Career
When she was 15, Ama was singing to herself on a platform at Hammersmith tube station, and was overheard by Kwame Kwaten, a producer at the FreakStreet record label.[1] In 1995, an unknown independent label released a single titled "Celebrate", which was a ballad produced by D'Influence. Although the single was not a commercial success, it did draw attention to Shola Ama as an artist. On her 16th birthday, she signed a recording contract with WEA.
The single "You're the One I Love" was Ama's first single release for WEA in 1996; it barely made an impact on the charts, only managing to reach No. 85. Her second WEA single, "You Might Need Somebody", remains her biggest hit. This Turley Richards cover reached No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart[2] in April 1997. It remained in the top 40 for almost two months, becoming one of 1997's biggest hits. A re-release of "You're the One I Love" followed in August 1997 and reached No. 3.[2] Her third single "Who's Loving My Baby" was released in November 1997 and reached No. 13.[2] At the age of 18, Shola Ama released her debut album Much Love (1997).
In May 1997, Ama performed her single "You Might Need Somebody" at Wembley Stadium as part of the build-up to the rugby league Challenge Cup Final.
On the success of the album, Ama won a Brit Award for Best British Female and two MOBO Awards for Best Newcomer and Best R&B Act.[3]
In 1999, Ama released her second album In Return. The project saw her working with the record producers Fred Jerkins III, Stargate, Shaun Labelle, Full Crew, D-Influence Productions and Ali Shaheed Muhammad (formerly of A Tribe Called Quest). Co-writers included Angie Stone and Babyface with David Foster.
Despite having support from her record label, In Return was a commercial flop. Following this, Ama took a break from recording.[4][5]
In 2002, Ama went back into the recording studio to record her third album, Supersonic. Unable to obtain a major label deal, she instead formed a distribution deal with Pony Canyon.
In 2004, Ama featured on the track "You Should Really Know" by the Pirates, a response in song to Mario Winans' "I Don't Wanna Know" which reached No. 8 on the UK chart.
Ama also mentored her sister Sadie Ama, who signed her own recording contract and released "So Sure" (2004) and "Fallin" (2007).
Ama featured as vocalist on the Perempay & Dee single "DJ Play". The song was released in October 2009 and received heavy rotation on the radio.[6] She also featured on one of rapper Giggs' songs, "Cut Above the Rest", and later featured on the bonus disc to his album, Let Em Ave It, on a song called "Blow Em Away".
In February 2010, Ama joined a new collective group formed by Wiley called A-List, alongside her sister Sadie Ama and grime musicians Roll Deep, Mz. Bratt, Wrigley, Margs, Young Kye and Kivanc.[7]
In 2013, Ama narrated on the show My Crazy Jamaican Life.
In October 2015, Ama released a new 8-track EP featuring new reggae influenced tracks titled Surreal on Necessary Mayhem Records, 13 years after her last album Supersonic in 2002.
In April 2016, she featured on the album System Killer by Frisco on the song "Rocket"
Imagine
Shola Ama Lyrics
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Imagine if I told you that I want you
And imagine if it all came true
Tell me what you do with me
Would you tell me that you feel the same?
Imagine if I told you that I need you
Would you say baby I need you too?
No matter what you do I know, that you should be in love with me
Sometimes I find myself locked in two
Secret thoughts hoping they'd come true
Sometimes at night I'd feel you lying next to me, baby
But these are things that I could never tell you
I can't imagine what you would do, after all you're so far away from me, from me
Sometimes it feels just like a fantasy
And I don't know what to do, 'cause it's always been like a dream to me
To find a love so true
But I know it's only make-believe
When I'm picturing me and you
But one day I know that you'll be
The one that makes my dreams come true
Imagine if I told you that I want you (oh yeah)
And imagine if it all came true
Tell me what you do with me (with me)
Would you tell me that you feel the same (oh yeah)
Imagine if I told you that I need you
Would you say baby I need you too?
No matter what you do I know, that you should be in love with me
There's a feeling so deep inside
Telling me we were meant to be
Praying that some day you will come for me, for me
Till then I'm just daydreaming, thinking 'bout the way that things could be
It don't matter 'cause your still so far from me, baby
Sometimes it feels just like a fantasy
And I don't know what to do, 'cause it's always been like a dream to me
To find a love so true
But I know it's only make-believe
When I'm picturing me and you
But one day I know that you'll be
The one that makes my dreams come true
Imagine if I told you that I want you
And imagine if it all came true
Tell me what you do with me
Would you tell me that you feel the same?
