Smile
Cole Nat King Lyrics


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Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you

Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near

That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?




You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cole Nat King's song "Smile" convey a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. The first verse encourages the listener to continue smiling through their pain and sorrow, even if they feel like their heart is breaking. The second verse suggests that keeping a positive attitude and hiding one's sadness can still help one find happiness in life. The chorus reinforces this idea, reminding us that even when we face difficult times, we can still find joy in the world if we choose to smile.


Overall, the song is a powerful reminder that we can control our own attitudes and reactions to difficult situations. By choosing to smile and stay positive, we can find hope and meaning even in the darkest of times.


Line by Line Meaning

Smile though your heart is aching
Even when your emotions are heavy and you're pained, it's important to smile.


Smile even though it's breaking
Even if you feel like the world is crashing down around you, it's helpful to smile.


When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
When life seems bleak, if you put on a happy face, you'll be able to move forward.


If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Even when things seem hopeless, forcing yourself to smile can help ease your fears and sadness.


Smile and maybe tomorrow
If you smile today, tomorrow just might be brighter.


You'll see the sun come shining through for you
By smiling, you'll be able to see the good in life and feel the warmth it brings.


Light up your face with gladness
Create joy within yourself and show it on your face through smiling.


Hide every trace of sadness
Don't let your sadness show on your face; instead, choose to smile.


Although a tear may be ever so near
Even if you're on the verge of tears, it's still worth it to smile.


That's the time you must keep on trying
When things are tough and you're feeling down, it's the most important time to keep smiling.


Smile, what's the use of crying?
Crying does little to solve problems, but smiling can help change your outlook on them.


You'll find that life is still worthwhile
By smiling through the difficulties, you'll realize that life is still meaningful and valuable.


If you just smile
Simply smiling can make a world of difference in how you perceive and handle life's trials.




Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Tratore
Written by: John Turner, Geoffrey Parsons, Charles Chaplin

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Comments from YouTube:

@sheilamcconnell8042

I am 81, alone. I listen to this regularly and I cry. Then I feel better. Such is the power of the melody and the lyrics.

@MarkParker

:)

@yellowstonecounty

I'm only 65 and I've always loved it. I'm with you; we're all with you

@CRISTINA-jf3wb

I came in this world in 54

@fly69doc

Dont you uave family or friends?

@sheilamcconnell8042

@@fly69doc Sadly, no. There are people I know - but family and friends , and everyone I have ever loved, have all gone before me. Thank you for asking. Music is a great comfort. x

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@jasminelu_2957

My daughter that passed away came into my dream last night with a big hug and this song was playing so I’m playing it now 💫

@sleeplessinbklyn1

😪 My Condolences to you n family, She doesn't want you to be sad. Look Up TO THE SKY n Smile XO

@jacekjanusz9840

God Bless Your daughter, just be well

@izatilli4739

@Cian MacGana that does still count going trough a miscarriage is still a very heartbreaking and traumatic event

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