Me'Shell Ndegéocello is a stylisation of Meshell Ndegeocello, a pseudonym o… Read Full Bio ↴Me'Shell Ndegéocello is a stylisation of Meshell Ndegeocello, a pseudonym of Michelle Lynn Johnson (b. 29 Aug 1968) is a singer, bassist, and multi-instrumentalist. She was born Michelle Johnson to Army lieutenant (and saxophonist) father Jacques Johnson and her mother, Helen in Berlin, Germany.

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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Good Intentions
Me'Shell Ndegéocello Lyrics

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So amazing
Your Love
You are
Beautiful
You alone soothe
My lonely heart

let me tell you where I'm coming from

My intentions are good
Let me tell you where I'm coming from
I pray,
I live for you.

you're all
I need
Between us
There are no secrets
'cause I
Adore
You
I Love
You.

let me tell you
Where I'm coming from
My intentions
Are good
Let me tell you
Where I'm coming from
I pray,
I live
For you.

you're my shelter
Have mercy
On me
You're my shelter
All my Love is for you

you're my shelter
You're my shelter
All my Love is for you
All my love is for you
All my love is for you

you're my shelter
Have mercy on me
You're my shelter
All my Love is for you
All my Love is for you
All my praise for you
Have mercy on me

you're my shelter
You're my shelter baby.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Me'Shell Ndegéocello's song "Good Intentions" express a love that is all-encompassing and transformative. In the opening lines, the singer extols the beauty and soothing power of her beloved, suggesting a profound emotional connection. She then declares her good intentions, emphasizing her devotion to her beloved through prayer and commitment.

Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes her beloved as her shelter and source of mercy, emphasizing the transformative power of their relationship. Through phrases like "You're my shelter/Hold mercy on me," the singer suggests that her love for her partner is a refuge from loneliness and vulnerability, and an opportunity for growth and self-improvement.

Ultimately, the song communicates a deep sense of connection and devotion, with the singer emphasizing the transformative power of love and the importance of intention and commitment in building a successful relationship. By emphasizing the transformative power of love and the importance of intention and commitment in building a successful relationship, the song ultimately encourages listeners to reflect on their own values and priorities in love and relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

So amazing
Your Love is incredible and awe-inspiring.

Your Love
The Love you have shown me.

You are
I admire and respect you deeply.

Beautiful
You are a stunningly gorgeous person, both inside and out.

You alone soothe
Only you have been able to comfort and calm my lonely heart.

Let me tell you where I'm coming from
Allow me to explain my point of view.

My intentions are good
I have positive, well-meaning intentions and actions towards you.

I pray, I live for you.
I deeply care for you and strive to do everything I can to make you happy.

You're all I need
You are the only thing I truly need to be content and fulfilled in my life.

Between us there are no secrets
We have a completely open and honest relationship with each other.

'cause I adore you
Because I have a deep, profound love and admiration for you.