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.
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Will Smith Lyrics
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Hey this is me, I'm not in right now
But if you leave your name and your number
I'll just might think about calling you back
Have a pleasant day
Pick up the phone girl, I know that you home
Come on pick up, pick up, pick it up, pick it up, pick it up
I know I don't deserve it cause of how I messed up
But alright cool, sit and listen
I'm missing your kiss and now a tear drop glistens
I had a bit to drink, kinda threw me
Things just happened, she didn't mean nuttin' to me
You know me baby, I'm still that same man
That asked for your hand, and still the same plan
Another brother falls by the wayside
Another brother falls by the play side
I knew ever since I was a kid
That I was going to pay the piper for the things I did
But now there is no more us, no more we
No more nuttin' girl damn and it's all cause of me
No more late nights watching tv
No more talks on the phone till three
No more playing in the leaves in the fall
No more piggy back rides in the mall
No more ice cream cones to share
No more sittin' just playin' in your hair
No more picnics out by the sea
There ain't no more nuttin' and it's all cause of me
Damn, some brothers yeah we huff and we puff
Cause when we're hurtin' inside, we gots to front like we tough
But that's dangerous, to cover hurt with hard
Because you still get scared through that feeble facade
Then the bonds of your ego, when the shackles of manhood
Makes you lose something thats damn good
A picture in my mind of us hand and hand walking
So alive, now I'm a dead man talking
Why can't you just pick it up so we can sit and just talk
Why can't you meet me somewhere so we can go take a walk
I can't hide, air, land, or sea
Cause everytime I turn around, there I be
When I was with you I felt free
Now I'm in a cage called me
Now I see, no more us, no more we
No more nuttin' girl damn, and it's all cause of me
No more late nights watching tv
No more talks on the phone till three
No more playing in the leaves in the fall
No more piggy back rides in the mall
No more ice cream cones to share
No more sittin' just playin' in your hair
No more picnics out by the sea
There ain't no more nuttin' and it's all cause of me
No more late nights watching tv
No more talks on the phone till three
No more playing in the leaves in the fall
No more piggy back rides in the mall
No more ice cream cones to share
No more sittin' just playin' in your hair
No more picnics out by the sea
There ain't no more nuttin' and it's all cause of me
The song "No More" by Will Smith is an emotional confession of a man who knows he has made a huge mistake and has lost the love of his life because of it. He starts with the typical "leave a message" recording, which implies that he's not available to take the call because he's not emotionally present to give his attention to someone. Then, he begins pleading with the woman he loves to pick up the phone, acknowledging his mistake, apologizing for his behavior, and begging for a chance to make it right. He lists specific things he loves and misses about the relationship, like watching TV late at night, playing in the leaves in the fall, and sharing ice cream cones, but ultimately knows that it's all his fault and there's "no more us, no more we, no more nuttin' girl damn, and it's all cause of me."
The lyrics show a vulnerable side of Will Smith that people don't often get to see in his music. He's admitting to the wrong he's done, rather than trying to make himself look good or deflect blame. The lyrics also convey a sense of regret and loss, as he mourns the end of the relationship and all the things that come along with it. The song is a reflection on the importance of valuing and cherishing the relationships and people we love while we still have them.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey this is me, I'm not in right now
I'm not emotionally present for you
But if you leave your name and your number
If you reach out, I might respond
I'll just might think about calling you back
I'll consider responding to your message
Pick up the phone girl, I know that you home
Please answer the phone, I know you're there
Please don't leave me all alone with just the sound of this tone
I don't want to be left alone with just the silence of the phone
Come on pick up, pick up, pick it up, pick it up, pick it up
Please answer the phone, I'm desperate
I know I don't deserve it cause of how I messed up
I understand I don't deserve forgiveness
I'm missing your kiss and now a tear drop glistens
I miss you and I'm emotional about it
I had a bit to drink, kinda threw me
I was drinking and it affected me
Things just happened, she didn't mean nuttin' to me
I cheated on you, but it meant nothing to me
You know me baby, I'm still that same man
I'm the same person you fell in love with
That asked for your hand, and still the same plan
I still want to be with you
I knew ever since I was a kid
I've always known
That I was going to pay the piper for the things I did
I knew I'd have to face the consequences of my actions
But now there is no more us, no more we
Our relationship is over
No more nuttin' girl damn and it's all cause of me
Our relationship ended because of my actions
Damn, some brothers yeah we huff and we puff
Men often put up a tough front when they're hurting
Cause when we're hurtin' inside, we gots to front like we tough
Because we feel like we have to be strong
But that's dangerous, to cover hurt with hard
It's not healthy to hide pain with toughness
Because you still get scared through that feeble facade
You're still scared even when you act tough
Then the bonds of your ego, when the shackles of manhood
The idea of being a strong, masculine man holds you back
Makes you lose something thats damn good
It causes you to lose something valuable
A picture in my mind of us hand and hand walking
I have memories of us together
So alive, now I'm a dead man talking
I feel empty now without you
Why can't you just pick it up so we can sit and just talk
Why can't we connect and talk things out?
Why can't you meet me somewhere so we can go take a walk
Why can't we spend time together again?
I can't hide, air, land, or sea
I can't run from my mistakes
Cause everytime I turn around, there I be
My past mistakes keep following me
When I was with you I felt free
Being with you was liberating for me
Now I'm in a cage called me
Without you, I feel trapped and confined
Now I see, no more us, no more we
I see that our relationship is truly over
No more nuttin' girl damn, and it's all cause of me
I'm responsible for the end of our relationship
No more late nights watching tv
We can no longer enjoy our late-night TV shows together
No more talks on the phone till three
We can no longer have our late-night phone conversations
No more playing in the leaves in the fall
We can no longer have fun playing in the leaves during autumn
No more piggy back rides in the mall
We can no longer play around and be carefree in the mall
No more ice cream cones to share
We can no longer share ice cream cones together
No more sittin' just playin' in your hair
We can no longer enjoy each other's company in that intimate way
No more picnics out by the sea
We can no longer enjoy romantic picnics by the ocean
There ain't no more nuttin' and it's all cause of me
I'm responsible for taking away all of our shared experiences
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Darren T. Henson, Neil Larsen, Willard C. Smith
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