When Will I See You Smile Again?
Bell Biv DeVoe Lyrics


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I'm so sorry, baby
I never meant to hurt you
Please forgive me

Tears I see drop from your eyes
Tell me why you cry
Guilt I feel when you look at me
Did I let you down

Girl, you see that I
I apologize
Tell me what to do
To get through to you

Girl, it's not the same
I know I was to blame
Just tell me when will I
See you smile again

Tell me when will I see you smile again
'Cause I know I messed up, baby
And I know you're fed up, sugar

Tell me when will I see you smile again
'Cause I know I messed up, baby
And I know you're fed up, sugar

Promises I know I made many times before
And I broke each one of them
But I had to learn over and over again
Don't hurt the one you love

Girl, you see that I
I apologize
Tell me what to do
To get through to you

Girl, it's not the same
I know I was to blame
Just tell me when will I
See you smile again

Tell me when will I see you smile again
'Cause I know I messed up, baby
And I know you're fed up, sugar

Tell me when will I see you smile again
'Cause I know I messed up, baby
And I know you're fed up, sugar

Look, baby
Listen
Please forgive me for all the wrong I've done
You see, I just can't understand
Why I keep making this same kind of mistake
Over and over again
But there's one question that remains in the back of my mind now
And that is
When will I see you smile again

Tell me when will I see you smile again (maybe we can talk it over)
'Cause I know I messed up, baby (maybe we can work it out)
And I know you're fed up, sugar

Tell me when will I see you smile again
'Cause I know I messed up, baby
And I know you're fed up, sugar (is there something I can do)

Tell me when will I see you smile again
'Cause I know I messed up, baby
And I know you're fed up, sugar





Tell me when will I see you smile again

Overall Meaning

The song "When Will I See You Smile Again" by Bell Biv DeVoe is an apology song. The opening lyrics express the singer's regret for hurting his partner by saying "I'm so sorry, baby / I never meant to hurt you / Please forgive me." The singer then goes on to acknowledge the tears in his partner's eyes and his guilt for letting her down. He apologizes and asks for her forgiveness, promising that he will not make the same mistake again. The chorus of the song repeats the main question: "Tell me when will I see you smile again," emphasizing the singer's desire to make things right and restore his partner's happiness.


Overall, the song conveys a feeling of remorse and candid acknowledgment of the singer's faults. Through the lyrics, the singer is pleading with his partner to give him a second chance and work things out. The song is notable for its catchy melody and the harmony of the three singers, which delivers a powerful message of forgiveness and hope for a brighter future.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm so sorry, baby
Expressing remorse for causing pain


I never meant to hurt you
Claiming no intention to cause harm


Please forgive me
Requesting for forgiveness


Tears I see drop from your eyes
Noticing the emotional pain caused


Tell me why you cry
Asking for an explanation to understand the situation better


Guilt I feel when you look at me
Feeling remorseful for one's actions


Did I let you down
Asking if one's actions caused disappointment


Girl, you see that I
Acknowledging the presence of the person one is addressing


I apologize
Offering an apology for one's actions


Tell me what to do
Asking for guidance on how to make amends


To get through to you
Expressing desire to repair the relationship


Girl, it's not the same
Acknowledging the change in the relationship after one's actions


I know I was to blame
Accepting responsibility for one's actions


Just tell me when will I
Seeking information on how to repair the relationship


See you smile again
Wishing for a return of happiness in the relationship


Promises I know I made many times before
Admitting to making promises in the past


And I broke each one of them
Acknowledging that past promises were not fulfilled


But I had to learn over and over again
Expressing a willingness to change and improve


Don't hurt the one you love
Offering relationship advice based on past mistakes


Look, baby
Addressing the person affectionately


Listen
Requesting the person's attention


Please forgive me for all the wrong I've done
Asking for forgiveness for all past mistakes


You see, I just can't understand
Admitting confusion and lack of understanding


Why I keep making this same kind of mistake
Expressing frustration over repeating past mistakes


Over and over again
Emphasizing repetition of past mistakes


But there's one question that remains in the back of my mind now
Admitting a lingering question or doubt about the relationship


And that is
Transitioning into the question


When will I see you smile again
Repeating the question from earlier


Maybe we can talk it over
Suggesting a conversation to resolve the issue


Maybe we can work it out
Expressing a desire to find a solution together


Is there something I can do
Asking if there is any specific action that can be taken to improve the situation




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: ALTON "WOKIE" STEWART, TIMOTHY WILLIAM GATLING, WILLIAM GATLING TIMOTHY

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GT Tg

Ricky doesn't over sing - he lets the song come to him and just glides across the track. No growling or shouting - just notes that speak to your soul. Dude can blow.

K Scott

Amen

Eman

Facts , underrated vocalist

Ash Monae

Still even live. New edition is my fave groups.

Lue Weston

facts he was def slept on for sure

DC Riloo

Riz sarcastically told him when he was trying to leave the group that he knew Ricky always wanted to sing lead. Ricky showed him

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Dedra Barnes

This shit still SLAP in 2023..
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I’ve listened to this song for 30 + years and it still hit the damn SAME!!!! β€β€πŸ˜‚
Real talk…
❀#Timeless Classic….

Gunter Butler

Musicianship is a craft

Eric Freeman

And if the world 🌍 last it will punch🀜🏾😫 In 3023

The Hip Hop Hammock

Facts

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