He began his route to popularity in an unusual way, by posting 15-second snippets of covers of popular songs on Instagram, where he has netted 2.5 million followers, rather than initially focusing on YouTube or other sites more commonly identified with music. He released his first original song, "Maybe," in December 2014. The video has been viewed over 4.6 million times on YouTube as of this writing.
His next original single was "LoveSick Day," followed in May 2015 by "All I Want" feat. Cameron Dallas, which debuted on iHeartRADIO and charted on iTunes in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Spain, Australia and Brazil, reaching #34 on its U.S. chart debut on May 4. The "All I Want" video was viewed more than 22 million times on YouTube, while the song received over 14 million streams on Spotify.
In 2015 he toured extensively, including on the DigiFest Tour with Demi Lovato, Magcon, Sunsation, Aaron Carpenter and others. He was also selected to perform as part of a Macy's back-to-school campaign that year.
The single "We Got Us," with over 5.9 million Spotify plays as of this writing, made him a Nickelodeon #BuzzTracks artist in March 2016. The video for his July 2016 single "Smile" amassed over 5.8 million views within six months on YouTube, and Tiger Beat nominated the song in the "Most Influential Song" category in the magazine's "19 Under 19" feature in September.
His September 2016 follow-up, "Good as it Gets," produced by Charlie Handsome (Kanye West, Ariana Grande, Mac Miller) and released in conjunction with his signing with RCA, netted over three million Spotify plays and three million YouTube views.
His first official single for RCA, "ON," was released in January 2017, and he is going on tour with Bebe Rexha beginning in March 2017.
Smile
Daniel Skye Lyrics
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Let's take our foot up off the gas
Slow down the motor and relax
Have fun
Be wild
And love
Soakin' all the little things up
All I wanna do is make ya ya ya ya
I wanna make you smile for me, smile for me
Everything is better when ya ya ya ya, smile
All I wanna do is make ya ya ya ya, smile
When you do, I do it with ya ya ya ya
Take out the trash
Load it up leave it in the past
Start over feel the breeze, the sun, it's free to love
Soakin' all the simple things up
I just wanna make you smile for me smile for me
All I wanna do is make ya ya ya ya
I wanna make you smile for me, smile for me
Everything is better when ya ya ya ya, smile
All I wanna do is make ya ya ya ya ya, smile
When you do, I do it with ya ya ya ya
You like i,t don't ya?
Looks so good on ya
I love it when you smile
You got that lightning in a bottle
And yet you're lookin' like model
You look like you just hit the lotto
I don't wanna make you crazy, make you lazy
Make you pay me, make you lead or make you follow
I just wanna make you smile for me, smile for me
All I wanna do is make ya ya ya ya
I wanna make you smile for me, smile for me
Everything is better when ya ya ya ya, smile
All I wanna do is make ya ya ya ya ya, smile
When you do, I do it with ya ya ya ya
You like it, don't ya
Just soak it on ya (ah ah ah ah ah)
I love it when ya smile
In “Smile,” Daniel Skye encourages listeners to slow down and appreciate the little things in life. Skye urges listeners to “take [their] foot up off the gas” and enjoy time with loved ones. Through the repeated lyric, “I just wanna make you smile for me,” Skye emphasizes the importance of happiness. He explains that everything is better when you are smiling and encourages listeners to “make a change” and start over. He believes that love, relaxation, and fun are key to finding happiness in life.
The lyrics in "Smile" promote a message of positivity and simplicity. They encourage listeners to take care of themselves and enjoy life's simple pleasures, such as feeling the breeze and soaking up the sun. The song urges listeners to focus on the present and to appreciate what they already have. Additionally, the infectious melody and repetition of “ya ya ya ya” allow listeners to appreciate and sing along to the simple yet uplifting message. Overall, “Smile” is a reminder to slow down, appreciate the moment, and find happiness in everyday experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Life moves so fast
Life can feel like it's moving too quickly at times.
Let's take our foot up off the gas
Let's slow down and take a break.
Slow down the motor and relax
Relax and take it easy.
Have fun
Make sure to enjoy yourself.
Be wild
Don't be afraid to take risks and be spontaneous.
And love
Spread love and kindness.
Soakin' all the little things up
Appreciate the small things in life.
I just wanna make you smile for me, smile for me
I want to see you happy and smiling.
All I wanna do is make ya ya ya ya
My only goal is to make you feel good.
Everything is better when ya ya ya ya, smile
Smiling can make everything feel better.
When you do, I do it with ya ya ya ya
I will be happy when you're happy.
Take out the trash
Let go of negativity and things from the past.
Load it up leave it in the past
Leave negative things behind and move forward.
Start over feel the breeze, the sun, it's free to love
Embrace new beginnings and appreciate the beauty around you.
Soakin' all the simple things up
Enjoy the simple pleasures in life.
You like it, don't ya?
You enjoy this, right?
Looks so good on ya
You look great when you're happy.
I love it when you smile
I enjoy seeing you happy.
You got that lightning in a bottle
You have a special energy and spark in you.
And yet you're lookin' like model
You look incredible.
You look like you just hit the lotto
You look so happy and fortunate.
