White's first music video, "Free", was directed by Braden Barty and produced by Tim Simms. In the video, she acts out her story as a beauty school dropout who moves to Hollywood to pursue a singing career.
White cites her musical influences as the "soulful sounds of the 70's" such as James Taylor, Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, the Carpenters, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, the Eagles, America, Carly Simon, the Bee Gees, Hall & Oates, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, and Phil Collins.
On February 25, 2009, she debuted her first single, "Hold Up My Heart", from her first major label album after Idol, "High Hopes and Heart Break" to be released on June 2, 2009. She performed the song on the results show of American Idol date February 25, 2009. Shortly after the performance, the song fired up and zoomed atop the iTunes Charts and has since reached a peak of #7.
Smile
Brooke White Lyrics
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Don't you worry about me
Don't you worry about a thing
I can take care of myself
You don't
Don't have to say a word
And try to heal my hurt
And it might take a while
Maybe a couple million miles
'til I forget your smile
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
'til I forget your smile
Ooh, ooh, yeah
It might take a while
'til I forget your smile
It was
It was good while it lasted
I know that I'll get past it
It's just gonna take some time
So hold me
While I let you go
Just real slow
Real slow
And it might take a while
Maybe a couple million miles
Yeah, until I forget your smile
Ooh, yeah, ooh, ooh
'til I forget your smile
Ooh, ooh, yeah
Well it might take a while
'til I forget your smile
'til I forget your smile, yeah
Like the sun upon my skin
Like the whisper on the wind
I'll watch end begin
I'll miss you my friend
And, oh, it might take a while
Oh, until I forget your smile
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
'til I forget your smile
Ooh, ooh, ooh, yeah
'til I forget your smile
The song "Smile" by Brooke White is about moving on from a past relationship and learning to let go. The singer assures their former partner that they don't need to worry about them because they can take care of themselves. They also acknowledge that it will take time to forget their ex's smile and to come to terms with the end of the relationship. Despite the sadness and pain of the situation, the singer still has fond memories of their time together and misses their former partner. The song conveys a sense of hopefulness and acceptance as the singer looks to the future and the possibility of new beginnings.
The lyrics of "Smile" are simple but emotionally resonant, touching on universal themes of love, loss, and healing. Brooke White's soft voice and gentle guitar playing give the song a heartfelt quality that makes it easy to connect with the lyrics. The song's melody is catchy and memorable, with a chorus that will stick in listeners' minds long after the song is over.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you
Don't worry about me
Don't you worry about me
I can take care of myself, no need to worry
Don't you worry about a thing
Everything will be fine, no need to stress
I can take care of myself
I am capable and independent
You don't
You don't need to
Don't have to say a word
No need to speak, everything has been heard and understood
And try to heal my hurt
You can't fix my pain
Because I can take care of myself
I am strong enough to handle it
And it might take a while
Time is needed
Maybe a couple million miles
It could take a lot of distance to forget your impact on me
'til I forget your smile
Until I can finally move on from you
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
'til I forget your smile
Until the memory of you no longer haunts me
It might take a while
It will not be easy to forget you
'til I forget your smile
Until your smile is no longer etched in my mind
It was
It was once
It was good while it lasted
What we had was special and good
I know that I'll get past it
I will eventually move on
It's just gonna take some time
Healing takes time
So hold me
Comfort me
While I let you go
While I face the reality of us ending
Just real slow
I need to go at my own pace
Real slow
Slow and steady wins the race
Like the sun upon my skin
Reminiscing about how you used to make me feel alive
Like the whisper on the wind
I can still hear the echoes of your voice
I'll watch end begin
I'll see the end of us and the beginning of new possibilities
I'll miss you my friend
Despite the pain, you will always hold a special place in my heart
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CATHERINE BEATRICE CHEADLE, JACK ALAN FAIRBROTHER, JAKE ROBBINS, ANDREW EDWIN WHITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sal_Oliveri _Producer
For those interested, this vocal was recorded in one take... she's an amazing vocalist and nice person, too.
Amy Lowell
I wanted to hear some of her songs before i bought her album, and they are all so great! Im going to go buy the album now!!! :)
Clement Lai
she did well at this song, she makes you feel. the different moments you'll be facing in your lives. she's at her element when she sings this song. she's a good songwriter, that's something we should acknowledge. & yes, her voice really suits this type of background music best.
Peggy Duncan
I also became a fan when I first heard her on Idol.....talent like this needs to be more recognized...always have been a fan of singer,songwriters who have a pure voice and love of music..Sing on BROOKE sing on...<3
Tai Fink
such a beautiful song, thank you for uploading (:
Jesse Gladue
this is the best album i ever owned
Melinde Guadalupe
thank you for posting brooke white's songs....i was a fan of her the first day she appeared on american idol.....thank you so much....(<")
brookemyidol
Smmmiillee. This song makes me smile!
jfrancis52
BEAUTIFUL****
Daniel Staicu
Happy new year friends !