Hailing from Liverpool, England, fans first got a taste of Marsha’s talent as the singing half of the duo Floetry. Their 2000 debut Floetic produced signature singles like “Say Yes" and "Getting Late" as well as four Grammy nods. Following the 2005 release of their second studio album, Flo’Ology, the ladies veered creatively and personally. While the split was difficult, Marsha continued to build a name for herself as a songwriter and producer, creating “Butterflies” for the late Michael Jackson and other hits for artists such as Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake, Jamie Foxx and Nas. She’s been nominated for a total of six Grammys and has been honored by BMI as their Songwriter of the Year.
Over the years, Marsha has stayed relevant as an artist via touring, writing/producing and mixtapes like 2007’s Neo Soul is Dead, 2008’s Yours Truly and 2010’s Yours Sincerely. She also appeared as a featured artist on projects from Patti Labelle, The Game, Busta Rhymes, Jamie Foxx and Earth, Wind & Fire, among others. Eventually, Marsha signed with Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Records however a much-buzzed about solo debut never materialized due to creative glitches. Equipped with plenty of her own talent, she found herself being given songs from producers that were “great but not songs that made sense in relation to each other.” Marsha calls her sound “honest and consistent” and it was important for her to make an album with an overall cohesive sound. She explains, “I think with an album everything has to make sense, like ‘Where is this story going?’”
But that wasn’t the only situation posing a challenge for Marsha. A basketball player since childhood, when her music career took off, her diet remained the same as when she was regularly active. Constantly on the road touring and promoting wasn’t conducive to a healthy diet and resulted in her gaining 70 pounds in just one year. She finally got serious about her health and lost the weight safely and slowly over about a two-year period.
Now at a strong place mentally and physically, Marsha’s ready to present her sound to the world. The first single, “Hope She Cheats on You (With a Basketball Player),” is an anthem that women and men can relate to. Marsha explains, “It’s the reality of a bad break up. We wanna be decent human beings and say the right thing, you know, ‘I wish you well.’ But this is ‘Everything that could go wrong for him I want it to because my ego is bruised and I’m acting out.’” There’ve been many songs written about heartbreak, but Marsha’s approach to “Hope She Cheats on You” gets in your face rather than plays the victim.
LATE NIGHTS & EARLY MORNINGS is destined to be a classic, as Marsha offers a candid glimpse of her life and perspectives as a woman. Inspired by musical icons like Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Prince, she concedes there is an overall male influence in her songwriting, such as the assertive sentiments heard on hits like “Say Yes.” She explains, “My pen and my point of view has a certain aggression to it because I’ve listened to a lot of male influenced music, which I think makes me one of the most outspoken writers out here. Sometimes as a woman you don’t wanna say what’s on your mind for fear of being judged. But why wouldn’t I say it like that if that’s how I felt?” Musical peers recruited to contribute to the project include Alicia Keys, a reunion with Dre and Vidal (producers of “Say Yes”), Just Blaze and Focus.
While her success in the industry is already solidified, Marsha knows it’s never easy to win over fans as a solo artist. Fortunately, she says, “It’s like being thrown in the deep end. ‘Okay I have to swim? Oh well.’ I’ve taken that attitude and it’s carried me forward.”
