Your Smile
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Yeah I remember now
It has been quite a while
We were lost in the crowd
New York City downtown
Now we're half a world apart
And you're not around
I'm not sure exactly why or how
But I miss your smile

You said actions speak louder than words and I get it
I'll just keep on doing what I do, and you'll see it
You're far away and there's nothing I can do about it
But I miss your smile
Remember all the times you looked my way
Remember all the things we had to say
Feeling kinda lonely
Thinking what we could be
If only you could just meet me halfway
Remember all the secrets that we shared
Remember you just listening 'cause you cared
Wishing we were something
But you said it's nothing
I would still be waiting for you right there
Tell me do you really care
When I'm feeling down
Tell me are you really there
Or just zoning out
Tell me is this city fair
Should we stick around
Tell me anything at all
I miss your sound
You said actions speak louder than words and I get it
I'll just keep on doing what I do, and you'll see it
You're far away and there's nothing I can do about it
But I miss your smile
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Oooo
Oooo can you just stay here for a little while
Oooo I can't help it, 'cause I miss your smile
Remember all the times you looked my way
Remember all the things we had to say
Feeling kinda lonely
Thinking what we could be
If only you could just meet me halfway
Remember all the secrets that we shared
Remember you just listening 'cause you cared
Wishing we were something

But you said it's nothing
I would still be waiting for you right there

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the M.N.B's song Your Smile speak to the bittersweet feeling of remembering someone after they have left, and especially the way that their absence continues to color our world long after they are gone. The first line, "the shadow of your smile," immediately sets a melancholy tone, as it implies that even the memory of the person's smile is somewhat fleeting and insubstantial. The next line, "when you have gone," makes clear that the song is about someone who is no longer in the singer's life.

Despite the sadness, however, the song is not entirely mournful. The lyrics suggest that even though the person is gone, their presence is still felt in some small way - in dreams that are colored by their memory, and in the light of the dawn that still seems to be illuminated by their smile. The second verse shifts to a more personal, intimate tone, as the singer urges their lover to "look into my eyes" and see the way they feel about them. The use of the word "love" is significant here, as it reinforces the idea that this is a song about a deep, romantic connection.

The final verse brings the themes of memory and loss full circle, as the singer recalls the happiness of spring and the joy of being in love - but notes that even in these happy memories, the shadow of the loved one's smile is still present. The last line of the song, "the shadow of your smile," is repeated again, reminding us that even as we remember and cherish the people who have left our lives, their absence is always felt.

Line by Line Meaning

The shadow of your smile
The memory of your smiling face

When you have gone
When you are no longer with me

Will color all my dreams
Will imbue all my dreams with the essence of your smile

And light the dawn
And bring light to the new day

Look into my eyes my love and see
See the depth of my love when you gaze into my eyes

All the lovely things you are to me
All the beautiful qualities that you possess in my eyes

Our wistful little star
Our small and melancholic star

It was far, too high
It seemed unreachable and unattainable

A teardrop kissed your lips
You shed a tear and it fell upon your lips

And so did I
And I too shared in your sadness

Now when I remember spring
When I reminisce about the past