Will Smith was born and raised in West Philadelphia. He spent most of his days in a playground, training basketball and relaxing all cool. Career-wise, he started as the vocalist of the hip-hop duo DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, with his childhood friend Jeffrey "DJ Jazzy Jeff" Townes as turntablist and producer. The duo was known for performing humorous, radio-friendly songs, most notably "Parents Just Don't Understand" and "Summertime." They gained critical acclaim for winning the first ever Grammy in the Rap category (1988).
Smith was a charismatic and energetic performer but he was nearing bankruptcy when in 1990, the NBC television network signed him to a contract and built a sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, around him. The show was successful and helped revitalize his career
Although he made a notable dramatic film debut in Six Degrees of Separation (in which he played totally against type as a gay con man) while still appearing in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Smith's film career took off with his role in Bad Boys (1995) along with co-star Martin Lawrence.
After The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air ended in 1996, Smith began a successful solo music career while simultaneously starring in a series of films. The first two films were hugely successful summer blockbusters: Independence Day (1996), in which he played a fearless and confident fighter pilot, and Men in Black (1997), where he played the comic and confident Agent J against Tommy Lee Jones's deadpan Agent K. Smith's acting in Men in Black won critical praise. The two films established Smith's commercial reputation as a bankable star whose appeal across age, race, and gender lines could "open" a film at the box office. Because his movies usually open during the July 4th weekend, many people have come to call a July 4th weekend in which Will Smith stars in a movie "Big Willie Weekend."
Lead roles in Enemy of the State, Wild Wild West, Ali, Men in Black II Bad Boys II and "I, Robot" then followed. He also starred in 2005's Hitch. (Like Smith, Hitch co-star Kevin James starred in a sitcom named for royalty, The King of Queens.) His 2006 role is that of Chris Gardner in the "inspired by a true story", "The Pursuit of Happyness" was nominated for, "Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role" an Oscar in 2007. Smith's son Jaden also stars in the movie.(Jaden Smith as of 2010 lately played the lead role of Dre Parker in the 2010 remake of "The Karate Kid".) Will Smith's latest acting role was "Seven Pounds" in 2008 where he played Ben Thomas an IRS agent. Since then he's been producing movies that include, "The Karate Kid"(2010), "The Human Contract"(2009), and "Lakeview Terrace"(2008)
Smith was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of the boxer Muhammad Ali in Ali.
Smith also released a string of hit singles, often associated with his most recent film, throughout the late 1990s. The most notable of these were his #1 hit theme song "Men in Black," the #1 hit "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" (which made jiggy a catchphrase for a while in 1998), and "Just the Two of Us," an affecting message to his young son. His first two solo albums went platinum, but his third, on Columbia Records, was a sales disappointment compared to his past efforts, and after a quick Greatest Hits release that was almost not advertised at all, he was dropped by the label. He signed a recording contract with Interscope Records and released the successful Lost and Found in 2005. The album was propelled solely on the smash hit single, "Switch," which appealed to the mainstream media ala "Summertime." The single stayed atop the charts for months and returned Smith to the forefront of Hip Hop.
Also, on February 6, 2005 he appeared in the Super Bowl XXX.
On July 2, 2005, Smith served as host for the Live 8 concert in his native Philadelphia before an enormous crowd, and later performed a set with DJ Jazzy Jeff.
Smith married actress Sharee Zampino in 1992. They had a son, Willard Christopher III, also known as "Trey", but divorced in 1995. Smith married actress Jada Pinkett in 1997. Together they have two children: Jaden Christopher Syre (born 1998) and Willow Camille Reign (born 2000). Along with his brother, Harry Smith, he owns Treyball Development Inc., a Beverly Hills-based company named after his first son. He has been consistently listed in Fortune Magazine's "Richest 40" list of the forty wealthiest Americans under the age of 40.
Will Smith has been criticized for his lip service to his home town of Philadelphia, PA. Several of his songs talk about parts of Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. While he has spoken over the years about how much he loves the city and how much he wants to give back, none of his proposed ventures in the city of Philadelphia have ever been developed. He has proposed opening a restaurant, several upscale bars, and a community center in Philadelphia which have never seen development.
Candy
Will Smith Lyrics
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I can feel it when you walk
Even when you talk it takes over me
You're so dandy
I want to know
Can you feel it too just like I do
(Hoo!)
