I'm Looking for the One (To Be With Me)
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
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[Chorus] I am looking for the one to be with me now Are you looking for the one to be with you, now? I am looking for the one to be with me, now Are you looking for the...do you feel the same way too? Come on, clap your hands, wind it up if you're feelin' alright Clap your hands, wind it up, if you're feelin' the vibe Nod your head from side to side, as you ride the vibe 'Cause it's a party all night You can't fight the feelin' you feelin' 'Cause you're feelin' fine wit' nothing really on your mind It doesn't matter if you're wit' your crew Because (they can feel the same way too) I came to get down (you came to get down?) You came to get down? (we came to get down) I like that sound 'Cause it's a party over here, party over there Party right here (hey) Few over there (hooo) Keep it goin', keep it goin', keep it goin' now Keep it flowin', keep it flowin', keep it flowin' now Keep it going, 'cause this is for you So (you can feel the same way too) [Chorus] You know the puck don't stop here F*ck, the puck started here That's why I gotta put my heart in here To give you that old funky-funky-funky-funky-junky funk That I know you want So get your boom box so we can boom blocks Or shake it up somethin' pride for life 'Cause we rockin', right? It ain't a question 'bout bein' true Because (you can feel the same way too) A little somethin' for the radio (hooo) A little somethin' for the video (hooo) A little somethin' for the jeeps (ride-ride) A little somethin' for the streets (hey, hey) A little somethin' for the homies on the block A little somethin' for the honies in the flocks A little somethin' from me to you So (you can feel the same way too) [Chorus] Nine Trey, everybody wanna be a gangsta Buck-buck-buck-buck, but no more, thanks to me You got somethin' you can flip on the other tip As you get lost in the smooth rhymes I rip Years and years my peers misunderstood That I made cuts from my guts to make you feel good And if you get it, this is for you So (you can feel the same way too) Put your hands in the air, come on now Put your hands in the air, come on, yeah Feel the vibe, Jazzy Jazz in the place, right The upper-ground sound and pound to knock you outta your hide Feelin' a'ight? You feelin' a'ight? (yeah) You feelin' a'ight? You feelin' a'ight? (yeah) Well next time bring a friend wit' you So (they can feel the same way too) [Chorus]
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Written by: EDWARD THEODORE RILEY, MENTON L. SMITH, WILLARD C. SMITH, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, TERRY STEVEN LEWIS
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"I'm Looking for the One (To Be With Me)" was released in 1993 as part of DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince's album "Code Red."
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Chart SuccessIt achieved moderate success in terms of music charts, reaching number 5 on the UK Singles Chart and number 96 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Rap Duo"DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince" is a renowned hip-hop duo that formed in 1986. The Fresh Prince is better known today as acclaimed actor Will Smith.
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Song GenreThe song falls into the genre of East Coast Hip-Hop, a style characterized by complex lyricism delivered over raw beats.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I'm Looking for the One (To Be With Me)" features The Fresh Prince (Will Smith) in different scenes in a nightclub, showcasing his comedic character.
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Album Success"Code Red," the album from which the song originates, was the last the duo released before Will Smith's acting career took off, making him a Hollywood superstar. It went gold, with over 500,000 sales.
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Song LyricsThe song's lyrics tell a story about The Fresh Prince's search for the perfect woman, mixing humor with romantic themes.
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Grammy WinnersPrior to releasing this song, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince had already won the first-ever Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance in 1989.
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Social ImpactThe duo is often recognized for their clean and conscious rap that didn't resort to controversy or derogatory themes, making songs like "I'm Looking for the One (To Be With Me)" enjoyable for a wide audience.
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Acting CareerAfter the release of this song and album, Will Smith aka The Fresh Prince transitioned to an exceptionally successful acting career, landing the lead role in the widely appreciated TV show, "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," and later starring in numerous blockbuster movies.
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