On April 19, 2005, he released a solo album, ...Something to Be. This marked the first time that a male artist from a rock or pop group has debuted at No 1 with their first solo album since Billboard introduced the chart 50 years ago. His first single off that album, Lonely No More, reached No. 6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.
In January 2007, Rob Thomas released a single entitled Little Wonders , which he wrote for the Disney movie Meet the Robinsons.
In June of 2009 he released his 2nd solo album titled Cradlesong
Smooth
Rob Thomas Lyrics
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Like seven inches from the midday sun
Well, I hear you whisper and the words melt everyone
But you stay so cool
My muñequita, my Spanish Harlem Mona Lisa
You're my reason for reason
The step in my groove
I would give my world to lift you up
I could change my life to better suit your mood
Because you're so smooth
And it's just like the ocean under the moon
Oh, it's the same as the emotion that I get from you
You got the kind of lovin' that can be so smooth, yeah
Give me your heart, make it real, or else forget about it
But I'll tell you one thing
If you would leave it'd be a crying shame
In every breath and every word
I hear your name calling me out
Out from the barrio
You hear my rhythm on your radio
You feel the turning of the world, so soft and slow
It's turning you round and round
And if you said this life ain't good enough
I would give my world to lift you up
I could change my life to better suit your mood
Because you're so smooth
Well, and it's just like the ocean under the moon
Well, it's the same as the emotion that I get from you
You got the kind of lovin' that can be so smooth, yeah
Give me your heart, make it real, or else forget about it
Well, and it's just like the ocean under the moon
Oh, it's the same as the emotion that I get from you
You got the kind of lovin' that can be so smooth, yeah
Give me your heart, make it real, or else forget about it
Or else forget about it
Or else forget about it
Oh, let's don't forget about it
Give me your heart, make it real
Let's don't forget about it (hey)
Let's don't forget about it (now, oh, now, oh)
Let's don't forget about it (now, now, now, oh)
Let's don't forget about it (hey, now, now, oh)
Let's don't forget about it (hey, hey, hey)
The lyrics to Rob Thomas's song Smooth describe the intense passion that the singer has for someone he admires. The song’s opening line, “Man, it’s a hot one,” sets the tone for the entire song, as the singer expresses how his heart is racing as soon as he sees the person he is drawn to. The line “Seven inches from the midday sun” is a reference to the heat and how close the sun is to the Earth at noon. The singer then goes on to describe how he is captivated by the person's voice that is so seductive that they could “melt everyone.”
The singer then goes on to describe how he would do anything to make the person he is pursuing happy. He is willing to change his life to better suit their mood and make them feel comfortable. The chorus emphasizes how the love between the two is like the ocean under the moon - steady and strong. The singer believes that the love they share is so smooth and deep that it could become real if the person were to give him their heart. He deeply admires and needs the person he is pursuing and doesn’t want to forget about them.
Overall, the song is a romantic tribute to the passion of love and the desire to have that love reciprocated. It is about finding someone who has an incredible impact on your life and how that person may change you for the better.
Line by Line Meaning
Man, it's a hot one
The weather is very hot.
Like seven inches from the midday sun
The weather is intensely hot, with the sun beating down strongly.
Well, I hear you whispering in the words, to melt everyone
You have a way with words that is very charming and persuasive; it is able to charm and impress everyone.
But you stay so cool
Despite your charm and charisma, you remain calm and collected.
My muñequita, my Spanish Harlem, Mona Lisa
You are my beautiful muse, my inspiration, my Mona Lisa.
You're my reason for reason
You give me a purpose in life and make me think clearly about my actions.
The step in my groove
You bring rhythm and happiness to my life.
And if you said this life ain't good enough
I would give my world to lift you up
I could change my life to better suit your mood
Because you're so smooth
If you ever feel unhappy with life, I would do everything in my power to make it better for you. Your smoothness and charm are worth it.
And it's just like the ocean under the moon
Oh, it's the same as the emotion that I get from you
You got the kind of lovin' that can be so smooth, yeah
Give me your heart, make it real or else forget about it
Being with you feels like the calm and peaceful ocean under the full moon. Your love is smooth and fills me with a warm and genuine emotion. Let's be in this relationship truthfully and give our hearts to each other.
But I'll tell you one thing
If you would leave it would be a crying shame
In every breath and every word
I hear your name calling me out
You are so important to me and losing you would be a great loss. I feel like I am always reminded of you, even in the smallest things.
Out from the barrio
You hear my rhythm on your radio
You feel the turning of the world, so soft and slow
It's turning you round and round
Even if we come from different neighborhoods and cultures, you can feel my love and rhythm through the music. The world turns slowly and calmly when we are together.
Or else forget about it
If we can't be honest and true with each other, then we shouldn't pursue a relationship.
Let's not forget about it
We shouldn't forget the importance of being truthful with each other and giving our hearts to each other.
Give me your heart, make it real
Let's be truthful and genuine with each other and give each other our hearts.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Robert Thomas, Itaal Shur
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@unknownawakening6507
Whoever’s idea it was to put rob thomas with santana was genius
@Isseki_Nicho
Was just thinking the same and here I find a comment with like minds
@ahmadveykie4516
Rob Thomas wrote this song for santana
@stevensheets3612
Santana was planning a comeback of sorts at the time and had an album nearly complete, but he / his production team felt it was lacking a true lead single, so his producer (I think) reached out to the label Rob was under with MB20 and asked if Rob could write / co-write for them (MB20 was still on top of the world from their debut album, and they knew Rob wrote that entire album himself basically). So Rob and one of Santana's songwriters ended up writing the track together. Santana hadn't even really known who Rob was until they met in studio to play back what Rob had come up with. A few articles about the song's origin have come out in the past few years, it's really interesting! :)
@danielhaire6677
When I originally heard that was happening when this first came out, I thought they were crazy. But as it turned out it was the absolutely brilliant form of crazy that sees a possibility where others don't.
@TheNamesDitto
Factual
@hectorcarrillo6655
I remember the summer when this song came out, and it was playing EVERYWHERE. On MTV, the radio, the record store, the grocery store, every department store, just everywhere. It was incredible. Good times.
@Ken-fh4jc
This is one I would secretly listen to when my friends weren’t around.
@WeAreNotAmused
Oh yeah this was super fire. The time following it's release. Was. Meteoric the way it caught on such devotion and passion for the. love for the power of synergy that music like this can only be described as both divine and. Seeringly Spicy hot for to dance with your paramour. And friends back in the 90's I went touring through Alabama and Mississippi. And quite a few points in between the different venues we played covers mostly
This song easily surpassed. Free bird and all other long standing. Runner up songs for most. Requested
Quite frankly it got requested twice at every gig night. at least twice on not most. But over half of em but was never. Complained about playing it too much always warmly received and it shall probably never be forgotten about. By myself. Much Love to cousin Carlos and the fellas
There is absolutely no question Santana has shaped my. Love for music all the way. Such. Kick in the explosive fast breaks and. Bridges stringing multiple songs together so to not allow the energy to. Dwindle it is maximum. Latino. Locomotive power. Rejoice u will not be disappointed with a live set I saw them close out the last night of the three day midtown Atlanta music festival in 97' and hands down the finest. Iive performance I have seen by any band
We now have legions of amazing talented musicians. But nobody could ever be so. Supercharged
A live performer to eclipse the way Santana. Jams every inch of stage time packed to the gills and overflowing. Quality quality. Output of energy. U should know. Barring a. Full on cataclysmic. Event u will get your money's worth of entertainment and then some
@briancannon3987
I remember life before social media. Ppl are too judgemental and petrified these days to let their hair down. I'm done. Let's take our world back