Natasha Bedingfield (born November 26, 1981) is a British Pop singer, and s… Read Full Bio ↴Natasha Bedingfield (born November 26, 1981) is a British Pop singer, and sister of pop singer, Daniel Bedingfield. She also has a younger sister, Nikola Rachelle. Her debut single, "Single", was released in 2004, followed by the worldwide hit "These Words", which charted at #1 in the United Kingdom. She also released "Unwritten" and "I Bruise Easily" from the album, both of which were top 20 hits. Her debut album Unwritten went triple platinum in the UK, and has since found huge success in the USA.

Natasha's single "Unwritten" was featured in the movie "The Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants" and many different television adverts. It also served as theme song for the hit MTV reality series "The Hills."

Natasha has just released her second album, N.B. and the lead single is the hit, I Wanna Have Your Babies.

Her latest offering ‘Say It Again', the third single to be taken from her critically acclaimed chart topping second album 'N.B', is no exception to this rule. Natasha Bedingfield co-wrote ‘Say It Again’ with Adam Levine (Maroon 5), and co-produced it with Mike Ellizondo (Dr Dre, Alanis Morisette). An uplifting song about falling for that elusive one, 'Say It Again' is reflective yet upbeat, and romantic without being saccharine sweet.

Natasha regularly contributes to YouTube as "uknatashabedingfield".
Another song that has gotten international acclaim is pocketful of sunshine. DSTV has used it for promoting their station.

Smell the Roses
Natasha Bedingfield Lyrics

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I've been livin' in a room without windows
Away from the sun, no oxygen
I couldn't tell if it was day or night
Away from the sun, growing nowhere fast
Rushing along on the pavement
Don't even look at the people's faces, going places

When an old man said stop

You nearly stepped on a flower
Growing through the cracks
And you didn't even notice

[Chorus]
Wake up smell the roses
Life is happening and you don't know it
Wake up, take a moment
Grab it in your hands... and own it

I realize our love is like that flower
Been neglecting the thing most precious to me
You've been talking but I haven't been listening
The static in the noise been drowning you out
I so wanna be in the future
That I keep tripping

Over my own shoe laces
In these human races
And I'm brought back to now
And the volume goes down
There's peace in his words as loud as a shout sayin'

[Chorus]

He says

[Chorus]

Like your birthday I forgot
I was with you
But I was not... really there
Snap your fingers, that's your life
Not gonna let it pass my by no
When an old man said stop
You nearly stepped on a flower
Growing
Through the cracks
And you didn't even notice

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In "Smell the Roses", Natasha Bedingfield sings about the importance of being present in the moment and enjoying the small things in life. The lyrics suggest that we often get caught up in the fast-paced nature of our lives, rushing along on the pavement and not even noticing the world around us. The reference to living in a room without windows and being away from oxygen compares the mundane nature of our lives to a confined space where we lose sight of what really matters. It's only when the old man in the song tells the singer to stop and smell the roses, that she realizes how much she's been missing out on.

The second verse of the song goes deeper and talks about how we often neglect the things that are most precious to us, including our relationships. We get so caught up in worrying about the future or reliving the past, that we forget to live in the present and enjoy the people around us. The static in the noise, as mentioned in the lyrics, is a metaphor for the distractions and noise that keep us from hearing what our loved ones are really saying.

In the end, the message of the song is clear: we need to slow down, appreciate what we have, and live in the moment. The reference to the flower growing through the cracks symbolizes the beauty that can be found in unexpected places if we take the time to look.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been livin' in a room without windows
I've been living a life without any fresh experiences or chance to see what's outside of my comfort zone

Away from the sun, no oxygen
It's been difficult to breathe and feel alive or energized

I couldn't tell if it was day or night
I've lost any sense of time and direction in my life

Away from the sun, growing nowhere fast
I'm not making progress or growing while stuck in this situation

Rushing along on the pavement
I've been too busy and focused on moving forward to appreciate the simple things in life

Don't even look at the people's faces, going places
I'm not taking the time to connect with others or care about their experiences

When an old man said stop
Someone wise and experienced pointed out that I need to pause and reflect

You nearly stepped on a flower
I almost overlooked something beautiful and important

Growing through the cracks
Something positive can still grow even in difficult or unexpected circumstances

And you didn't even notice
I was too wrapped up in my own world to appreciate this beauty

Wake up smell the roses
Realize what you've been missing and appreciate the beauty in life

Life is happening and you don't know it
It's easy to miss moments and experiences when you're not paying attention

Wake up, take a moment
Pause and appreciate what's around you

Grab it in your hands... and own it
Take control of your life and actively participate in the moments that matter

I realize our love is like that flower
I see the importance and fragility of the relationship that I've been neglecting

Been neglecting the thing most precious to me
I've been ignoring and undervaluing what really matters in my life

You've been talking but I haven't been listening
I'm not paying attention to the needs or feelings of others

The static in the noise been drowning you out
I'm letting distractions and chaos prevent me from focusing on what's important

I so wanna be in the future
I'm too focused on reaching a future goal or desire to appreciate the present

That I keep tripping
My narrow focus is causing me to stumble and make mistakes

Over my own shoe laces
Even the smallest things can trip me up if I'm not paying attention

In these human races
We're all trying to accomplish something and it's easy to get caught up in the competition

And I'm brought back to now
I'm reminded to focus on the present moment

And the volume goes down
I start to ignore the noisy distractions and find peace in stillness

There's peace in his words as loud as a shout sayin'
Even a quiet and gentle voice can be powerful and meaningful

Like your birthday I forgot
I've overlooked important people and events in my life

I was with you
I was physically present but not truly engaged

But I was not... really there
My mind and attention were elsewhere

Snap your fingers, that's your life
Life goes by quickly and it's easy to miss moments if you don't pay attention

Not gonna let it pass my by no
I'm determined to stay present and appreciate life as it happens

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW FRAMPTON, NATASHA BEDINGFIELD, STEPHEN KIPNER, WAYNE WILKINS

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