings
Enjoyin' what happiness brings
Since you been goin' my way
Things have been goin' my way
Saturday Sunday Monday to Friday
I'm so happy you just make me wanna say to ya baby
Never in my wildest days did I dream to find someone like you
I like your style, you're swift, you're agile
Everything about ya stays true
You stood before the sun
Almost struck me blind
You're so damn fine
Thank you to the girl who needs to be with me
Part o' my design
One time
Never in my wildest days did I think I'd find someone like you
I like your style, you're swift, you're agile
Everything about ya stays true
You appeared before the sun
Almost made me blind
You're so damn fine
Thank you
And I know that you were meant to be with me
Part o' God's design
One time
One time
Never in my wildest days did I dream to find someone like you
I like your style you're swift you're agile
Everything about ya stays true
The song "One Time" by Jill Scott is a romantic, upbeat track about finding the perfect partner. The lyrics express the surprise and excitement of finding someone who is swift, agile, and true in every way. The opening lines of the song express the disbelief and amazement of the singer's discovery, followed by a chorus that thanks the universe for having brought them together, with the repeated lines "never in my wildest days did I think I'd find someone like you."
Throughout the song, the singer uses metaphors to describe the depth and intensity of their connection. They compare themselves to salt and pepper, lemon and tea, feather and wings, and more, each representing the complementary nature of their love. The song expresses deep gratitude and happiness for this person, indicating that since they entered their life, everything has been going their way.
Overall, "One Time" is a love song celebrating the joy and happiness of finding true love. It speaks to the unexpected nature of love and the power of a perfect partnership to transform one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Never in my wildest days did I think I'd find someone like you
I never imagined finding someone as amazing as you.
I like your style, you're swift, you're agile
Everything about ya stays true
I love how you carry yourself, you're fast and never waver from who you are.
You stood before the sun
Almost struck me blind
You're so damn fine
Thank you baby
And I know that you are meant to be with me
Part o' my design
One time
You shine so brightly it's almost blinding, but I am grateful for your beauty and I know we were destined to be together, it’s meant to be one time.
You be the salt, I'll be your peppa
Give you flava foreva
Leave ya never
Don't you know, girl, I'm down for whateva
You bring out the best in me and I will always spice up your life, we will never leave each other, and I am always here for you.
You'll be my lemon, I'll be your tea
Pure and naturally
You'll be my leaf, I'll be your tree
Your very definition of real
You complement me, and we will be pure and unadulterated, just like tea with lemon. Together we grow naturally, and you're my foundation for being genuine.
Since you been goin' my way
Things have been goin' my way
Saturday Sunday Monday to Friday
I'm so happy you just make me wanna say to ya baby
Ever since you became a part of my life, things have been looking up for me, no matter what day of the week it is, and just how happy I am because of you.
Like cognate as to function
You're my and, but or, or conjunction
In the cadillac with the trunk bumpin'
Always down for somethin' somethin' somethin'
You are what makes everything work for me, my partner and my companion in whatever I do, enjoying our time together while bumping loud music in the car and ready for the next adventure.
You'll be my feather, I'll be you wings
Goin' to fly things
Shinin' like some diamond rings
Enjoyin' what happiness brings
We are each other's support, and together we will soar to great heights, we’ll be a shining symbol of our success, and enjoy every moment of our happiness.
Never in my wildest days did I dream to find someone like you
I like your style, you're swift, you're agile
Everything about ya stays true
I never imagined finding someone as amazing as you, I am in awe of your confident, agile and true nature.
You appeared before the sun
Almost made me blind
You're so damn fine
Thank you
And I know that you're meant to be with me
Part o' my design
One time
You shine with such brilliance that you almost blinded me, but I appreciate your beauty, and I feel that we were fated to be together, it’s meant to be one time.
Never in my wildest days did I dream to find someone like you
I like your style, you're swift, you're agile
Everything about ya stays true
You stood before the sun
Almost struck me blind
You're so damn fine
Thank you to the girl who needs to be with me
Part o' my design
One time
Never thought I'd find someone amazing like you. I like your style, your moves, your ways. Every little thing about you is so true. Your beauty is so blinding that I almost can't see. And thank you God for you who is designed for me. It's meant to be one time.
One time
This is a special moment to be cherished.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Vidal Davis, Eric Roberson, Jill Scott
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