In 1998, she was cast as the lead in The Hot Mikado, a jazzy production based on Gilbert and Sullivan's opera. She also appeared in several Irish television shows, using the opportunity to be recognised as a singer.
At the age of 15, Mumba was discovered in a night club by Irish svengali Louis Walsh (manager of Boyzone and Westlife). Walsh was impressed by her talent and she was signed to Polydor Records, subsequently spending several months moving between Denmark, Sweden, England and Ireland, where she co-wrote and recorded her debut album, Gotta Tell You. She eventually dropped out of school to focus on her music career, citing that it was becoming a difficult task for her to stay in school and work on her music.
Mumba's first hit, Gotta Tell You, was released in 2000 and shot to the #1 spot on three Irish charts, later reaching #2 on the United Kingdom charts. She also scored American success with her debut single, peaking at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album stayed on the charts for a staggering 6 months and eventually certified Platinum for shipments of 1 million copies. Five more Top 10 hits followed in the UK and another top 50 hit in the US, leading some to call her the "black Britney Spears" of pop music, although she has rejected this title. To date, her album has sold over 4 million copies world-wide. Mumba was nominated for a 2002 Grammy award for her song Baby, Come Over (This is our night) in the 'best remixed recording, non-classical' category, but did not win.
In 2002, Mumba prepared to release her follow-up album, entitled Woman, but with the poor sales of the lead single, "I'm Right Here," in both the US and UK, she was dropped from her label and the album was cancelled.
In 2012, she married Charles Porter.
In 2006, she collaborated with Filipino artist Jay-R on a new song, "Just The Way You Are", which will be featured on his upcoming album, scheduled to be released later in the year. It was stated in an article in PC World magazine that Samantha is working on her follow up album with a new label. In October 2008, three new songs "Candyland", "Turn The Beat Up" and "Bad Boy" were posted on her MySpace and YouTube profiles. In a January 2009, Mumba suggested a new would be released in 2010. She also resumed her career as an actress. She will star in the Irish Horror film "Loftus Hall" due for release in October 2010.
Always Come Back to Your Love
Samantha Mumba Lyrics
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What What Wha
Uh, y'all Like a Hey
Yeah Uh
Come On - Uh
No doubt - Break It
I've been up and down (Uh)
I've been all over town (What What)
But I'll never ever find somebody new for sure
(Yes Yes y'all Left to Right -
Yes Yes y'all We can rock it all night)
Show Me Where I Belong Tonight (All night)
Give me a reason to stay
No matter if I go left or right (Left to right)
I always come back to your love
(Back to your love)
I've been high and low (Uh)
I don't know where to go (Go baby)
Because I love you so (You're Like A Hey)
And I'll never ever find
Someone like you for sure
(Yes Yes y'all Left to Right -
Yes Yes y'all We can rock it all night)
Show Me Where I Belong Tonight (All night)
Give me a reason to stay (Like a Hey)
No matter if I go left or right (Left to right)
I always come back to your love
(Back to your love)
Love
No matter if I go left or right (Left to right)
I always come back to your love
(Yeah)
Love
(Back to your Love)
(Break It)
(Go Way - Left To Right)
(Go Way - Left To Right)
(Go way - I always find your Love)
Show Me Where I Belong Tonight
Give me a reason to stay
No matter if I go left or right
I always come back to your love
Show Me Where I Belong Tonight (Tonight)
Give me a reason to stay
No matter if I go left or right (Left to Right)
I always come back to your love (Uh)
(Back To Your Love)
Love (Stargate)
Love (2G)
I always come back to your love
In Samantha Mumba's song "Always Come Back To Your Love," the singer expresses her devotion to her lover. She opens the song by admitting that she's been up and down, going round and round, and all over town, but she'll never find anyone else for sure. She then proceeds to sing about how she has been high and low and doesn't know where to go because of how much she loves her partner. Despite all of this, the chorus of the song states that she always comes back to her love, no matter if she goes left or right.
The song is about the power of love to bring someone back to their partner, no matter how far they wander. Samantha Mumba is conveying how easy it can be to veer away from what is truly important, but ultimately, love has a magnetic pull that always draws someone back to where they belong. Through her upbeat rhythm and soulful vocals, she conveys the message that no matter how much someone may stumble, they will always come back to where they belong.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been up and down (Uh)
I have experienced highs and lows in life.
Been going round and round (Uh)
I have been stuck in circles and not been able to move forward.
I've been all over town (What What)
I have tried various places and things to find happiness but to no avail.
But I'll never ever find somebody new for sure
I have come to the realization that I cannot find true love with anyone else.
Show Me Where I Belong Tonight (All night)
Help me find my place in the world and feel at home tonight.
Give me a reason to stay
Give me a solid reason to not give up and move on.
No matter if I go left or right (Left to right)
No matter which path I take in life, good or bad, I always find myself coming back to you and your love.
I always come back to your love (Back to your love)
I cannot resist the love and attraction I feel towards you.
I've been high and low (Uh)
I have felt strong emotions of happiness and sadness.
I don't know where to go (Go baby)
I feel lost and unsure of where my life is headed.
Because I love you so (You're Like A Hey)
My intense love and feelings for you are like a magnet that draws me towards you.
And I'll never ever find Someone like you for sure
I have come to realize that no one else can match your love and compatibility.
Love
A declaration of the artist's deep love and affection.
I always come back to your love
The unconditional love that the artist feels towards their partner.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HALLGEIR RUSTAN, MIKKEL ERIKSEN, TOR HERMANSEN, TOR ERIK HERMANSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chris the sparky
Just came across this excellent tune after 20 odd years, I forgot how much I loved it. I'm going to wear it out now 😁
Gerion Markaj
Nostalgic Childhood , Full of dreams,
I found this song today in the radio.
Felt so good😊
Avishkar Singh
Know the feeling
T-Bone the Marowak
I always come back to Samantha’s songs every once in a while, especially this song. ❤️
K K
Me too 😊❤️
Bad Boy
Right here
ncjuppiter
This takes me right back to middle school. This was a great album. I don't know why she didn't have a bigger career.
Blake Smith
Exactly
WhoCaresAnymore?
Didnt wana sign that deal kanye was tellin us about
ncjuppiter
@WhoCaresAnymore? is that why you’re irate?