Raised in Washington, D.C., Meshell Suhaila Bashir Shakur (as she became known) adopted the surname Ndegéocello, which means "free like a bird", while still in her teens. She has been hailed in the music press as a redeemer of soul music. Her music incorporates funk, soul, hip-hop, reggae, rock and jazz. She has been nominated for 9 Grammys. She has frequently toured with Lilith Fair.
Ndegeocello honed her chops on the D.C. Go-go circuit in the late 1980s before venturing out as a solo artist. She emerged as a recording artist in 1993 on Maverick Records/Sire Records with her debut, Plantation Lullabies. This recording presented a distinctly androgynous persona. Her music has been featured in a number of film soundtracks including How Stella Got Her Groove Back and Batman and Robin. She has also appeared on recordings by Basement Jaxx and The Blind Boys of Alabama, among others. Her biggest hit is a duet with John Cougar Mellencamp, a cover version of Van Morrison's Wild Night, which reached #3 on the Billboard charts.
Her singles If That's Your Boyfriend (He Wasn't Last Night), Leviticus: Faggot, and her cover of Bill Withers Who Is He and What Is He To You? have all charted in the Billboard top 20. She sang background vocals on the song I'd Rather be Your Lover by Madonna, on her album Bedtime Stories. She also sang with Chaka Khan on the single Never Miss the Water, as well as providing her typical solid bass skills.
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Bitter
Me'Shell Ndegéocello Lyrics
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My apologies fall on your deaf ears
You curse my name bitterly
And now your eyes they look at me bitterly
I stand ashamed amidst my foolish pride
â??Cause for us there'll be no more
For us there'll be no more
Bitterly bitterlyÂ
In Me'Shell Ndegéocello's song "Bitter", the singer is conveying the pain and anguish of a failed relationship where the other person has become bitter towards them. Despite the singer's attempts to apologize and make things right, their gestures fall on deaf ears and the other person continues to hold on to their bitterness. The lyrics convey a sense of regret and shame as the singer realizes that there is no hope for reconciliation between them. The bitterness has left a bitter taste in their mouth, and they can't help but feel bitter as well.
The overall message of the song is that bitterness can destroy relationships and prevent growth and healing. The lyrics reflect the pain that comes from the inability to move past bitterness and work towards forgiveness and understanding. The anguished and soulful quality of the music and vocals amplify the emotions conveyed in the lyrics, creating a powerful and moving listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
You push me away bitterly
Your actions towards me are filled with bitterness and resentment, causing you to push me away
My apologies fall on your deaf ears
I am remorseful for my actions, but you refuse to listen or accept my apologies
You curse my name bitterly
You express your anger towards me by using profanity and speaking about me in a negative manner
And now your eyes they look at me bitterly
Your gaze towards me is filled with contempt and hostility
I stand ashamed amidst my foolish pride
I feel embarrassed and regretful because my ego and arrogance caused me to act in a regretful manner
Cause for us there'll be no more
Our relationship is officially over and there is no chance of reconciliation
And now my eyes look at you bitterly
I now feel bitterness and resentment towards you and our past relationship
Bitterly bitterly
The emotions felt between us are filled with bitterness and negativity
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO
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