When You're Smiling
Benny Goodman & His Trio Lyrics
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He was a kind man,
Helping a fellow along,
One could not see,
One could not walk,
But they both were humming this song;
When you're smiling, When you're smiling,
When you're laughing, When you're laughing,
The sun comes shining through,
But when you're crying you bring on the rain,
So stop your sighing be happy again,
Keep on smiling 'cause when you're smiling,
The whole world smiles with you.
I used to worry,
I used to hurry,
Each time it started to rain,
Now I see light,
Learned wrong from right,
And you'll never hear me complain;
When you're smiling, When you're smiling,
The whole world smiles with you,
When you're laughing, When you're laughing,
The sun comes shining through,
But when you're crying you bring on the rain,
So stop your sighing be happy again,
Keep on smiling 'cause when you're smiling,
The whole world smiles with you.
The lyrics to Benny Goodman and His Orchestra's song "When Buddha Smiles" carry a message of the power of positivity and the importance of maintaining a good spirit, even in difficult times. The verse about the blind man and his kind actions toward another person despite his own physical limitations emphasizes the idea that no matter what obstacles we face in life, we can always choose to be kind and happy. The chorus encourages listeners to smile and laugh, and reminds them that their emotions can have a contagious effect on the world around them.
The second verse of the song reflects personal growth and a positive change in mindset. The singer used to worry and complain when it rained, but now they have learned to see the bright side of things and not let adversity get them down. The power of positivity in this song is reinforced by the repeated chorus, which reminds listeners that their mood can affect others and that a simple smile can have a far-reaching impact.
Overall, the lyrics to "When Buddha Smiles" convey a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. By choosing to be kind, happy, and optimistic, we can spread positivity to those around us and create a more harmonious world.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw a blind man,
I witnessed a man who could not see with his eyes, but his kindness was evident.
He was a kind man,
The blind man behaved in an amiable manner towards someone in need.
Helping a fellow along,
The kind, blind man was supporting another person who needed assistance.
One could not see,
One of the individuals that the blind man helped was visually impaired.
One could not walk,
The person that the blind man assisted had difficulty walking or was unable to walk altogether.
But they both were humming this song;
The two individuals that the blind man assisted were happy and content as they hummed a tune.
When you're smiling, When you're smiling, The whole world smiles with you,
When you show joy and contentment, others around you will imbibe that same feeling.
When you're laughing, When you're laughing, The sun comes shining through,
When one laughs, the negativity and darkness of one's surroundings disappear, and the world seems brighter.
But when you're crying you bring on the rain, So stop your sighing be happy again, Keep on smiling 'cause when you're smiling, The whole world smiles with you.
Crying and despair can increase negativity in oneself and others. It is important to stop that behavior and be optimistic, which helps others to feel better too.
I used to worry, I used to hurry, Each time it started to rain,
Worrying and being in a hurry leads to sadness and frustration, especially during difficult times.
Now I see light, Learned wrong from right, And you'll never hear me complain;
After learning from past mistakes, one can see the positive aspects of life and become a better person, free from complaints.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joe Goodwin, Larry Shay, Mark Fisher
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