In 1992, 16-year-old reggae artist Singing Sweet scored a hit with a cover version in Jamaica and on the dancehall scene in the United States. [1] Other covers were released in 1998 by Uncle Sam on his debut CD, and in 2006 by Clay Aiken on his CD A Thousand Different Ways.
In August 2007 the Dutch producers duo P&A remixed 'when I see you smile' into a dance version.
In 2008, Nina Girado recorded her own version of the song for her album Nina Sings The Hits of Diane Warren.
When I See You Smile
Bad English Lyrics
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How I'd ever make it through,
Through this world without having you
I just wouldn't have a clue
'Cause sometimes it seems
Like this world's closing in on me,
And there's no way of breaking free
Sometimes I want to give up
I want to give in, I want to quit the fight
And then I see you, baby
And everything's alright, everything's alright
When I see you smile
I can face the world,
Oh oh, you know I can do anything
When I see you smile
I see a ray of light,
Oh oh, I see it shining right through the rain
When I see you smile
Oh yeah, baby when I see you smile at me
Baby there's nothing
In this world that could ever do
What a touch of your hand can do
It's like nothing that I ever knew
And when the rain is falling
I don't feel it, 'cause you're here with me now
And one look at you baby
Is all I'll ever need, you're all I'll ever need
When I see you smile
I can face the world,
Oh oh, you know I can do anything
When I see you smile
I see a ray of light,
Oh oh, I see it shining right through the rain
When I see you smile
Oh yeah, baby when I see you smile at me
Sometimes I want to give up
I want to give in, I want to quit the fight
And then I see you baby
And everything's alright, everything's alright
So right
When I see you smile
I can face the world,
Oh oh, you know I can do anything
When I see you smile
I see a ray of light,
Oh oh, I see it shining right through the rain
When I see you smile
Oh yeah, baby when I see you smile at me
When I see you smile
I can face the world,
Oh oh, you know I can do anything
When I see you smile
I see a ray of light,
Oh oh, I see it shining right through the rain
When I see you smile
Oh yeah, baby when I see you smile at me
The lyrics to Bad English's "When I See You Smile" describe the immensity of how love affects one's perspective of the world. The first verse discusses how the singer couldn't imagine living in this world without his partner, indicating how much they rely on each other. The second verse relates to how the struggles of life can seem overwhelming, however, the love they share provides hope, happiness, and a feeling of complete wholeness. The chorus asserts the strength of the relationship, and how seeing the loved one smile can uplift the entire world and present hope.
The third verse states that the love they share cannot be matched by anything the world has to offer. In fact, the touch of their partner's hand outshines any treasure, fame or success. The following section suggests the idea that no matter how bad the storm or life can get, they feel protected, safe, and loved because of the presence of their partner. The song concludes with the assertion that their love is the ultimate strength, the ultimate shelter, and the ultimate happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I wonder
Occasionally, I think about how my life would be without you
How I'd ever make it through,
How I would survive the struggles and challenges of life
Through this world without having you
Living in this world without your presence and support
I just wouldn't have a clue
I would lack the knowledge, understanding, and direction to navigate through life
'Cause sometimes it seems
Because at times, it feels like
Like this world's closing in on me,
As if the world is getting smaller and shrinking around me
And there's no way of breaking free
And there is no escape, release, or liberation from it
And then I see you reach for me
But when you extend your hand towards me, everything changes and becomes better
Sometimes I want to give up
At times, I feel like surrendering or quitting
I want to give in, I want to quit the fight
I am tempted to concede, yield, or abandon the battle
And then I see you, baby
Yet, the moment I look at you, my love
And everything's alright, everything's alright
Everything falls into place, and every trouble disappears
When I see you smile
Whenever I see the expression of happiness on your face
I can face the world,
I can confront all the difficulties and obstacles in life
Oh oh, you know I can do anything
I feel empowered and capable of achieving anything with your encouragement
I see a ray of light,
I perceive a beam of hope and optimism
Oh oh, I see it shining right through the rain
I can envision it illuminating even in the darkest and gloomiest moments
Oh yeah, baby when I see you smile at me
Your smile towards me is enough to make my day and give me the strength to continue
Baby, there's nothing
My love, nothing in this world
In this world that could ever do
Can ever compare or provide
What a touch of your hand can do
What your loving and caring touch can accomplish
It's like nothing that I ever knew
It surpasses anything I have ever experienced before
And when the rain is falling
Even during the troubling and distressing times
I don't feel it, 'cause you're here with me now
I don't sense it, because your presence and support makes everything bearable
And one look at you baby
A single glance at you my love
Is all I'll ever need, you're all I'll ever need
Is enough to fulfill all my desires and necessities, you suffice for my entire being
So right
Perfect and true
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Diane Eve Warren
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sholehmahfudin4408
"When I See You Smile"
Sometimes I wonder how I'd ever make it through
Through this world without having you
I just wouldn't have a clue
'Cause sometimes it seems like this world's closing in on me
And there's no way of breaking free
And then I see you reach for me
Sometimes I wanna give up, wanna give in
I wanna quit the fight
And then I see you baby
And everything's alright, everything's alright
When I see you smile, I can face the world
Oh, oh
You know I can do anything
When I see you smile, I see a ray of light
Oh, oh
I see it shining right through the rain
When I see you smile
Baby when I see you smile at me
Oh, yeah
Baby there's nothing in this world that could ever do
What a touch of your hand can do
It's like nothing that I ever knew
Hey
And when the rain is falling, I don't feel it
'Cause you're here with me now
And one look at you baby
Is all I'll ever need, is all I'll ever need
When I see you smile, I can face the world
Oh, oh
You know I can do anything
When I see you smile, I see a ray of light
Oh, oh
I see it shining right through the rain
When I see you smile
Baby, baby when I see you smile at me
Sometimes I wanna give up, I wanna give in
I wanna quit the fight
Then one look at you baby
And everything's alright
Hey, everything's alright
It's alright
When I see you smile, I can face the world
Oh, oh
You know I can do anything
When I see you smile, I see a ray of light
Oh, oh
I see it shining right through the rain
When I see you smile, I can face the world
Oh, oh
You know I can do anything
When I see you smile, oh yeah
Baby when I see you smile
Smile at me
@user-tl9xh5rw1w
Who still listening to this in 2024
@tonniewalls8890
Me 100% all the way and 2025 and on
@ColbyC711
Right here!!!
@CultLabyrinth
The 21st century is sadly lacking this awesomeness! Who else agrees?
@Spartan77
I agree. Most modern music pales in comparison. Heck, I am being too nice, modern music SUCKS in comparison.
@cindyforbey2931
Thats for sure
@chizzler2248
I am on the same page, the music today doesn't have the emotion that the songs in the 70's 80's had. I miss those days!
@justindominice8282
Because they don’t sing from their heart
@nancy8676
John Waite is still out there
@pygeekrfoo820
Listening in 2024. Thinking of simpler times, old friends and loved ones who have passed. Who’s with me?