It's the same feeling
I always seem to get around you
There's no mistaking; I'm clearly taken
By the simple mere thought of you
(Oh!)
This stuff is starting now
This stuff is starting now
This stuff is starting now
(Hoo!)
My eyes roll in my head
I toss and turn in my bed
In the morning when I think about you
(Yes I do)
Simply put, you're the reason why
Even though I'm real shy
(Real shy)
I attempt to look my best for you
(Indeed I do, just for you)
'Cause you affect me, fascinate me
I thank heaven for the things that you do
It's like candy
You sure are sweet
You're so dandy
You're taking my appetite - but it's all right
It's like candy
(Ooh, vanilla! Chocolate!)
You look real nice, wrapped up tight
You're so dandy
You're giving me a heart attack
It's the kind I like
It's like candy, you're so dandy...
You're like a brand new feeling
In a special way
A surprise package
On a bright clear sunny day
Strawberry! Raspberry!
All those good thangs!
Violets and gumdrops
That's what you're saying to me
(Ow!)
The song "Candy" by Will Smith is all about the feeling of being in love and how it consumes the mind and body like candy. The lyrics describe a person being taken over by the presence of their love interest, feeling compelled to impress and be near them. The opening lines "It's like candy, I can feel it when you walk, even when you talk it takes over me" highlights how in love an individual is by the presence of their crush. The reference to candy and the lyrics that follow describe a sweet, delectable feeling that takes over the body, much like the feeling of being in love. The lyrics metaphorically represent love as candy and describe the addictive nature of being in love.
The second verse of the song talks about how the individual is taken by the mere thought of their love interest. The lines, "My eyes roll in my head, I toss and turn in my bed, in the morning when I think about you" illustrate how the person is consumed by thoughts of their crush even to the point of sleeplessness. The lyrics also describe how the individual is shy but still tries to look their best for their love interest. The chorus repeats in between verses, emphasizing how consuming being in love can feel. The song ends with the reference to different flavors of candy, tying back to the metaphor of love being like candy.
Line by Line Meaning
It's like candy
Being with you gives me the same kind of rush as eating candy
I can feel it when you walk
I can sense your presence and feel happy when you're around
Even when you talk it takes over me
Hearing your voice has a strong effect on me and I become enamored with you
You're so dandy
You're fashionable, sophisticated, and charming
I want to know
I'm curious if you feel the same way too
Can you feel it too just like I do
Do you also experience the same intense sensations as I do when we're together?
This stuff is starting now
I'm starting to feel the rush of emotions that come with being near you
It's the same feeling I always seem to get around you
Whenever I'm near you, I experience the same intense feelings
There's no mistaking; I'm clearly taken
I'm definitely attracted to you and I am not hiding it
By the simple mere thought of you
Just thinking about you is enough to make me feel overwhelmed with emotion
My eyes roll in my head
I become so lost in thought that my eyes involuntarily roll upwards
I toss and turn in my bed
I struggle to sleep because I can't stop thinking about you
In the morning when I think about you
You're the first thing on my mind when I wake up
Simply put, you're the reason why
You're the cause of my intense emotions
Even though I'm real shy
I'm normally shy but being around you makes me more outgoing
I attempt to look my best for you
I try to look good for you because I want to impress you
'Cause you affect me, fascinate me
You have a strong impact on my emotions and I find you intriguing
I thank heaven for the things that you do
I feel incredibly grateful for the positive impact you have on my life
You sure are sweet
You have a kind and attractive personality
You're taking my appetite - but it's all right
Being around you makes me lose my appetite but I don't mind
You look real nice, wrapped up tight
You look very attractive and well put-together
You're giving me a heart attack
You have such a strong effect on me that I feel like I'm having a heart attack
It's the kind I like
I like the intense feelings that come with being around you
You're like a brand new feeling
Being with you is an exciting and unique experience
In a special way
You make me feel special and unique
A surprise package
You're full of pleasant surprises
On a bright clear sunny day
You bring happiness and joy into my life
Strawberry! Raspberry!
You're sweet, attractive, and tempting
All those good thangs!
You have so many wonderful qualities
Violets and gumdrops
You're colorful and full of flavor, just like candy
That's what you're saying to me
This is the message I get from being around you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LARRY BLACKMON, TOMI JENKINS, WILLARD C. SMITH, RYAN TOBY
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