There are 6 artists with this name.

1. Modus is one of the most popu… Read Full Bio ↴There are 6 artists with this name.

1. Modus is one of the most popular pop/rock bands in Slovakia. They were founded in 1967 in line-up Ján Baláž , J. Kratochvíl, P. Krutek, T. Psota, Luboš Stankovský, G. Wertlen, Miro Žbirka). In the year 1972, they added keyboardist, composer (and later leader of the band) Ján Lehotský. They added popular singer Marika Gombitová in 1976 and later won Czechoslovak music contest Bratislavska lýra in 1977 with song "Úsmev". In the year 1978 they replaced drummer and bassguitarist. Modus with star line-up (1978) were : drummer Dušan Hájek, bassguitarist Laco Lučenič, singer Marika Gombitová, singer and guitarist Miro Žbirka, keyboardist and composer Janko Lehotský. In 1978 they von "Bratislavská lýra" with song "Dievčatá (Girls)". In 80s Miro Žbirka, Dušan Hájek and Laco Lučenič formed new band - Limit (very popular in Slovakia too). The band Modus continues with members as Marián Greksa, Milan Vyskočányi, Ivona Novotná and again drummer Luboš Stankovský (he is drumming and singing in his song „Ty, ja a môj brat“). Modus is still playing up to this day with leader Janko Lehotský.

2. Modus is an Electronic / Ambient / World Fusion / New Age / Trip-Hop and Downtempo artist from the Wirral, UK. Modus is a solo project started in 2006 by Mal Davies, one time keyboard player in the 80's Liverpool band 'Always The Now'. Exploring a life long interest in World music and combining it with his electronic music background he has taken Modus on a musical journey that has led to the release of the EP "The Colour of Love" in February 2009. The EP has received much acclaim with it's diverse mix of ambiences ranging from the Neo Classic "The Colour of Love", the fusion of Indian instruments and Arabic vocals of "Sutra" to the pulsating remix of Donna Summer's "I Feel Love". In May 2009 Modus collaborated with Australian singer/songwriter Jewls Wilson http://www.last.fm/music/Jewls+Wilson on the track ''Secrets Untold'' Hopefully more tracks will result from this partnership. (Contact Modus at http://www.last.fm/user/MODUS_)

3. Modus is an independent electronic / experimental producer from Northern California.

4. Modus is an Alternative / Indie / Progressive-Rock band from NY, USA.

5. Under the same name, also a Scottish mod band.

Modus is the sort of band that makes accurate description difficult. They manage to create a sound that is totally unique to themselves. One does catch glimpses of their progressive influences such as Genesis/Peter Gabriel. This band certainly has the knack for creative song-writing in that one song may have a jazzy vibe with soul, while another song surprises you with it’s heaviness and raw emotion. Despite the varying styles, the music manages to maintain it’s continuity. Fans of Tool, Porcupine Tree, Radiohead, Coldplay, Pink Floyd, and Genesis will definitely get into this.

6. Under the name too, a lithuainian dark electronica band.

Úsmev
Modus Lyrics

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Úsmev nie je žiadna šifra
Je to malá výhra líc.
Úsmev skús ho ďalej prihrať
Oblúčikom do ulíc.

Úsmev
Ten vždy do troch ráta
Jamky do líc fúkne ti.

Úsmev
V čiapke kamaráta
Pehavo sem priletí.

Úsmev, úsmev
To je šanca premenená.
Úsmev, úsmev
Detské líca červené má, červené má.

Úsmev
Vie ho každé dieťa
K nemu dovedie ťa hneď.
Úsmev
Ten si voľne lieta
V detských tvárach naspamäť.

Úsmev,
Lahučko sa šíri
Poštou dievčat chlapcov líc.
Úsmev
Nezbedný a číry
Leť si z ulíc do ulíc.

Úsmev, úsmev
To je šanca premenená.
Úsmev, úsmev
Detské líca červené má, červené má.

Nánana ...

Úsmev, úsmev
To je šanca premenená.
Úsmev, úsmev
Detské líca červené má, červené má.

Úsmev
Vie ho každé dieťa
K nemu dovedie ťa hneď.
Úsmev
Ten si voľne lieta
V detských tvárach naspamäť.

Úsmev,
Lahučko sa šíri
Poštou dievčat chlapcov líc.
Úsmev
Nezbedný a číry
Leť si z ulíc do ulíc.

Nánana ...

Overall Meaning

The song "Úsmev" by Modus is a playful and lighthearted celebration of the power of a smile. The lyrics describe how a smile is not a secret code, but rather a small victory that can be shared with others by passing it along like a little arrow through the streets. The verses continue to describe how a smile - with its ability to create dimples on cheeks and make faces look rosy - always counts up to three, and can even fly into a friend's hat or into the faces of children. The chorus repeats the importance of a smile as a chance to transform and color cheeks a happy shade of red. The song then ends with a playful, nonsense refrain of "Nánana".

The song's verses are playful and light, making it perfect for children, but the message is universal. It celebrates the transformative power of a smile, highlighting how connecting and contagious it can be. Despite the fact that the act of smiling is so simple, it can be a powerful tool that brings happiness to those around us. The lyrics use a joyful tone and silly descriptions of a smile to evoke a feeling of nostalgia for childhood, where everything seemed more innocent and carefree. In a way, the song encourages listeners to embrace that same sense of joyfulness and simplicity in their everyday lives by remembering the power of the simple smile.

Line by Line Meaning

Úsmev nie je žiadna šifra
Smile is not a secret code

Je to malá výhra líc.
It's a small victory of the cheeks.

Úsmev skús ho ďalej prihrať
Try to pass on the smile further

Oblúčikom do ulíc.
Along the streets with a curve

Úsmev, ten vždy do troch ráta
Smile, always counts to three

Jamky do líc fúkne ti.
It will blow dimples into your cheeks.

Úsmev, v čiapke kamaráta
Smile in friend's cap

Pehavo sem priletí.
Playfully flies here.

Úsmev, úsmev
Smile, Smile

To je šanca premenená.
That's a transformed chance.

Detské líca červené má, červené má.
Children's cheeks are red, are red.