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Journey of A Woman

by Rajdulari

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Journey of A Woman-Lyrics My passion My fears All my hopes and dreams Said I’m gonna give it to you, baby Said I’m gonna leave it on this stage I’ve been through so many ups and downs So many days were hard, thought I should leave this dream alone but But here you are showin us so much love and we thank you I cannot do it on my own, this is my Journey of A Woman Journey of A Woman Journey of A Woman Journey of A Woman I have heard so many nos, you’d think I would give up this fight But I know that my life’s purpose is To sing and to tell you my story, that’s what I’m gonna do I’ve been through so many ups and downs So many nights I cried, thought I should leave this dream alone but But here you are showin us so much love and we thank you I know now I cannot do this on my own, this is my Journey of A Woman Journey of A Woman Journey of A Woman Journey of A Woman Gospel Breakdown And oh I know I know this is my right, yeah To live out this dream, and take this music higher Can’t stop it I gotta get my Grammy, y’all If not today, somehow someway It’s mine, oh yeah Mine, this dream is mine and you can’t take it away Naw naw naw Y’all know What I’m talking about What is meant for you Will be yours no doubt Now, maybe I should get up off the stage Cause we’ll have church up in a minute, whoa yeah Oh yeah Cause you know what is exactly meant for you Cain’t no one else mess with it! Said whoa Whoa, whoa, (ad libs)
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Natural 03:20
“Natural”-Lyrics Written By: Rajdulari Copyright Rajdulari Music 2013 “Journey of a Woman Album” Verse 1 R:I ain’t neva been a skinny girl, I got curves you can see clear across the world But I’m a real strong sista with a big ole dream And you should never judge a book by its cover, you see All: I stand tall, embracing my identity R:‘Cause ain’t a damn thing false when it comes to me Took a long time, but now I’m feelin fancy free Listen, let me tell you how I came to be Chorus: All: Hey girl R: Did you know that you’re fly? All: Hey girl R: You’re the apple of his eye All: Hey girl, you’re just fly girl, you just shine girl in your Natural State Verse 2 R: When I was a little girl and I watched TV I thought that I could never be like the girls on the screen Straight hair, long legs I felt so ashamed I knew my hips would never match what the TV portrayed All: Flashback to when I was about fourteen R: I had fake long nails and a big ole weave Tried every diet tryna be size 10 Used to get so dizzy that my head would spin, but guess what? Chorus: All: Hey girl R: Now I know that I’m fly All: Hey girl R: And I’m the apple of his eye All: Hey girl, you’re just fly girl, you just shine girl in your Natural State Bridge: R: One day I looked in the mirror All: Wah wah R: Didn’t recognize the face (Wah Wah) starin back at me R: Cut off my hair, trimmed down my nails real low Hoped my natural beauty would show But, today I can say that it feels good to be me I can say, my curves are beautiful, they make me shine They make me fly and now I know that I’m just fine Chorus: All: Hey girl R: Did you know that you’re fly? All: Hey girl R: You’re the apple of his eye All: Hey girl, you’re just fly girl, you just shine girl in your Natural State (ad libs)
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Ooh, oh, you can BlackGyrl Fly, though you're all alone and you're feeling scared, you can BlackGyrl Fly, when you're on your own and you feel sad, you can BlackGyrl Fly, don't you ever let nobody take what's yours, you can BlackGyrl Fly, and from before you were born God put his hands on you, he said "That one's mine". BlackGyrl Fly, so even in your darkest hour, just remember God told you that you can BlackGyrl Fly, that you're protected you're safe, you're delivered, you can BlackGyrl Fly, you can fly, fly BlackGyrl Fly, no one keeps you grounded you can BlackGyrl Fly, as high as you want to, as far as you need to go BlackGyrl Fly, fly, fly Trumpet Solo BlackGyrl Fly, girl you are so divine and you shine so brightly BlackGyrl Fly, you are royal no question, you are God's and God's alone BlackGyrl Fly, so take heart don't be scared you can fly, you can BlackGyrl Fly, fly, fly
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Spoken Intro "Aw, I'm gonna be so late to work Oh my God, is that my train? Oh, don't close! Aw man, ugh, this is gonna mess up my whole day, I just know it Ok I just need to take a minute, I've just gotta breathe I've just gotta breathe I've just gotta breathe" Take a moment just to realize that you have the power to control everything around you And that your Peace begins from within That peace, that you get when everything is alright Just breathe, it's gonna get better no doubt Don't have to have the answer, no, just take this time and let Peace inside your mind.. Peace, my Peace Can't take away from me My Joy, my Joy When you're on your job and your boss starts fussin You know you did nothin wrong You rush to catch the train, but it's gone and you're stuck Well just remember life will bring its challenges, that's for certain Question is how you gonna find your inner peace? It will come to you if you just breathe You know that strength is within you, so how you gonna keep your cool? Command your stress to leave you, free your spirit Just breathe, and know that only you can keep your Peace, your Peace Can't take away from you Your joy, your strength depends on your keeping your cool Peace, my Peace Said it keeps me strong Peace, it's the one thing I can count on You've got no time for the Pain Fear Stress Worry Mm, let it all go, too busy being Scared Tired Doubting And full of anxiety When you know you should embrace your Power Strength Love Faith You'll find, you'll find that life can be much better When you can, when you can relax and be free Synth Solo You are here but for this space & time, better just relax your mind (mmhmm, relax your mind) Only here but for this space & time, better just relax your mind (you're only here but for this space & time) Can't take it my joy, can't take it my joy, can't take it my joy, take my joy from me It's all in your mind...your peace...just breathe... (ad libs)
