Shaznay is generally regarded as the chief talent behind the popular girl group All Saints.
Her musical influences include Rap and Missy Elliott; In addition, she grew up listening to Bob Marley and Johnny Mathis. It was the music of Alanis Morissette who encouraged Shaznay to take her music one step further.
Singing came naturally to Shaznay who had been entering singing contests since the age of thirteen. At a party she was introduced to Ben Volpeliere-Pierrot of Curiosity Killed the Cat by her friends who took her to the Metamorphisis recording studios on All Saints Road, London and started doing backing vocals.
It was at the Metamorphisis recording studios where Shaznay met Melanie Blatt in 1993 and proceeded to record together. Together with Simone Rainford they formed the band All Saints 1.9.7.5 which was later renamed to All Saints when Simone left and Nicole and Natalie Appleton joined Melanie and Shaznay.
Shaznay has been the most active songwriter of the All Saints and was responsible for writing most of the songs including many hits. In 2001 Shaznay won the Ivor Novello Award for best songwriting. After the group broke up, Shaznay was the last All Saint to pursue a solo career, releasing her debut single "Never Felt Like This Before" in July 2004. It reached #8 and is taken from the Top 30 album Open. The next single released was "You" which failed to chart, but which featured a romantic video with an image of her husband in the clouds.
Shaznay also played in several films. In Bend it like Beckham (2001) Shaznay played Mel and also played a minor role in Hideous Man (2002). On November 14, 2004 Shaznay was involved in the Band Aid 20 re-recording of "Do They Know It's Christmas".
On August 21th 2004 Shaznay married dancer Christian "Storm" Horsfall. Shaznay had her first child, a son named Tyler Xane, in February 2006.
On January 24, 2006 it was announced that All Saints have reformed with a new record contract and will release a new album, Studio 1 on November 13th 2006.[3] She performed with All Saints on live television for the first time since reforming on the UK light entertainment program, Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway on October 21st 2006. All Saints started their comeback off with a bang as their single Rock Steady went to ~3 in the UK. They quickly followed with their comeback album Studio 1 and things went downhill, the album flopped at a peak of #40 in the UK and not charting in many other countries. Polydor then decided to take one last chance with All Saints and let them release their second single Chick Fit. The single failed to make the slightest impact not even hitting the top 200. All Saints were then dropped by record label Parlophone. The group say they will remain together and search for a new record company.
Never Felt Like This
Shaznay Lewis Lyrics
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Open now I'm shattered into a million pieces
Can't stop looking over my shoulder
Just incase you realise just how much you want this
The longer the sweeter baby don't stop
It's ok cause I'm down for you
Not gonna stop till you tell me to
I'm into you like a bad ass too
I've never known or what to do
Oh oh oh
I've never felt like this before
Can't say that you don't make me hot
I want to tell ma what you got babe
I've never felt like this before
I'm lovin every minute of it don't stop
You are all I ever want
Empty standing where you've left me
Cold boy now I'm frozen by a kiss from your lips
Your heart tells me that you're open
Melted by the answers I've been waiting to hear
And now that you've told me boy I can't stop
In a flash I'm all over you
I couldn't stop if you told me to
I'm into you like a bad ass too
Tell me how did this happen
I've never known or what to do
Oh oh oh
I've never felt like this before
Can't say that you don't make me hot
I want to tell ma what you got babe
I've never felt like this before
I'm lovin every minute of it don't stop
You are all I ever want
Can't hold this down or be cool
Now playing my heart
Now I'd like I'm feeling you
So I just get down to the truth
Can nobody do to me baby like you do
I've never felt like this before
Can't say that you don't make me hot
I want to tell ma what you got babe
I've never felt like this before
I'm lovin every minute of it don't stop
You are all I ever want
The song “Never Felt Like This Before” by Shaznay Lewis is a passionate and intense love song that explores the feelings of being completely enamored by someone. The opening lines speak of the vulnerability and the sense of being shattered when left by the person they love. The singer feels a constant need to look over their shoulder, in case the one who left them realizes they still want to be with them. The song speaks of a long-lasting and constantly growing love that the singer is willing to fight for.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the love is no longer unrequited, as the singer confesses that the one they love has finally told them what they needed to hear. The feeling of being frozen by a kiss emphasizes the depth of emotions that exist between the two individuals. The singer cannot contain their feelings and is overcome by a need to express their love, and promises to stop only if they are asked to. The chorus emphasizes the intensity of the love, and a desire to share it with the world.
The final lines of the song suggest that the singer’s love is unique, and nobody else can love in the same way. The song expresses a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation for the person the singer is in love with, making it an emotional tribute to an all-consuming love.
Line by Line Meaning
Open baby you've left me
You've left me vulnerable and exposed
Open now I'm shattered into a million pieces
Your departure has left me completely broken
Can't stop looking over my shoulder
I'm afraid you'll return and leave me in pieces again
Just incase you realise just how much you want this
I hope you come back to me and realize how much we belong together
The longer the sweeter baby don't stop
Our love is worth fighting for, so let's never give up on each other
It's ok cause I'm down for you
I'll always be here for you no matter what happens
Not gonna stop till you tell me to
I'll fight for our love until the very end
I'm into you like a bad ass too
I'm deeply in love with you and won't let anything come between us
Tell me how did this happen
I can't believe I've fallen so deeply in love with you
I've never known or what to do
I'm overwhelmed and unsure of how to handle these intense feelings
I've never felt like this before
I've never experienced a love this powerful and all-consuming
Can't say that you don't make me hot
Your presence and love turn me on in ways I never thought possible
I want to tell ma what you got babe
I want to brag to everyone about how amazing you are
I'm lovin every minute of it don't stop
I'm enjoying every moment of our love and don't want it to end
You are all I ever want
You are the only one I want to spend the rest of my life with
Empty standing where you've left me
I feel lonely and empty without you by my side
Cold boy now I'm frozen by a kiss from your lips
Your kiss has left me paralyzed with love and desire for you
Your heart tells me that you're open
Your heart is open and ready to love me as deeply as I love you
Melted by the answers I've been waiting to hear
Your words and love have melted my heart and given me the answers I've been seeking
Can't hold this down or be cool
I can't suppress my love for you or act casual about it
Now playing my heart
My heart is now in your hands
Now I'd like I'm feeling you
I'm deeply connected to you and feel your love intensely
So I just get down to the truth
I speak honestly about my love and feelings towards you
Can nobody do to me baby like you do
No one can love me or make me feel the way you do
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAZNAY LEWIS, RICHARD W. JR. NOWELS
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