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They later went on to record as Fortran 5 and then as Komputer.
Still Smiling
I Start Counting Lyrics
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I think of things connected with you
Have you left the job
Do you still play the records that I gave away
I write down the dreams you're in
I write down the dreams I have of you
Some are set on earth
Are you still smiling
Still, still smiling
I see the sharp eyed girls in magazines
Cutting through their clothes
With their shoulder blades
I try to ignore the sense of it
Watching me from their eyes
Are you still smiling
Still, still smiling
July was the last time I spoke to you
I'm one of life's losers you said
Such useless tricks my mind plays on me
Imagining the past is still to come
Pretending I can recapture
That lazy hot summer not so long ago
Are you still smiling
Are you still smiling
Are you still smiling
The song "Still Smiling" by I Start Counting is a melancholic song about someone who misses their past lover. The first verse talks about the sun setting through CO2, which can be a metaphor for the environment and the world changing since the relationship ended. The singer thinks of things that connect them to their ex-lover, such as their job or the records that were given away. The next verse mentions the dreams they have of their former partner, some of which are on earth and others set elsewhere, indicating that the singer still thinks about their ex even in their dreams.
The chorus of the song is a question to the ex-partner, asking whether they are still smiling or not. This line shows the longing and desire for the person to still be happy, even though they are not together anymore. The singer sees models in magazines with sharp eyes, which can symbolize the harsh reality of comparing oneself to others and feeling inadequate. The last verse mentions how July was the last time they spoke, and the singer is reminded that their ex called them a loser. The singer also admits to their mind playing tricks on them, imagining that the past could still happen in the present, and pretending to recapture the past.
Overall, "Still Smiling" is a song about longing, regret, and the struggle to move on from a past relationship. The singer is filled with questions and memories of their former lover, feeling isolated and alone in their thoughts. The song's dreamy and nostalgic melody perfectly captures the essence of reminiscing and hoping for the best, even though the situation has passed.
Line by Line Meaning
As the sun sets through the CO2
The sunset reminds me of you and how we are connected, even though you are not physically here
I think of things connected with you
I constantly think about memories I have of you and the impact you've had on my life
Have you left the job
Are you still doing the same things you used to do, or have you moved on and changed your life?
Do you still play the records that I gave away
I wonder if you still remember the gifts I gave you, and if they still hold any meaning for you
I write down the dreams you're in
I dream about you often and I try to remember every detail of those dreams by writing them down
I write down the dreams I have of you
I also have dreams about things I wish could happen between us and those dreams are important to me
Some are set on earth
Some of my dreams about you are realistic and could potentially come true
Others set elsewhere
Other dreams I have about you may not be realistic, but they still bring me happiness and comfort
Are you still smiling
I wonder if you're still happy and if you're doing well in life
Still, still smiling
I hope that no matter what happens, you will always be happy and have a smile on your face
I see the sharp eyed girls in magazines
I see other people looking beautiful and happy, but their perfection only reminds me of my imperfections without you
Cutting through their clothes with their shoulder blades
Their beauty only makes me feel self-conscious and inferior to them
I try to ignore the sense of it
I try to avoid comparing myself to others and just focus on myself, but it's hard sometimes
Watching me from their eyes
I feel like everyone is judging me and looking at me, even when they're not
July was the last time I spoke to you
It's been a while since we've talked, and I miss you
I'm one of life's losers you said
You made me feel bad about myself, and it's hard to get past that
Such useless tricks my mind plays on me
I know that some of these thoughts are silly and unhelpful, but I can't help feeling them
Imagining the past is still to come
Sometimes, I pretend that we can go back in time and change things, but I know it's not possible
Pretending I can recapture
I wish I could go back and relive those happy moments with you, but that's not how life works
That lazy hot summer not so long ago
I remember a specific happy time in our past and I wish I could return to it
Are you still smiling
I hope that you're still happy, even though we're no longer together
Are you still smiling
I hope that life is treating you well and that you're still happy, no matter where you are or what you're doing
Are you still smiling
I'll always care about you and I hope that you're doing well
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CISCO ADLER, CODY SIMPSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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morxis80s
This is such a rare song I'm glad you commented on this...
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Digital Femdroid Dreaming
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