When She Smiles
Elf (Dio) Lyrics
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Whe she's blue
And ain't she lovely
Looking at you
And I'm not one for speaking out loud
But you can't miss her face in a crowd
When she smiles
She makes me happy
When she's high
She'd even make you happy
Just waving bye-bye
And like some things way up in the air
She's got more than seems to be there
When she smiles
When she smiles, yeah
Well, hey you with your head in the noose
Look like you swallowed your shoes
Don't be called a fool
Ain't you really cool
Won't you even give it a try
My, my, my
Well, hey you with your head in the noose
Look like you swallowed your shoes
Don't be called a fool
Ain't you really cool
Won't you even give it a try
Won't you even give it a try
Won't you even give it a try
She's lovely
When she's blue
She looks so damn lovely, yeah
Looking at you
My baby makes me happy
She's lovely
I'm happy
When she's waving bye-bye
Makes you feel good
She's sure
Everytime I see I'm high
Hey, my my
The song "When She Smiles" by Elf (Dio) is a sweet ode to a woman who brings happiness to the singer's life. The lyrics start off by describing the woman's beauty and how it affects the singer. He admires her, especially when she's feeling blue, and he can't help but be drawn to her when she smiles. The singer admits that he's not normally one to speak out loud, but he can't help but notice her face in a crowd.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "When she smiles" several times, emphasizing the importance of this woman's smile to the singer. He notes that her smile can make him happy, even when she's feeling down or just waving bye-bye. He compares her to things "way up in the air" that have more to them than meets the eye, indicating that there's something special about her that he can't quite put his finger on.
The final verse of the song addresses someone who's "got their head in the noose," urging them not to be a fool and to give something a try. It's not clear whether the singer is addressing the woman he's been singing about or someone else entirely, but the message remains the same: don't be afraid to take a chance on something that might bring you happiness.
Overall, "When She Smiles" is a simple but heartfelt love song that celebrates the beauty and joy that one person can bring to another's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Well ain't she lovely
Isn't she beautiful?
Whe she's blue
Even when she's sad
And ain't she lovely
She's truly beautiful
Looking at you
It's hard not to admire her when you see her
And I'm not one for speaking out loud
I'm not typically talkative
But you can't miss her face in a crowd
She stands out even in a group of people
When she smiles
But when she smiles
When she smiles, yeah
It's truly a sight to behold
She makes me happy
She brings me joy
When she's high
Even when she's feeling great
She'd even make you happy
She has the ability to make anyone happy
Just waving bye-bye
Even a simple gesture like a wave can be uplifting
And like some things way up in the air
Like some rare things that are highly sought after
She's got more than seems to be there
She possesses qualities that are not immediately apparent
Well, hey you with your head in the noose
Hey you, feeling trapped or miserable
Look like you swallowed your shoes
You look incredibly distraught or uncomfortable
Don't be called a fool
Don't let yourself be ridiculed or taken advantage of
Ain't you really cool
You're actually pretty cool
Won't you even give it a try
Can't you just try to be happy like she is?
My, my, my
Wow
She looks so damn lovely, yeah
She's absolutely stunning
My baby makes me happy
My girlfriend brings me so much joy
Makes you feel good
Just being around her can lift your spirits
She's sure
She's definitely one of a kind
Everytime I see I'm high
Just seeing her makes me feel amazing
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@firman-pl9ek
Well ain't she lovely when she's blue?
And ain't she lovely looking at you?
And I’m not one for speaking out loud
But you can't miss her face in a crowd
When she smiles
When she smiles, yeah
She makes me happy when she's high
She'd even make you happy just waving bye-bye
And like some things way up in the air
She's got more than seems to be there
When she smiles
When she smiles, yeah
Well hey you with your head in the news
Look like you swallowed your shoes
Don't be called a fool ain't you really cool?
Won't you even give it a try?
My, my, my
Well hey you with your head in the news
Look like you swallowed your shoes
Don't be called a fool ain't you really cool?
Won't you even give it a try?
Won't you even give it a try?
@aquateal384
There is magic in this song. When I feel sorrowful, just hearing this song brings me out of the gloom... I love this....
@elviscoroaferreira250
AquaTeal I agree
@veganm8918
@Elvis Coroa Ferreira I agree too
@scottgillig908
Aqua, I bought this LP when it came out in 1973. I have enjoyed it and embraced it ever since.
@firman-pl9ek
Well ain't she lovely when she's blue?
And ain't she lovely looking at you?
And I’m not one for speaking out loud
But you can't miss her face in a crowd
When she smiles
When she smiles, yeah
She makes me happy when she's high
She'd even make you happy just waving bye-bye
And like some things way up in the air
She's got more than seems to be there
When she smiles
When she smiles, yeah
Well hey you with your head in the news
Look like you swallowed your shoes
Don't be called a fool ain't you really cool?
Won't you even give it a try?
My, my, my
Well hey you with your head in the news
Look like you swallowed your shoes
Don't be called a fool ain't you really cool?
Won't you even give it a try?
Won't you even give it a try?
@scottgillig908
I was lucky enough to see Elf open up for Deep Purple on their Stormbringer Tour. Lord, Elf was pumped up and ready to play. After that tour ended Blackmore approached Ronnie about putting a band together.Elf let go of their lead guitar player, Blackmore joined, and Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow was born. Back to Elf.I wish the Elf lovers could have witnessed this show. They were perfect. They played this song, and people just looked around. They hadn't heard of Elf yet. What a shame. I caught on to Elf's first LP and followed them through their brief journey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDkDvifIQmc
@gabrielacuna8182
te agradezco desde Argentina
@scottgillig908
Gabriel, eres tan bienvenido. Que permanezcas sano y salvo.
@fasteddie777666
Bahahahahahahahahaaaaa....okay !!!
@nickgreen4731
Elf have a great sound. I think Blackmore made a big mistake in sacking the rest of them after the first Rainbow album. I mean I love Rising, but there's more to a band than technical brilliance. Ronnie always understood the importance of a band that functions well on a personal level (he would always stick by a friend, even if that friend was hurting his career) whereas Ritchie thought you could just fire and hire to find the ultimate musical team. The first Rainbow album retains a chemistry that later albums lost, I think.