Smiling
Farewell June Lyrics
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Life's circumstances
Things that bring you down
There are people all around me
But I do not hear a sound.
Physically im dying
My spirit is dead
Somebody stop these voices from screaming in my head!
[Chorus]
I've been down,
But I'm smiling on the outside
Smiling on the outside.
I've been down,
But I'm smiling on the outside
Hiding on the inside from it all.
[Verse 2]
Pain can be deceiving
It kicks me when I'm down
Saturates my every thought
And works to steal my crown.
There's a sense that life is fragile
It crumbles at my feet.
Life is more than broken dreams;
Its more than my defeat.
[Bridge]
Once lived a life full of happiness.
Now I live in disguise.
Life doesn't always seem to show through.
But I know that there is more to life
Than all these things I lose
The lyrics "Smiling on the outside, hiding on the inside" really encapsulate the essence of this song. Farewell June's "Smiling" is a powerful and emotional track that explores the pain and struggles of life, and the need for a mask in order to keep going. The lines "Life's circumstances, things that bring you down" set the tone for the song, a heavy one at that. The singer is experiencing physical and emotional pain, and despite being surrounded by people, they cannot seem to hear or connect with anyone. The voices in their head are too loud.
The chorus, with its repeated "I've been down, but I'm smiling on the outside" emphasizes the struggle for balance and normality in the face of adversity. The singer is trying to keep up appearances, but secretly they are hiding their pain away from the rest of the world.
In verse 2, the singer continues to describe the weight of the pain they are feeling. It is all-encompassing, saturating every thought and feeling. The line "there's a sense that life is fragile, it crumbles at my feet" speaks to the feeling that the world is falling apart around them, and they are struggling to hold on.
The bridge offers a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness. The singer remembers a time when they were happy and hopeful, and though that seems like a lifetime away, they know that life is more than just their current struggles.
Overall, "Smiling" is a poignant and heart-wrenching song that captures the struggle of dealing with pain and finding a way to keep going despite it all. It reminds us that sometimes it's important to put on a brave face, even when we're hurting on the inside.
Line by Line Meaning
Life's circumstances
The situations life presents us with
Things that bring you down
Factors that lead to negativity and depression
There are people all around me
There are individuals present in my life
But I do not hear a sound.
Their presence doesn't affect me anymore
Physically im dying
I am decaying and withering away
My spirit is dead
My soul has lost its vitality and energy
Somebody stop these voices from screaming in my head!
Prevent the inner voices that torment and trouble me
I've been down,
I have experienced hardship
But I'm smiling on the outside
I try my best to face the world with a positive attitude despite inner struggles
Smiling on the outside.
Pretending to be happy while I am in pain on the inside
Hiding on the inside from it all.
Keeping the pain and misery to oneself
Pain can be deceiving
The suffering is capable of misleading and tricking one's mind
It kicks me when I'm down
It inflicts pain when one is already experiencing misery
Saturates my every thought
The tormenting thoughts control my mind
And works to steal my crown.
It aims to take away my power and dignity
There's a sense that life is fragile
I feel that life is delicate and easily breakable
It crumbles at my feet.
Life seems to fall apart at my feet
Life is more than broken dreams;
Life is not only about shattered aspirations
Its more than my defeat.
There is more to life than my own failures
Once lived a life full of happiness.
I once had a life of joy and contentment
Now I live in disguise.
My current life is a facade, pretending to be fine
Life doesn't always seem to show through.
Life is not always transparent and apparent
But I know that there is more to life
I am aware that life offers more
Than all these things I lose
Life presents more prospects than what I am going through
Contributed by John J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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i am
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@amingaedwin55
Am from Kenya.,, If you are still listening to this song in 2023...then you must have great taste of good music. Love this to eternity
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Sure
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I am listening
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Yes am still listening
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I am listening in Kajiado to be precise
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Still listening in 2024
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Who watching in 2024