Sweet Female Attitude began life in 1996 as a collaboration between three songwriters: Mike Powell, DJ Shine MC and Leanne Brown; who collectively developed a group including Leanne Brown, Sarah Bridgewood and Charlene Morrison (who would later leave the group in 1997). In 1998 and prior to their first release, they briefly renamed themselves to "Trinity Way" after Shine MC decided to perform alongside Leanne and Sarah. They would later revert back to Sweet Female Attitude after signing their first record deal with Cutfather and Joe Recordings at Manchester's 'In The City' event in August 1998. Shine MC subsequently resumed his songwriting role.
In early 1999, Sarah Bridgewood left the group and Leanne Brown was asked to either front the group alone or find a second singer. After a series of auditions, Catherine Cassidy joined the group and together with Leanne, they would go on to record the album In Person in 2000. It was under the creative direction of music manager Gordon Charlton, that one of their songs "Flowers" was remixed by UK Garage producers Sunship.
After an initial white label release in 1999 by Milkk Records, a subsidiary of Reverb Records, the Sunship mix of "Flowers" began to gain popularity in the London UK garage scene. "Flowers" was subsequently released by Warner MusicGermany in April 2000 selling in excess of two hundred thousand copies, peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart,[2] bringing the group a UK and European club tour, TV and radio interviews, including performances on Top of the Pops,[3] MTV, T4, and on Radio One’s 'One Big Sunday'. They were also nominated for a Brit Award.[4]
"Flowers" has been included on several Pure Garage compilation albums and is widely regarded as being an old school garage anthem. Their songs "Nothing to Lose", "Dreamin'" and a remix of "Flowers" by Cutfather & Joe were added to the song list of the Xbox 360 game Dead or Alive Xtreme 2.
After releasing "Flowers", Leanne and Catherine spent much of their time in Denmark and Germany recording their first album. Their subsequent single "DJ Play It" didn't enjoy the same success as "Flowers" and their third follow-up single, 2001's "Don't Tell Me" was only released in Germany. November 2001 saw the release of the album In Person in Germany, it would later be re-released globally by Reverb Records in September 2015.
After nearly a decade of performing, in 2009 Sweet Female Attitude recorded a fourth ‘unsigned’ single called "Crazy" along with an unreleased version of "Flowers" with the Miami Superfly Boys. Subsequently, an official remix of "Flowers" by DJ and producer Jamie Duggan was released on Universal Music in 2009, leading to the group undertaking a UK tour. Catherine Cassidy would later leave the group in 2014.
In 2015, a “Flowers” remix by Sam Divine and Curtis Gabriel was released on All Around the World records along with mixes by Majestic & That Guy, Freejack and ANOTR. The release saw global success within the underground house scene. Sweet Female Attitude would go onto release a further single in October 2016 with South African producers Beebar & Symphonik and a further eight singles in 2017, collaborating with UK house producers eSquire, Reload, & the Peverell Brothers; French producer Rio De La Duna, and UK Garage producers Control-S resulting in their track ‘I Quit’ being featured on the Majestic Pure House & Garage 2 compilation.
In 2018 there has been a further five singles and two EP’s by Sweet Female Attitude seeing collaborations with the band Platnum and numerous DJ’s & Producers including underground artists Ill Phil, Danny Blaze, Rick Live, Joe Hunt, Soulecta and No F in Irony. An October release by Krept & Konan also featured a sample from the 2000 single “Flowers”.
8 Days A Week
Sweet Female Attitude Lyrics
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(Sunship doin' it sweeter)
(Did, did) heaven sent you (Did, did)
(This is Love-Angel with the lyrical tongue, seeing you dancin′)
Heaven sent you
(This is Love-Angel with the lyrical tongue, seeing you dancin')
(This is Love-Angel with the lyrical tongue, seeing you dancin')
Heaven sent you
(This is Love-Angel with the lyrical tongue, seeing you dancin′)
Heaven sent you
(Did, did) heaven (heaven) sent you, honey
(Did, did) baby, oh my
(Did, did) heaven (heaven) heaven sent you, honey
(Did, did) baby, oh my
I really like the way you show me you care
I′m satisfied because I know this love is real (oh)
(Did) and plus I like the way you play with my hair
Oh, boy, I truly like the way you make me feel
C'mon and touch me, honey, and tease me, baby
Yes, I know you′ve really got what I need
And I don't want your money
I just want you to please me
And let me know this love is guaranteed
′Cause you're my angel of love
You give me all of your love
Yes you do, eight days a week
(Eight days a week)
I want your kisses and hugs
I′ll give you all of my lovin' too
Eight days a week
(Week)
(This is Love-Angel with the lyrical tongue, seeing you dancin')
Heaven sent you
(This is Love-Angel with the lyrical tongue, seeing you dancin′)
Heaven sent you
I′m glad that heaven sent you just to be mine
They must have heard me on the night that I prayed
(On the night that I prayed)
I really like it when you give me your time
Because you treat me in a very special way
C'mon and touch me, honey, and tease me, baby
Yes I know you′ve really got what I need
And I don't want your money
I just want you to please me
And let me know this love is guaranteed
′Cause you're my angel of love
You give me all of your love
Yes you do, eight days a week
