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)
La La La La La
Marsha Ambrosius Lyrics
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My skin feels good up against you
You touching me in places I forgot existed in me
I felt you and I melted, and it was unexpected, baby
How do you know me so well?
You knew just what to do when you laid your hands on me baby
You love me like forever,
It happens every time I'm in your arms
Seems like I'm putting everything on pause
I've started to believe yourYour love is all I want
You're all I ever need
Give me your la, la, la, la la, la la la la, la la la la la
Do do da doo
Do do da doo
Your lips, I wanna kiss you
Like there's no tomorrow, like the world is ending
I just want to be with you baby,
Myself I wanna give you baby, baby
It's because you know me so well
You knew just what to say, you whispered in my ear a promise
To love me like forever, baby
Mmm baby we just go together, baby
It happens every time I'm in your arms
Seems like I'm putting everything on pause
I've started to believe your love is all I want
You're all I ever need
Give me your la, la, la, la la, la la la la, la la la la la
Do do da doo
Do do da doo
It feels so good to me baby, so good to me baby
Your love, your love
Your love, your love
It happens every time I'm in your arms
Seems like I'm putting everything on pause
I've started to believe your love is all I want
You're all I ever need
Give me your la, la, la, la la, la la la la, la la la la la
I love you babe, you know I need your love
The lyrics of "La La La La La" by Marsha Ambrosius express the feeling of being completely lost in love and desire with someone who knows you so well that they can ignite a fire in you that you thought was long gone. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and surrender, as the singer realizes that they have found someone who they trust enough to open up to and let their guard down. The metaphors used in the song, such as "putting everything on pause," suggest that being with this person feels like being in a blissful bubble where nothing else matters.
The line, "You touching me in places I forgot existed in me," suggests that the singer is experiencing something new and unexpected in this relationship. The use of sensual language throughout the song enhances the feeling of intimacy and passion. The repeated refrain of "La La La La La" creates a dreamy atmosphere, adding to the overall feeling of being lost in the moment.
Overall, the lyrics of "La La La La La" convey the excitement, intensity, and intimacy of falling in love with someone who knows and understands you deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
When there are no more words to say
When there's nothing left to express
My skin feels good up against you
I love the way my skin feels against yours
You touching me in places I forgot existed in me
You bring out the best in me
I felt you and I melted, and it was unexpected, baby
You swept me off my feet
How do you know me so well?
You understand me better than anyone
You knew just what to do when you laid your hands on me baby
Your touch is just what I needed
You love me like forever,
Your love is timeless
Baby we just go together
We're meant to be together
It happens every time I'm in your arms
I feel safe when I'm with you
Seems like I'm putting everything on pause
Nothing else matters when I'm with you
I've started to believe yourYour love is all I want
Your love is everything to me
You're all I ever need
I don't need anything else when I have you
Give me your la, la, la, la la, la la la la, la la la la la
Just give me your love
Do do da doo
Your lips, I wanna kiss you
I can't resist you
Like there's no tomorrow, like the world is ending
As if we have no time left together
I just want to be with you baby,
I just want to spend my life with you
Myself I wanna give you baby, baby
I want to give you all of me
Mmm baby we just go together, baby
Our love is meant to be
It feels so good to me baby, so good to me baby
Being with you feels amazing to me
Your love, your love
Your love is everything to me
I love you babe, you know I need your love
I love you and I need you in my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MARSHA A AMBROSIUS, STACY BARTHE, ANDREW Z CLIFTON, ERIC HUDSON, MINNIE RIPERTON, RICHARD RUDOLPH
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