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.
Feelin Is Right
Samantha Mumba Lyrics
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But Maybe you're Shy
You'll Never Know If You don't Even Try
it's now or never
You Know It
All I Need Is A Sign
Boy You Know The Feelin Is Right
Oh Boy Oh Boy
Boy You Better Help Me Out
There Is Something You Should Know By Now
Yeah I Been Watching You
I can see it in your eyes
Tell Me That You Feel this too
Gotta Let It Go
Just Let It Show
don't Care About What Our Friends Will Say
I Know That You Want Me
But Maybe you're Shy
You'll Never Know If You don't Even Try
it's now or never
You Know It
All I Need Is A Sign
Boy You Know The Feelin Is Right
Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy You Know The Feelin Is Right
Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh
So Here We Are Standing Face To Face Again
Oh Baby Now How Will This End
Tell me what more can I do
I Can only meet you halfway
Tried Everything
To Make You See
You don't Have To Be Afraid of Me
I Know That You Want Me
But Maybe you're Shy
You'll Never Know If You don't Even Try
it's now or never
You Know It
All I Need Is A Sign All I Need Is A Sign
Boy You Know The Feelin Is Right
I Know That You Want Me Want Me Baby
But Maybe you're Shy
You'll Never Know If You don't Even Try try
it's now or never
You Know It
All I Need Is A Sign All I Need Is A Sign
Boy You Know The Feelin Is Right
You know you think about it
I know you think about it
it's no use to fight it
Let Me Show You What I Mean
Show You What I mean
From The First Day
The First Day I Saw You
Make It Easy For You-ac
The lyrics to Samantha Mumba's song "Feelin Is Right" speaks of the singer's interest in another person who she believes also has an interest in her but is too shy to make a move. She encourages him to make a move because he will never know if he doesn't try. She believes that the feeling is right, and all she needs is a sign from him. She admits to watching him and can see that he feels the same way. She also realizes that their friends may not approve of their potential love, but she doesn't care. The verse "You don't have to be afraid of me" indicates that there may be some fear or apprehension on his part, but the singer is assuring him that he has nothing to be afraid of.
The chorus repeats that the guy knows that he wants her, and all she needs is a sign. The bridge suggests that they have met before, but it's unclear what the situation was. The singer seems eager to meet him halfway, which shows that she is willing to take a more active role in making the relationship work. She tries to convince him that there's nothing to be afraid of or fight since they both have an interest in each other.
Line by Line Meaning
I Know That You Want Me
The singer is aware of the person's desire for them.
But Maybe you're Shy
The singer acknowledges the possibility that the other person is hesitant to act on their feelings.
You'll Never Know If You don't Even Try
The singer suggests that the other person will never understand their true feelings if they do not take a chance.
it's now or never
The artist believes that this a critical moment to take action on the feelings being experienced.
You Know It
The artist believes that the other person already knows what they should do.
All I Need Is A Sign
The singer requires a clear signal from the other person that they are interested.
Boy You Know The Feelin Is Right
The singer asserts that they are confident in the correctness of their Read MoreexaoRNB request.
Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy You Know The Feelin Is Right
The artist is reinforcing the idea that the other person is aware of their desire for them.
Boy You Better Help Me Out
The artist is requesting assistance from the other person to advance the relationship.
There Is Something You Should Know By Now
The artist is indicating that they believe the other person should already be aware of what they desire.
Yeah I Been Watching You
The singer is acknowledging that they have been closely observing the other person for some time.
I can see it in your eyes
The artist believes that they can read the other person's emotions based on their eye contact with them.
Tell Me That You Feel this too
The singer is asking the other person to confirm that they are experiencing similar emotions.
Gotta Let It Go
The singer suggests that it is necessary to release any fear or hesitation in order to pursue a potential relationship.
Just Let It Show
The singer believes that it is important to express emotions openly and honestly in order for a relationship to develop.
don't Care About What Our Friends Will Say
The artist is suggesting that the opinions of others should not influence the decision to pursue a relationship.
So Here We Are Standing Face To Face Again
The artist is describing a physical encounter with the person they desire.
Oh Baby Now How Will This End
The singer is portraying uncertainty about the potential outcomes of the situation.
Tell me what more can I do
The singer is asking the other person for advice on how to proceed.
I Can only meet you halfway
The artist suggests that they are willing to compromise in order to advance the relationship.
Tried Everything
The artist has made a concerted effort to show their interest in the other person.
To Make You See
The artist attempted to make the other person aware of their feelings in the past.
You don't Have To Be Afraid of Me
The singer is attempting to reassure the other person that they are trustworthy and pose no harm to them.
You know you think about it
The artist believes that the other person is regularly considering their potential relationship.
I know you think about it
The singer is confident that the other person is regularly considering their potential relationship.
it's no use to fight it
The singer is suggesting that fighting their feelings is futile.
Let Me Show You What I Mean
The singer is requesting an opportunity to demonstrate their true feelings to the other person.
From The First Day
The artist has been experiencing these feelings since the first time they met the other person.
The First Day I Saw You
The artist is emphasizing that their feelings existed from the very first meeting of the other person.
Make It Easy For You-ac
The singer intends to should help the other person to follow their own true feelings, to make their choices easier.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDERS BARREN, JAN SCHELLA, LUCIANO UDRIOT PEIRONE
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