There are multiple artists under the same name:

1) A 1970s funk band… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists under the same name:

1) A 1970s funk band, best known for launching the career of their lead singer, Chaka Khan. Major hits during their career include "Tell Me Something Good," "Sweet Thing," and "Ain't Nobody"
Rufus gained a fan in Stevie Wonder thanks to their cover of his "Maybe Your Baby." Wonder gave them a new composition, the slowly grinding "Tell Me Something Good," that he'd written specifically with Khan's vocal style in mind. Pulled as a single from their second album, 1974's Rags to Rufus, "Tell Me Something Good" was a Top Five smash that turned Rufus and Khan into stars....

2) RUFUS (루퍼스) is a independent South-Korean rapper.

3) Rufus was a 1980's spanish electropop band.

Your Smile
Rufus Lyrics

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Your smile ? so very happy
You look familiar
Reminds me of somethin' good
I once felt

Thinking something mellow
I dreamed of someone like you
Thinking something mellow

I dreamed of someone like you

Good times, good conversation
I look at myself
Maintained by the completion
Hm? of being stoned

I wanna thank you for being what I needed
I dreamed of someone like you
Thank you for being what I needed
I dreamed of someone like you

I dreamed of someone like you (repeat to end)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rufus's song "Your Smile" express a sense of nostalgia and gratitude towards someone who brings back fond memories. The opening line about the person's smile being "so very happy" immediately sets a positive tone and suggests that the subject of the song is someone who brings joy into the singer's life. The next line, "you look familiar" adds an element of intrigue to the song, as if the singer is trying to figure out if they have a connection to this person beyond just appreciating their smile.

The following lines, "reminds me of somethin' good I once felt," suggest that this person's smile evokes happy memories for the singer. Perhaps it reminds them of a past love or a time in their life when they felt content and fulfilled. The repetition of the phrase "I dreamed of someone like you" reinforces the idea that this person embodies qualities that the singer has been searching for in a partner or friend.

The lines "good times, good conversation" highlight the importance of having positive interactions with others, and the phrase "maintained by the completion of being stoned" suggests that the singer may associate these good times with use of cannabis. However, the use of the word "completion" rather than "high" or "intoxication" implies that the singer sees this as a way to enhance experiences rather than escape from reality.

The final two lines "I wanna thank you for being what I needed" sum up the singer's appreciation for this person who has brought positivity and happiness into their life, and the repeated refrain "I dreamed of someone like you" emphasizes just how important this connection is to the singer.

Line by Line Meaning

Your smile ? so very happy
Your smile is so very happy

You look familiar
I feel like I know you from somewhere

Reminds me of somethin' good
Your smile reminds me of something good

I once felt
I remember feeling that same kind of happiness before

Thinking something mellow
I'm lost in a gentle reverie

I dreamed of someone like you
I dreamed of finding someone with your qualities

Thinking something mellow
I'm still lost in a gentle reverie

I dreamed of someone like you
I dreamed of finding someone with your qualities

Good times, good conversation
It's been a pleasure spending time with you and talking to you

I look at myself
I'm self-reflecting

Maintained by the completion
I feel satisfied and fulfilled