Tell Me
Smilez & Southstar, Southstar
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Yea this right here Is going out to all them girls out there That did me and south wrong, ya know? Tell you a lil story its the reason Love, hate, mistakes, tell me wacha think is going on We date, all day tell me wacha think is going on Too late, heartbreak tell me wacha think is going on What's going on what's going on Yo, eh yo me and miss thang We run a perfect team We had all the things all them other couples fiend Love, trust, good sex, and security If you ever felt weak Smilez was your energy Trips across seas, show you the finer things No more burger king it was fine dine, cuisine And if it never had it, I don't think it mattered We were a classic like Nas in Illmatic I was so deceived, I thought we had a thing You used to blow my 2 way up wit 143s Da L-O-V had me blind I would had to see I trusted my friends, all they were yelling at me How could you do me so wrong, I don't want to get dogged I invested three years ma, plus this song I'm so confused, where to go? How do I choose? I guess to find real love I gotta pay my dues Love, hate, mistakes, tell me wacha think is going on We date, all day tell me wacha think is going on Too late, heartbreak tell me wacha think is going on What's going on what's going on It seems so good, yo we used to chill in the hood You made me feel that tingle in my heart like nobody could And all the long we stood, when times was hard Even before all this rap shit made me a star When I was working two jobs, just to survive When I felt like killin' myself you kept me alive What a pair, me and you, we was a match Different tastes, but you know opposites attract By my side, hold my head, and kept me strong Still trying to figure out, where the hell we went wrong I did what I can, young cat made a man Stayed and weathered the storm, when most would of ran Too much pride, and you know men don't cry Had to let you go even though it hurt inside All by myself, now I had to turn to these rhymes Its the only way I know to release my mind. Love, hate, mistakes, tell me wacha think is going on We date, all day tell me wacha think is going on Too late, heartbreak tell me wacha think is going on What's going on what's going on Its been a while yea you know time goes fast Let me tell you though, some things still don't pass Sit back in the pad, think about the times we had Try not to let it make me sad, or make me mad I'm tryin' to move on wit my life, the wound is healed Yea I'm just speakin' it real, I'm ready to feel Ready to provide for my seed, a man now Bet you can't believe its me You ruined a good thing and all of our dreams Tryin' to lock me down a lifetime in the beam Monitoring my calls, griping at my dawgs I never really understood the cause My friends were your friends Your friends were my friends Your doe was my doe My doe is my doe Mano why mano We'll fought this weather And everybody that's been through it Then sing it together. love, hate, mistakes, tell me wacha think is going on we date, all day tell me wacha think is going on too late, heartbreak tell me wacha think is going on what's going on what's going on (repeat until end)
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Written by: RICHARD BAILEY, MESHAC MIHOMME
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Tell Me" by Smilez & Southstar was released as a single in 2002. The song was recorded as part of their debut and only studio album "Crash the Party."
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Genre and StyleThe song is primarily classified under the Hip Hop genre. The beats, rhythm, and lyrics reflect a typical early 2000s, mainstream Hip Hop style.
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Chart Performance"Tell Me" is the duo's most successful track. It reached number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it their only song to break into the top 40.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Tell Me" received significant airplay on MTV and BET. The video was directed by David Palmer and shot in various locations around Orlando, Florida.
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Group CompositionSmilez & Southstar are a hip-hop duo from Orlando, Florida. The group is composed of Rodney "Smilez" Bailey, who is of Jamaican descent, and Rob "Southstar" Campman, who is of Chinese and Italian descent.
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Production“Tell Me” was produced by Dakari, who also worked with artists such as G-Eazy and Chris Brown.
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Lyrics ContentThe song's lyrics describe the struggles faced by aspiring musicians, including dealing with criticism and self-doubt, highlighting the duo's journey in the music industry.
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Critical ResponseAlthough "Tell Me" was not a megahit, it was well received by the public and critics, especially for its catchy chorus and the duo's dynamic and energetic delivery.
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Role in Popular Culture"Tell Me" has been sampled and covered by other artists, and it's used in various pop culture contexts. Notably, it was part of the soundtrack for the 2003 video game, "Def Jam Vendetta."
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The Duo's CareerSmilez and Southstar disbanded shortly after their debut album, and no new music has been released under their joint name since. However, they got back together for a one-off performance at the 20th anniversary party for Real Radio 104.1 in Orlando in 2014.
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