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VERSE Saw him from across the room, when he walked in the door All the ladies stopped and stared, as he crossed the floor. His walk was mean He had a real cool stride Even I did a double take as he passed me by Wonder what it's gonna take to have him come my way Should I just be bold, or let him make his play? The set is almost over, I don't have the time to waste I think I'm gonna walk on over, but I don't even know his name.... CHORUS Would I, could I, should I? (R: But I don't even know his name) What if he doesn't ask me? (R:That would be a doggone shame) Next time he comes my way, (R: I'll just get the nerve to say) Hey!!! Dance with me, baby. Dance with me baby. VERSE He smiled and took my hand in mine, pulled me on to the floor.... He dipped me way down low.....(Damn he smells so gooooood)... I forgot where I was, lost all track of time By the end of the song, I was calling him "mine" He grabbed my waist, he whispered somethin soft in my ear “Baby you smell so good” he knew just what I wanted to hear B SECTION He spun me out and in, turned me round and round He laid his hand on my shoulder Dipped me down to the ground I felt so heady, I had to catch my breath Try to hide my emotions As I matched him step for step But by the time it was over, he was nowhere to be found I had to find my stranger, but I didn't even ask his name... CHORUS Would I, could I, should I? (R: But I don't even know his name) What if he doesn't ask me? (R: That would be a doggone shame) Next time he comes my way, (R: I'll just get the nerve to say) Hey!!! Dance with me, baby. Dance with me baby. (ad libs)
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Real Love 05:36
Real Love Verse 1 We stayed up talkin’ til break of dawn... And it helped me not to feel so alone A burning attraction I can't explain But how I was drawn to him all the same And he stayed on my mind, all of the time night and day Though we, we know it ain't right, this casual game that we play I know that I should not choose To settle for feeling this pain (break) Cause I could imagine real love…. Verse 2 Now women, we know how hard it can be When you’re single for a long time, and you’re feelin’ lonely You might think it’s right to have a temporary night But why waste good love on the wrong guy Cuz the love, the real love I needed stayed on my mind, all of the time night and day As time went on, I knew it wasn't right, the casual game that I played So I let go and opened My heart up for real Love Bridge: Cause real love takes time It's not just passion without relationship And I know here in my life, I can't keep falling for the wrong thing What if I meet Mr. Right, yet I’m here Wasting all my time with you? When real love comes in my life I want to be ready So I’ll be careful With my love And hold on, for real Cause I can feel and taste true love It’s right within my grasp And all of the trust and honesty That comes with having someone just for me Now my ladies, you know what I’m talkin about When your heart is feeling sad, and you’re living without The love that you know you really want The love that you deserve Don’t compromise, cuz it just ain’t worth it So you gotta let go & wait for the right one to come along You know that you should not choose to settle for feeling this Hold on and wait for the right one to come along
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Open Air 04:04
Spoken Intro: "I still can't believe that you even exist After all this time, I was single for so long You say such sweet things to me, I never imagined love could be like this And I’m so grateful, so very grateful to have you in my life I just wanna show you, you make me feel like I'm floating on, on air..." Chorus When u pull me to you (r: when you hold me close) And u say it's alright (r: it feels so good) Feel my body relax (r: I can breathe for the first time in a long long while) When u kiss me sweetly (r: kiss me good) And u wish me goodnight (r: I’ll be floating) I'll be floating on air Verse There's no place that I can go Where your love won't find me It's everywhere I breathe You can see it on my face Tell me that right here Is where you always want to be BGVs Let me fulfill your heart’s desire Feel my love floating all around you I wanna show you how much I adore you Let me hold you, say I love you while I'm floating Bridge I sat & prayed to God for you Made a wish on this love of mine But then you came better than I imagined Just wanna love you for a long, long time Don’t ever doubt the fact that I love you It’s as sure as the sun will shine It’s you for me, it’s me for you We’ll be together and in love for a long, long time Chorus When u pull me to you (r: when you hold me close) And u say it's alright (r: it feels so good) Feel my body relax (r: I can breathe for the first time in a long long while) When u kiss me sweetly (r: kiss me good) And u wish me goodnight (r: I’ll be floating) I'll be floating on air BGVs Let me fulfill your heart’s desire Feel my love floating all around you I wanna show you how much I adore you Just let me hold you, say I love you while I'm floating
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Miracles You make miracles with my emotions Color me tamed and wanting You smile and I feel my world spin around Take away my breath Should I Ever Find myself feeling alone I know I'll be ok Cuz I've got you And your love's all for me It's the best Love Mmm, touch the back of my neck Spark an ocean Rush over my skin and tremble down my cheeks This love, I'm drowning in emotion Just color me never wanting for your kiss (ad lib)
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Juicy Spoken Intro "Mm, so good.." You know very well What you are You’re my sugar thing My chocolate star I’ve had a few But not that many Cuz you’re the only one That gives me good....and plenty Candy rain Comin’ down Taste you in my mind And spread you all around Bridge: Here I am Oh, this love’s for you Hey, baby Sweet as honey dew Close my eyes Oh, what fantasy And you’re right here with me Cuz you're oh, so good, yeah Violin Solo Cherry blossom kiss What you’re givin’ Makes my body rock And keeps me sizzlin’ Do what you want I don’t care I’ll be your lollipop [You can lick me everywhere] You're so juicy, yeah... Bridge: Oh, here I am Oh, this love’s for you Hey, baby You’re sweet as honey dew Close my eyes Oh, what fantasy And you’re right here with me Yeah Cuz, I like it baby Ooh, I like it You're so Juicy (Turns me all around)
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"What's Love Got To Do With It" You must understand Though the touch of your hand Makes my pulse react That it's only the thrill Of boy meeting girl Opposites attract It's physical Only logical You must try to ignore That it means more than that [Chorus:] Oh what's love got to do, got to do with it What's love but a second hand emotion What's love got to do, got to do with it Who needs a heart When a heart can be broken It may seem to you That I'm acting confused When you're close to me If I tend to look dazed I've read it someplace I've got cause to be There's a name for it There's a phrase that fits But whatever the reason You do it for me [Chorus] I've been taking on a new direction But I have to say I've been thinking about my own protection It scares me to feel this way Violin Solo What's love got to do, got to do with it What's love but a sweet old fashioned notion What's love got to do, got to do with it Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken

