WHEN SMOKEY SINGS


Debonair lullabies in melodies revealed
In deep despair on lonely nights
He knows just how you feel
The slyest rhymes, the sharpest suits in miracles made real

Like a bird in flight on a hot sweet night
You know you're right just to hold her tight
He soothes it right, makes it outtasite
And everything's good in the world tonight

When Smokey sings, I hear violins
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
As she's packing her things as she's spreading her wings
The front door might slam but the back door it rings
And Smokey sings, he sings

Elegance in eloquence, for sale or rent or hire
Should I say, yes, I match his best, then I would be a liar
Symphonies that soothe the rage when lovers hearts catch fire

Like a bird in flight on a hot sweet night
You know you're right just to hold her tight
He soothes it right, makes it outtasite
And everything's good in the world tonight!

When Smokey sings, I hear violins
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
As she's packing her things as she's spreading her wings
Smashing the hell with the heaven she brings
Then Smokey sings, he sings

Luther croons, Sly's the original, originator
James screams, Marvin was the only innovator
But nothing can compare, nothing can compare
When Smokey sings

When Smokey sings, I hear violins
When Smokey sings, I forget everything
As she's packing her things as she's spreading her wings
She threw back the ring, when Smokey sings
Smokey sings, Smokey sings...