The Magic Key

One-T, Cool T

About The Magic Key

"The Magic Key" is a 2002 hip-hop/electronic song recorded by French animated feature One-T + Cool-T. It was the third single from the album The One-T ODC and was released in April 2003. The song samples 'Má Hra' (1971 album 'Nová Syntéza') by Blue Effect, a Czechoslovakian progressive rock band. It was the third most played songs on European radio and television during third quarter of 2003 and performed one of the longest-running singles in the 2003 French SNEP Singles Charts (41 weeks), peaking at #9. The song was also a top five hit in Denmark, Germany and Austria, and a top ten hit in Belgium (Wallonia) and Switzerland. To date, it remains One-T's most successful single. An animated music video was also released, featuring the characters on the single cover. The singer behind Cool-T (rap) is Christine Asamoah. The vocals for the chorus were provided by Virginie Tesnière. In 2015 a French version titled "DJ" featuring the chorus and samples of the song has been released by the French singer Dieselle. 


Year:
2004
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Missing you, missing you
Missing you, magic crew

(Listen up)
This sudden end to my days
Makes me wish I'd changed my ways
Spent more time with the posse
One-t, nine-t, bull-t, me
From up here, life seems so small
what's the 
meaning of it all?
Miss the way it used to be
One-t, nine-t, bull-t, me

Where in the world could I be?
Homies looking so cool, cool, I'm cool-t!
Tuxedos made of snow
Is there something I should know?
Mom and Pop and little bro
Dead and gone so long ago
Could this be paradise at last?
The first test I've ever passed

Music's the odyssey
It's here for you, for me
Just listen and find the magic key (listen up)

Music's the odyssey (yeah)
It's here for you, for me (Magic key)
Just listen like your life be free

Blissful days, what you gonna do?
Still I miss my old t-crew
Can't afterlive without'em
I just wish they only knew!
May they have lived without a home
But my homies love me kept me warm
Taught me to forget 'bout the game
Money, hatred, hunger, pain

This sudden end to my days
Makes me wish I'd changed my ways
Spent more time with the posse
One-t, Nine-t, Bull-t, me
From up here, life seems so small
what's the meaning of it all?
Miss the way it used to be
One-t, Nine-t, Bull-t, me

Music's the odyssey( yeah)
It's here for you, for me
Just listen and find the magic key (yours truly)/(listen up)

Music's the odyssey( yeah)
It's here for you, for me (magic key)
Just listen like your life be free

Missing you, missing you
Missing you, magic crew

The game of life is over (over)
Wish I'd stopped to smell the clover (clover)
Sing it'till your face turns blue
Bull-t, Nine-t, one-t, crew
Spent more time giving out the products
And less time clickin' off pops
Sing it' till your face turns blue
Bull-t, nine-t, cool-t, too

Had a meeting with my maker
The superhuman baker
He popped me in the oven
And set the dial to lovin'
Now I watch over my boys
Help'em keep on making noise
Never pictured me with wings
Guess I've heard of stranger things

Music's the odyssey (aha)/(yeah)
It's here for you, for me (yeah,yeah)
Just listen and find the magic key 

Music's the odyssey (aha, aha)
It's here for you, for me ( yeah, yeah)
Just listen like your life be free

Missing you, missing you
Missing you, magic crew

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One-T

One-T are an animated band created in 2000 by Eddy Gronfier and Thomas Pieds. Eddy Gronfier produces the music while Thomas Pieds creates the artwork and visuals. It is currently unknown whether or not this project is still in effect. more »

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Written by: Eddy Gronfier, Radim Hladik, Thomas Pieds

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Record Label
"The Magic Key" by One-T, was released under Universal Licensing Music (ULM), which is a subsidiary of Universal Music Group.
Chart performance
The song was a commercial success in Europe. It reached number one on the charts in France and Belgium and was also a top ten hit in Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland.
Animation work
The music video for "The Magic Key" harnesses the power of animation, introducing viewers to a futuristic, cartoonish world.
Album
"The Magic Key" is one of the singles from their album "The One-T ODC", which was released in the year 2003.
Secret Sampling
"The Magic Key" samples parts from a song titled "Maureen" by Sade, bringing a fresh interpretation and presenting it to a new audience.
Musical style
One-T's style, which prominently features in "The Magic Key", is a blend of electro, funk, and hip hop. The song features rap verses and a memorable, catchy chorus.
Slow Success
Although initially not successful in the UK, the song eventually gained traction and reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.
Identity
One-T is not a solo performer but a French animated band created in 2000 by Eddy Gronfier and Thomas Pieds.
Music Video theme
Doctor Nozman, Heist, Nine had role of Animated Characters in the music video. The story talked about issues faced by urban life.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "The Magic Key" allude to nostalgia and a longing for simpler times in childhood, with a commentary on how music can serve as a refuge from life's difficulties.
Longevity
Despite its release in 2003, "The Magic Key" remains popular and is still frequently played on radio stations worldwide.
Uniqueness
The music video's unique animation style and narrative storytelling made it stand out when compared to other music videos of the era.

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