Born and raised in Washington, DC, YahZarah started singing at the age of 7 in her church choir. Her love for performance began after winning a youth talent search at the Kennedy Center at age 10. After years of honing her talent in churches, talent shows and local concerts, she entered high school at DC’s prestigious Duke Ellington School of the Arts. Upon graduation in 1997, she was accepted to North Carolina Central University in Durham on a full scholarship to the school’s jazz program.
In 1998, she left NC Central and began touring as a background singer for Erykah Badu. While touring, YahZarah contributed background vocals and vocal arrangements to Badu’s platinum-selling “Mama’s Gun” LP, and was featured in the video for the album’s lead single, ‘Bag Lady.’ In 2001, she left the Mama’s Gun tour and released her debut album “Hear Me” on the KEO Music label. A follow up LP, 2003’s “Blackstar,” was issued on the Three Keys label and reached #44 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart.
2004 found YahZarah reuniting with longtime collaborator and fellow NC Central classmate Phonte Coleman (Little Brother, The Foreign Exchange) for a series of crucial guest appearances. With the release of The Foreign Exchange’s debut album “Connected,” YahZarah was featured on the lead single “Sincere.” The following year she appeared on Little Brother’s “Minstrel Show” LP (Atlantic Records), and was featured on the debut single “Lovin It.” She later contributed two vocal performances to The Foreign Exchange’s GRAMMY-nominated “Leave It All Behind” LP in 2008. That same year, she released an EP of new material entitled “The Prelude.” To support the EP, she toured nationally and internationally with artists such as Chaka Khan, Musiq Soulchild, The Roots, Rahsaan Patterson, and R. Kelly.
YahZarah’s latest album “The Ballad Of Purple Saint James,” is scheduled for release in May 2010 on the Foreign Exchange Music label.
Natural
Yahzarah Lyrics
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[Spoken:] I love this man,
He always makes everything true, so natural
I love you natural, I said au natural
Au natural [natural]
It′s a phenomenom
How we made it here thus far
And I just can't believe that you could love like this
And like the alberine shines bright
With you, I spend all my nights
Days seems endless
And I′ve got so much to give
[Chorus:]
'Cuz you're so natural
I wanna know, baby, are you goin′ my way?
And you′re so cosmic beautiful, baby
I wanna know, brotha, are you goin' my way?
Why′d you have to go, go and mess up, bringing up
I have so many plans
I was goin' to be the 2Gs all-star whim
But you blew all my plans away
Now loving you feels so natural
Can′t believe you took control
With everything on my mind
And may be improbable to love you
[Chorus]
Every day is raindrops on my face
Every night is a trip to space
And I can't believe I′m here with you
No, I can't believe
That you chose me and I chose you
In two's company and our hearts set it to be
For you to shine on me and me to smile at you
Oh, what company we two
[Chorus]
I wanna know, I wanna know
Natural, I need to know, baby
I wanna know, brotha, are you goin′ my way?
Natural, natural
Cosmic beautiful, that′s what you are
Baby, yeah, oh baby, oh baby, I need to know
Are you goin' my way?
Are you goin′, are you goin'?
Are you go, go, going my way?
Yeahhhh
In Yahzarah's song "Natural," the lyrics express a deep and genuine love for someone. The line "I love this man, he always makes everything true, so natural" highlights the singer's admiration and appreciation for their partner's authenticity and how they effortlessly bring honesty and truth into their relationship. The repetition of the word "natural" throughout the song emphasizes the natural flow and ease of their connection.
The lyrics further describe the astonishment and disbelief in finding someone who loves so deeply and genuinely. The line "I just can't believe that you could love like this" showcases the singer's amazement at the intensity and beauty of their partner's love. The use of metaphors like "Heaven in your cellophane eyes" and "like the alberine shines bright" evokes a sense of enchantment and wonder.
The chorus poses a question to their partner, asking if they are going the same direction in life and if they share the same cosmic beauty. The singer expresses their desire to be in sync with their partner and to be on the same journey together.
Overall, "Natural" is a love song that celebrates the genuine and effortless love shared between two individuals. It highlights the awe-inspiring nature of love and the desire for a deep connection and understanding with a partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Natural, natural, natural
Genuine, authentic, pure
I love this man, He always makes everything true, so natural
I deeply love this man who brings truth and authenticity to everything
I love you natural, I said au natural
I love you just the way you are, without any artificiality
Au natural [natural] It's a phenomenom
Being natural is extraordinary and remarkable
How we made it here thus far And I just can't believe that you could love like this
I'm amazed that our love has brought us so far and that you can love so deeply
Heaven in your cellophane eyes And like the alberine shines bright
Your eyes are like heavenly gems that sparkle with brightness
With you, I spend all my nights Days seems endless
I want to be with you every moment, making time feel infinite
And I've got so much to give
I have an abundance of love to offer
'Cuz you're so natural I wanna know, baby, are you goin' my way?
Because you're so genuine, I want to know if you want the same path as me
And you're so cosmic beautiful, baby I wanna know, brotha, are you goin' my way?
You possess a celestial beauty, and I want to know if we share the same direction
Why'd you have to go, go and mess up, bringing up I have so many plans
Why did you have to disrupt everything when I had so many aspirations?
I was goin' to be the 2Gs all-star whim But you blew all my plans away
I had high ambitions, but you shattered them completely
Now loving you feels so natural Can't believe you took control
Loving you feels effortless, and I'm amazed that you have the power over my heart
With everything on my mind And may be improbable to love you
Despite having many concerns, it may seem unlikely, but I still love you
Every day is raindrops on my face Every night is a trip to space
Every day brings tears of joy, and every night feels like an adventure with you
And I can't believe I'm here with you No, I can't believe That you chose me and I chose you
I'm astonished that I'm in this beautiful relationship with you, where we both chose each other
In two's company and our hearts set it to be For you to shine on me and me to smile at you Oh, what company we two
We are a perfect pair, and our hearts have aligned for you to bring happiness to my life, while I bring joy to yours
I wanna know, I wanna know Natural, I need to know, baby I wanna know, brotha, are you goin' my way?
I desire to understand, I yearn to understand if you are on the same path as me, baby
Natural, natural Cosmic beautiful, that's what you are Baby, yeah, oh baby, oh baby, I need to know Are you goin' my way?
You are naturally stunning, cosmically beautiful, and I need to know if our paths align, baby
Are you goin', are you goin'? Are you go, go, going my way? Yeahhhh
Are you heading in the same direction? Are you going, going my way? Yeahhhh
Writer(s): Bob Baldwin, Yahzarah
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Angelo Gillono
I'd like too know why this doesn't get more airplay..this is Awesome music..
Silverfoxwitcoils53
This is my favorite song from Yahzarah!!
xkedzx
I still bump this song.!
MsCLady925
Niiiice!
Jay A Lay
tight, very good shower music....