One-T made their first appearance in France during the summer of 2001, with the release of the hit single "Music Is The One-T ODC". The single was a success and was ranked the 82nd best-selling single over the year of 2001. It was followed shortly by the single "Bein' a Star".
One-T returned to the dance music scene in the summer of 2003 with their single "The Magic Key", which introduced One-T's best friend, Cool-T, as the rap singer in the song. The title reached 9th place of the single charts and was ranked the 22nd best-selling single for 2003. "The Magic Key" was also well received in Germany, Poland and Austria, where it reached 5th place of the single charts, and Denmark, where it reached 4th place. Their first full-length album, The One-T ODC, was released in July 2003.
Several singles followed over the years, including the theme song for Starsky & Hutch, and Kamasutra, released in early 2005. However, none of them were very successful, and they remained a one-hit wonder in most parts of Europe.
One-T's second studio album, The One-T's ABC, was released in early 2006 as a digital album, and was available only on a few legal downloading sites, such as iTunes. In 2007, the album was released physically and garnered much success in France and the rest of Europe. Since then, no new albums and singles were released and not much was heard of the project afterwards, thus making it unclear if it was still active and if further material will be released.
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the musical group One-T, in July 2022 album The One-T ODC was remastered. Also, A music video for the remastered song was released The Magic Key, The Magic Key 2, together with Boogie Fre$h.
The Magic Key
One-T Lyrics
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'Til my days
Changed my ways
This sudden end to my days
Makes me wish I'd changed my ways
Spent more time with the posse
One-T, Nine-T, Bull-T, me
What's the meaning of it all?
Miss the way it used to be
One-T, Nine-T, Bull-T, me
Where in the world could I be?
Homies looking so cool, cool, I'm Cool-T
Tuxedos made of snow
Is there something I should know?
Mama, pop, and little bro
Dead and gone so long ago
Could this be paradise at last?
The first test I've ever passed
Music's the odyssey (yeah)
It's here for you, for me
Just listen, find the magic key (listen up)
Music's the odyssey (yeah)
It's here for you, for me
Just listen, let your life be free (magic key)
Blissful days, what you gonna do?
Still I miss my old T-crew
Can't afterlive without 'em
I just wish they only knew!
May they have lived without a home
But my homies loved me, kept me warm
Taught me to forget 'bout the game
Money, hatred, hunger, pain
This sudden end to my days
Makes me wish I had changed my ways
Spent more time with the posse
One-T, Nine-T, Bull-T, me
Music's the odyssey (yeah)
It's here for you, for me
Just listen, find the magic key (yours truly)
Music's the odyssey (yeah)
It's here for you, for me (magic key)
Just listen, let your life be free
Missing you, missing you
Missing you, magic crew
Missing you, missing you
Missing you, magic crew
Had a meeting with my maker
The superhuman baker
He popped me in the oven
And set the dial to lovin'
Now I watch over my boys
Help 'em keep on making noise
Never pictured me with wings
Guess I've heard of stranger things
Music's the odyssey
It's here for you, for me
Just listen find the magic key (Cool-T, yours truly)
Music's the odyssey (uh huh, uh huh)
It's here for you, for me (yeah, yeah)
Just listen, let your life be free (Cool-T, used to lead)
Music's the odyssey
It's here for you, for me
Just listen, find the magic key (listen up)
Music's the odyssey
It's here for you, for me
Just listen, let your life be free (listen up)
The lyrics to ONE-T+COOL-T's song "The Magic Key" describe a person who has passed away and is reflecting on their life. They regret not spending more time with their friends - the posse - and missing the way things used to be when they were with them. The lyrics suggest that the individual feels they need to have changed their ways before they passed away. They also observe how insignificant life appears when looking back from above. The lyrics also describe a sense of paradise, which is new to the individual, and the feeling of having passed their first test.
The person who has passed away notes that music is an odyssey and is accessible to everyone. They encourage the listener to find the "magic key" and let their life be free. The chorus repeats the message that music is available for everyone if they are open to listening.
The song is a reflection on life, the passage of time, and the importance of friendship. The lyrics suggest that spending time with friends, listening to music, and being present in the moment, is more important than material wealth.
Line by Line Meaning
'Til my days
Until my life comes to an end
Changed my ways
Altered my behavior and actions
This sudden end to my days
Makes me wish I'd changed my ways
Spent more time with the posse
One-T, Nine-T, Bull-T, me
Reflecting on his life, the suddenness of its end makes him regret not spending more time with his friends, the posse.
From up here, life seems so small
What's the meaning of it all?
From the perspective of someone who has passed away, life on Earth appears insignificant, leading to questions about its meaning.
Miss the way it used to be
One-T, Nine-T, Bull-T, me
Nostalgia for the good old days spent with his friends, the posse.
Where in the world could I be?
Homies looking so cool, cool, I'm Cool-T
Wondering where he is in the world as he observes his friends looking cool and stylish, while he, Cool-T, is no longer present in physical form.
Tuxedos made of snow
Is there something I should know?
Questioning the strangeness of snow tuxedos and whether there is a deeper meaning or message behind them.
Mama, pop, and little bro
Dead and gone so long ago
Reminiscing about deceased family members who have been gone for a long time.
Could this be paradise at last?
The first test I've ever passed
Wondering if his current situation is paradise and if passing away was the first true test he passed in life.
Music's the odyssey (yeah)
It's here for you, for me
Just listen, find the magic key (listen up)
Promoting music as a journey that everyone can embark on, encouraging listeners to find the 'magic key' to truly enjoy it.
Blissful days, what you gonna do?
Still I miss my old T-crew
Can't afterlive without 'em
I just wish they only knew!
Reflecting on the blissful days he spent with his old T-crew and missing them dearly, wishing they knew how much he still thinks of them in his afterlife.
May they have lived without a home
But my homies loved me, kept me warm
Taught me to forget 'bout the game
Money, hatred, hunger, pain
Despite not having a home, his friends, the homies, provided love and support, and taught him important life lessons to forget about materialistic desires like money and to overcome unpleasant experiences like hatred, hunger, and pain.
Missing you, missing you
Missing you, magic crew
Expressing how much he misses his magic crew of friends.
Had a meeting with my maker
The superhuman baker
He popped me in the oven
And set the dial to lovin'
Now I watch over my boys
Help 'em keep on making noise
Never pictured me with wings
Guess I've heard of stranger things
Describing his encounter with a 'superhuman baker' who placed him in an oven and set to 'lovin',' resulting in his afterlife where he watches over his boys and helps them keep making music. He remarks on the unexpectedness of having wings, based on his previous experiences in life.
Music's the odyssey
It's here for you, for me
Just listen find the magic key (Cool-T, yours truly)
Reiterating the power of music and encouraging listeners to find the 'magic key' to fully appreciate it, with Cool-T, who sang the song, as the 'yours truly' artist behind it.
Just listen, let your life be free (magic key)
Encouraging the listener to immerse themselves in music and let it bring them a sense of freedom and liberation, with the 'magic key' as a metaphorical representation of the pathway.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Eddy Gronfier, Radim Hladik, Thomas Pieds
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