She is known for her ability to move between genres and musical styling, acting as both singer and poet in a way that was not deemed commercially viable until her arrival.
Natalie is co-founder of seven times Grammy nominated Floetry along with former band-mate Marsha Ambrosius. Floetry was an instant commercial success, spawning two studio albums, one live album, and selling over 800,000 records worldwide. As soon as fans became used to the duo - they broke up due to reasons never really divulged publicly.
The split with Floetry led to a marked change in both their sounds - but has led to rave reviews for their solo productions.
After the 2007 split of R&B duo Floetry, spoken word artist and whisper-voiced vocalist Natalie Stewart -- aka the Floacist -- made a handful of guest appearances on recordings by other musicians, including Brian Culbertson's XII. She signed as a solo artist to the Shanachie label, which released her debut album, Floetic Soul, in November 2010. Dominated by seductive ballads featuring Stewart’s trademark breathy whispers, she benefited from collaborations with Musiq Soulchild, Raheem DeVaughn, and Lalah Hathaway, along with production input from J.R. Hutson, Know-I, and Chris "Big Dog" Davis. It scraped the Billboard 200 with a debut at number 195 and reached the Top 20 of the R&B albums chart. Almost exactly two years later, she released Floetry Re:Birth -- produced by her husband, Nolan Weekes -- for the same label. It topped out at number 51, R&B. Supported once again by Davis, among others, Stewart returned with Rise of the Phoenix Mermaid in March 2014. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi
NEED YOU
The Floacist Lyrics
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When I'm so powerful
I'm power filled
Me she I sometimes I reach out for you
I know I should be on my own
Cause I'm grown
Be happy baby
You don't have to be anywhere for me I want you to do what you have to do
I'm gonna do the same too
You be there when I need you even, if you cannot come when I call you
Simply means that I can handle this without you
And I know that next I see you it will be just when I need you
You be there when I need you even if you cannot come when I call you
Simply means that I can handle this without you and
I know that next I see you it will be just when I need you
I'm acting like I'm someone else some someone else,
Some kind of excuse me please have you seen my mind I'm trying to find it
I'm acting like I'm on a shelf waiting to be purchased
Like my best before is the best in store and I'm a product of myself
You don't have to be anywhere for me I want you to do what you have to do
Be happy baby
You don't have to be anywhere for me I want you to do what you have to do
I've got things to do too
You be there when I need you even, if you cannot come when I call you
Simply means that I can handle this without you
And I know that next I see you it will be just when I need you
You be there when I need you even if you cannot come when I call you
Simply means that I can handle this without you and
I know that next I see you it will be just when I need you
I think I got lost somewhere inside my emancipation
This fascination with unification has become a bit of an obsession
That's my confession
I'm going to approach this differently
I'm feeling solutionary
Don't be afraid of me
You're yet to see how free looks like on me
You be there when I need you even, if you cannot come when I call you
Simply means that I can handle this without you
And I know that next I see you it will be just when I need you
You be there when I need you even if you cannot come when I call you
Simply means that I can handle this without you and
I know that next I see you it will be just when I need you
You be there when I need you even if you cannot come when I call you
Simply means that I can handle this without you and
I know that next I see you it will be just when I need you
You be there when I need you even if you cannot come when I call you
Simply means that I can handle this without you and
I know that next I see you it will be just when I need you
You be there when I need you even if you cannot come when I call you
Simply means that I can handle this without you and
I know that next I see you it will be just when I need you
You be there when I need you even if you cannot come when I call you
Simply means that I can handle this without you and
I know that next I see you it will be just when I need you
The Floacist's song Need You explores the dynamic of neediness and independence in a relationship. The lyrics express the feeling of being powerful yet still feeling a sense of neediness or dependency on someone else. The first verse describes the confusion that comes with feeling needy despite knowing one's own strength. The second verse emphasizes the desire for independence, but also the comfort of knowing that the other person will be there when needed.
The chorus repeats the idea that the other person doesn't have to be physically present all the time, but rather support and be available when needed. The bridge is a vulnerable confession of feeling lost in one's own journey of emancipation and the obsession with unification. The final verse is a resolve to approach things differently and embrace a solutionary mindset. The song ends with a reaffirmation that the other person's presence in their life is valuable and will be there when needed. Overall, the song expresses the complexity of human emotion and the struggle to balance independence and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Why why I why I feel so needy
Even though I am filled with power, I sometimes feel an overwhelming need for you.
When I'm so powerful
Despite the fact that I am filled with power.
Me she I sometimes I reach out for you
Sometimes, in my moments of weakness, I reach out to you for comfort.
I know I should be on my own
I am aware that I should be able to handle things alone.
Cause I'm grown
Because I am an adult who should be able to take care of myself.
You don't have to be anywhere for me I want you to do what you have to do
I don't want to burden you with my needs, please do whatever you need to do for yourself.
Be happy baby
I want you to be happy in this moment.
