The first glimpse of new material came to light on 7 January 2013 when the group uploaded an short a cappella clip of their debut single "Boys" on Keisha Buchanan's YouTube account.
The original line-up of the group featured a group of friends Keisha Buchanan, Siobhán Donaghy and Buena. Buena and Buchanan were friends from school and met Donaghy at a music recording studio in 1998. Since gaining a record deal, the band have gone on to become one of the most successful U.K. girl groups in the history of British music, second only to the Spice Girls in terms of record sales. They have had four platinum selling albums, six number one singles and a BRIT-Award as well as a platinum-selling greatest hits album.
Following an apparent illness that prevented Buena from promoting the follow-up single Ugly, it was announced on 21 December 2005 that Buena had left Sugababes. According to an announcement on their site, "Buena's decision was based purely on personal reasons and she will continue to remain the best of friends with both". It was found that Buchanan wanted to stay friends with Buena but found it hard as she never sees her. The last remaining original member, Buchanan, said upon Buena's departure, "...we will all miss Mutya, but we also knew there was still a place for bringing in somebody new who could help us carry on taking the Sugababes brand of music forward".." Amelle Berrabah joined the group just 48 hours after Buena's departure. Berrabah was chosen by the group's management and "instantly knew she was the only person to share the rest of the journey with us."
Since her departure from the Sugababes, Buena has worked with a range of record producers, singers and musicians, including Amy Winehouse, George Michael and dance music writers Groove Armada.
Buena began working on her debut album in early 2006, after signing with her previous label Universal Island Records. The first single to be released in the U.K. featuring Buena was that of a ballad duet with George Michael, entitled This Is Not Real Love. Released in November 2006, it was a U.K. Top 20 hit after reaching number 15. It also appeared on Michael's Greatest Hits album Twenty Five. Following this, Buena toured with Michael on the London and Manchester leg of his 2006 25 Live tour. The duet between Michael and Buena is also included on Buena's debut album Real Girl. Preceding the album, the title track Real Girl was released in early 2007. It was a big hit in the UK, making it to Number 2 in the charts, as well as having a BRIT Award nomination for "Best Single". The song samples Lenny Kravitz's hit It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over, and was produced by London-based production company Full Phat. Real Girl was also featured on the Sex and the City, Vol 2: More Music Soundtrack. Following this, Buena's debut album Real Girl was released, and made Number 10 in the UK amid mixed reviews from critics and fans alike. The album only held a place in the U.K. Top 40 Albums for three weeks, quickly dropping off the chart.
Buena performed at V Festival on 18 and 19 August 2007 at Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Western Park, Staffordshire. She also appeared at T4 On The Beach 2007 on Sunday 22 July 2007. Buena also covered Tracy Chapman's classic "Fast Car" in 2007 for BBC Radio 1 as part of the "Radio 1 Established 1967" 40-year anniversary.
The third song to be released from the album was "Song 4 Mutya (Out of Control)" , her collaboration with dance duo Groove Armada. The song received rave reviews from Popjustice reached position 8 in the U.K. charts. The fourth release from the album was "Just a Little Bit" which reached number 65. Buena then collaborated with Amy Winehouse, on a re-working of the track "Be My Baby" by The Ronettes, entitled "B Boy Baby" which reached number 73 in the UK top 75. Mutya's debut solo album Real Girl, was certified to Gold.
On 1 October 2007, Buena was nominated for the 2007 British "Music of Black Origin" (MOBO) awards at the O2 Arena in London. On 14 December 2007, she stood in at the last minute for the ill Jill Scott on the BBC Two program Later... with Jools Holland, fronting Scott's band singing Real Girl and Just A Little Bit.
On 12 February 2008, Mutya was dropped by her record label due to poor sales and charting positions from Real Girl and her last two singles, Just a Little Bit and B Boy Baby.
