Natasha Bedingfield came strong in the early 2000’s as one of the most promising young talents of her time.
The soulful singer and exceptional songwriter, curated several songs which continue to resonate with the us the same way they did back then.
While Natasha lately hasn’t experienced the kind of success she received with her first two projects, her songwriting and vocal skills are still at the top of her game. More importantly, she hasn’t allowed herself to sellout in the game.
The extremely underrated artist can easily boast of songs which have ranged in a vast array of emotions, and internal trials and tribulations of the heart, in her trademark nonchalant way.
Looking back at some of her most beautiful recordings as of date, here are Natasha’s top 10 best songs:
10) Pocketful Of Sunshine
A happy-go-lucky tune that reminds you of sunshine, green grass, butterflies, cold waters flowing down mountains – and all the good, positive things – like a lot of Natasha’s music.
9) Freckles
A celebration of beauty in all shapes, sizes, colors – warts and all. Natasha’s very own anthem about loving yourself, despite all the “so-called” imperfections. Freckles is inspiring, uplifting and meaningful.
8) Stumble
A simple yet effecting love song, with the ability to send butterflies in your stomach. The intelligently worded verses, depicting a picture of falling head-over-heels over someone, with all that you have to offer, makes for a great backdrop to a romantic cuddling session, even if it’s just played out in your head.
7) We’re All Mad
A soothing and heartwarming ode to the differences that make us all vibrantly unique yet beautifully similar. The easy-breezy composition and Natasha’s warm vocals here make it a calming easy-listening experience.
6) Happy
A song about finding the positives in life and counting your blessings (basically Natasha talking about what she knows best). Towards the bridge of this song, Natasha takes her vocals to the top of her range, as she gives the lyric a theatrically powerful ending. A breathtaking vocal delivery by the talented singer.
5) I Bruise Easily
Another song, showcasing Natasha’s brilliance as a songwriter. Speaking of easily-crushed, vulnerable souls, the song beautifully depicts what it means to fall and hurt by the hands of those you trust and love the most.
4) Love Like This
A vibrant, colorful ode to an innocent-kind-of love. Featuring Sean Kingston, the whole vibe around the song screams “early 2000’s”, and Natasha’s soulful vocals and the indelible melody manage to melt your hearts. Of simpler times and childhood crushes.
3) Wild Horses
A stunning and emotionally captivating vocal delivery by Natasha, singing a song about loving freely without any inhibitions. Wild Horses is sung as beautifully as it is written – her vocals, especially towards the bridge are totally heart-rendering.
2) These Words
Offering one of the catchiest hooks among all of Natasha songs, this offbeat track about Natasha finding a thousands words to say she can’t find any better words than the plain old ‘I love you’ to profess her love, is still as fresh-sounding as it was then.
1) Unwritten
A beautifully written track by Bedingfield, which also garnered her a Grammy nomination. Released as the title track from her debut studio album, the song is beautifully written and inspiring from the word go.
Natasha certainly has a lot more to offer to the world of music and the kind of songs she offered during her advent to the scene, are a proof of her capabilities of creating tunes that we all can relate to.
Here’s to hoping we continue to hear more from this talented artist.
Honourable mentions go to songs like – Soulmate, Recover, Put Your Arms Around Me, Smell The Roses, Kick It, Pirate Bones, I Wanna Have Your Babies and more.