Smile
Cory Monteith and Lea Michele Lyrics
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But you were kissing that girl next door,
What ya do that for (what ya do that for?)
When you first left me I didn't know what to say
I never been on my own that way, just sat by myself all day
I was so lost back then
But with a little help from my friends
Now you're calling me up on the phone
So you can have a little whine and a moan
And it's only because you're feeling alone
At first when I see you cry,
Yeah it makes me smile, yeah it makes my smile
At worst I feel bad for a while,
But then I just smile I go ahead and smile
Whenever you see me you say that you want me back
And I tell you it don't mean jack,
No it don't mean jack (no it don't mean jack)
I couldn't stop laughing, no I just couldn't help myself
See you messed up my mental health I was quite unwell
I was so lost back then
But with a little help from my friends
I found a light in the tunnel at the end
And now you're calling me up on the phone
So you can have a little whine and a moan
And it's only because you're feeling alone
At first when I see you cry,
Yeah it makes me smile, yeah it makes my smile
At worst I feel bad for a while,
But then I just smile I go ahead and smile
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la la
At first when I see you cry,
Yeah it makes me smile, yeah it makes my smile
At worst I feel bad for a while,
But then I just smile I go ahead and smile
At first when I see you cry,
Yeah it makes me smile, yeah it makes my smile
At worst I feel bad for a while,
But then I just smile I go ahead and smile (go ahead and smile)
The song "Smile" by Lea Michele is an upbeat and empowering anthem about moving on from a toxic relationship. The lyrics detail the aftermath of a breakup, with the singer initially feeling lost and alone, but eventually finding comfort and happiness with the help of her friends. The ex-partner who initially left her for another woman now comes back, but she realizes that she doesn't need him and refuses to take him back. Despite his attempts to make her feel guilty or sorry for him, she simply smiles and moves on with her life.
The chorus of the song is particularly noteworthy, as it acknowledges the conflicting emotions that come with seeing an ex-partner cry. At first, the sight of their tears might make the singer smile because it proves that she has moved on and he hasn't. However, she also feels bad for him for a little while before ultimately deciding to simply smile and let go.
Overall, "Smile" is a song about strength and resilience in the face of heartbreak. It's a reminder that it's possible to overcome even the hardest obstacles, and that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
Line by Line Meaning
When you first left me I was wanting more
When you left me, I still wanted you, but you chose someone else.
But you were kissing that girl next door
You betrayed me by kissing someone else.
What ya do that for (what ya do that for?)
Why did you hurt me like that?
When you first left me I didn't know what to say
I was shocked and didn't know how to react to your departure.
I never been on my own that way, just sat by myself all day
I had never been alone like this before and spent my days in solitude.
I was so lost back then
I was completely lost and devastated after our split.
But with a little help from my friends
My friends supported me and helped me get through the pain.
I found a light in the tunnel at the end
Eventually, I found hope for a better future.
Now you're calling me up on the phone
After all this time, you're trying to get back in touch with me.
So you can have a little whine and a moan
You're complaining to me about your own loneliness and troubles.
And it's only because you're feeling alone
The only reason you're contacting me is because you're lonely.
At first when I see you cry,
When I first see you cry...
Yeah it makes me smile, yeah it makes my smile
...it makes me smile because I've moved on and I'm happy.
At worst I feel bad for a while,
But sometimes, I do feel empathy for you and your pain.
But then I just smile I go ahead and smile
But ultimately, I choose to be happy and move on from the hurt you caused me.
Whenever you see me you say that you want me back
You keep saying you want me back, but I know it's not true.
And I tell you it don't mean jack,
I don't believe your words or intentions anymore.
No it don't mean jack (no it don't mean jack)
It's meaningless and insignificant to me.
I couldn't stop laughing, no I just couldn't help myself
Your attempts to win me back are amusing to me and I can't help but laugh.
See you messed up my mental health I was quite unwell
Your betrayal took a toll on me mentally and I was in a bad place.
La la la la la la la la
This line is purely filler and has no significant meaning.
La la la la la la la la la la la
This line is purely filler and has no significant meaning.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DONAT ROY JACKIE MITTOO, LILY ROSE BEATRICE ALLEN, IYIOLA BABATUNDE BABALOLA, DARREN EMILIO LEWIS
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When you first left me
I was wanting more
But you were kissing that girl next door
What'd you do that for? (what'd you do that for?)
When you first left me
I didn't know what to say
I'd never been on my own that way
Just sat by myself all day
I was so lost back then
But with a little help from my friends
I found the light in the tunnel at the end
Now you're calling me up on the phone
So you can have a little whine and a moan
And it's only because you're feeling alone
At first when I see you cry
It makes me smile
Yeah, it makes me smile
At worst I feel bad for awhile
But then I just smile
I go ahead and smile
Lalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalalala
At first when I see you cry (see you cry)
It makes me smile (makes me smile)
Yeah, it makes me smile (Yeah, makes me smile )
At worst I feel bad for awhile (feel bad for awhile )
But then I just smile (smile)
I go ahead and smile (go ahead and smile )
Kimberly Chapman
2019 anybody??? I still watch this one episode they are so cute and the fact that he lets her put his arm around her whilst singing gives me butterflies and the way he looks at her is so cute love them!!!!
Gameplaye Z SSO i innych gier
Very cute scene I agree
_Sleepy Shop_
2021 now. Still love these two❤
Jenny G
2020
Faith Kidwell
This is a side of Rachel I wish we got to see a little bit more. I mean here she's not really hitting on Finn and this wasn't some plan to get him to fall for her it was just her wanting to sing a song she liked with him and having genuine fun. I mean I know how obsessed she was with Finn was in her character but this just kinda showed that all along Rachel just really wanted a friend who appreciated her talent without resenting her because of it. I mean I know she was annoying but I was a little mad when everyone would throw slushes in her face, call her ugly, draw "pornographic pictures" of her in the bathroom, call her arrogant and then complain about her lack of social skills
peachyxwaves
I Love You LMFAOO THAT WAS FAKEEDFG
JoHnS BaNaNa
@Heather Velasco her co stars said that about her
Heather Velasco
@Salty Productions why. U believe all the crap about fake twitter accounts
Heather Velasco
I know blame the writers
코리아부
@Salty Productions Ok 😀