(Eight days a week)
I want your kisses and hugs
I′ll give you all of my lovin' too
Eight days a week
(Eight days a week)
Angel of love
You give me all of your love
Yes you do, eight days a week
(Eight days a week)
I want your kisses and hugs
I'll give you all of my lovin′ too
Eight days a week
(Week)
(Sunship)
(Wish upon a star)
(Sunship)
Come on and touch me, honey, and tease me, baby
Yes I know you′ve really got what I need
(What I need, what I need)
And I don't want your money
I just want you to please me
Even when you ask, don′t show me
You put a little rush on me
Boy, you make me tremble inside
('Cause you′re my)
Angel of love
You give me all of your love
Yes you do, eight days a week
(Eight days a week)
I want your kisses and hugs
I'll give you all of my lovin′ too
Eight days a week
(Baby, you got what I need)
Angel of love
You give me all of your love
Yes you do, eight days a week
(Eight days a week)
I want your kisses and hugs
I'll give you all of my lovin' too
Eight days a week
(Week)
Angel of love
You give me all of your love
Yes you do, eight days a week
(Eight days a week)
I want your kisses and hugs
I′ll give you all of my lovin′ too
Eight days a week
(Eight days a week)
Angel of love
You give me all of your love
Yes you do, eight days a week
(Eight days a week)
I want your kisses and hugs
I'll give you all of my lovin′ too
Eight days a week
(Week)
(Did, did) heaven (heaven) sent you, honey
(Did, did) baby, oh my
(Did, did) heaven (heaven) heaven sent you, honey
(Did, did) baby, oh my
(Did, did) heaven sent you
(Did, did) heaven sent you
(Did, did) heaven sent you
(Did, did) heaven sent you
(Sunship doin' it sweeter) (Did)
(Sunship doin′ it sweeter) (Did)
(Sunship doin' it sweeter)
The lyrics of Sweet Female Attitude's song "8 Days A Week" convey a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation for love and the relationship shared with a significant other. The singer expresses a profound belief that their partner was "heaven sent," indicating a sense of divine intervention or fate that brought them together. The repeated emphasis on the partner being an "Angel of Love" creates an image of purity and perfection in the relationship, highlighting the special and sacred bond they share.
The singer acknowledges the genuine care and affection shown by their partner, expressing contentment in the authenticity and realness of their love. The lyrics describe the joy and comfort found in simple gestures, like playing with hair or spending time together, which are cherished and valued deeply. The physical intimacy and emotional connection between the couple are celebrated, with the singer reveling in the happiness and security their partner brings into their life.
The lyrics also touch upon the desire for mutual satisfaction in the relationship, emphasizing a sense of reciprocity and giving in love. The plea for physical touch and emotional fulfillment reflects a longing for a deep connection and understanding with the partner. It conveys a sense of vulnerability and openness in seeking reassurance that the love shared is genuine and lasting, symbolized by the repeated assurance that "this love is guaranteed."
Overall, the song portrays a passionate and dedicated love story, celebrating the partner as an "Angel of Love" who gives their all in the relationship. The repeated references to love transcending time, as symbolized by "eight days a week," further reinforce the eternal and unwavering nature of their bond. The song captures the essence of a relationship that is cherished, nourished, and reciprocated with love, creating a sense of fulfillment and joy that transcends earthly boundaries and touches upon the divine.
Line by Line Meaning
Heaven sent you
Expresses gratitude and admiration for the special person in their life
Expresses gratitude and admiration for the special person in their life
Heaven sent you
Heaven sent you
Expresses gratitude and admiration for the special person in their life
Expresses gratitude and admiration for the special person in their life
Heaven sent you
Writer(s): Mike Powell, Martin Green
Contributed by Riley W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
HowDan
Wowww can't believe I've never heard this before and thought they only did "Flowers". This Sunship mix is absolutely incredible! Takes me back to care-free summer Garage days in 1999/2000.
Lloyd Shepherd
I never knew untill one day I was in a bar and this tune came on. shazam it to find the tune found it was by them!
R.
Wow!! It's such a shame that their talent went so unnoticed. Fortunately, I bought their entire compilation over 15 years ago and knew about this song which I believe was exclusively released in Germany and hence it being relatively unknown here in the UK. Once again though, Sunship did his magic on the track.
You might also want to check out their other tune "Don't Tell Me (G. Force Vocal Mix) which was another proper UKG choooooonnnnnnn!!
Andrew Foreman
Robbie Craig - Rescue Me (Sunship Remix)
mr woozy
This is their biggest track, so underrated not many ppl know about this one, congrats bruv u just struck gold
Ian Piepenbrock
sunship hands down the best UK garage producer
Richard Anthony
Ian Piepenbrock Sunship was under rated. The Beats they Produced defo up there with MJ Cole.
Rory Robinson
@Richard Anthony No one touches MJ Cole for best UK Garage producer
Ben Morrison
Mark Hill aka Artful Dodger...on a par with Sunship, love them both. What an era for music...
daily lgx
@Rory Robinson production wise MJ COLE wins, yet that raw chop swing emotion comes from sunship..