Smile

G-Unit

About Smile

"Smile" is a song by American hip hop group G-Unit, released in April 8, 2004 as the fourth and final single from their debut album, Beg for Mercy (2003). The song was produced by No I. D. and contains a sample "I Too Am Wanting", as performed by Syreeta.


Year:
2003
3:38
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#2

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Yeah, this something special ya know, something epic 
Lloyd Banks, you know 
Cause a nigga thugging don't mean he don't 
Don't wanna see you smile baby 

I wanna be the reason you smile 
I wanna be the reason you smile 
I wanna be the reason you smile 
After you wipe away your tears and dry your eyes 

I'm getting the feeling you wanna take revenge 
From the conversations we have and the way it ends 
You wanna discuss me in front of your lady friends 
That's why it's just me and my Mercedes Benz 
It all depends, maybe if we make amends 
We can start from scratch 
Learn to control your temper and remarks in fact 
We plan to be platonic with our hearts in tact 
So every time we separate, somebody's marching back 
You're amazing in the sack 
Eyes slanted like you're Asian, but you're black 
God Bless whoever gave you alla that 
If you seen her from the back 
You'd understand why dis feel like that 
And ain't a flaw to her toes, the Lord knows 
Her pussy good enough to miss award shows 
And I ain't gotta say nothing, she just knows 
By the way I look at her to take off all her clothes 
Up and down 

[Chorus]
Whenever I'm not around, and you feeling down 
Let the thought of me be (I be the reason you smile) 
I don't wanna see you frown, like them kids watch a clown 
I wanna bring you joy and be (I be the reason you smile) 
Baby, you know my style, you know how I get down 
I provide by any means to be (I be the reason you smile) 
We done been through ups and downs, had drama for a while 
I'm just happy I'm around to be (I be the reason you smile) 

The main reason I been looking at you pitiful 
What about the half of this shit I done did to you 
Violated and tip toed into a crib or two 
I've come clean to be a bigger individual 
Even though you're busy boo, the evening's when I visit you 
Kinda makes me feel lucky, cause I see niggas 
when you tease 'em with your physical 
She wanna rack up her brooms, I ain't got no more room left 
Wild drama, section 8 princess 
My foreign chick bad, but she been stressed 
Cause it's hard to communicate 
Cause she don't speak-a no English 
I been around the world from state to state 
But now I'm back busting in your bathroom 
Got you laughing in your shower cap, let's get it on 
Cause I'm leaving in a hour, fly-through, don't matter she's mad 
Even when I holla back 
All I really need your attention for a while 
And, I bet you I can make you smile 

[Chorus: x2]

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G-Unit

G-Unit is an American hip hop group originating from New York City formed by East Coast rappers 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo. The name of the group is short for Guerilla Unit. more »

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Written by: Curtis James Jackson, Carole Bayer Sager, Kenny Ascher

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Song Artists
"Smile" is a song by the American hip-hop group G-Unit, which consists of rappers 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, and Tony Yayo.
Beg for Mercy Album
This track is from the group’s debut studio album, "Beg for Mercy", which was released in November 2003.
Solo Performance
Though performed by G-Unit, "Smile" primarily features Lloyd Banks. This was one of the songs that paved the way for his solo career.
Production
The song was produced by No I.D. and Dofat, who are renowned music producers in the hip-hop industry.
Chart Performance
"Smile" managed to climb to number 13 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles, a chart published by Billboard in the US.
Music Video
The music video for "Smile" was directed by Jessy Terrero, who has directed numerous music videos for 50 Cent and G-Unit.
Genre
"Smile" falls under the East Coast hip hop and gangsta rap genres.
Song Theme
In contrast to many of G-Unit's harder-edged street anthems, "Smile" has a somewhat softer tone, with lyrics that lean towards romantic sentiments.
Live Performance
G-Unit has performed "Smile" at several live concerts, including major events like Summer Jam.
Certifications
The album, "Beg for Mercy" which features the song "Smile," was certified 2x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Samples
"Smile" samples "I Too Am Wanting" by Syreeta Wright, a soul singer known for her work with Stevie Wonder.
Critical Reception
The song has received generally positive reviews from critics, who appreciated its lyrical content and the performance by Lloyd Banks.

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