He rose to prominence after releasing "Holla at Your Boy", the lead single from his debut studio album, Superstar (2011). "Tease Me/Bad Guys", "Don't Dull", "Love My Baby", "Pakurumo", and "Oluwa Lo Ni" were also released as singles from the Superstar album. Ayo, his self-titled second studio album, was released in September 2014. It was supported by six singles: "Jaiye Jaiye", "On Top Your Matter", "One Question", "Joy", "Bombay", and "Show You the Money". Wizkid left E.M.E after his contract expired.
In 2016, Wizkid achieved international recognition following his collaboration with Drake on the hit single "One Dance", which reached number one in 15 countries, including the US Billboard Hot 100, the UK, Canada and Australia. He signed a multi-album deal with RCA Records in March 2017. His third studio album, Sounds from the Other Side, was released in July 2017. It serves as his major label debut and was primarily a Caribbean-influenced record. SFTOS was supported by five singles: "Daddy Yo", "Sweet Love", "Come Closer" featuring Drake, "African Bad Gyal" and "Naughty Ride". Wizkid became the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the 2018 Guinness World Records for his contribution to "One Dance".[4]
In 2019, he was featured on Beyoncé's project The Lion King: The Gift on the collaboration "Brown Skin Girl", which won him a Grammy Award for Best Music Video.[5] His fourth album, Made in Lagos, was released in October 2020, to wide commercial success and acclaim.[6] The album includes the single "Essence", which became the first Nigerian song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.[7]
By February 2021, Wizkid was the most-streamed Nigerian artist of all time on Spotify, with over 3.4 billion streams across all credits.[8]
Smile
Wizkid Lyrics
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So nice, ahn ahn ahn so nice oh Lord
I can be your substance
It's easy when the love don't hide (no hide, no hide)
Had to learn from my mistakes
Company creates companions
So right, yeah yeah, baby boo say
Girl I love it when you smile (oh Lord, oh Lord)
I love your life, yeah
Love it when you smile
Say, I will do anything for my love, yeah yeah
I will do anything for my love, yeah
Oh Lord, run inside a building up in flames
Just to be with my love
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I will do anything for my love, oh Lord (yeah)
We could do this all night
Love me 'cause it feel right
Say you need me in your life (oh life)
Do whatever I say
You will never hurt me
Loving make me feel amazing inside, oh, I
(You're, you're)
You're the only one I need
And the only one I'll see
Love the way you talk to me
And I love your energy
'Cause you make it look easy
I have a thing, babe believe me ('lieve me)
There ain't nothing I won't give
There ain't nothing I won't do
You're the only one for me
Nobody else but you
'Cause you make me feel lucky (lucky)
No no, it's yours baby, just me
Trust me, I know
I love your life, yeah
Love it when you smile
Say, I will do anything for my love, yeah yeah
I will do anything for my love, yeah
Oh Lord, run inside a building
Up in flames just to be with my love
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I will do anything for my love, oh Lord
You're just a blessing to me
I thank baba God for your life
Oh Lord, my baby
Showed me what I couldn't see
My love for you could never go blind
I wanna be by your side
Tell me when you need me, baby, I go dey your side
Kiss you every morning, baby, I go hold you tight oh
Treat you like no other, everyday na Valentine
Omoge mi forever, be my paradise
Honey, you're my sugar, you dey sweet like Caroline
Baby you're my prisoner, I go give you all my time oh
Sweet baby Gee
Oh Lord, oh Lord
I love your life, yeah
Love it when you smile
Say, I will do anything for my love, yeah yeah
I will do anything for my love, yeah
Oh Lord, run inside a building
Up in flames just to be with my love
Yeah, yeah, yeah
I will do anything for my love, oh Lord
(Oh Lord)
I will do anything for my love
The song "Smile" by Wizkid is a love song that expresses a deep and passionate love for someone special. In the first verse of the song, the singer acknowledges that he has made mistakes in the past but has learned from them. He also recognizes that having good company is important in life. The chorus of the song expresses his love and admiration for the person he is singing to, particularly when she smiles. He promises to do anything for her, even if it means risking his life to be with her.
