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 Stewartβs 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
You
The Floacist Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
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.
The Floacist's song "You" expresses the singer's feelings about a person who has stirred up some strong emotions and left the singer feeling open-minded and aligned. The lyrics suggest that the person has helped the singer see things in a new way, as though their "third eye" (a spiritual concept related to intuition and perception), is "floating." The singer is "all aligned" and feels that they "want to do this" β meaning they are ready to pursue this connection with the person who has affected them so deeply.
Throughout the song, the singer refers to the effect this person has on them, wondering if they are "making [them] groove" and declaring that they "wanna do you." The physical element of the attraction is undeniable, and the singer seems to be willingly swept up in it: "I know you want me, you really want me." However, the song also suggests that there is more to this connection than just physical desire, as indicated by lines like "Took time and you gave me moments" and "you're amazing."
Overall, the song is a celebration of the intense emotional and physical connection that can occur between two people, and the transformative power that connection can have on an individual.
Line by Line Meaning
You got me open minded,
Your presence has expanded my perception and made me more receptive to new ideas and experiences.
I'm not surprised that
My third eye's floating
I'm experiencing heightened spirituality and a deeper level of consciousness as a result of being around you.
We're on to something
And it's perfect timing
I'm all aligned,
I want to do this,
I want to do this
I sense that there's potential for us to experience something special together and the timing couldn't be better. My mind, body, and soul are all in sync and ready to pursue this connection with you.
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
Something about your energy, your essence, is resonating with me and making me feel alive, energized, and attracted to you. I want to explore that connection physically and emotionally.
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
From the moment I saw you, I knew there was something unique and magical about you. Your presence is calming and centering, and our interactions have put me at ease while also igniting a spark within me. I sense a mutual attraction and desire between us.
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
Ever since you entered my life, it feels like a surreal, dreamlike state of happiness and contentment. You've healed the pain I carried with me, and I feel like I'm moving forward and growing, with you by my side. You radiate positive energy and are truly 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.
You have a magnetic energy that pulls me towards you, and I'm craving more of that connection. There's something alluring about you that makes me want to move and groove with you, both literally and metaphorically. Whatever it is about you, I'm hooked.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LEE HUTSON JR., 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 BenetteΒ 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
π€