Veronica and Nina first formed their band as Smile and published their first album Smile in 1998. It received wide attention, especially in Japan. Several songs in this album were included in EMI Dancemania compilations, of which one of the songs, "Butterfly", was eventually licensed by Konami into the first version of Dance Dance Revolution. Since then, Butterfly has become one of the most popular songs in Dance Dance Revolution's history.
Smile manages to create many moods and scenarios through their music. Ranging from up-tempo to tender sensitive ballads, and of course the tracks are bound together by the beautiful voices of Malin and Veronica.
Veronica started singing and dancing at the very young age of five. Her first international release was in Japan 1995 with the Swedish group” Look Twice”. She was the lead singer of the band, accompanied by two male rappers – “Vinny” and “Crazy G”. She stayed a part of the band “Look Twice” until the year 1997. Today Veronica lives outside of Malmö. She’s married and in 2004 she became a mom.
Malin started singing and dancing when she was 5 years old. As she got older, Malin performed as a background singer for many popular Swedish musicians. One of her characteristics is her smile. Today Malin lives in Stockholm and she also became a mom in 2005.
This project was brought to life by Robert Uhlmann and Robin Rex. (Robert & Robin had worked together for about a year when they decided to try a new pop project which later turned out to be called Smile .dk). In 1997 they spent the whole summer writing lyrics. The songs then were presented to different record companies in Denmark. Later they signed a contract with EMI.
In 2008, Smile.dk went through some major changes. Signed to a new record label, new producers, and a new band member were just some of the changes.
Due to personal matters, Malin had to leave the group. After the departure, Veronica asked a fellow recording partner, Hanna, to join her in the studio. Hanna is now the newest, and youngest member of Smile.dk. Now Veronica and Hanna are back with Smile.dk producing new music that fans are sure to love! Along with the announcement of returning to the music world, Smile.dk also announced plans several US performances. The future has a lot in store for this duo, so stay tuned!
Don't Let Go
SMiLE.dk Lyrics
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Jump and spin was all he did
Then I dated a raver guy
He lost his speech when he got high
And I remember a London mod
But he could never be my god
Some guys I know love funk and soul
You could say I tried all the rest
But now I finally found the best, so…
Don't let go, oh no no don't let go
Don't let go, now we found a rhythm
May be slow, turn on my radio
Don't let go
Hear the song within you now!
I never fancied any punks
They tend to fight when they get drunk
My last boyfriend was into trance
That guy could really dance, dance, dance!
You could say I tried all the rest
But now I finally found the best, so…
Don't let go, oh no no don't let go
Don't let go, now we found a rhythm
May be slow, turn on my radio
Don't let go
Hear the song within you….
Ah, ah, ah, I got the music
Ah, ah, I know how to use it
Ah, ah, ah, don't wanna lose it
Let's make sweet music together now!
Ah, ah, ah - You could say I tried all the rest
Ah, ah, ah - But now I finally found the best, so…
Don't let go, oh no no don't let go
Don't let go, now we found a rhythm
May be slow, turn on my radio
Don't let go
Hear the song within you ….
Ah, ah, ah I got the music
Ah, ah, I know how to use it
Ah, ah, ah, don't wanna lose it
Let's make sweet music together…..
Don't let go, oh no no don't let go
Don't let go, now we found a rhythm
May be slow, turn on my radio
Don't let go
Hear the song within you now!
Hear the song within you now!
In "Don't Let Go" by SMiLE.dk, the lyrics tell the story of the singer's journey through various relationships with people from different music subcultures. Each verse highlights a different type of person the singer has been involved with, emphasizing their unique quirks and interests. The song showcases the singer's search for the perfect partner, someone who shares their love for music and understands the importance of rhythm.
The first verse introduces a hip-hop kid who is all about jumping and spinning but lacks depth beyond his dance moves. Then, the singer mentions a raver guy who becomes speechless when under the influence of drugs, suggesting that their connection is purely based on the high rather than a meaningful connection. The next mention is a London mod, a person with a particular style but unable to meet the singer's expectations of being a god-like figure.
The second verse dismisses punks who tend to get into fights when drunk and focuses on the singer's last boyfriend, who is into trance music and an exceptional dancer. These relationships serve as stepping stones, leading the singer to the ultimate realization that they've finally found the perfect match.
The chorus is an expression of the singer's happiness and contentment with their current partner. It entreats the listener not to let go of the rhythm they've found, emphasizing the importance of music and the connection it brings. The bridge reinforces the singer's conviction by stating that they've tried other options before but ultimately found their best match.
Overall, "Don't Let Go" is a joyful celebration of finding the perfect partner who shares a deep love for music and resonates with their rhythm.
Line by Line Meaning
I once went out with a hip-hop kid
I used to date someone who was into hip-hop music
Jump and spin was all he did
He would always dance and perform acrobatic moves
Then I dated a raver guy
After that, I was in a relationship with someone who loved rave music
He lost his speech when he got high
He would become speechless when he was under the influence of drugs
And I remember a London mod
I have memories of being involved with a mod from London
But he could never be my god
However, he was never someone I considered to be my ultimate ideal
Some guys I know love funk and soul
I know some guys who are really passionate about funk and soul music
They need to feel it when the music rolls
They have a deep emotional connection to the music when it plays
You could say I tried all the rest
I can say that I have explored different types of relationships
But now I finally found the best, so…
But now I have discovered the perfect partner
Don't let go, oh no no don't let go
Hold on tight, don't let our relationship slip away
Don't let go, now we found a rhythm
Our connection is strong, we have found harmony
May be slow, turn on my radio
Even if it's a slow pace, let's listen to music together
Don't let go
Stay with me, don't give up on us
Hear the song within you now!
Listen closely to the music that resonates within your soul
I never fancied any punks
I was never attracted to individuals who identified as punks
They tend to fight when they get drunk
They often engage in conflicts when they become intoxicated
My last boyfriend was into trance
The person I previously dated enjoyed trance music
That guy could really dance, dance, dance!
He had exceptional dancing skills
Ah, ah, ah, I got the music
I possess a deep connection to music
Ah, ah, I know how to use it
I understand how to channel and express myself through music
Ah, ah, ah, don't wanna lose it
I don't want to lose this musical passion
Let's make sweet music together now!
Let's create something beautiful together
Ah, ah, ah - You could say I tried all the rest
I can honestly say that I have explored other options
Don't let go, oh no no don't let go
Don't give up, hold on tight
Don't let go, now we found a rhythm
We have found our groove, our connection
May be slow, turn on my radio
Even if it's a slow tempo, let's listen to music
Don't let go
Don't release your grip on our relationship
Hear the song within you ….
Listen closely to the music that resonates within your being
Ah, ah, ah I got the music
I have a deep connection to music
Ah, ah, I know how to use it
I understand how to express myself through music
Ah, ah, ah, don't wanna lose it
I don't want to let go of this musical passion
Let's make sweet music together…..
Let's collaborate and create something beautiful together
Don't let go, oh no no don't let go
Hold on tight, don't let our connection slip away
Don't let go, now we found a rhythm
Our bond is strong, we have found our groove
May be slow, turn on my radio
Even if it's a slow tempo, let's listen to music
Don't let go
Please don't let go
Hear the song within you now!
Listen closely to the music that resonates within your soul
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