Holy Smokes & Gee Whiz
Tony Toni Toné Lyrics


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You know I sometimes ask myself, Why Me′
You know we've all had that familiar love
The love that we thought might last forever
But you know when you get back to the root of it
Love, true love, makes no sense at all
It just is what it is

Sentimental days, and many tears
Though often can account for all the years, that we share
I have learned that people sometimes make mistakes
Well, let me take this time out just to say
Oh

Holy smokes & gee whiz
Love is, finally in my heart
Holy smokes & gee whiz
Love is, forever

I′ll take a frown and flip it upside-down

While wheels of love keep spinning around and around, in my head
You can count on me
Oh baby, I'm here
Without a doubt, I'll be there til the end, like a friend

Hey, hey, hey
We′ll build a fortress from a grain of sand
You′ll be my girl and you know I'll forever be your man
Ain′t nobody gonna touch this body
When I got somebody like this
Ain't no way I′m gonna ever let go

{Chorus} (in back 2x)

You see, the morale of the story is
Love, true love, it never ends
See, I'll take your frown, and flip it upside-down




And that′s why I say
Holy Smokes & Gee Whiz

Overall Meaning

The song "Holy Smokes & Gee Whiz" by Tony Toni Toné is about the mysteries of love and the joy it brings when it ultimately arrives. The lyrics tell a story of how love can be both painful and beautiful, and how the experiences we go through in love make us appreciate it even more. The opening lines of the song reflect on the fragility of love and how we can never quite predict who we fall in love with. The chorus of "Holy smokes & gee whiz, love is finally in my heart, holy smokes & gee whiz, love is forever" is about the overwhelming feeling of finally finding true love.


The second verse talks about how people often make mistakes in love, but that doesn't mean the love itself was a mistake. It's a message about forgiveness and how true love can withstand the mistakes we make in life. The bridge of the song is about being there for your lover, no matter what happens - "you can count on me, oh baby, I'm here, without a doubt, I'll be there til the end, like a friend." The final verse is about committing to love and building a strong relationship with someone you care about.


Overall, "Holy Smokes & Gee Whiz" is a hopeful and joyful song about the power of love and the happiness it brings when we find it. It's a reminder that love is unpredictable and mysterious, but ultimately worth it.


Line by Line Meaning

You know I sometimes ask myself, Why Me′
I often wonder why I am so lucky to have found love


You know we've all had that familiar love
We have all experienced a type of love that we thought would last


The love that we thought might last forever
The love that we hoped would never end


But you know when you get back to the root of it
When you think about it in its simplest terms


Love, true love, makes no sense at all
Real love doesn't always have a logical explanation


It just is what it is
Love is what it is and cannot be defined


Sentimental days, and many tears
The memories of the past and the emotions felt during those times


Though often can account for all the years, that we share
Those memories and emotions are what define our shared experiences


I have learned that people sometimes make mistakes
I know that humans are not perfect and are capable of making errors


Well, let me take this time out just to say
I want to express my feelings right now


Holy smokes & gee whiz
I am amazed and overwhelmed by love


Love is, finally in my heart
I have found true love


I′ll take a frown and flip it upside-down
I will make every effort to turn sadness into happiness


While wheels of love keep spinning around and around, in my head
Love is always on my mind


You can count on me
I am reliable and trustworthy


Oh baby, I'm here
I am always present for you


Without a doubt, I'll be there til the end, like a friend
I am committed to being there for you through thick and thin


We’ll build a fortress from a grain of sand
We will build a strong and lasting relationship from something small


You’ll be my girl and you know I'll forever be your man
I will always be here for you and you will always be mine


Ain′t nobody gonna touch this body
I am dedicated to you and will not let anyone come between us


When I got somebody like this
I am grateful to have someone as amazing as you


Ain't no way I′m gonna ever let go
I will never let you go because I love you too much


The morale of the story is
The lesson to be learned here is


Love, true love, it never ends
Real love never dies or fades away


And that′s why I say
And that is the reason I exclaim


Holy Smokes & Gee Whiz
I am amazed and overwhelmed by love




Writer(s): Dwayne Wiggins, Raphael Saadiq, Carl Wheeler, Michelle Davette Hailey

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