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)
The Break Up Song
Marsha Ambrosius Lyrics
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Nothing left to do you know that it's over, over
I need space, let me decide, where to go from here
Before I lose my mind, we both know it's for the best
So than I'm counting on the sun it's going to shine
Til than the darkest clouds stay over me and I'm torn apart
That your so over me, I'm so over you not even knowing me at all
To say to you, you know that it's over
So over, nothing left to do you know that it's over, oh no
I've left before & you the same,
It's time it feels as if the end is here again
I know the truth,
So let me cry to catch the blame for what's become of you and I
So here's my heart so broken
'Cause of you and I don't know why I'm so in love with you
And it's tearing me apart that I would never know at all,
If I'd of never made this call
She began to tell,
Me all the things you don't
Like how y'all still together and leaving you she won't
How am I suppose to deal
When pain is all I feel this is all to real
I'll get out your way, boy I don't wanna stay
I thought I could be strong
But this situation makes me hate the fact that we can't get along
I'm suppose to be the one for you and your my number one
Until your my forever, were done
You know that it's over, over
Nothing left to do you know that it's over, over
I'm outta here, I'm outta here, it's over, over
Nothing left to do you know that it's over, over
The Break Up Song by Marsha Ambrosius is a heartfelt ballad that encapsulates the emotions felt at the end of a relationship. It is a narrative about the inevitability of separation when both individuals know that it’s time to let go. The opening lines express finality: “Oh it's over, over / Nothing left to do, you know that it's over, over”. The singer emphasizes the need for some space so that she can decide how to move on. She wants to avoid feeling mentally overwhelmed and believes that ending the relationship is the best course of action. Although the singer knows her decision is right, she acknowledges how hard it is to part ways with someone she loved. The lyrics also illustrate the pain of broken trust and the inability to reconcile differences.
As the song progresses, the singer goes on to explain how this isn't the first time she has walked away, but it feels as if "the end is here again". When someone she trusted reveals the truth about her partner, she learns it is time to leave. Even if she feels heartbroken and confused, she makes up her mind and finally understands that she deserves better. The lyrics convey the sentiments of someone who is hurting but knows that they cannot stay in a relationship that is no longer serving them. In the end, the singer is firm about their decision to end the relationship; “I’m outta here, I’m outta here, it’s over, over / Nothing left to do, you know that it’s over, over”.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh it's over, over
The relationship has ended and there is no going back.
Nothing left to do you know that it's over, over
There is no possibility of fixing things anymore.
I need space, let me decide, where to go from here
I need some distance to clear my head and figure out what to do next.
Before I lose my mind, we both know it's for the best
If we continue in this unhealthy relationship, it will only get worse.
So than I'm counting on the sun it's going to shine
I'm hopeful that things will get better eventually.
Til than the darkest clouds stay over me and I'm torn apart
Until then, I'm feeling sad and brokenhearted.
That your so over me, I'm so over you not even knowing me at all
We don't truly know each other anymore and it's time to move on.
I should've never made this call
I regret ever getting involved in this relationship.
To say to you, you know that it's over
I need to communicate clearly that this relationship is over.
I've left before & you the same,
We've been through this before, breaking up and getting back together.
It's time it feels as if the end is here again
It's clear that this is the end for good this time.
I know the truth,
I am aware of what needs to be done.
So let me cry to catch the blame for what's become of you and I
I need to let myself feel the sadness and hurt that comes with this breakup.
So here's my heart so broken
My heart is shattered and in pieces.
'Cause of you and I don't know why I'm so in love with you
Despite the pain, I am still inexplicably in love with you.
And it's tearing me apart that I would never know at all,
It hurts so much to think that I may never truly understand what went wrong.
If I'd of never made this call
I wish I had never initiated this conversation to end things.
She began to tell,
Someone else has been coming between us and telling me things.
Me all the things you don't
Things that you never told me about yourself or our relationship.
Like how y'all still together and leaving you she won't
It seems that this other person is the reason we can't fully move on from one another.
How am I suppose to deal
I don't know how to handle this situation anymore.
When pain is all I feel this is all to real
The pain of this breakup is too much to bear and I can't ignore the reality of the situation.
I'll get out your way, boy I don't wanna stay
It's time for me to leave and not hold onto any hope of reconciliation.
I thought I could be strong
I had hoped that I could handle this breakup without falling apart.
But this situation makes me hate the fact that we can't get along
The conflict surrounding our relationship is making me resentful and angry.
I'm suppose to be the one for you and your my number one
We were meant to be together and I thought we had a strong connection.
Until your my forever, were done
Until you can commit to me for the long haul, we are officially done.
I'm outta here, I'm outta here, it's over, over
I am leaving and this relationship is officially over for good.
Nothing left to do you know that it's over, over
There is no going back and we both know it's time to move on.
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Written by: Marsha Ambrosius
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