Just A Little Bit
Mutya Buena Lyrics
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Shaken by a dream I had when I was in danger of losin' you
And I made up my mind
I was gonna tell you when you opened your eyes I thought it through
Wanna be someone
Better than the one who wasn't there when you needed her
Someone who
[Chorus:]
My almost was not enough
Never sacrificed too much
I'm ready to give
More than just a little bit (just a little bit)
I'm willing as I'll ever be
Do anything, just watch me
I love you, I admit
More than just a little bit (just a little bit)
(Moooore)
'Cause I was so busy driving
I didn't see the road ahead or where I was going, ignored the signs
Why didn't somebody tell me
The one that I was looking for was there all the time - I was blind
It took a bad dream to show me
Without you there how it would be I realized
I want you, I need you
And baby I'll never leave you
[Chorus]
I'm willing as I'll ever be
Do anything, just watch me
I love you, I admit
More than just a little bit (just a little bit)
When you wake up
I'll be different
I don't know how I'm gonna find the right words to say
I'll have a whole lot more to give than I did yesterday (just a little bit)
(Moooooore)
(just a little bit)
Yesterday
(just a little bit)
[Chorus]
I'm willing as I'll ever be
Do anything, just watch me
I love you, I admit
More than just a little bit (just a little bit)
[Chorus]
I'm willing as I'll ever be
Do anything, just watch me
I love you, I admit
More than just a little bit (just a little bit)
The song “Just A Little Bit” by Mutya Buena talks about a person who woke up early and shaken by a dream that they had lost their loved one. The dream made them realize that they were not there for their partner when they needed them. They come to the realization that they want to be a better person for their loved one, someone who is always there for them and never leaves. The chorus repeats the lyrics “More than just a little bit” which emphasizes their willingness to do anything and give everything to show their love and commitment to their partner.
The lyrics also show regret for not realizing sooner how valuable their partner is to them, and that they were too busy driving and ignoring the signs in front of them. The last verse foreshadows the change they will be making for their loved one as they say when their partner wakes up, they will be different, saying that they have more to offer today than they did yesterday. The song is ultimately about realizing the value of a loved one and wanting to do better for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up too early this morning
I woke up too early in the morning.
Shaken by a dream I had when I was in danger of losin' you
I had a dream that I was losing you, and it really shook me.
And I made up my mind
I decided that I need to tell you something important.
I was gonna tell you when you opened your eyes I thought it through
I decided I would tell you when you wake up, and I've thought a lot about it.
Wanna be someone
I want to become a better person for you.
Better than the one who wasn't there when you needed her
Better than the person I used to be, who wasn't there for you when you needed me.
Someone who
I want to be someone who
Wants you, needs you, someone who'd never leave you
wants and needs you, and would never leave you.
My almost was not enough
My efforts were not enough to keep you happy.
Never sacrificed too much
I didn't try hard enough to make sacrifices for you.
I'm ready to give
I'm ready to give more to you.
More than just a little bit (just a little bit)
I'm ready to give you more than just a little bit.
I'm willing as I'll ever be
I am willing to do whatever it takes to make it up to you.
Do anything, just watch me
I will do anything to gain your trust and love back.
I love you, I admit
I love you, and I'm admitting it openly.
When you wake up
When you wake up
I'll be different
I will be a different person than the one you used to know.
I don't know how I'm gonna find the right words to say
I don't know how to express myself properly, but I'll try my best.
I'll have a whole lot more to give than I did yesterday (just a little bit)
I'll have a lot more to give you than I ever have before.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Francis White, Pam Sheyne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
0d1tu1 Mb3l3
What an underrated artist...another wicked tune from Mutya...i just wonder why she never released it as a single
Kay Hinton
Should have been released as as single its brilliant! So funky!
SepticEnderGirl
I love this song! I sing it in the shower, in the car, whatever...
Diane Lindsay
An amazing track, she's incredible.
john walker
she is just amazing
Sjaak Kazenbroot
I love Mutya!
anthony mcilwain
One of the best Propa Soul songs of the last 20 years. period. beautiful from start to finish {OK the middle 8's a bit predictable} But, Hells tits this is a classic
Amandamoo73
this song should have done much more better than it did.its brilliant.
kabzimpossible
My favourite version
Lynx World
Someone who,lll never leave you , love u ❤️👍