Imagine if I told you that I need you
Would you say baby I need you too? (I need you)
No matter what you do I know, that you should be in love with me
Imagine if I told you that I want you
And imagine if it all came true
Tell me what you do with me
Would you tell me that you feel the same?
Imagine if I told you that I need you
Would you say baby I need you too? (I need you)
No matter what you do I know, that you should be in love with me (you should be in love with me)
Be so far from me yeah
How can I, keep loving you endlessly?
How can we be so far out of reach?
It's just not the way that I hoped it would be
Imagine if I told you that I want you
And imagine if it all came true
Tell me what you do with me
Would you tell me that you feel the same? (do you feel the same?)
Imagine if I told you that I need you
Would you say baby I need you too?
No matter what you do I know, that you should be in love with me (you should be in love with me)
Imagine if I told you that I want you
And imagine if it all came true
Tell me what you do with me
Would you tell me that you feel the same?
Imagine if I told you that I need you
Would you say baby I need you too?
No matter what you do I know, that you should be in love with me (you'll never know)
Imagine if I told you that I want you
And imagine if it all came true
Tell me what you do with me
Would you tell me that you feel the same?
Imagine if I told you that I need you
Would you say baby I need you too?
No matter what you do I know (I know) that you should be in love with me
Imagine if I told you that, imagine if I told you that
Imagine if I told you that, imagine if I told you that
Imagine if I told you that, imagine if I told you that
Imagine if I told you that, imagine if I told you that I want you
Shola Ama, oh yeah
How can I, keep loving you endlessly?
How can we be so far out of reach?
How can I, keep loving you endlessly?
How can we be so far out of reach?
And I don't know what to do
Keep loving you endlessly
And I don't know what to do
Hmm, yeah
The song "Imagine" by Shola Ama talks about unrequited love and the fantasies and daydreams that come with it. The singer imagines confessing their love to the person they long for and wonders what their reaction would be. It explores the emotions of feeling trapped in secret thoughts and the hope that one day the desired love will become a reality. The lyrics show that the singer is at a crossroads and imagining a future with their dream partner, but also realize that it may remain a distant dream.
The song has a melancholic tone that contrasts with the upbeat melody, which highlights the frustration and longing felt by the singer. The repetition of the word "inside" throughout the song can be interpreted as the singer's internal struggle or imprisonment of their feelings that they may never be able to express. The chorus of the song, "Imagine if I told you that I want you… Imagine if I told you that I need you," underscores the singer's dilemma and the emotional turmoil of keeping their feelings hidden.
Line by Line Meaning
Imagine if I told you that I want you
The singer is expressing their desire for someone and what could happen if they expressed their feelings.
And imagine if it all came true
The singer is envisioning a scenario where their desires are fully realized.
Tell me what you do with me
The singer wants to know how the other person feels about them.
Would you tell me that you feel the same?
The artist is asking if the other person reciprocates their feelings.
Imagine if I told you that I need you
The artist is expressing their need for someone and imagining what would happen if they shared that sentiment.
Would you say baby I need you too?
The singer is questioning whether the other person feels the same way.
No matter what you do I know, that you should be in love with me
The singer is confident in their feelings for the other person and believes they should be in love with them.
Sometimes I find myself locked in two
The artist is conflicted and unsure about their desires.
Secret thoughts hoping they'd come true
The artist has unspoken desires they hope will be fulfilled.
Sometimes at night I'd feel you lying next to me, baby
The artist imagines being intimate with the person they desire.
But these are things that I could never tell you
The singer is keeping their desires hidden.
I can't imagine what you would do, after all you're so far away from me, from me
The artist is uncertain what the other person's reaction would be and feels distance between them.
There's a feeling so deep inside
The singer has intense feelings for the other person.
Telling me we were meant to be
The singer believes their relationship with the other person is fated.
Praying that some day you will come for me, for me
The singer hopes for the other person to reciprocate their feelings.
Till then I'm just daydreaming, thinking 'bout the way that things could be
The artist is lost in thoughts of a future with the other person.
It don't matter 'cause your still so far from me, baby
The distance between the artist and the other person is inhibiting their relationship.
And imagine if it all came true
The singer is still imagining a scenario where their desires are fulfilled.
It's just not the way that I hoped it would be
The singer is disappointed that their desires have not led to the desired outcome.
And I don't know what to do
The artist is uncertain how to proceed with their feelings.
Keep loving you endlessly
The artist's love for the other person is strong and unwavering.
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