His recording career started at the age of 16, when he wrote and produced 6 songs for Gospel legend Vickie Winans. Following several other projects with new artists, Josiah then hooked up with gospel act Smokie Norful to produce and co-write his Grammy-winning Nothing Without You album and hit single "Can't Nobody." At around this time Josiah traveled to Nashville, where he met Robert Marvin and formed a writing/producing partnership and established the Double Dutch production company.
All these different musical experiences have helped shape Josiah as an artist. "I've recorded an album that reflects all my influences, from the Winans to the Beatles, from Stevie Wonder to Bob Dylan," he states. "I'm not limiting myself to one genre; I just want to write music that's popular, feels good and has a message."
Smoke and Mirrors
Josiah Bell Lyrics
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Say ohohh Baby
I'm falling deeper every day
Say ohoh
Together we're a masterpiece
Getting closer, I need you next to me
Cause all that I have, all that I'll ever be
A ship with no anchor, abandon at sea
Cause love has no meaning, without you next to me
Ooohhh oh oh ooohh I want you baby
Ooohhh ooohh ohhh
I adore you with very breath I breathe
Let me hold you, and give you everything you need
You're angel, always watching over me
A fary tale ending as far I can see
Cause all that I have, all that I'll ever be
Is mere smoke and mirrors without you next to me
A ship with no anchor, abandon at sea
Cause love has no meaning, without you next to me
Ooohhh oh oh ooohh
Ooohhh ooohh ohhh
In Josiah Bell's song "Smoke and Mirrors," the lyrics express the emotional longing and dependence on a significant other. The singer of the song is feeling some sort of way, and he confesses that he is falling deeper for his lover every day. The singer sees himself and his life as mere smoke and mirrors, and he realizes that he needs his lover to feel complete. He compares himself to a ship without an anchor, abandoned at sea because he realizes that his love for life has no meaning without his lover by his side.
The tone of the song is emotive, and the lyrics are heartfelt. The singer expresses his devotion to his lover and how much he needs him. The lyrics represent the quintessential feeling of being lost without someone we love. It is a song that urges us to value the people we love and appreciate their presence in our lives.
Overall, the song is about the importance of love and the emptiness that we feel when it's absent. The lyrics bring to attention the idea that love gives our lives meaning, and without the ones we love, everything else may seem insignificant.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm feeling some kind of away
I'm experiencing an emotional state that I'm not exactly able to describe
Say ohohh Baby
Expressing this emotion by calling out to a loved one
I'm falling deeper every day
The feeling is intensifying and becoming more significant over time
Say ohoh
Continuing to express this feeling and desire for intimacy
Together we're a masterpiece
The two of us together make something beautiful and complete
Getting closer, I need you next to me
As we become more connected, I feel a strong need for your presence
Cause all that I have, all that I'll ever be
Without you, everything I have and everything I'll ever be is just an illusion
Is mere smoke and mirrors without you next to me
My life feels empty and unreal without our connection
A ship with no anchor, abandon at sea
Without you, I feel lost and adrift with no sense of direction or purpose
Cause love has no meaning, without you next to me
Our love is what gives meaning to my life and without it, everything seems empty
Ooohhh oh oh ooohh I want you baby
Continuing to express this desire for intimacy and connection
I adore you with every breath I breathe
You are everything to me and I cherish you completely
Let me hold you, and give you everything you need
I want to be there for you and provide for your every need
You're angel, always watching over me
You are someone special and important to me, always looking out for me
A fairy tale ending as far as I can see
With you, my life seems like a dream come true, the perfect happy ending
Ooohhh oh oh ooohh
Continuing to express this feeling and desire for intimacy
Ooohhh ooohh ohhh
Repeating this call out to a loved one
Contributed by Lauren J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Avantt007
I'm feeling some kind of way
Say oooh Baby
I'm falling deeper every day
Say oh oh ooh oooh
Together we're a masterpiece
Getting closer, I need you next to me
Cause all that I have, all that I'll ever be
Is mere smoke and mirrors without you next to me
A ship with no anchor, abandoned at sea
Cause love has no meaning, without you next to me
Ooohhh oh oh ooohh I want you baby
Ooohhh ooohh ohhh
I adore you with very breath I breathe
Let me hold you, and give you everything you need
You're angel, always watching over me
A fairy tale ending as far I can see
Cause all that I have, all that I'll ever be
Is mere smoke and mirrors without you next to me
A ship with no anchor, abandoned at sea
Cause love has no meaning, without you next to me
Ooohhh oh oh ooohh
Ooohhh ooohh ohhh
@SEVEN3RDEE
I'm feeling some kind of way
Saying oooh, babe...been falling deeper every day
Saying ooh, ooh, ooh, oooh
Together we're a masterpiece
Getting closer....I need you next to me
Cause all that I have, and all that I'll ever be
Is mere smoke and mirrors without you next to me
A ship with no anchor abandoned at sea
Cause love has no meaning without you next to me.
I adore you with every breath I breathe
Let me hold you...give you everything you need
You're an angel always watching over me
A fairytale ending as far as I can see
Cause all that I have, and all that I'll ever be
Is mere smoke and mirrors without you next to me
A ship with no anchor abandoned at sea
Cause love has no meaning without you next to me
Happy Valentine's Day all....
@nickjuzz9067
Good artists, are really more appreciated when their not too famous! I think this guy is a case of that, powerful voice..
@jameskinyua8674
This ballad is smooth! The falsetto is so on point I first thought the intro was done by a lady. Great arrangement. He could be the next John Legend. Watch this space guys!
@syreeda1
This might be my song for me to dance with my future hubby on our wedding day... I like it.
@cassandrajones-taylor6123
Syreeda Portis this was our first dance at our wedding. It's perfect
@mdotcom09
It's been 5 years... Did you get married yet
@Jazz32933
I actually met Josiah and Jurnee a few years ago. they are awesome people to hangout with along with their family
@calilahjess
This song is incredible! I wish it could receive the publicity it deserves.
@larikariggins8697
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@DocBrown3000
My first time hearing this song after just finding out that he's Jurnee Smollett's husband and father of her baby. Nice work!