Ohio Players‟ Sugafoot influenced her heavily. Later, the mysterious, uninhibited imagination of Nina Simone and Mahalia Jackson also became musical and cultural touchstones.
Her independent streak led to college and a degree in English and creative writing from Southern Methodist University. Her developing, expressive voice, the poetic irony of her skillful writing ability and her musicianship as a classically trained pianist spurred N’dambi’s musical ambition. N’dambi sang back-up and collaborated with another rising soul seeker, Erykah Badu all the while honing her artistry and slowly building a fiercely loyal fan base that resonates with the organic, authentic approach to her life and music.
N’dambi delivered her debut solo CD Little Lost Girl Blues in 1999. Since then she has released the two-disc set Tunin' Up & Cosignin', and the 2005 set A Weird Kind Of Wonderful, which was released only in Japan. Her newest project, Pink Elephant, will be released October 6 with Stax Records. N’dambi ingeniously distills soul-deep inspiration into a sensual style of elegance and power, making her a fundamental new addition to the Stax legacy.
What's Wrong With You
N'Dambi Lyrics
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Was it something that I said that messed
With your head the other night things were
Right had no reason to be up tight
Have you changed or rearranged your
Life to fit me in or are you couture just
To promote ya seeing there would be no
End like fling
Chorus
(News) what's wrong with
You, why do you treat me like you do,
(heyy) what's wrong with you (oh) what's
wrong with you (Ohhh)
what's wrong with you,
why do you treat me like you do,
(heyyy) what's wrong with you (oh) what's
wrong with you
Verse II
you had me cussing kicking screaming
or made me wonder what was meaning
made me cry sigh moan
when you left me home alone
yah well I dig you but I don't choose to be
the girl on the side if its your way to make
things okay I've gota move on and you gota ride
(Yahhh) my love my darling you know that
you're the one I'm thinking of My love don't give
me the funny business no don't give me no funny
business ah come on baby bring it on
Break
(Ahhhhhh) four part harmony & break 4 bars
Oh-ooo
(2X) Come on baby ooo
Come darling ooo
Come on sugar ooo
Come on baby ooo
Bridge
Cuz baby my love for you is so very
very true No one could ever do for
you the things that I do for you Na na,na,na,na,
no no my love my love you are my love
you're the one I'm thinking of Baby don't
give me no funny business ah come on
baby come on with it Uhhh-mmm my love,
even through the night; I love you strong (whoa)
In N’Dambi’s song “What’s Wrong With You,” she sings about a lover who seems to be distant and treating her poorly without any obvious reason. In the first verse, N’Dambi asks if she said something to upset him and wonders if he has had to change himself to be with her. She questions if he is just using her. In the chorus, N’Dambi asks this lover what is wrong with him and why he is treating her so bad. In the second verse, N’Dambi shares that he has caused her much frustration, confusion, and heartbreak. But regardless of these feelings, she still cares for him and loves him. In the bridge, N’Dambi expresses her love for him and her desire for him to reciprocate that love without any “funny business” or dishonesty.
Line by Line Meaning
Was it something that I said that messed
With your head the other night things were
Right had no reason to be up tight
I wonder if I said something wrong that upset you the other night even though everything seemed fine and there was no need for you to be upset.
Have you changed or rearranged your
Life to fit me in or are you couture just
To promote ya seeing there would be no
End like fling
Are you changing your life just to please me or are you only pretending to be interested to gain something from me? Is this a serious relationship or just a casual fling?
what's wrong with you,
why do you treat me like you do,
(heyyy) what's wrong with you (oh) what's
wrong with you
Why do you treat me badly? What is the problem? Why are you being like this?
you had me cussing kicking screaming
or made me wonder what was meaning
made me cry sigh moan
when you left me home alone
You made me so angry and upset that I was cursing, kicking, and screaming. I was left wondering what it all means while crying and feeling like I couldn't take it anymore when you left me by myself.
yah well I dig you but I don't choose to be
the girl on the side if its your way to make
things okay I've gota move on and you gota ride
(Yahhh) my love my darling you know that
you're the one I'm thinking of My love don't give
me the funny business no don't give me no funny
business ah come on baby bring it on
I am into you, but I won't accept being a side chick. If you can't make things right, then I have to move on and you need to let me. You know that I love you, so don't play any games with me. Let's address the situation honestly and directly.
Cuz baby my love for you is so very
very true No one could ever do for
you the things that I do for you Na na,na,na,na,
no no my love my love you are my love
you're the one I'm thinking of Baby don't
give me no funny business ah come on
baby come on with it Uhhh-mmm my love,
even through the night; I love you strong (whoa)
My love for you is real and unmatched. Nobody can do for you what I do. You are the one I think about all the time, so don't try to play games with me. Let's address our issues directly and work through them. My love for you is strong and unconditional.
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