With A Smile And A Song
Doris Day & Jimmy Joyce & The Children's Chorus Lyrics
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BUDDY: (Spoken) It always is shiny, Doris
DORIS: Put on a great big smile
BUDDY: (Spoken) You mean like this?
DORIS: Yeaahh......Make up your eyes with laughter
Folks will be laughing with you in a little while
DORIS:
Gloom never was in style
The future's brighter
When hearts are lighter
Smile, smile, smile
BUDDY:
Powder your face with sunshine
Put on a great big smile
Make up your eyes with laughter
Folks will be laughing with you in a little while
Just whistle a tune of gladness
Gloom never was in style
The future's brighter
When hearts are lighter
Smile, smile, smile
BOTH:
Whistle a tune of gladness
Gloom never was in style
DORIS: The future's brighter
BUDDY: When hearts are lighter
BOTH: Smile, smile, smile
The lyrics to Doris Day's "With A Smile And A Song" are all about the power and importance of a positive attitude. The song encourages listeners to embrace joy, laughter, and optimism in order to create a brighter future.
Doris opens the song by suggesting that one should "powder your face with sunshine" and "put on a great big smile." These lines symbolize the idea of presenting oneself with a positive demeanor and outlook to the world. Buddy, in response, humorously comments on his already shiny face and showcases a smile. Doris then advises listeners to "make up your eyes with laughter," implying that laughter can be a transformative force that brings people together.
The song emphasizes that when one embraces happiness and a lighthearted spirit, others will be drawn to them and join in the laughter. Whistling a tune of gladness is highlighted as an expression of this joyful attitude. The lyrics also suggest that gloom has never been in style and encourage listeners to believe that the future will be brighter when hearts are lighter.
The overall message of the song is to choose happiness, spread joy, and maintain a positive perspective in life. By doing so, one can create a ripple effect, bringing laughter and positivity to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Powder your face with sunshine
Cover your face with a radiant glow like the sun
Put on a great big smile
Wear a wide and cheerful smile on your face
Make up your eyes with laughter
Fill your eyes with joy and amusement
Folks will be laughing with you in a little while
People will join in your laughter soon
Whistle a tune of gladness
Sing a joyful melody with happiness in your heart
Gloom never was in style
Sadness and negativity are never fashionable
The future's brighter
The days ahead are more promising
When hearts are lighter
When our emotions are carefree and unburdened
Smile, smile, smile
Keep smiling, continuing to radiate happiness
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carmen Lombardo, Stanley Rochinski
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