Smiling Faces
Incognito Lyrics


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Everybody that you meet
People on the street
Going places
Music in the air
People everywhere
Smiling faces

Everybody that you meet
People on the street
Going places
Music in the air
People everywhere
Smiling faces

Everybody that you meet
People on the street
Going places
Music in the air
People everywhere
Smiling faces

Everybody that you meet
People on the street
Going places
Music in the air
People everywhere
Smiling faces

Everybody that you meet
People on the street
Going places
Music in the air
People everywhere
Smiling faces

Everybody that you meet
People on the street
Going places
Music in the air




People everywhere
Smiling faces

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Incognito's "Smiling Faces" are a celebration of the joys of a crowded, lively urban environment. The song repeatedly emphasizes the presence of happy, friendly people ("smiling faces") in this setting, and takes note of the pervasive music that fills the air. The song's lyrics are quite simple, but they convey a sense of wonder and excitement at the constant stream of people and stimuli that surround us in a bustling city.


The repetition of the words "Everybody that you meet" and "People on the street" reinforces the idea that the song's narrator is surrounded by a vast sea of humanity, all of it in motion and all of it imbued with a sense of positivity and energy. Even the song's title, "Smiling Faces," suggests a sense of optimism and connectedness that is hard to resist.


Taken together, the lyrics of "Smiling Faces" are a powerful evocation of the pleasures of urban life, and a reminder that the richness and diversity of our surroundings can bring us tremendous joy and fulfillment.


Line by Line Meaning

Everybody that you meet
No matter who you come across


People on the street
Even strangers you encounter


Going places
Being active and moving around


Music in the air
There is a lively, joyous environment


People everywhere
People are present in abundance


Smiling faces
Everyone appears happy and content




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BULL, HARVEY, MAUNICK

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