Wilson was born on September 23, 1971, in Newark, New Jersey, the daughter of Bishop Nathaniel Simmons and Johnnie Mae Simmons, Bishop Simmons started Sounds of Praise Pentecostal Fellowship Ministries, Inc., and was the pastor of St. Paul's Church, yet he died in 1999. Her brother, Glenn, was supposed to take over the helm of the choir, but he died in 1992.[1][2] Her father asked her to take over and lead the church's choir, which she did, instead of pursuing an occupation in the cosmetology field.[1] She has another brother, Bishop Wayne Andre', and two sisters, Stacey and Takesha.
Her music career started in 2000, with the release of Girl Director by Interscope Records on October 3, 2000. This was her breakthrough release on the Billboard magazine, and the charts it placed on was Gospel Albums at No. 8, No. 50 on the R&B Albums chart, the Heatseekers Albums at No. 39, and at No. 22 upon the Christian Albums chart. She released, Good Life, on October 7, 2003, and this was with GospoCentric Records. The album placed on the Billboard magazine charts again, this time it peaked at No. 12 upon the Gospel Albums and R&B Albums at No. 83. Cross Rhythms magazine rated both of the album, and the first received a nine out of ten, while the second received only a five out of ten review.
Good Life
Natalie Wilson & The S.O.P. Chorale Lyrics
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Life, life
[Chorus]
Life is good, life is great
Life is unbelievable
Life is hard, life is cruel
Life is so beautiful
Life, life is unbelievable
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Life, life is unbelievable
[LFO]
Somewhere in life and yet, on my way to anywhere
A woman named Beatrice serves me coffee
And she smiles as if she cares
It reminds me of this painting
That I think I've often seen
The kings behind the counter, serving coffee to James Dean
[Chorus]
[LFO]
On my way to Garden City, on my way to anywhere
A guy named Patrick gives me directions
And he smiles as if he
It reminds me of this movie
That I think I've often seen
Pretty much this situation, except I'd (?) the queen
[Hook]
So what would you do if you awaked tomorrow
There's no more sorrow, dreams came true
So knock on wood and cross your fingers
And count your blessings, it might be you
What would you do, if you awaked tomorrow
And all your gray skies have now turned blue
How many days do you think you're given
So get on livin', its up to you
[Chorus]
[LFO]
If your soul loves the sun, rock, rock on
Yo I'll be flippin', rippin' the party 'till the break of dawn
If you love rich nights, or you hate rich nights
Just take my advice, and live your life
Cause its yours
[M.O.P.]
Yo my mission is to save this world,
Cause its a never ending task
I don't know where to begin,
And I feel I'm near the end
I don't want to live life doin' petty nonsense
It's hard to sleep at night with a guilty conscience
You know what's really a mess, now I feel blessed
But twenty minutes from now, will it all turn to stress?
I'm twenty-seven years old and Brownsville raised
Upset with all the blood, the sweat, and the tears
[M.O.P.]
Baby its on, a mother shed tears, at the same time, a baby is born
On the other side of town, a life is lost
A young thug was knocked off, and the heat was tossed
Damn, life is real, and so tragic
But don't stop now, live your life, I know its hell for the rough,
But don't talk down on ya man, unless you helpiin' him out
ITS YOURS!
[Hook]
[Chorus]
[Repeat Hook]
The song "Good Life" by Natalie Wilson and the S.O.P. Chorale is a reflection on the many different aspects of life. The song invites the listener to consider the different dimensions of life, both good and bad. The lyrics suggest that life is both beautiful and cruel, hard and great, and overall, unbelievable. The repetition of "life, life" throughout the song emphasizes the importance of life and acknowledges the complexities that come with it.
The song also touches on the importance of human connection in life. The verses by LFO and M.O.P. describe encounters with strangers that leave a positive impact. These experiences remind the singers of moments from movies and paintings, emphasizing the interconnectedness of life and art. The chorus reinforces the idea that life is to be appreciated and lived to the fullest, regardless of the hardships that may come along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Life, life is unbelievable
Life is full of surprises
Life is good, life is great
Life can be both good and great
Life is hard, life is cruel
Life can also be difficult and unfair
Life is so beautiful
Despite its hardships, life is still beautiful
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Reaffirming the beauty of life
Somewhere in life and yet, on my way to anywhere
Reflecting on the journey of life
A woman named Beatrice serves me coffee
Encountering people who make mundane moments special
And she smiles as if she cares
Noticing the kindness of strangers
It reminds me of this painting
Drawing connections between different experiences
That I think I've often seen
Finding meaning in seemingly familiar things
The kings behind the counter, serving coffee to James Dean
Finding glamour in the mundane, and imagining oneself as Hollywood royalty
On my way to Garden City, on my way to anywhere
Continuing on the journey of life
A guy named Patrick gives me directions
Meeting more helpful strangers
And he smiles as if he
Appreciating the warmth and generosity of others
It reminds me of this movie
Drawing another connection to another experience
That I think I've often seen
Finding similarities between life and pop culture
Pretty much this situation, except I'd (?) the queen
Perhaps imagining oneself as a royal figure
So what would you do if you awaked tomorrow
Pondering the possibilities of life
There's no more sorrow, dreams came true
Hypothetically imagining a life without pain and with all dreams fulfilled
So knock on wood and cross your fingers
Superstitiously hoping for good luck
And count your blessings, it might be you
Appreciating what you have
If your soul loves the sun, rock, rock on
Encouraging one to follow their passions
Yo I'll be flippin', rippin' the party 'till the break of dawn
A declaration of high energy and commitment to having a good time
If you love rich nights, or you hate rich nights
Acknowledging individual preferences and opinions
Just take my advice, and live your life
Encouraging one to live life to the fullest, regardless of their feelings towards certain experiences
Cause its yours
Emphasizing that each individual has ownership over their own life
Yo my mission is to save this world,
Having a purpose greater than oneself
Cause its a never ending task
Recognizing that the work to save the world will never be truly done
I don't know where to begin,
Feeling overwhelmed by the enormity of the task
And I feel I'm near the end
Feeling tired and perhaps hopeless
I don't want to live life doin' petty nonsense
Desiring more meaningful pursuits in life
It's hard to sleep at night with a guilty conscience
Feeling remorse for actions taken or not taken in the past
You know what's really a mess, now I feel blessed
Reflecting on the chaos of life and finding gratitude in the small things
But twenty minutes from now, will it all turn to stress?
Acknowledging that life is unpredictable and can change rapidly
I'm twenty-seven years old and Brownsville raised
Sharing personal details about the singer's life
Upset with all the blood, the sweat, and the tears
Feeling frustrated by the difficulties of life
Baby its on, a mother shed tears, at the same time, a baby is born
Highlighting the simultaneous joy and sadness of life
On the other side of town, a life is lost
Acknowledging the fragility and mortality of life
A young thug was knocked off, and the heat was tossed
Referencing violent and criminal activities
But don't stop now, live your life, I know its hell for the rough,
Despite the difficulties and tragedies of life, encouraging one to keep living
But don't talk down on ya man, unless you helpiin' him out
Encouraging support and assistance for others, rather than criticism
ITS YOURS!
A final declaration that one's life belongs to them and they are in control of their own destiny
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: KENNY GIOIA, MICHAEL GOODMAN, RICH CRONIN
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