about

"Journey of a Woman" is Jazz Vocalist Rajdulari's follow up to
2011's "Honey Wine" and represents her second step in her #JOURNEYTOTHEGRAMMYS.

Featuring some of New York's finest musicians, the album sees Rajdulari explore the themes of love, sexuality and female empowerment to evoke the reality of the modern woman's experience. Soulful, sultry and emotionally effecting, "Journey of a Woman"
promises to be just that; a journey into and an exploration of womanhood in all its glory.

With 10 brand new songs, including Natural and the new single, Journey of a Woman, Rajdulari's Sophomore album promises to be an empowering and uplifting listen.

For more information, visit www.rajdulari.com.

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released January 1, 2014

Journey of A Woman-Info

Executive Producer: Rajdulari
Producer: Aaron Brooks-Roberts
Recorded, Mixed, Mastered & Engineered by Kamilo Kratc at Soundworks Recording Studios in Astoria, NY.

Musicians:

Vocals-Rajdulari
Piano, Synth, Keys-Aaron Brooks-Roberts
Drums & Electric Percussion-Avery Hartgrove
Bass-Zane Stribling
Violin-Monique Brooks-Roberts
Flute-Asante' Amin
Trumpet-Travis Antoine

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Take Ella Fitzgerald’s clear vocal tone, Jill Scott’s spunk and Chaka’s Funk and you have New Jazz Vocalist Rajdulari.

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