1. Andrei Tiberiu Maria, better… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists named Smiley.
1. Andrei Tiberiu Maria, better known by his stage name Smiley, is a Romanian singer, songwriter, record producer, actor and television presenter, from Pitești. He was part of the pop groups Simplu and Radio Killer.
2. Alexander Eli Morand, known professionally as Smiley, is a Canadian rapper. He signed to hometown native Drake's OVO Sound record label, an imprint of Warner Records in 2021. The same year, he released the single "Over the Top", which peaked at number 13 on the Canadian Hot 100 and number 57 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Streets
Smiley Lyrics
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(Ayy, run that shit up, Chase) you already knew that
Yeah, yeah
I remember the tank was on E
I was runnin' the streets
Now I don't care 'bout the streets
My guys they stuck in the streets
The cops they on us, huh
Don't go back to the streets
I don't wanna trap to the fiends
I can't have my kids in the streets
I can't have my dawgs in the streets, nah, nah
Look at the the pain in my eyes, I can't just think about I
I gotta think 'bout the fam, look how far that I am (can't, the whole gang)
I can't do it myself, it's me and my guys in the house
Now I have a stu' in my house, I stay in Beverly Hills (I have a studio here)
Look at my house in the Hills, look how far that I came (look, that's crazy)
I don't even care 'bout the chain, I'm wearin' a shirt and it's plain
You can't do the same, I broke her heart on the plane
I'm tired of feelin' this pain (fuck that bitch), yeah
I whip up a nine pack, look what I gain
(I whip up a nine pack, look what I gain)
I want him to trap, he want a stain
Look at the Glock, look at it's gauge
She can't work minimum wage
Please don't call me when I'm on stage (damn, yeah)
I live in the Hills, I didn't even make it
Watch when I make it, watch how I take it
When I go, I not even gon' stop
Pay for a Glizzy, still was a bop, yeah, yeah
I remember the tank was on E
I was runnin' the streets
Now I don't care 'bout the streets
My guys they stuck in the streets
They all got raided this month
The cops they on us, huh
Don't go back to the streets
I don't wanna trap to the fiends
I can't have my kids in the streets
I can't have my dawgs in the streets (nah)
This not a .9, this is a Glock (Glockiana)
I give it to bro, he make it hot (sell it out there)
He wanna trap, he wanna pop
He in the streets, boy, he really lost
Don't come here, this is our route (come here)
I'm with a baddie, not in my house (no never)
I took your bitch, she want out (I know you did)
I didn't even take her out
She wanna go to Drake party, ooh, yeah (I know)
She off a pill probably, I'm gang
I take a Perc probably, yeah (Perc, yeah)
I feel a lil' hollow (lil' hollow)
Bad bitch, call her Mulatto (Mulatto)
Tonight we drinkin' Moscato
Leave, that been the motto (it is)
She wanna drink out the bottle (I know you do)
Look at the pool and the view (look, look)
You gotta see how I view
Could've done it for you (I could've)
You wanna hate and shit, no (you wanna hate on me)
Not no datin' tips (I'm not datin' now)
Mans callin' 22Tips (911, what's your emergency?) (Why?)
My guys all gone and shit (they're gone)
They did a whole sweep and shit (they're gone)
And I'm on the beach and shit
Watch, they're gon' hate on this
I remember the tank was on E
I was runnin' the streets
Now I don't care 'bout the streets
My guys they stuck in the streets
They all got raided this month
The cops they on us, huh
Don't go back to the streets
I don't wanna trap to the fiends
I can't have my kids in the streets
I can't have my dawgs in the streets, nah, nah
Look at the the pain in my eyes, I can't just think about I
I gotta think 'bout the fam, look how far that I am (can't, the whole gang)
I can't do it myself, it's me and my guys in the house
Now I have a stu' in my house, I stay in Beverly Hills (I have a studio here)
Look at my house in the Hills, look how far that I came (look, that's crazy)
Yeah, gang, what? Huh?
Free the gang, huh, yeah
The song "Streets" by Smiley explores themes of personal growth, loyalty to one's friends, and the desire to escape the streets. The lyrics reflect the artist's journey from being involved in the streets to finding success and a new life. Smiley reminisces about the days when he was running the streets, facing challenges such as running out of fuel (the tank was on E) and being constantly pursued by the police (cops on us). However, his perspective has evolved, and he now prioritizes his family and the well-being of his loved ones, expressing concern about having his kids and friends in the streets. He acknowledges the pain he has experienced but remains driven by his desire to provide for his family (look how far that I am) and create a better life for himself, now residing in Beverly Hills. The song ultimately expresses a sense of triumph and determination to rise above the hardships of the streets.
