I'll Never Smile Again
Billie Holiday & Ray Ellis & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Until I smile at you
I'll never laugh again
What good would it do
For tears would fill my eyes
My heart would realize
That our romance is true
I'll never love again
I'll never thrill again
To somebody new
Within my heart
I know I will never start
To smile again
Until I smile at you
Within my heart
I know I will never start
To smile again
Until I smile at you
The lyrics of "I'll Never Smile Again" tell the story of a heartbroken lover who has lost the ability to enjoy life without the person they love. The singer acknowledges their deep love for another person and how much joy they brought into their life. They express their sorrow and the emptiness they feel at the thought of not having that love in their life anymore. The words "I'll never smile again, until I smile at you" reveal the singer's belief that their happiness is tied to their loved one's presence in their life. The lyrics convey a sense of melancholy and loss, emphasizing the singer's deep emotional attachment and dependence on their partner.
The song's lyrics were written by Ruth Lowe, and it was first recorded by Tommy Dorsey and his orchestra in March 1940. The song became a hit, staying at number one on the US Billboard chart for twelve weeks. Billie Holiday recorded her version of the song in May 1958, with Ray Ellis and his orchestra. The song was included on her album "Lady in Satin", which is known for its emotional depth and powerful vocals. The album has been recognized as one of the most iconic jazz albums of all time.
Line by Line Meaning
Within my heart
Deep down inside myself
I know I will never start
I'm sure I won't be able to
To smile again
Experience happiness once more
Until I smile at you
Unless I see you smile back at me
I'll never love again
I won't have those strong feelings anymore
I'm so in love with you
My heart belongs to you
I'll never thrill again
I won't feel that excitement anymore
To somebody new
With someone else
For tears would fill my eyes
I'd be crying
My heart would realize
I'd come to understand
That our romance is true
That our relationship is real
I'll never smile again
I won't grin anymore
Until I smile at you
Unless I see you smile back at me
I'll never laugh again
I won't laugh anymore
What good would it do
It wouldn't serve any purpose
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Glenn Osser, Ruth Lowe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@luisfrodrimaz
Nunca volveré a sonreír
(Música y letra de Ruth Lowe)
Nunca voy a sonreír de nuevo
Hasta que te sonría.
Nunca voy a reír de nuevo
¿De qué serviría hacerlo?
Por las lágrimas que llenan mis ojos
Mi corazón se daría cuenta de
Que nuestro romance es verdadero.
Nunca volveré a amar,
Estoy tan enamorado de ti
Que nunca me emocionaré otra vez
Con alguien nuevo.
Dentro de mi corazón
Sé que nunca voy a empezar
Para sonreír de nuevo
Hasta que te sonría.
Dentro de mi corazón
Sé que nunca comenzaré
A sonreír de nuevo
Hasta que te sonría.
@shihlin1
INCREDIBLE !! Billie blows all other versions outta the water !
Had she not succumbed to her own failing health, Billie shows what she could do with this being one of the newer tunes coming out at the time.
Previously I thought Sinatra owned this tune, but his doesn't come close to Billie's.
Her voice actually sounds stronger than it has in years and her timing is perfect !
Listen to how she ends the song on a high note and the voice is strong and sharp.
How sad she was gone two short months after she recorded this song.
@franciscocardoso6653
Billie não só canta como interpreta com alma o blues.....amazing....unica......the best......ouço billie todos os dias....viva o youtube....obrigado
@ediebeebop
Perfection!
@quithajohnson4346
Absolutely Amazing
@PrinceMontrey
Her voice is so amazing. Jazz at it's best her and Amy Winehouse of course.
@rebel2rebel
You know what folks...she knocks this out of the park. Yes her voice was torn, BUT, the emotion was always there. I love this, and FUCK sounding like Sinatra, she was her own goddess.***
@Elizabethitsthebig1
I just read your comment, it's a documented fact that Sinatra sang like her not her like him. She rose out of the doldrums conveyed previously in Satin Lady!
@shihlin1
Previously I thought Sinatra owned this version, but after listening to Billie's, sorry, Frankie takes a back seat here.
Her voice is Amazing and how she wrings every emotion from this song.
@RudamentProducer
This is 🔥.... I'm inspired...
@anthonymanuelarchuleta2637
Billie Holiday takes you immediately with her you feel everything that she sings it’s not a dark sadness to her voice it’s a beautiful sadness that we can all relate to sit back and enjoy the journey with her.