However, that wasnβt the first time Natalie followed such an impulse. Born to Surinamese parents and raised in Amsterdam, she moved to Los Angeles alone at 20-years-old, pursuing her dream of becoming a singer and dancer. Inspired by everyone from Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson to Mariah Carey, she honed her vocal chops through years of diligent practice. That prowess led to a deal with Blackground Records/Interscope Records for her duo Amsterdam in 2010.
βThe group didnβt work out, and no music was released,β she sighs. βIt just wasnβt the right time. However, with Flo, everything felt right. We have such a great chemistry, and heβs given me an incredible launch pad for me and my songs.β
That music flaunts her immense voice with flourishes of both eighties and nineties R&B. Itβs an instantly irresistible style. βIβm very inspired by pop and rhythm,β she goes on. βThereβs a soulfulness and great groove though. Since Iβm a dancer, itβs important for my music to have a nice beat.β
Her debut single for I.M.G./Republic Records βSomebodyβ [featuring Jeremih] will undoubtedly get the dance floor moving. Over smooth production from Future Classic, the song updates the melody from Whitney Houstonβs βI Wanna Dance With Somebodyβ for a new millennium. Natalieβs voice takes the spotlight in between a sexy hook from Jeremih.
βItβs a fun and funky song,β remarks Natalie. βItβs feel-good, and it reminds me of summertime. I love to be around people, have a great time, and dance. Thatβs what it stands for. While we were recording Jeremih happened to be in Miami for a Big Dreams for Kids Back to School Event and Flo invited him to the studio to sing on it. He nailed it on the first take!β
Ultimately though, βSomebodyβ simply opens the doorway for Natalie. βIf you want something, you have to fight for it,β she leaves off. βThatβs what I did. I want to show everybody living your dream is possible. I want to leave people with smiles on their faces, inspire them, and move them.β
Somebody featuring Jeremih
Natalie La Rose Lyrics
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Natalie La Rose
I wanna rock with somebody (whoah yeah)
I wanna take shot with somebody (shot, shot, shot, shot)
I wanna leave with somebody (somebody, comm'on, comm'on)
And we ain't gonna tell nobody
We ain't gonna tell nobody
Walking everybody knows what's good
But some gonna hate what's new
We just do our favorite time to waste
Always playing cool
And at the end of the night
When our love's going out we turn down
Oh no we won't (we'll never turn it down, we'll never turn it down)
And when it try to make this leave we turn to say we never going home
And you know just what I wanna do
I wanna rock with somebody (whoah yeah)
I wanna take shot with somebody (shot, shot, shot, shot)
I wanna leave with somebody (somebody, comm'on, comm'on)
And we ain't gonna tell nobody
We ain't gonna tell nobody
Walking everybody know what's good
We are only block
Bring us everything we think we need
Tonight is going up (tonight is going up)
And at the end of the night
When our love's going out we turn down
Oh no we won't (we'll never turn it down, we'll never turn it down)
And when it try to make this leave we turn to say we never going home
I wanna rock with somebody (whoah yeah)
I wanna take shot with somebody (shot, shot, shot, shot)
I wanna leave with somebody (somebody, comm'on, comm'on)
And we ain't gonna tell nobody
We ain't gonna tell nobody
And the club like whoah
We'll be in the party in the club like whoah
And the club like
We'll be in the city going down like whoah
And the club like whoah
We'll be in the party in the club like whoah
We'll be in the city going down like whoah
We'll be in the party in the club like whoah
And at the end of the night
When our love's going out we turn down
Oh no we won't (we'll never turn it down, we'll never turn it down)
And when it try to make this leave we turn to say we never going home
I wanna rock with somebody (whoah yeah)
I wanna take shot with somebody (shot, shot, shot, shot)
I wanna leave with somebody (somebody, comm'on, comm'on)
And we ain't gonna tell nobody
We ain't gonna tell nobody
Natalie La Rose's song Somebody ft. Jeremih depicts a desire for a spontaneous and adventurous night out. The lyrics describe the singer's yearning to let loose and have fun with a special someone without any inhibitions or worries about outside judgment. They want to rock out, take shots, and dance the night away with someone they're attracted to, all while keeping their wild night a secret.
Despite the potential disapproval from others, the singer and their companion confidently strut into the club and strut their stuff, not caring what anyone else thinks. They're on their own level, enjoying each other's company without the need for outside validation.
Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the same three lines, highlighting the simplicity of the singer's desires. They want to have a carefree and unforgettable night out with someone who is on the same wavelength, and they don't care who knows it.
Overall, "Somebody" expresses the universal longing for freedom and excitement in life, embodied by a night out with a special someone.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna rock with somebody
I want to enjoy myself and have a good time with a companion
I wanna take shots with somebody
I want to share drinks with someone as a way to enhance the fun of the night
I wanna leave with somebody
I want to have a romantic connection with someone and perhaps go home with them at the end of the night
And we ain't gonna tell nobody, we ain't gonna tell nobody
We want to keep our connection a secret, maybe because we're both single or because we don't want others to gossip or judge us
Walk in, everybody knows what's good
We're confident and well-known in the social scene, people recognize and respect us
But some gonna hate, what's new?
There will always be negative people or jealousy in the midst of our fun and popularity
We just do our thing, no time to waste
We're focused on having a good time and enjoying ourselves, not wasting time concerning ourselves with others
Always play it cool
We don't let anyone bring us down or cause us to lose our composure, we remain calm and in control
And when they try to make us leave, we turn and say we never going home
We're having too much fun and don't want the night to end, we resist pressure to leave the party or club and continue to enjoy ourselves
We're our only plug
We rely on ourselves to have a good time, and don't need anyone else to provide us with fun
Bring us everything we think we need, tonight is goin' up
We're going all out to have a great night, and expect to have everything we want and need to make it an unforgettable experience
In the club like what, we be in the party in the club like what
We're excited and immersed in the party scene, enjoying the music and atmosphere
And the club like, we be in the city going dumb like what
We're having such a good time that we lose control and get wild, being silly and carefree
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KRYSTIN WATKINS, NATALIE LA ROSE, TRAMAR DILLARD, SHANNON RUBICAM, ALEX SCHWARTZ, JOE KHAJADOURIAN, ROOK MONROE, MARCEL ALBERT, GEORGE MERRILL
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The dumbest wish as kid was to be a grown up...
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this is so random, but utterly correct.
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