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) .
Quick
Jill Scott Lyrics
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I thought that we had magic
I thought that we were special
But it's over, huh
Believe it, I can't fathom
This terrible reaction to checking my phone
Damn you're madder than a mad hatter
Quick can't you come over
Shit I miss you darling
Hee, I'm a one man lover
I'm not a Casanova
I can't believe it's over so quick
I, I called you, you didn't call me
I wanted you
You didn't return my messages
How could you be so, thick
Had a lot of women on you
Didn't like the fact that I wanted to own you
That's what you said to me
Said that "I wanted to lock you down"
But you moved into my house
Gave me a son (mm, hmm, mm)
It was so quick the way that it happened
Quick the way that you left me
Quick can't believe it's over
Can't believe it's over now
I loved you, I really loved you
Can't believe that it's over
Can't believe that we could ever split
I feel it in my stomach
I can't seem to move on
I'm sick from the knots that's happening
Medicines just ain't helpin'
I just can't seem to get well, and
Over, can't believe it's over
Over, can't believe it's over
Over, can't believe it's over
So quick
(Over) Can't believe it's over
(Over) Can't believe it's over
(Over) Can't believe it's over
So quick
The song "Quick" by Jill Scott expresses the heartbreak and disbelief when a relationship ends abruptly. The opening lines reveal the shock and disappointment felt by the artist, as she thought that their relationship had something special that could have lasted longer. The following verse speaks to her confusion in trying to make sense of the sudden coldness of her partner, who refuses to answer her calls and messages. The chorus repeats the same message twice with a plea for her lover to reconsider their decision and come back to her.
As the song progresses, Scott reminisces about the great moments they shared as a couple, which makes it all the more painful for her to move on. She admits that she is a one-man lover and that she was not trying to lock him down, but simply to keep their love strong. She acknowledges that he may have had many women vying for his attention, and that he likely felt pressured by her wanting to settle down. However, she is still taken aback by how quickly the relationship ended (as indicated by the repetition of "quick" throughout the song).
The lyrics in "Quick" by Jill Scott are relatable to anyone who has gone through a tough breakup, and the artist's soulful delivery enhances the emotion behind the words. The song provides an introspective glimpse into the pain and confusion that comes with the end of a relationship, and the longing for reconciliation in the aftermath.
Line by Line Meaning
When you left me, couldn't believe it
I was in shock when you left me, it was hard to accept
I thought that we had magic
I believed in a special bond between us
I thought that we were special
I believed that our relationship was unique and valuable
But it's over, huh
But that was all in the past, it's over now
Believe it, I can't fathom
It's hard for me to understand and accept what has happened
This terrible reaction to checking my phone
I suffer a negative emotional response when checking my phone, hoping to hear from you
Damn you're madder than a mad hatter
You're very angry, even more than a crazy person
Quick can't believe it's over
It's hard to accept that our relationship ended so suddenly
Quick can't you come over
I miss you so much, I wish you could be here with me
Shit I miss you darling
I really miss you, my dear
Hee, I'm a one man lover
I'm faithful and committed to you, I don't need anyone else
I'm not a Casanova
I'm not a womanizer, I only have eyes for you
I can't believe it's over so quick
It's hard to accept that our relationship ended so suddenly and unexpectedly
I, I called you, you didn't call me
I tried to reach out to you, but you didn't respond
I wanted you
I still have feelings for you, I wish we were together
You didn't return my messages
You ignored my attempts to communicate with you
How could you be so, thick
How could you be so insensitive and unaware of my feelings
Had a lot of women on you
You were seeing other women behind my back
Didn't like the fact that I wanted to own you
You didn't appreciate my desire for commitment and exclusivity in our relationship
That's what you said to me
You expressed these thoughts and opinions to me directly
Said that "I wanted to lock you down"
You accused me of wanting to control and restrict your freedom
But you moved into my house
You lived with me and shared a home together
Gave me a son (mm, hmm, mm)
We have a child together, which adds complexity to our situation
It was so quick the way that it happened
Our breakup was sudden and unexpected
Quick the way that you left me
You left me without warning, making it hard to process and accept
Can't believe it's over
I'm struggling to accept that our relationship is truly over
Can't believe it's over now
It's hard for me to come to terms with the fact that we're no longer together
I loved you, I really loved you
I had strong feelings of love and affection for you
I feel it in my stomach
I experience physical sensations of pain, sorrow, and loss
I can't seem to move on
I'm struggling to let go and move forward without you
I'm sick from the knots that's happening
I'm suffering from emotional distress that is manifesting physically
Medicines just ain't helpin'
I've tried to seek relief or numbness through medication, but it's not working
(Over) Can't believe it's over
I'm still in disbelief that our relationship has ended
(Over) Can't believe it's over
I'm struggling to accept that our relationship is truly over
(Over) Can't believe it's over
I can't come to terms with the finality of our breakup
So quick
It happened suddenly and unexpectedly
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WARRYN CAMPBELL, JILL SCOTT
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