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1. Alistaire Mc Calla, Roshaun Clarke, Craig Thompson and Xavier Davidson make up the Jamaican dancehall crew, known as T.O.K (a.k.a Touch Of Klass).
Straight from Jamaica, T.O.K has emerged as dancehall's hottest foursome. The band, made up of Alex, Flexx, Bay-C and Craigy T, have shown their true strength with their sophomore VP Records set.
The group started out in high school doing R'n'B covers, and it was only a matter of time before they began to blend hardcore dancehall into their music to create their trademark style. After building a fan base on their home island, the group was recognised in the U.S. with their 2001 debut album "My Crew, My Dawgs," which peaked at No. 6 on Billboard's Top Reggae Albums chart.
With singles such as "Gal You Ah Lead", T.O.K has become a crossover hit. The single has re-introduced the group to fans both stateside and abroad, as the world's current fascination with dancehall continues to grow. T.O.K sees it as their duty to "continue doing more quality songs that everybody loves to sing because more eyes are on us and the whole dancehall fraternity on a whole," says Flexx. "We hope that our fans will see that we have grown as artists," says Bay-C. "We will be around for a very long time."
Smile
T.O.K. Lyrics
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Waiting
Even wanting, though that's forbidden
I thought that it would happen suddenly
An instant
Cutting the corner
When the smile's gone
When the smile's gone
Can I use my hands? I don't understand
The smile's gone
A feeling there inside somewhere
The smile's gone
Gotta see yourself and live on
In T.O.K.'s song Smile, the lyrics speak of the fleeting nature of happiness, as represented by a smile. The singer reflects on how he has spent a lot of time working towards and waiting for happiness, even though it may not be allowed or immediately attainable. He thought that it would come suddenly, like turning a corner, but realizes that it doesn't work that way in reality.
The next line, "When the smile's gone, can't turn it on," describes the helpless feeling that comes when happiness fades away. The singer acknowledges that he doesn't understand why this happens and wonders if he can use his hands to fix it. The repetition of "the smile's gone" emphasizes the gravity of the situation - the loss of happiness can be devastating.
Line by Line Meaning
I've spent a lot of time practicing
I have dedicated considerable time to honing a particular skill or talent
Waiting
Anticipating a desirable outcome or result that has yet to materialize
Even wanting, though that's forbidden
Despite its being prohibited or taboo, I still possess a strong desire for something
I thought that it would happen suddenly
I had the expectation that a particular event or change would occur abruptly and without warning
An instant
In the blink of an eye, without any delay or hesitation
Cutting the corner
Employing a shortcut or less conventional approach to achieving a goal
When the smile's gone
In the absence of a happy or contented demeanor
Can't turn it on
Unable to put on a facade of happiness or enthusiasm
When the smile's gone
In a state of unhappiness or dissatisfaction
Can I use my hands? I don't understand
Feeling lost or helpless without a sense of direction or purpose
The smile's gone
The feeling of joy or comfort that was once present has vanished
A feeling there inside somewhere
The belief that a sense of happiness or contentment still exists within, albeit in a hidden or hard-to-reach place
The smile's gone
The outward expression of happiness or contentment is no longer present
Gotta see yourself and live on
It is imperative to take stock of oneself and move forward despite difficult circumstances
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Zoë Talkin
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