Smile
Smith Westerns Lyrics
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Life was such a drug
It makes me wanna try
All of my time should've been
In the end
With you
Yeah it's a waste of time but the sun still shines
And it shines for you
Yeah it's a waste of time but the sun still shines
And it shines for you
I never knew
What this world could do
It turns us into fools
I heard her say all the things
but it never meant what you want
with you
God it's a waste of time but the sun still shines
And it shines for you
Love is a waste of time but the sun still shines
And it shines right on you
Don't ya cry
Wipe the tear from your eye
Don't you know this help is all the time?
The lyrics of Smith Westerns' song "Smile" convey a sense of regret and wasted time, as the singer reflects on how they should have spent their time with someone they care about. The singer recognizes that life can be addictive, and that they were too consumed by their own interests and pursuits to realize what was truly important. However, despite this sense of loss and missed opportunities, the sun still shines- life goes on, and there is still beauty in the world.
The line "It turns us into fools" suggests that the world has a way of distorting our priorities and making us lose sight of what really matters. However, the chorus suggests that even if love and other pursuits seem like a "waste of time," there is still something valuable and enduring about the human experience. The singer urges their loved one not to despair, to remember that help is always available and that there is still hope.
Overall, "Smile" is a bittersweet song that captures the complex emotions of young love and missed opportunities. The lyrics are concise and powerful, conveying a sense of longing and regret without devolving into melodrama. The simple melody and pop-infused rock sound of the song complement the lyrics nicely, adding to the wistful, reflective tone.
Line by Line Meaning
I should've realized
I should have been aware
Life was such a drug
Life was intoxicating
It makes me wanna try
It makes me curious
All of my time should've been
All my time should have been spent
In the end
Ultimately
With you
Together with you
Yeah it's a waste of time but the sun still shines
Even though it's pointless, the world keeps going
And it shines for you
And you are a part of it
I never knew
I was unaware
What this world could do
What this world was capable of
It turns us into fools
It can make us look foolish
I heard her say all the things
I listened to her speak
but it never meant what you want
But it didn't say exactly what you wanted it to
with you
Alongside you
Love is a waste of time but the sun still shines
Even though love may be pointless, life goes on
And it shines right on you
And you are a part of it
Don't ya cry
Don't cry
Wipe the tear from your eye
Dry your tears
Don't you know this help is all the time?
Don't you realize that help is always available?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Avril Lavigne, Johan Karl Schuster, Max Martin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Fagur04
every time I listen to this song it feels like I'm at a highschool prom. amazing song, amazing album, amazing band!
kaatskillmts
i was only a day over 22 when this was uploaded. now i am 30. time moves so fast.
2Stripez
Time needs to chill
Joey Shabadoo
I am also 30. was listening to to them when i was in college back around 2011-2012. Want to cry.
SirTeedu
I'm 22 now
Eddie Ortega
It sure does. What did you learn during those 8 years?
Phleshe + Bone
the chorus is euphoric.
STAN SPLIFF
This is amazing music, there are good musicians, you just have to find them
Pedro
That guitar solo makes me "Smile" :)
dr dn
brilliant song!!