Lambert released his debut album, 'For Your Entertainment', in November 2009, via RCA Records/19 Recordings. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 in December 2009, selling 198,000 copies in the United States in the first week. To date, he is the first American Idol contestant to headline a world-wide tour in support of a debut album. As of January 2011, For Your Entertainment had sold more than 1.2 million copies worldwide. In 2010, Lambert was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Whataya Want from Me". His single "If I Had You", also from that album, has additionally received major critical and commercial acclaim,
Emboldened by his passionate fan-base, Lambert released his second studio album, 'Trespassing', in the U.S. on May 15th, 2012. Lambert served as an executive producer on the album, which the Better Than I Know Myself Songfacts reports him saying that it takes his fans on "an exciting journey through the past two years" of his life. The American Idol runner-up added, "It's been a transformative period and I really wanted to make music from what I've experienced. All these songs honestly explore the ups and downs of my reality."
In terms of his vocal talents, Adam Lambert has been compared to past glam rock and hard rock legends such as Queen's Freddie Mercury, Sweet's Brian Connolly, and The Who's Roger Daltrey. British rocker Brian May has had this to say about Adam’s voice: "I’m not easily moved to jelly by male vocalists... but Adam’s voice reaches out with sensitivity, depth, maturity, and awesome range and power which will make jaws drop all around the world... no doubt about it. The world of Rock has a bright new star."
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A Loaded Smile
Adam Lambert Lyrics
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It's just me selling a lie (um, um um, yeah)
When you're in my arms
I feel emptier inside
I never felt so satisfied
Everything falls into place but
I think I need a little more time
And yeah I know my life has changed but
A loaded smile
An empty glass
And one last dance (um yeah)
Walking hand in hand
You are all I ever want
And when you're not around dear
Don't even notice that you're gone
We are barely hanging on
Everything falls into place but I
Think I need a little more time
And yeah I know my life has changed but
Honestly I don't know if we'll survive
Makes me want you baby (makes me want you baby)
Can't you feel, can't you feel it yeah (can't you feel it yeah)
Makes me want ya baby (oh it makes me want ya)
It's a certain kind of convocation
Makes me want ya baby (makes me want you)
Can't you feel, can't you feel it yeah (Can't you feel it)
Makes me want you baby (makes me want you baby)
It's a certain kind of convocation
Everything falls into place but I
Think I need a little more time
And yeah I know my life has changed but
Honestly I don't know if we'll survive
A loaded smile
An empty glass
And one last dance
In "A Loaded Smile," Adam Lambert is singing about the feeling of being lost, empty, and unsure in a relationship that is falling apart. The opening lyrics, "If I say I'm sorry, it's just me selling a lie," suggest that he is not truly sorry for whatever has gone wrong in the relationship, but apologizing anyway to keep up appearances. When he is with his partner, he feels even emptier inside, despite the fact that everything seems to be falling into place. This highlights the idea that material success and stability are not enough to keep a relationship together. The line "An empty glass and one last dance" indicates that the relationship is coming to an end, and that they are going to have one last moment together before parting ways.
The chorus of "A Loaded Smile" revolves around the idea that there is a certain attraction or "convocation" between the two partners that makes them want each other, even though they are struggling to hold the relationship together. Lambert is conflicted about whether their love can survive the changes in his life, and seems to be using the "loaded smile" to mask his doubts and fears. Despite this, he expresses a deep affection for his partner, suggesting that he truly loves them and wishes that things could be different.
Line by Line Meaning
If I say I'm sorry
When I apologize, it's not because I truly regret my actions, but because I'm trying to manipulate the situation.
It's just me selling a lie (um, um um, yeah)
My apologies are insincere, and I'm aware of that fact.
When you're in my arms
When we're physically close, I still feel empty and unfulfilled.
I feel emptier inside
Being with you isn't enough to help me escape the void I feel inside.
I never felt so satisfied
Even though we're together, I'm still unhappy and unfulfilled.
Everything falls into place but
Despite everything seeming to be in order, something is still missing.
I think I need a little more time
I'm not ready to fully commit to this relationship yet.
And yeah I know my life has changed but
I'm aware that my life has shifted since being with you.
Honestly I don't know if we'll survive
I have my doubts about whether or not we'll make it as a couple.
A loaded smile
I'm putting on a facade of happiness, even though I'm not truly content.
An empty glass
My life still feels lacking and unfulfilled, despite all of my accomplishments.
And one last dance (um yeah)
Our time together may be short-lived, so let's make the most of it while we can.
Walking hand in hand
We're physically close, but emotionally distant.
You are all I ever want
Despite my reservations, I know that I want to be with you.
And when you're not around dear
When we're apart, I don't miss you as much as I thought I would.
Don't even notice that you're gone
Your absence doesn't affect me as much as I expected it to.
We are barely hanging on
Our relationship is precarious and could end at any moment.
Makes me want you baby (makes me want you baby)
Despite my reservations, I still feel drawn to you.
Can't you feel, can't you feel it yeah (can't you feel it yeah)
I'm hoping that you reciprocate my feelings.
It's a certain kind of convocation
There's an undeniable chemistry between us that I can't ignore.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LINDA PERRY
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