(from MarshaAmbrosius.com)
Cupid
Marsha Ambrosius Lyrics
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Oh, I believe you are
The beautiful-lest I ever saw (oh)
Why do I fall in love and
Each and every time ooh, you steal my heart
Cupid shot me straight through my heart
Cupid shot me straight through my heart
Cupid shot me straight through my heart, hey
Cupid shot me straight through my heart, ya
Heaven must've sent me an angel
I lost myself but true love I have found, yeah
I never knew that I could feel this feeling
The way I feel right now
Butterflies inside
So beautiful, your smile
I thought this love had died, and you revived
Cupid shot me straight through my heart, yeah
So beautiful, I see you
Oh, I believe you are
The beautiful-lest I ever saw (beautiful-lest baby)
Why do I fall in love and
Each and every time ooh, you steal my heart
Cupid shot me straight through my heart (yeah)
I look up at the sky from way down low here
I had to find my way with you somehow
Yeah, there's no perfect time but I'm so ready, yeah
I'm ready for you now
Got the butterflies inside
So beautiful, your smile
I thought this love had died, and you revived
Cupid shot me straight through my heart (straight through my heart)
So beautiful, I see you
Oh, I believe you are
The beautifullest I ever saw (oh baby)
Why do I fall in love and
Each and every time ooh, you steal my heart
Cupid shot me straight through my heart
Yeah, cupid shot me straight through my heart
Yeah, cupid shot me straight through my heart
Babe, cupid shot me straight through my heart
Ooh, I can hear your call
Don't wanna be all alone
Just catch me when I fall
I didn't wanna fall in love
Now I'm so in love with you
I don't know what to do
I can't be scared of you
I'm so in love with you
I'm so in love with you
Babe, so in love with you
So in love
The song "Cupid" by Marsha Ambrosius is a soulful ballad about the feeling of falling in love unexpectedly. The lyrics describe how the artist fell for someone who stole her heart every time she saw him, and how she was shot straight through her heart by Cupid's arrow. The chorus of the song repeats the idea that the person she loves is the most beautiful she has ever seen and that she falls in love with him every time he steals her heart. The bridge of the song talks about the artist's readiness to fall in love, despite its imperfections and uncertainties.
The song's main theme is the feeling of falling in love unexpectedly, which is portrayed through the lyrics' imagery of Cupid's arrow shooting straight through the artist’s heart. The repeated use of the phrase "so beautiful" reinforces how deeply enamored the artist is with this person.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was co-written by Devonte "Blood" Hynes, who has written for many popular artists, including Solange Knowles and Carly Rae Jepsen. Additionally, the song was produced by Salaam Remi, who has previously collaborated with artists such as Amy Winehouse and Nas.
Line by Line Meaning
So beautiful, I see you
The sight of you is stunning
Oh, I believe you are
I have faith in your beauty
The beautiful-lest I ever saw (oh)
You are the most beautiful person I have ever seen
Why do I fall in love and
Why do I always end up falling in love
Each and every time ooh, you steal my heart
Every time I see you, you capture my heart
Cupid shot me straight through my heart
I fell in love with you instantly
Cupid shot me straight through my heart, yeah
I was struck by love at first sight
Heaven must've sent me an angel
You are a blessing from above
I lost myself but true love I have found, yeah
I was directionless but found love with you
I never knew that I could feel this feeling
I didn't expect to feel this way
The way I feel right now
My current emotions are indescribable
Butterflies inside
I have a fluttery feeling in my stomach
So beautiful, your smile
Your smile is incredibly attractive
I thought this love had died, and you revived
I thought I was incapable of love, but you proved me wrong
Cupid shot me straight through my heart, yeah
I was undeniably struck by love
I look up at the sky from way down low here
I was at a low point and then I met you
I had to find my way with you somehow
I knew you were the one and had to pursue you
Yeah, there's no perfect time but I'm so ready, yeah
It may not be the ideal timing, but I am prepared for love
Got the butterflies inside
I'm feeling nervous and excited
Yeah, cupid shot me straight through my heart
Love hit me hard
Don't wanna be all alone
I don't want to be without you
Just catch me when I fall
Be there for me when I need you
I didn't wanna fall in love
I was hesitant to open up to love
Now I'm so in love with you
But now, I am head over heels for you
I don't know what to do
I am unsure how to handle these overwhelming emotions
I can't be scared of you
I can't let fear of getting hurt get in the way of our love
Babe, so in love with you
I am deeply in love with you
So in love
I am completely in love with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARCUS CHRISTOPHER WHITE, MARSHA AMBROSIUS, KEN GOLD
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