Dr. Alban (born August 26, 1957 as Alban Nwapa in Nigeria) grew up listening to Fela Kuti and James Brown. At age 23, he began studying dentistry. In order to be able to finance his university studies the music-loving medical student started making his own music. During this time Alban worked as a DJ in the well known Stockholm club 'Alphabet Street'. Very quickly his name became widely known, especially since Alban often sang to the records he put on the turntable as a DJ. DJ René couldn't help but notice him and so the highly intelligent medical student was discovered. But first Alban finished his studies and even opened his own dentistry practice.
In 1990, he met Denniz PoP from the SweMix label. Alban laid aside his dentist's drill and realised his dream. Together with Denniz and Rap-Queen Leila K, his first record, Hello Africa - his declaration of love for his African home - broke all records. Alban Nwapa became Dr. Alban. His debut-album Hello Africa sold roughly 1 million copies world-wide.
One year later this success was surpassed by the second album One Love. 1.6 million singles of the song It's My Life were sold.
The album immediately sold over 1.7 million units. Then followed the albums Look Who's Talking and Born In Africa. All in all, Dr. Alban can look back on world-wide sales of over 5 million albums and over 6 million singles, which resulted in 7 times Silver, 30 times Gold and 30 times Platinum. His hit No Coke was even used to illustrate an anti-drugs campaign in Sweden.
After a re-release of No Coke, Dr. Alban confirmed his Euro dance style with his hits Look Who's Talking and Let The Beat Go On.
He created his own record company 'dr.records', on which he released Born in Africa, the first CD recorded completely in his studios. He became the producer of many artists such as La Cream.
More recently, his voice was featured on Sash!'s single Colour The World.
In 2000, he released the album titled Prescription.
In 2002 Dr. Alban featured Yamboo to release a remix for Sing Hallelujah!.
In 2007 Dr. Alban released the album titled Back To Basics.
Official website: http://www.dralban.net/
Plastic Smile
Dr. Alban Lyrics
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A lot of man still wanting to know me
Talk behind my back and put me down
What a thing call plastic smile
Come down don't show me this plastic smile
Come straight and forward
No debi debi business
A lot of man think they know but a lot of them don't
They check for the rich and check for the famous
They say sweet things they don't really mean
A lot of man know me
He's got a plastic smile on his face
She's got a plastic smile on her face
A lot of girl know me
A lot of girl still wanting to know me
A lot of girl think they know me
But a lot of them don't
They say sweet things they don't really mean
Check that check that that are plastic smile
Don't call me the doctor call me my name
Not because I am the man who wrote "It's my Life"
Just be yourself I and I will be myself
Don't play no games at all on me
A lot of girl know me
The lyrics of the song Plastic Smile by Dr. Alban speak about the fake social interactions that occur in life. The singer talks about people who pretend to be friends but talk behind their back, put them down, and show a plastic smile, which is a way to appear friendly or happy, but they don't mean it. The singer urges people to be straight and forward, without fake politeness or hypocritical behavior. He urges them to be themselves and not to play games so that they can forge genuine relationships. He tells people not to make judgments based on fame, fortune, or celebrity status, but to judge a person by who they really are. The song is a commentary on society's superficiality.
The song Plastic Smile was released in 1995 and is part of the album "Born in Africa." The album was produced by Denniz Pop and released by Ariola Records. It peaked at number one in Sweden and reached the top 10 in other European countries. Dr. Alban's music style is a combination of Eurodance, reggae, hip hop, and African rhythms. The song marked a milestone in Dr. Alban's career, and it remains one of his most recognized songs.
Line by Line Meaning
A lot of man know me
Many people know who I am.
A lot of man still wanting to know me
Many people are still interested in getting to know me.
Talk behind my back and put me down
People gossip about me and say negative things behind my back.
What a thing call plastic smile
This behavior of smiling insincerely is what we call a 'plastic smile.'
Come down don't show me this plastic smile
Stop pretending like everything is okay with your fake smile.
Come straight and forward
Be honest and direct with me.
No debi debi business
Don't engage in dishonest or shady business deals.
A lot of man think they know but a lot of them don't
Many people assume they know me well, but they actually don't.
They come backstage with a plastic smile
People come to see me, but pretend to be happy and friendly with their fake smile.
They check for the rich and check for the famous
People are only interested in being around me because of my wealth and fame.
They say sweet things they don't really mean
People compliment me, but they don't actually mean what they say.
He's got a plastic smile on his face
He's smiling insincerely and pretending like everything is okay.
She's got a plastic smile on her face
She's smiling insincerely and pretending like everything is okay.
A lot of girl know me
Many women know who I am.
A lot of girl still wanting to know me
Many women are still interested in getting to know me.
A lot of girl think they know me
Many women assume they know me well.
Check that check that that are plastic smile
Look out for insincere smiles that are being used to hide true emotions.
Don't call me the doctor call me my name
Refer to me respectfully by my name instead of just my title.
Not because I am the man who wrote "It's my Life"
Don't treat me differently just because I am famous for writing a certain song.
Just be yourself I and I will be myself
Let's both be honest and true to ourselves.
Don't play no games at all on me
Don't try to deceive or manipulate me in any way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALBAN NWAPA, JOHN OLOV ALBERTO AMATIELLO, KRISTIAN LUNDIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@york8531
Лучшая композиция альбома)
@Prodirgy
блин! ностальгия пробила! один из любимы треков его!!! в машину сейчас закачаю! во наткнулся то удачно! и забыл про него уже малек! албан самобытен и просто шедеврален в своем направлении! вуду емое))) улетаешь!
@user-kb7hd4df3h
Доктор Албан был , есть и будет на волне
@xXeNoN82
Слушал этот трек лет в 12, ваще огонь.!!
@sergeynoname4003
Ваще норм тема, слушал её в 94 когда была 12 лет)) Щиарно))!!
@cristianvyr8714
Long live Dr. Alban!!! The best of dance!!
@trancenation2746
This music must live forever!
@DaSwordPig
Ага, одна из лучших! У мя на кассете ваще была только половина ее, дописка с радио какого-то. Как же я был разачарован всю жизнь до этого момента прям!
@user-xp4uv3nb8k
Это просто нечто !!!!
@pobedailishahada
Андрей Зайцев А как ты думал! Албан неповторим!