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Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world
Like a Colossus, and we petty men
Walk under his huge legs and peep about
To find ourselves dishonourable graves.
— Julius Caesar, Act I Scene 2
: The song tells a relatable story of a girl "driftin' away" in class or dealing with a "lame" boss at work, only to have her entire world made beautiful by someone's smile.
: The song features a saxophone solo by jazz legend Branford Marsalis . I Love Your Smile
When Shanice was recording her 1991 album Inner Child , she didn't actually want "I Love Your Smile" to be the first single. : The song tells a relatable story of
: She reportedly sat in the office of Motown executive Jheryl Busby and cried, begging him not to release it. Busby and producer Narada Michael Walden stood their ground, insisting it was a hit. : She reportedly sat in the office of
: The laughter heard at the end of the track actually belongs to Janet Jackson and her then-partner René Elizondo Jr.
Today, the song is considered a quintessential 90s anthem, celebrated for its nostalgic, feel-good energy.
: Shanice was a fan of harder-edged rap groups like Salt-N-Pepa and MC Lyte at the time. She worried that "I Love Your Smile" was "too happy" and might make her look corny to the public.