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) .
the way
Jill Scott Lyrics
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Jumped out of bed, took a shower, dressed, cleaned up my place
Made me some breakfast, toast, two scrambled eggs, grits
Grabbed my keys, grabbed my purse, grabbed my jacket
Off to work, beaming all the way down 3rd
Is it the way you love me baby
Is it the way you love me baby
Yeah
Four thirty, can't wait to get home
(I know you comin' out)
Nah, girl, I got something else to do
(Damn Jill, don't be frontin' with your girls for real)
Go 'head, really, get your groove on
'Cause tonight my man's coming through, yes
We gonna have to connect some other time
As much as I like to shake my thang on the dance floor
I got another nasty, freaky just right way in mind
Tonight I'm gonna beat the high score
Is it the way you love me baby, yeah
Is it the way, way, way, way you love me baby, baby, baby
Is it the way you love me baby (huh baby, is it?)
Is it the way you love me baby
The song "The Way" by Jill Scott is a soulful and upbeat track that tells the story of a woman who wakes up feeling happy and content with her life. She starts her day with positive energy and enthusiasm, taking care of her daily chores, making breakfast, getting dressed up, and heading to work with a smile on her face. The lyrics indicate that she is in a loving relationship with someone who makes her feel happy and fulfilled. The chorus of the song repeats the question "Is it the way you love me baby?" suggesting that her happiness is a result of the love she receives from her significant other.
Later in the song, the lyrics reveal that the woman has plans to spend the evening with her partner. She tells her friends that she has other plans and can't join them for a night out. She expresses her desire to spend quality time with her partner and explore their connection intimately. The lyrics indicate that the couple enjoys experimenting and discovering new ways to express their love for each other. The song ends with the chorus repeating the same question, asking if the woman's happiness stems from her partner's love.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up this morning with a smile on my face
I woke up feeling happy and content.
Jumped out of bed, took a shower, dressed, cleaned up my place
I got ready for the day by showering, getting dressed, and cleaning up my home.
Made me some breakfast, toast, two scrambled eggs, grits
I prepared myself a breakfast of toast, scrambled eggs, and grits.
Grabbed my keys, grabbed my purse, grabbed my jacket
I gathered my belongings and got ready to leave the house.
Off to work, beaming all the way down 3rd
I was happy and excited as I headed to work.
Is it the way you love me baby
I am wondering if my partner loves me in a special way.
Is it the way you love me baby
I repeat my question, asking if my partner loves me in a special way.
Four thirty, can't wait to get home
I am looking forward to going home later in the day.
(I know you comin' out)
My friend assumes I am going out with her tonight.
(Damn Jill, don't be frontin' with your girls for real)
My friend is calling me out for not being truthful about my plans for the evening.
Go 'head, really, get your groove on
My friend encourages me to have fun and dance tonight.
'Cause tonight my man's coming through, yes
I am excited to spend time with my significant other later tonight.
We gonna have to connect some other time
I decline my friend's invitation to go out and dance tonight.
As much as I like to shake my thang on the dance floor
I enjoy dancing, but have other plans for tonight.
I got another nasty, freaky just right way in mind
I have intimate plans with my significant other for the evening.
Tonight I'm gonna beat the high score
I plan to have an amazing, intimate experience with my partner tonight.
Is it the way you love me baby, yeah
I repeat my earlier question, wondering if my partner loves me in a special way.
Is it the way, way, way, way you love me baby, baby, baby
I repeat my question several times, emphasizing how important it is to me.
Is it the way you love me baby (huh baby, is it?)
I ask my partner once again if they love me in a special way.
Is it the way you love me baby
I repeat my question, still looking for an answer from my partner.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andre Harris, Jill H. Scott
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Woke up this morning with a smile on my face
Jumped out of bed, took a shower, dressed, cleaned up my place
Made me some breakfast - toast, two scrambled eggs, grits
Grabbed my keys, grabbed my purse, grabbed my jacket
Off to work beaming all the way down 3rd
[Chorus]
Is it the way you love me baby?
Is it the way you love me baby? (Yeah)
[Verse 2]
4:30, can't wait to get home
(I know you're coming out with us)
Nah, girl, I got something else to do
(Damn Jill, don't be fronting on your girls for real)
Go ahead, really get your groove on
'Cause tonight my man's coming through (Oh word?) yeah
We gonna have to connect some other time
(It's cool, I understand)
As much as I like to shake my thing on the dance floor
I got another nasty, freaky, just-right way in mind
Tonight I'm gonna beat the high score
[Chorus]
Is it the way you love me baby? (Yeah)
Is it the way you love me baby? (Baby)
Is it the way you love me baby? (Is it, is it the way)
Is it the way you love me baby?
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JILL SCOTT LYRICS
"The Way"
Woke up this morning with a smile on my face
Jumped out of bed, took a shower, dressed, cleaned up my place
Made me some breakfast, toast, 2 scrambled eggs, grits
Grabbed my keys, grabbed my purse, grabbed my jacket
Off to work, beaming all the way down 3rd
Is it the way you love me baby?
Is it the way you love me baby?
(Yeah)
Four thirty, can't wait to get home
Nah, girl I got somethang else to do
(Damn Jill, don't be frontin' on your girls for real)
Go 'head, really get your groove on
Cause tonight my man's coming through
(Oh word)
We gonna have to connect some other time
As much as I like to shake my thang on the dance floor
I got another nasty, freaky just right way in mind
Tonight I'm gonna beat the high score
Is it the way you love me baby?
(Yeah)
Is it the way you love me baby?
(Baby)
Is it the way you love me baby?
(Is it, is it the way)
Is it the way you love me baby?
@Indiegirl007
Her music is so like, Collard Greens, Pressing comb, Big Mama's hands, Golden Lover, Summer sun on shoulders, vanilla bubble bath after a long day. Its familiar and safe. Healing and comforting. Its just magical.
@CubanGlam88
wow, very well said😍
@vontrezfranklin6670
what you said couldn't have said it better myself
@latoyaricks3906
Clapping Hands...agree
@elizabthification
Agreed
@desirejohnson1877
this !!
@MzShaybutta
I saw Jill Scott in concert in 2006. Let me tell you.. When I say she's a beast on stage.. I've seen many artist perform live, but Jill's is the most intimate, soul searching, treat you can experience.
@KtotheG
Jill's vocals are jazzy, bluesy, soulful and hip hop with ease.
@tonytay4320
So True! 1-14-22
@deejayfikes
One of the best smiles ever. When she smiles it's witnessing a sunrise