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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Grace
Me'Shell Ndegéocello Lyrics
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Except to God
Never felt I could call anywhere home
Till I fell asleep here in your arms
I never thought I'd fall in love
Your love is my only saving grace
Kiss my face
Your love is my only saving grace
Sometimes God calls out to me to come home
â??Cause I feel so alone
Then I taste your kiss
Your touch your sweet loveÂ
I never thought I'd fall in loveÂ
Your love is my only saving grace
You caress my heartÂ
Kiss my face
Your love is my only saving graceÂ
I never thought I'd fall in loveÂ
I never thought I'd fall in love with you
Your love is my only saving grace
You caress my heartÂ
Kiss my face
Your love is my only saving grace your love.
The lyrics of Me'Shell Ndegéocello's song "Grace" describes the singer's journey to finding love and resting in it as her only saving grace. She admits to never being faithful, except to God, which implies her struggles with commitment in relationships. She acknowledges never feeling at home until she finds herself safe in her partner's arms. Though she never thought she would fall in love, her partner's love has become her only saving grace as they touch, kiss, and caress her heart, pulling her out of her loneliness and into a place of rest.
The song is an intimate expression of the power of love to heal and restore broken and restless souls. It highlights the beauty and comfort that can be found in love despite previous experiences. It also prompts reflection on the role of faith, God, and spirituality in shaping one's journey to finding love.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't say I have ever been faithful
I have not been faithful to people in my life, but I have always been faithful to God.
Except to God
God is the only one who I have been faithful to.
Never felt I could call anywhere home
I have never felt like I had a place where I belonged.
Till I fell asleep here in your arms
But when I am with you, I feel like I have found my home and I find comfort falling asleep in your arms.
Your love is my only saving grace
Your love is the only thing that saves me from feeling lost and alone.
You caress my heart
Your love touches my heart and makes me feel loved.
Kiss my face
When you kiss me, I feel your love and it makes me feel happy.
Sometimes God calls out to me to come home
Sometimes I feel like God is calling me to be with him.
â??Cause I feel so alone
This feeling of being alone makes me want to be with God.
Then I taste your kiss
But then I remember your kiss and it reminds me that I have your love.
Your touch your sweet love
Your touch and sweet love is what brings me comfort and happiness.
I never thought I'd fall in love
I did not expect to fall in love with someone.
Your love is my only saving grace
But your love is the only thing that makes me feel like I have found love and happiness.
I never thought I'd fall in love with you
I never expected to fall in love with you specifically.
Your love is my only saving grace your love.
But your love is what saves me and gives me hope and happiness.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@robcouncil1592
Meshell...there is no one else like her! 🙏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🙋🏿♂️
@StingaB1
It's 2023 and I'm in love with this song 😊
@brickwalls4213
The Best Man, the final chapter brought me here!
@chrizzeypippinsundaezz4644
I ❤ this song!
@alanadavis3836
Perfect.
@jgeci1
one of those moment when you don't have to worry or think pure grace
@djuanaturner3093
Extraordinary fabulous she is!
@chinyelu225
Djuana Turner Love you Djuana
@TheMudman01
This song is from an amazing album. Beautiful...
@reeelBKFLATBUSHnyc
What can I say about this album....I DON'T KNOW... I can't listen to this album as much as because it dares me to OPEN OLD RELATIONSHIP WOUNDS, HEAL THEM AND MOVE ON...Meshell CONTINUES TO BE 1 OF THE MOST UNDERRATED artists of THIS time. PERIOD. With EVERY album she comes out with, it seems she says the things I'VE ALWAYS THOUGHT when it came to relationships. BILAL comes a CLOSE second. Now there's other artists like the L♡VELYY Ms. RACHELLE FERRELLE, At times Jill ScoTT, and N'Dambi..BUT MESHELL, FROM Plantation LULLABIES, I VE been a faithful fan This song GRACE pretty much sums up the lady I fell in L♡VE with, and I allowed to get away. (my 1st TRUE L♡VE) GRACE is TRULY a TIMELESS Meshell CLASSIC.....PEACE.