To-Isis (to everything beautiful) was formed within the Cathy Levy Players in 1996. The members of the former 7-member group, (now 5) were all major players in this company.
The group embarked on their recording career with the release of their debut single Ghetto Pain, in 2003 and its accompanying music video. This song was written by Duane Stephenson, produced by Dean Fraser and arranged by Ewan Simpson and Dean Fraser. The follow-up single and video for Heavens Will Rise Up premiered on Entertainment Report on Television Jamaica on Friday, January 16, 2004. Again written by Duane Stephenson, Renardo Lewis and Robert Morgan and produced and arranged by the same team as Ghetto Pain.
In 2005 To-Isis signed on to the official face of the Juici Patties 25th anniversary celebrations, also writing and recording the theme song and video for their One Jamaica campaign.
Duane Stephenson recently went solo and has 'opened' for a several local and international artistes in Jamaica and overseas. He performed at Reggae Sumfest last summer as a solo artiste.
Fairy Tale
Duane Stephenson Lyrics
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Could you smile for me
I need to see you smile
There's a fairy tale couple that I know
I wonder if lov e whatev er grow
See the lady lov e the man with all her heart
He treats her not so smart wooohh
If I could reach into his heart and make him be a better person, it would be
A dream come true for me
But I know that its impossible
So I hope that he
Would look at her and say
Someday
Uh I love you and I wanna see you smile
Could you smile for me
Uh I love you and I wanna see you smile
Smile, for me
Ah ah ah, ah ah
A little boy is trying to be your smile as he can
Try to please a little old friend, yeahh
But it seems as she nev er ev a know this is
And so he loses his focus wooh oh
If I could reach into her heart and make her be a better person, it would be
And dream come true for me
But I know that its impossible
So I only hope
She look at him and say
Someday
Uh I love you and I wanna see you smile
Could you smile for me
Uh I lov e you and I wanna see you smile
Could you smile for me
Uh I love you and I wanna see you smile
Could you smile for me
Uh I love you and I wanna see you smile
Could you smile for me
(Could you smile)
(Could you smile)
(Could you smile)
The lyrics to Duane Stephenson's song "Fairy Tale" speak of two separate stories about couples struggling with their relationships, but with a common desire for their loved ones to smile. In the first story, we have a lady who loves a man with all her heart, but he does not treat her well. As the songwriter tells us, if he could change the man's heart, he would, but he knows that it's impossible. So all he can hope for is that the man would realize the love he has and make the lady smile someday.
The second story is about a little boy who is trying to please his "little old friend," but cannot seem to gain her attention. Just like in the first story, the songwriter expresses his desire to reach into her heart and make her a better person, but again, he knows that's impossible. So he can only hope that someday she will see the little boy's efforts and make him smile.
Overall, the song is about the power and importance of love and the desire to make those we care about happy, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. The message is a universal one that speaks to the human experience of loving and hoping for the best for those we hold dear.
Line by Line Meaning
Could you smile for me
The singer is asking the listener to smile because it is important to him/her.
There's a fairy tale couple that I know
The singer is aware of a real-life couple who he/she perceives to have a perfect, fairy tale-like relationship.
I wonder if love whatever grow
The singer is questioning if love has the ability to flourish and last forever.
See the lady love the man with all her heart
The artist observes that the woman loves her partner deeply and wholeheartedly.
He treats her not so smart wooohh
The artist notes that the man doesn't treat his partner well, implying that he might be neglectful or abusive.
If I could reach into his heart and make him be a better person, it would be
The singer wishes he/she could change the behavior of the man in the relationship for the benefit of his partner.
A dream come true for me
The singer would feel content if the man transformed his ways and started treating his partner better.
But I know that its impossible
The artist understands that changing someone's behavior is almost impossible and likely won't happen.
So I hope that he would look at her and say
Since changing the man's behavior is not possible, the artist hopes that the man will at least show his love and affection for his partner.
Someday
The artist hopes that someday the man will realize how lucky he is to have his partner and treat her better.
A little boy is trying to be your smile as he can
A young boy is trying his best to make the listener happy by making her smile.
Try to please a little old friend, yeahh
The boy is trying to please the listener, perhaps because he considers her to be a friend or a loved one.
But it seems as she never even notice this is
The boy's efforts to make the listener happy go unnoticed, and he feels like he is getting nowhere.
And so he loses his focus wooh oh
The boy becomes discouraged and loses his motivation to make the listener smile.
If I could reach into her heart and make her be a better person, it would be
The singer wishes he/she could change the mindset of the listener for the better.
Uh I love you and I wanna see you smile
The artist declares his love for the listener and emphasizes how much he/she wants to see her happy.
Smile, for me Ah ah ah, ah ah
The artist pleads with the listener to smile because it would mean a lot to him/her.
Contributed by Chase E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jeromecarfan
lovely work by the guitarist and Duane you are phenomenal
@ritchiembue1141
talented the both of them
@obaahema1
his voice is magical!!
@mistresssoulsistah
WOW! Truly Awesome...How blessed we are to have artists like Duane (and, social media)! Thanks!
@yvonnegoble354
BEAUTIFUL voice, what a treat Duane Stephenson is, :) Bless this lovely man.
@reemac13
Such a lovely song it brought tears to my eyes
@shiniquelewis8954
love this song 💯
@deliapascal8828
God bless this man voice
@13rocketkid
I want the lyrics please! J'adore le son! :)
@quiave
amazing love it