London released his debut mixtape JAM! in 2008. In 2009 he collaborated with Machine Drum for his second mixtape This Charming Mixtape which brought London to a wider audience. In 2010 London released the mixtape I Want You which features covers of classic songs.
London's track Flying Overseas (featuring Devonté Hynes and Solange Knowles) enjoyed popularity with music bloggers in November 2010.
London found himself causing a stir with his performances at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. The title of his debut album, Timez Are Weird These Days is a reference to the tidal wave of fame London found himself riding. (I Stand Alone Songfacts).
Most of London's music can be downloaded from his blog: http://theophiluslondon.wordpress.com/
Smoke
Theophilus London Lyrics
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And every day she would wake up early
To be my sunshine
She'd take a spin in me demo
So she could link up me cousin Karima
And see me and Fox mash up arenas
Girl you're right on time
I know you want me, baby
It's not hard to twist me, love me up
You know I want you, baby
Come in here sweet thing, girl you're hot
You know you want me, baby
It's not hard to twist me, love me up
You know you want you, baby
In the hall, hall
Tell 'em that you want me baby
In the hall, hall
Girl I know you want me, baby
Show up to your party, girl, like a top dawta
Top dollar, worldwide, top rapper
Talk to the princess on the top yachta
Block, blocka, all haters kick soccer
Get your information by lil' killer
Ring, ring on each finger, bounty killer
911, you can call my blow dealer
Top model, D'Amato, go gaga
I ain't tryna school you, just spittin' game
Make my country proud every time they hear my name
New York bad boy, Trinny to the bone
We don't fuck around, you can hear it in my tone
Say every good girl want a bad boy
Who only gon' be good to her
And they say every bad boy want a good girl
Who only gon' be bad for him
Come in here sweet thing, girl you're hot
I know you want me, baby
It's not hard to twist me, love me up
You know I want you, baby
Come in here sweet thing, girl you're hot
You know you want me, baby
It's not hard to twist me, love me up
You know you want you, baby
In the hall, hall
Tell 'em that you want me baby
In the hall, hall
Girl I know you want me, baby
You know you love me
And it feels right to be yours
And in the morning when you smile
And your eyes meet mine
You know you love me
And it feels right to be yours
And in the morning when you smile
And your eyes meet mine
The song Smoke Dancehall by Theophilus London features a playful and flirtatious conversation between the singer and a girl named Shirley. The song opens with introductions where the singer talks about meeting a girl named Shirley who wakes up early every day to be his sunshine. She takes a spin in his demo so that she can meet up with his cousin Karima and watch him perform with Fox, where they will mash up arenas. The singer appreciates Shirley's timely presence in his life, and he welcomes her with words like "Come in here sweet thing, girl you're hot. I know you want me, baby. It's not hard to twist me, love me up. You know I want you, baby."
The song continues with the singer flaunting his status as a top rapper and a worldwide sensation, who talks to princesses on top yachts and gets rid of haters by kicking soccer. He also refers to his Jamaican heritage and the love for bad boys and good girls. Throughout the song, the singer keeps inviting Shirley to come in as she seems to be the perfect fit for him. The song concludes on a happy and satisfying note, where he talks about how Shirley loves him, and it feels right to be hers. Shirley's love makes everything better in the morning, and her smiling eyes make him happy.
Overall, the song Smoke Dancehall is a playful and catchy tune that talks about love, flirtation, success, and happiness. With its upbeat rhythm and fun lyrics, the song is a perfect blend of Caribbean dancehall and American hip-hop.
Line by Line Meaning
I met this girl named Shirley
I encountered a girl named Shirley
And every day she would wake up early
Shirley would rise early each day
To be my sunshine
To bring happiness to my life
She'd take a spin in me demo
She would ride in my car
So she could link up me cousin Karima
In order to meet my cousin Karima
And see me and Fox mash up arenas
And observe me and Fox perform on stage
Girl you're right on time
You arrived at the perfect moment
Come in here sweet thing, girl you're hot
Enter this room, attractive girl
I know you want me, baby
I am aware of your desire for me
It's not hard to twist me, love me up
It is easy to seduce me, show me affection
You know I want you, baby
You already know I desire you
You know you want me, baby
You are aware of your own desire for me
In the hall, hall, Tell 'em that you want me baby
In the hallway, inform others of your attraction to me
Girl I know you want me, baby
Female, I understand you feel desire towards me
Show up to your party, girl, like a top dawta
Attend your celebration as the top female
Top dollar, worldwide, top rapper
Highest quality, recognized globally, successful rapper
Talk to the princess on the top yachta
Converse with the royalty on the luxurious yacht
Block, blocka, all haters kick soccer
Obstruct, overpower, and ridicule all negative people
Get your information by lil' killer
Receive intelligence from the small assassin
Ring, ring on each finger, bounty killer
Rings adorning every finger, mercenary killer
911, you can call my blow dealer
Contact my cocaine supplier in emergencies
Top model, D'Amato, go gaga
Top fashion model, D'Amato, become extravagant
I ain't tryna school you, just spittin' game
I am not attempting to teach you, just speaking persuasively
Make my country proud every time they hear my name
Elevate my nation's reputation with every mention of me
New York bad boy, Trinny to the bone
Rebellious male from New York, representing Trinidad and Tobago completely
We don't fuck around, you can hear it in my tone
We do not take anything lightly, my voice conveys that message
Say every good girl want a bad boy
According to popular belief, all virtuous females desire dangerous males
Who only gon' be good to her
Who will exclusively treat her kindly
And they say every bad boy want a good girl
Likewise, bad men supposedly desire good women
Who only gon' be bad for him
Who will intentionally cause trouble for him
You know you love me
I am aware of your affection towards me
And it feels right to be yours
It seems proper to become your significant other
And in the morning when you smile
When you greet me with a grin after waking
And your eyes meet mine
When your gaze locks with mine
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