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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Virgo
Me'Shell Ndegéocello Lyrics

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A mega-system consisting of the
Milky-Way, Andromeda and other satellite galaxies
Expands over seven million light years
Containing at least half a trillion stars
It is but one group of galaxies
Revolving around a central hub of stars
Known as the Virgo cluster
Welcome

I’m ascending
Faster than the speed of light
To sweet nothingness
A place beyond space or time
Where do we come from
Why am I here
To make love and shine my light
To make love and manifest Creation
Let’s make love and shine our light

To make love and manifest Creation
I’m ascending

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Me'Shell Ndegéocello's song Virgo make references to the Virgo cluster of galaxies, which is the closest large cluster of galaxies to our Milky Way galaxy. The Virgo cluster consists of at least 1,000 member galaxies, with the Milky Way and Andromeda being just two of them. The lyrics describe the Virgo cluster as a mega-system that expands over seven million light years and contains at least half a trillion stars.

The song also touches on themes of spirituality, questioning the meaning of existence and the purpose of being. The lines "Where do we come from, Why am I here" express a desire to understand the origins of life and one's own existence. The lyrics then suggest that the purpose is to make love and shine one's light, a metaphor for contributing to the world and manifesting Creation.

The artist then describes ascending faster than the speed of light to a place beyond space and time, which can be interpreted as a spiritual journey or awakening. Overall, the song explores the vastness of the universe and the mysteries of life while encouraging listeners to live with purpose and contribute positively to the world.

Line by Line Meaning

A mega-system consisting of the Milky-Way, Andromeda and other satellite galaxies
There are a lot of different galaxies out there, including the Milky Way and Andromeda, that make up a massive system.

Expands over seven million light years
The system is so large that it expands for over seven million light years.

Containing at least half a trillion stars
Within this system, there are at least 500 billion stars.

It is but one group of galaxies
While this system is expansive, it is still just one group of many different galaxies in the cosmos.

Revolving around a central hub of stars
These galaxies revolve around a central hub of stars, known as the Virgo cluster.

Known as the Virgo cluster
This center of stars is known as the Virgo cluster.

Welcome
Welcome to the universe and all its infinite possibilities!

I’m ascending
I am rising up, escaping the mundane and reaching for something greater than myself.

Faster than the speed of light
My journey is taking me faster than the speed of light, defying even the laws of physics as we know them.

To sweet nothingness
My ascent is leading me to a place beyond space and time, where there is only peace and tranquility.

A place beyond space or time
This place I am going to is not bound by the limitations of our physical world, but rather exists beyond time and space as we know it.

Where do we come from
As I approach this place beyond time and space, I contemplate the origin of all things and where we come from as human beings in this vast and infinite universe.

Why am I here
As I search for meaning in these cosmic mysteries, I also seek to understand my purpose in this world.

To make love and shine my light
Ultimately, I believe my purpose is to love and be loved, and to use my unique talents and gifts to bring light and positivity into the world around me.

To make love and manifest Creation
I strive to not only love and shine my light, but to use my creative abilities to manifest new and beautiful things in this world.

Let’s make love and shine our light
Together, let us all come together to love and share our light, bringing joy and positivity to those around us.

To make love and manifest Creation
By joining together and sharing our creative energies, we can bring new creations and beauty into this world.

I’m ascending
I am still ascending, growing and learning with each passing moment as I continue to explore the mysteries of the universe.

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Written by: MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO, OLIVER LAKE

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