I don't wanna make you crazy, make you lazy
I don't want to cause you stress or make you feel unmotivated.
Make you pay me, make you lead or make you follow
I don't want to control or manipulate you.
Just soak it on ya (ah ah ah ah ah)
Just enjoy it and let it make you happy.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lindsay Ray Blake, Anthony Carter, Daniel Skye, Eric Frederic
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Camylla Aliciana
Life moves so fast
Let's take our foot up off the gas
Slow down the motor and relax
Have fun
Be wild
And love
Soakin' all the little things up
I just wanna make you smile for me, smile for me
All I wanna do is make ya ya ya ya
I wanna make you smile for me, smile for me
Everything is better when ya ya ya ya, smile
All I wanna do is make ya ya ya ya, smile
When you do, I do it with ya ya ya ya
Take out the trash
Load it up leave it in the past
Start over feel the breeze, the sun, its free to love
Soakin' all the simple things up
I just wanna make you smile for me smile for me
All I wanna do is make ya ya ya ya
I wanna make you smile for me, smile for me
Everything is better when ya ya ya ya, smile
All I wanna do is make ya ya ya ya ya, smile
When you do, I do it with ya ya ya ya
You like it don't ya
Looks so good on ya
I love it when you smile
You got that lightning in a bottle
And yet you're lookin' like model
You look like you just hit the lotto
I don't wanna make you crazy, make you lazy
Make you pay me, make you lead or make you follow
I just wanna make you smile for me smile for me
All I wanna do is make ya ya ya ya
I wanna make you smile for me, smile for me
Everything is better when ya ya ya ya, smile
All I wanna do is make ya ya ya ya ya, smile
When you do, I do it with ya ya ya ya, (oh oh oh oh oh)
You like it, don't ya (ah ah ah ah ah)
Just soak it on ya (ah ah ah ah ah)
I love it when ya smile
Michelle Cyrus
Lyrics ~ Daniel Skye and Baby Ariel ~
I'mma lay it down like nobody ever laid it down for ya
You inspire me to write a song, I record it then I play it for ya
You been staying low key, but I go outta my way for ya
Just tell me what you want, 'cause I ain't gonna say it for ya
I ain't gonna say it for ya
I ain't feeling what you're feeling and I'm feeling pretty sorry for it
Don't need no man telling my story
Should I rush things? It ain't like we put a ring on it
Just tell me what you want
But I ain't gonna say it for ya
No, I ain't gonna say it for ya
Not tryna fight, I'm tryna hustle
No room for discussion
Don't care what you gotta say
Let it go, let it go, let it go
I know when there's a will there's a way
But baby put that will away, and
I'mma lay it down like nobody ever laid it down for ya
You inspire me to write a song, I record it then I play it for ya
You been staying low key, but I go outta my way for ya
Just tell me what you want, 'cause I ain't gonna say it for ya
I ain't gonna say it for ya
I ain't feeling what you're feeling and I'm feeling pretty sorry for it
(And I'm pretty sorry for it, babe)
Don't need no man telling my story
(Telling my story)
Should I rush things? It ain't like we put a ring on it
(It ain't like we put a ring on it)
Just tell me what you want
But I ain't gonna say it for ya (I ain't gonna say it for ya)
No, I ain't gonna say it for ya
I know you girl, you tryna push me off balance
I gotta slow it down
Before I go catch another feel, catch another faith
Forget, this ain't real, only temporary
Like the way we live, yeah
I'mma lay it down for ya baby
If I'm not the one girl say it
You gon' want it when I'm not around
Say you gon' want it when I'm not around girl, yeah
'Cause we're gunning for the same
We're gunning for the same thing, boy oh boy
We're gunning for the same
We're gunning for the same thing, girl oh girl
Just leave me alone
I'm not looking for your company
Well maybe I could change your mind
I think I could change your mind, 'cause
I'mma lay it down like nobody ever laid it down for ya
You inspire me to write a song, I record it then I play it for ya
You been staying low key, but I go outta my way for ya
Just tell me what you want, 'cause I ain't gonna say it for ya
I ain't gonna say it for ya
I ain't feeling what you're feeling and I'm feeling pretty sorry for it
(And I'm pretty sorry for it, babe)
Don't need no man telling my story
(Telling my story)
Should I rush things? It ain't like we put a ring on it
(It ain't like we put a ring on it)
Just tell me what you want
But I ain't gonna say it for ya (I ain't gonna say it for ya)
No, I ain't gonna say it for ya
Amy Davies
THIS SHIT STILL HITS SO HARD IM NOT EVEN ASHAMED TO SAY IT GOODBYE
Lauren Masea
strongly agree.
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この曲聴くとテンションめっちゃ上がるし嫌なことなんてどーでもよくなる！！！最高！！！！😭✨
cindy diaz
I REMEMBER MY 13 YEAR OLD SELF LISTENING TO THIS😭
Danna
Same and I’m about to be 18 🥺
Jeremiah Simmons
Bro same
SKRIPZ
Same💀
nuh uh
*8 lol im young 😭
purpelguyfan28
i was 7 i listen to this
Flow 725
Whenever I listen to this song my day always gets better and I smile. Thank you Daniel Skye. Your amazing keep up the good work 😊