The second verse of the song continues to express the singer's commitment to his love. He promises to always be there for her, to kiss her each morning, and to treat her like no other. He also recognizes that his love for her has shown him things he could not see before and that he wants to be by her side forever. The bridge of the song reiterates this commitment and expresses the singer's gratitude for the love of his life.
"Smile" is a powerful love song that communicates a deep commitment and passion for someone special. The singer acknowledges his mistakes but promises to do anything for his love. The song's message is about the importance of having good companionship in life and how that can create a meaningful and fulfilling relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna be so nice
It's going to be really great
So nice, ahn ahn ahn so nice oh Lord
It's so amazing, even God would agree
I can be your substance
I can be the one you rely on
It's easy when the love don't hide (no hide, no hide)
It's easier when there are no secrets in the relationship
Had to learn from my mistakes
I had to make mistakes to learn and grow from them
Company creates companions
Having someone to share your experiences with makes life better
So right, yeah yeah, baby boo say
It feels perfect, my love agrees
I love your smile
I love seeing you happy
Girl I love it when you smile (oh Lord, oh Lord)
Your smile is my favorite thing
I love your life, yeah
I love everything about you
Love it when you smile
I love seeing you happy
Say, I will do anything for my love, yeah yeah
I will do anything for the one I love
Oh Lord, run inside a building up in flames
I would risk my life for my love
Just to be with my love
Being with my love is worth any danger
We could do this all night
We could spend all night together
Love me 'cause it feel right
Love me because our love feels right
Say you need me in your life (oh life)
Tell me that you need me in your life
Do whatever I say
Follow my lead
You will never hurt me
I trust you with my heart
Loving make me feel amazing inside, oh, I
Our love makes me feel incredible
(You're, you're) You're the only one I need
You are the only one I need in my life
And the only one I'll see
I only have eyes for you
Love the way you talk to me
I love how you communicate with me
And I love your energy
Your energy brings positivity to my life
'Cause you make it look easy
You make our relationship seem effortless
I have a thing, babe believe me ('lieve me)
I have a strong connection with you, believe me
There ain't nothing I won't give
There's nothing I wouldn't do for you
There ain't nothing I won't do
I'll do whatever it takes to make you happy
You're the only one for me
You are my soulmate
Nobody else but you
No one else compares to you
'Cause you make me feel lucky (lucky)
I feel fortunate to have you in my life
No no, it's yours baby, just me
I'm yours completely
Trust me, I know
I'm confident in our love
You're just a blessing to me
You are a wonderful gift in my life
I thank baba God for your life
I thank God for bringing you into my life
My baby showed me what I couldn't see
You have helped me see things in a different way
My love for you could never go blind
I will always love you
I wanna be by your side
I want to be with you always
Tell me when you need me, baby, I go dey your side
Let me know when you need me and I'll be there for you
Kiss you every morning, baby, I go hold you tight oh
I'll start your day with a sweet kiss and hold you close at night
Treat you like no other, everyday na Valentine
I'll treat you like a queen every day, not just on Valentine's Day
Omoge mi forever, be my paradise
My love, be with me forever and make my life paradise
Honey, you're my sugar, you dey sweet like Caroline
You are my sweet love, like the sweetness of sugar or Caroline
Baby you're my prisoner, I go give you all my time oh
I'll give you all my time and attention, you have my heart
Sweet baby Gee
My sweet love
I will do anything for my love
I will do anything for the one I love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, Emmanuel Abiola Isong, Gabriella Wilson, Richard Isong Olowaranti Mbuk Isong
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@joeblue7738
600 years of blessing for whoever likes this comment with faith
@Jessica-gj6xe
Love you man 👨 😍 😍 😍
@craiggwasira9518
Amen
@thunderboy7810
https://youtu.be/liS6GyPDwLQ
@akimnerom8231
Lol
@temitopeobinna4608
Who else agreed with me that WizKid no longer make music for Nigeria but the whole wide world?. Una must feel am
@anonymousretro9293
Nobody can disagree to this point
@hassanibrahim4949
Makes fact bro, his tunes are beyond Nigeria
@valentineobi799
Same with this guy
https://youtu.be/GZoZdN0hHQ4
@odioncinar3753
Exactly my thoughts..this what most Nigerians seems not to digest.