While growing up in Little Haiti, Smitty came home one day to see a friend fatally shot due to involvement in the drug game. The incident made him more aware of his future. In 1997 he decided to enroll at Florida A&M University to major in journalism. However, his aspiration to become a full-fledged artist led him to switch coasts after only two and half years of school. He would eventually, through a friend, get the opportunity to start in the hip-hop industry by flying out to meet with legendary producer Dr. Dre while he was filming The Wash. After many hours waiting around on set, Smitty finally got the chance to rap in front of Dr. Dre. Dr. Dre was impressed and Smitty was asked to work on a few tracks for The Wash soundtrack.
In addition to working on the soundtrack, Smitty has also worked on several songs, including two chart hits - 'Shake Ya Tailfeather' by P. Diddy, Nelly & Murphy Lee and 'Bump, Bump, Bump' by B2K. He has collaborated with fellow hip-hop artists such as Trick Daddy, Scarface and Kanye West.
An opportunity to sign with Aftermath Records, Arista Records, Capitol Records, Def Jam, Elektra Records, and Jive Records were all offered, but were turned down in lieu of creative freedom. Smitty eventually signed with Clive Davis's J Records.
In July of 2005, Smitty released his debut single effort Diamonds on My Neck, a moderate success on the Billboard charts, the video for which was directed by Hype Williams. His album Life of a Troubled Child was supposed to be released in fall 2005 but was shelved for unknown reasons. He released two mixtapes, The Voice of the Ghetto and Heart of the South.
Died in your Arms
Smitty Lyrics
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It must have been something you said
I just died in your arms tonight, Ohhh
New money
White forces
New money
White porches
I like bosses
White frames
His name is Scott Storches
Cold bottles
Hit the forgery
Top models and they're gorgeous
And look here's a pen call me around 10
Ask him I'm the man girlfriend
Shes hot, and i got her
New drops dun done her
Dont stop, more dollars
Twenty on the watch
Who you know do it hotter
I talk it, i live it, i do it the best
She on the right and you on the left
Now move it ya body, now you out of breath
Keep doing what you doing to death.
Two step like:
Ohh, I just died in your arms tonight
It must have been something you said
I just died in your arms tonight, Ohhh I was on krys
She was on e
I was on her, she was on me
In the club drunk seeing off key like (ohhh)
Didn't it feel good to see niggas up on it
Got two coops new
Didnt flaunt it
Old work new stashes
Old work in the plastic
Money first
Thats classic
Aint a thing at the whip game master
She stops I spot her
Louis top, boots prada
I get it I got it i had it before
Eh making this money is all that I know
And moving ya body get back on the floor
Keep doing what you doing some more
Lets go like:
Ohh, I just died in your arms tonight
It must have been something you said
I just died in your arms tonight, Ohhh The way you walk the way you move
The way you talk the way you move
On my grind I cant lose
Cuz I am so cool
The way you look, the way you stand
The way you say what you said
I cant help it, its the way I am
Cause I am so cool
Ohh, I just died in your arms tonight
It must have been something you said
I just died in your arms tonight, Ohhh
The song "Died in Your Arms" is a club-oriented rap song by Smitty and Kaewun. The first verse describes their luxurious lives with new money, expensive cars, and top models. They also brag about their success, saying that they talk, live, and do everything the best. In the second verse, they talk about partying in the club and getting drunk. Despite sounding self-indulgent, the chorus explains that the singer has just died in someone's arms due to something they said.
The lyrics of the song may be interpreted as a warning about the harmful consequences of indulging in materialism and hedonism. Smitty and Kaewun's characterizations of their lifestyle seem excessive and over the top, but they imply that such a life is all that they know. The irony is that despite flaunting their wealth and luxurious lives, they end up dying in someone else's arms. The chorus of the song reinforces the theme of the transient nature of life and death, as the singer dies unexpectedly.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohh, I just died in your arms tonight
I am infatuated with you and feel overwhelmed just being in your presence.
It must have been something you said
Your words have a powerful effect on me, and just one sentence from you can make me feel weak.
I was on her, she was on me
We were dancing together, and the chemistry between us was intense.
Didn't it feel good to see niggas up on it
We enjoyed flaunting our success and seeing others admire us for it.
money first / thats classic
Prioritizing wealth above all else is a timeless way of life.
I get it I got it i had it before
I am experienced in the game of making money and accumulating wealth, and it comes naturally to me.
The way you walk the way you move
Your body language and mannerisms are captivating to me.
On my grind I cant lose / cuz I am so cool
I am driven to succeed and confident in myself, which makes me unstoppable.
Writer(s): Eede Nicholas, Van Eede Nick
Contributed by Aaron G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@eightiesbb8158
If this were released 2023 - instant hit . He was ahead of his time ❤
@SmokinShaunTv
Why are we here
@samuelakasam
I remember when I first this I was blown away that must’ve been 08-09 lol now I’m back listening to this song on 2022 🔥🔥
@arturobecerra2331
2021!!!! Bumpin this reminiscing on the 2007 days. Life goes on enjoy it while you can. Peace ✌
@dentskiii28
Yoooo dead ass this comment is 100
@GPainx
14 years later and we still remember this joint ain’t that crazy⁉️
@juicydragoon
Some of the best music even if it was cheesy I miss it 🎉 good times
@lorifleming5259
Dec 2022 still doing the same! Reminds me of when I first met my hubby. ❤
@bigmaybach9831
my senior year of high school was 2007 and I miss the vibes
@nick56677
I'm here from a random memory of 2007-2008 being on MySpace Messenger and a lot of ppl had this song as their profile song under their names. I miss those days.