Line by Line Meaning
This shit off the top
The song is freestyle, not pre-written
(Ayy, run that shit up, Chase) you already knew that
The producer Chase is known for creating successful songs
I remember the tank was on E
I recall a time when I had barely any fuel left in my car
I was runnin' the streets
I used to spend a lot of time out on the streets
Now I don't care 'bout the streets
Currently, I have no interest or concern for street life
My guys they stuck in the streets
My friends are still deeply involved in street activities
They all got raided this month
They experienced a police raid collectively recently
The cops they on us, huh
The police is closely watching us
Don't go back to the streets
Avoid returning to the dangerous street lifestyle
I don't wanna trap to the fiends
I have no desire to sell drugs to addicts
I can't have my kids in the streets
I cannot expose my children to the dangers of the streets
I can't have my dawgs in the streets, nah, nah
I cannot allow my close friends to remain involved in the street life
Look at the pain in my eyes, I can't just think about I
My eyes reflect the deep emotional suffering I feel, it's not all about me
I gotta think 'bout the fam, look how far that I am (can't, the whole gang)
I need to consider my family's welfare and acknowledge the progress we've made together
I can't do it myself, it's me and my guys in the house
I am not capable of achieving success alone, my friends support me
Now I have a stu' in my house, I stay in Beverly Hills (I have a studio here)
I now have a professional music studio at my place in Beverly Hills
Look at my house in the Hills, look how far that I came (look, that's crazy)
Observe my luxurious mansion in the hills, it's incredible how much progress I've made
I don't even care 'bout the chain, I'm wearin' a shirt and it's plain
I have no interest in flashy jewelry, I'm content wearing a simple shirt
You can't do the same, I broke her heart on the plane
You are incapable of replicating my actions, I ended a relationship while traveling on a plane
I'm tired of feelin' this pain (fuck that bitch), yeah
I'm exhausted from experiencing this emotional pain, expressing frustration towards a specific person
I whip up a nine pack, look what I gain
I successfully prepared a nine-pack of drugs, see what I've achieved
(I whip up a nine pack, look what I gain)
(I successfully prepared a nine-pack of drugs, see what I've achieved)
I want him to trap, he want a stain
I desire for him to sell drugs, while he desires to commit a violent act
Look at the Glock, look at its gauge
Observe the Glock firearm, pay attention to the measurement on its gauge
She can't work minimum wage
She cannot earn a living on a minimum wage salary
Please don't call me when I'm on stage (damn, yeah)
Do not contact me while I am performing on stage, it's frustrating
I live in the Hills, I didn't even make it
I reside in the affluent Hills neighborhood, but I still haven't achieved immense success
Watch when I make it, watch how I take it
Just wait and see how I achieve my goals and seize opportunities
When I go, I not even gon' stop
Even after I pass away, I will continue to have an impact
Pay for a Glizzy, still was a bop, yeah, yeah
I spent money on a firearm, but the song was still a hit
(Why?)
(Why?)
This not a .9, this is a Glock (Glockiana)
This is not a small-caliber firearm, it's a Glock pistol
I give it to bro, he make it hot (sell it out there)
I hand it over to my friend, he will make it popular and sell it on the streets
He wanna trap, he wanna pop
He desires to sell drugs and engage in gun violence
He in the streets, boy, he really lost
He is deeply immersed in the dangerous street life and has lost his way
Don't come here, this is our route (come here)
Stay away from this area, it belongs to our gang
I'm with a baddie, not in my house (no never)
I am with an attractive woman, but she is not at my place
I took your bitch, she want out (I know you did)
I seduced your girlfriend, and now she wants to end her relationship with you
I didn't even take her out
I didn't even go on a date with her
She wanna go to Drake party, ooh, yeah (I know)
She wants to attend a party hosted by Drake, and I'm aware of it
She off a pill probably, I'm gang
She's likely under the influence of pills, but I am loyal to my gang
I take a Perc probably, yeah (Perc, yeah)
I probably consume Percocet pills to cope with pain
I feel a lil' hollow (lil' hollow)
I feel somewhat empty or emotionally numb
Bad bitch, call her Mulatto (Mulatto)
I have a beautiful woman with biracial heritage by my side
Tonight we drinkin' Moscato
This evening, we're indulging in Moscato wine
Leave, that been the motto (it is)
The motto has always been to leave or exit certain situations
She wanna drink out the bottle (I know you do)
She desires to consume alcohol straight from the bottle
Look at the pool and the view (look, look)
Take a look at the swimming pool and the picturesque scenery
You gotta see how I view
You need to witness how I perceive things and my perspective
Could've done it for you (I could've)
I could have achieved something for your benefit
You wanna hate and shit, no (you wanna hate on me)
You want to criticize and show negativity, but I won't allow it
Not no datin' tips (I'm not datin' now)
I'm not here to offer dating advice, it's not my focus at the moment
Mans callin' 22Tips (911, what's your emergency?) (Why?)
People constantly contact me for help or advice, just like dialing emergency services
My guys all gone and shit (they're gone)
All my friends are absent or unavailable
They did a whole sweep and shit (they're gone)
They were targeted and apprehended by law enforcement in a large operation
And I'm on the beach and shit
Meanwhile, I am relaxing on a beach
Watch, they're gon' hate on this
Just watch, people will criticize or hate on my success
Yeah, gang, what? Huh?
Expressing camaraderie and questioning others' response
Free the gang, huh, yeah
Wishing for the freedom of my gang members, expressing solidarity
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexandre Morand, Charles Lloyd
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Polymath
Can someone tell me why this song is not topping charts because 🔥 Smiley never disappoint
5ve
i will produce a song for smiley one day, speaking it into existence 🤞🏼
Treesh
I love the motivation....they all got raided....but your on the beach.....I love that....
Ynw
I been listening to smiley since grade 9 in Toronto an I can tell u rn dis niggas improved a lot
Gamingdevil123
🔥🔥
Deacon McNab
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Nitti 2x
Drake needa go head and put me on ovo
SonEliDiablo
Sheesh this hard
Polymath
too hard 🔥
Segimon
Prada and Gucci they don’t go together type beat.