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.
Men in Black
Will Smith Lyrics
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Here come the Men in Black
(It's the MiBs, uh, here come the MiBs)
Here come the Men in Black
They won't let you remember
Nah nah nah
The good guys dress in black, remember that
The title held by me: MiB
Means what you think you saw, you did not see
So don't blink be what was there is now gone
Black suit with the black Ray-Bans on
Walk in shadow, move in silence
Guard against extra-terrestrial violence
But yo, we ain't on no government list
We straight don't exist, no names and no fingerprints
Saw somethin' strange, watch your back
'Cause you never quite know where the MiBs is at
Uh and
Here come the Men in Black (Men in Black)
Galaxy defenders (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Here come the Men in Black (Men in Black)
They won't let you remember (won't let you remember)
Uh uh, uh uh, now
From the deepest of the darkest of night
On the horizon bright light enters sight, tight
Cameras zoom on the impendin' doom
But then like boom, black suits fill the room up
With the quickness talk with the witnesses
Hypnotizer, neuralyzer
Vivid memories turn to fantasies
Ain't no MiBs, can I please
Do what we say that's the way we kick it
Yaknahmean? I'll send my noisy cricket, get wicked on you
We're your first, last and only line of defense
Against the worst scum of the universe
So don't fear us, cheer us
If you ever get near us, don't jeer us, we're the fearless
MiBs, freezin' up all the flack
(What's that stand for?) Men in Black
Uh, and
(The Men in Black)
Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh
(The Men in Black)
Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh
Let me see you just bounce it with me, just bounce with me (bounce with me)
Just bounce it with me c'mon
Let me see you just slide with me, just slide with me (slide, slide, slide, slide)
Just slide with me c'mon
Let me see you take a walk with me, just walk it with me (walk with me)
Take a walk with me c'mon
And make your neck work
Now freeze (uh huh huh ha)
Here come the Men in Black (Men in Black)
Galaxy defenders (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Here come the Men in Black (Men in Black)
They won't let you remember (no, no)
Alright check it, let me tell you this in closin'
I know we might seem imposin'
But trust me if we ever show in your section
Believe me, it's for your own protection
'Cause we see things that you need not see
And we be places that you need not be
So go witcha life, forget that Roswell crap
Show love to the black suit, 'cause that's the Men in
That's the Men in
Here come the Men in Black (here they come)
Galaxy defenders (galaxy defenders)
Here come the Men in Black (oh, here they come)
They won't let you remember (won't let you remember)
Here come the Men in Black (ohh, here they come)
Galaxy defenders (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Here come the Men in Black
They won't let you remember
The song "Men in Black" by Will Smith was created as a part of the soundtrack for the science-fiction comedy film of the same name. The lyrics describe the Men in Black, who are a team of secret agents charged with protecting Earth from extraterrestrial threats. The song begins with the trademark "woo" sound and the signature catchphrase "Here come the Men in Black," which has become synonymous with the franchise. The lyrics explain that the Men in Black dress in black, move in silence and walk in shadows to protect the world.
Will Smith's character in the film, James Edwards III, was given the title of MiB (Men in Black) to hide his identity from the outside world. The lyrics suggest that what people think they saw, they did not see, and what was there is now gone. The Men in Black use a flashy tool known as the Neuralyzer, which is a device that erases individuals' memories to maintain secrecy. The song concludes with Will Smith rapping about walking alongside the Men in Black, taking a walk with them and urging the audience to show love to the black suit, which is a symbol of the Men in Black.
Line by Line Meaning
Here come the Men in Black
The secret agency known as the Men in Black (MiB) are arriving
They won't let you remember
The Men in Black erase memories of encounters with extra-terrestrial beings
The good guys dress in black, remember that
The agents wear black suits and their purpose is to protect the Earth from aliens
Just in case we ever face to face and make contact
In the event of an encounter, the agents will be prepared to handle the situation
The title held by me: MiB
Will Smith's character is an agent of the Men in Black
Means what you think you saw, you did not see
If you think you saw an extra-terrestrial encounter, you most likely did not
So don't blink be what was there is now gone
If you blink, you might miss the encounter
Black suit with the black Ray-Bans on
The agents wear black suits and black sunglasses
Walk in shadow, move in silence
The agents are secretive and operate in the shadows
Guard against extra-terrestrial violence
The agents are prepared to defend the Earth against hostile alien threats
But yo, we ain't on no government list
The Men in Black do not answer to the government
We straight don't exist, no names and no fingerprints
The agents are anonymous and do not leave a trail
Saw somethin' strange, watch your back
If you witness something unusual, be cautious
'Cause you never quite know where the MiBs is at
The agents could be anywhere
From the deepest of the darkest of night
The Men in Black operate in the middle of the night
On the horizon bright light enters sight, tight
Strange lights in the distance signal an impending encounter
Cameras zoom on the impendin' doom
Media cameras are focused on the upcoming event
But then like boom, black suits fill the room up
The Men in Black arrive and take control of the situation
With the quickness talk with the witnesses
The agents quickly speak with any witnesses to the encounter
Hypnotizer, neuralyzer
The agents use advanced technology to erase memories and hypnotize people
Vivid memories turn to fantasies
The agents alter people's memories of the event, making it seem like a fantasy
Do what we say that's the way we kick it
The agents are in charge and must be obeyed
Yaknahmean? I'll send my noisy cricket, get wicked on you
The agents have powerful weapons at their disposal
We're your first, last and only line of defense
The Men in Black are the only defense against alien attacks
Against the worst scum of the universe
The agents protect against the most dangerous aliens
So don't fear us, cheer us
Don't be afraid of the agents, instead appreciate their service
If you ever get near us, don't jeer us, we're the fearless
Respect the agents, as they are fearless in their duty
MiBs, freezin' up all the flack
The Men in Black are handling all of the problems
Alright check it, let me tell you this in closin'
Closing statements from Will Smith's character
I know we might seem imposin'
The agents might seem intimidating or imposing, but it's for protection
But trust me if we ever show in your section
If the Men in Black show up, it's for a good reason
Believe me, it's for your own protection
The agents are there to protect you
And we be places that you need not be
The agents go to dangerous locations that regular people should avoid
So go witcha life, forget that Roswell crap
Live your life, and don't dwell on conspiracy theories like Roswell
Show love to the black suit, 'cause that's the Men in
Respect the agents, because they are the Men in Black
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Willard C Smith, Fred Washington, Patrice Rushen, Terry Mcfadden
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@monimejia6591
I don't care what they said, I will always remember Will Smith for the smiles he gave me and his good movies
@maxxus9119
will smith is a legend. it does not care what mistakes he did. nobody is perfect and nobody has the right to criticize another's bad actions like if was perfect.
@leandro4552
Yeah, but he smacked the shit out of Chris Rock.
@ikedewinter1213
Gotta forgive him everyone slapped someone they shouldn't have at some point.
@big_jackkkkkk
Yeah bro
@xavigelledhair
This is what modern movies are missing - an original song to go with the movie, which normally plays when the credits roll.
Dang man, this song takes me back... such an awesome way to close off a movie.
@joiningcard
wouldn't really call it that original, its heavily derived from forget me nots. this is essentially just a remix of it.
@shaun_the_sheip2775
@joiningcard pretty much how 90% of rap is
@hirammedhane1385
Such good times!
@sml_mnz4505
Modern examples are Spiderman: across the sipderverse, metro boomin made its sound track, or The grinch too, where tyler made the soundtrack