You be there when I need you even, if you cannot come when I call you
I know that I can handle things without you, but please be there for me when I truly need you.
Simply means that I can handle this without you
Just because I reach out to you occasionally doesn't mean I can't handle things on my own.
And I know that next I see you it will be just when I need you
I trust that whenever we cross paths again, it will be at a time when I truly need your support.
I'm acting like I'm someone else some someone else,
I sometimes feel like I am pretending to be someone else.
Some kind of excuse me please have you seen my mind I'm trying to find it
I feel like I have lost my grip on reality and am struggling to regain control.
I'm acting like I'm on a shelf waiting to be purchased
I feel like I am just waiting around for someone to come and take me.
Like my best before is the best in store and I'm a product of myself
I feel like I am just a commodity waiting to be used up and discarded.
I think I got lost somewhere inside my emancipation
I feel like I have lost myself in the pursuit of independence.
This fascination with unification has become a bit of an obsession
I have become obsessed with the idea of coming together and finding unity.
That's my confession
I am admitting my struggles and fears to you.
I'm going to approach this differently
I am ready to try a new approach to handling my life and emotions.
I'm feeling solutionary
I am feeling like I can solve my problems and find a way forward.
Don't be afraid of me
Please don't be afraid of my vulnerabilities or struggles.
You're yet to see how free looks like on me
I am confident that once I overcome my struggles, I will truly feel and look free.
You be there when I need you even if you cannot come when I call you
Again, I want you to know that I don't expect you to be there for me all the time, but please be there when I truly need you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER DAVIS, NATALIE STEWART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
gbrs
You got me open minded,
I'm not surprised that
My third eye's floating
We're on to something
And it's perfect timing
I'm all aligned,
I want to do this,
I want to do this
Some about you are you making me,
Are you making me groove
Are you making me,
Just want I want and I wanna do you yeah
Are you making me,
Just want I want and I wanna do you yeah
I could tell there was something when you walked by
Fly like your feet touch down on the clear sky
Took time and you gave me moments
Exhaled then I regained focus, yeah
I think you're special baby, I think you've got me
I know you want me, you really want me
Some about you are you making me,
Are you making me groove
Are you making me,
Just want I want and I wanna do you yeah
Are you making me,
Just want I want and I wanna do you yeah
When you're me since you came through seems,
Like I'm living in a dream
Better than I ever ever felt before, so damn sure
Cause my heart's been cure of the pain that I once sustained
All in the past, moving fast,
At the top of the class and I'm learning
Pages turning, flowing through the stages,
Auras blazing, you're amazing
Some about you are you making me,
Are you making me groove
Are you making me,
Just want I want and I wanna do you yeah
Are you making me,
Just want I want and I wanna do you yeah
Are you making me,
Just want I want and I wanna do you yeah
Are you making me,
Just want I want and I wanna do you yeah
Something about you.
gbrs
You got me open minded,
I'm not surprised that
My third eye's floating
We're on to something
And it's perfect timing
I'm all aligned,
I want to do this,
I want to do this
Some about you are you making me,
Are you making me groove
Are you making me,
Just want I want and I wanna do you yeah
Are you making me,
Just want I want and I wanna do you yeah
I could tell there was something when you walked by
Fly like your feet touch down on the clear sky
Took time and you gave me moments
Exhaled then I regained focus, yeah
I think you're special baby, I think you've got me
I know you want me, you really want me
Some about you are you making me,
Are you making me groove
Are you making me,
Just want I want and I wanna do you yeah
Are you making me,
Just want I want and I wanna do you yeah
When you're me since you came through seems,
Like I'm living in a dream
Better than I ever ever felt before, so damn sure
Cause my heart's been cure of the pain that I once sustained
All in the past, moving fast,
At the top of the class and I'm learning
Pages turning, flowing through the stages,
Auras blazing, you're amazing
Some about you are you making me,
Are you making me groove
Are you making me,
Just want I want and I wanna do you yeah
Are you making me,
Just want I want and I wanna do you yeah
Are you making me,
Just want I want and I wanna do you yeah
Are you making me,
Just want I want and I wanna do you yeah
Something about you.
J Quinn
Thank you for the lyrics!
*How you making me
mrguddy100
Big thanks to artist like Natalie Stewart, Eryka Badu, Jill Scott, Musiq, Eric Benette and Maxwell for saving us brothas and sisters from music hell that the establishment is trying to kill us with!!! Hope you read this Natalie so you can keep making this music and giving it to us pure!!!
Narada
a lot on your list could be excluded they contributed nothing to today's music I won't mention names but reevaluate you list
missteeny65
Very soothing...... needed this today
Marie Penn
In love with her sound!! come back Natalie.
Ultimate Shining
This sista is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO underated it's a crime!
jesse thompson
I'm in forever in love with with this Queen of the universe
Narada
Spoken word artest have been around for a long time though its not on the map like the other garbage crap not real music it's a cultural thing where people with some class and Flava go to
ByPlanetDesign
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