After studying creative writing in Harvard, she returned to Singapore and began her career in theater. She released some early albums in Singapore. In the late 90’s she began releasing a string of critically acclaimed jazz albums on Groove Note Records.
Smile
Jacintha Lyrics
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Until I smile at you
I'll never laugh again
What good would it do?
For tears would fill my eyes
My heart would realize
That our romance is through
I'm so in love with you
I'll never thrill again
To somebody new
Within my heart
I know I will never start
To smile again
Until I smile at you
Jacintha's rendition of "I'll Never Smile Again" is a powerful portrayal of a heartbroken lover's emotional state. The song's underlying theme is about the experience of love and the profound impact that it can have on a person's emotional and mental wellbeing. The opening two lines of the chorus, "I'll never smile again, until I smile at you," are particularly poignant, as they suggest that the singer's joy and happiness are contingent upon the presence and love of the person to whom they are singing.
The chorus is made up of two sets of two-line couplets that complement one another. The first set declares that the singer cannot smile or laugh again unless it is with their beloved: “I’ll never smile again / Until I smile at you / I’ll never laugh again / What good would it do?” The second half of the chorus reiterates this sentiment and adds that the singer's heart would be too burdened with sorrow to feel anything but tears: “For tears would fill my eyes / My heart would realize / That our romance is through.”
Throughout the song, Jacintha's voice is tinged with sadness and longing, underscoring the deep sense of loss that the lyrics evoke. The final lines of the chorus "I'll never love again / I'm so in love with you / I'll never thrill again / To somebody new / Within my heart / I know I will never start / To smile again / Until I smile at you" are particularly impactful. They communicate the depth of the singer's love and the fact that they are unlikely ever to find anyone that will compare to their beloved.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll never smile again
I have lost all reason to smile
Until I smile at you
The only way I will smile again is if you are the one who inspires it
I'll never laugh again
The joy in my life has vanished
What good would it do?
There is no point in forcing myself to laugh when I am in pain
For tears would fill my eyes
The mere thought of laughter brings tears to my eyes
My heart would realize
My heart has come to the realization that our love story is over
That our romance is through
Our relationship has come to an end
I'll never love again
I have given all my love to you and cannot love another
I'm so in love with you
My love for you is unending and unwavering
I'll never thrill again
I cannot feel excitement or happiness with someone else
To somebody new
I cannot find happiness with anyone else
Within my heart
Inside my soul
I know I will never start
I am certain that I will never begin to smile again
To smile again
To feel happiness once more
Until I smile at you
Until I can share that happiness with you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Glenn Osser, Ruth Lowe
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on Once I Loved
Once I Love - Jacintha - Lyrics
Once I loved
And I gave so much love to that love
It was a world to me
Once I cried
At the thought I was foolish and proud
And let him say goodbye
Then one day
From my infinite sadness you came
And brought me love again
Now I know, that no matter, whatever befalls
I'll never let you go
I will hold you close
Night and day
Because love is the saddest thing
When it goes away
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I will hold you close
Make you stay
Because love is the saddest thing
When it goes away
Because love is the saddest thing
When it goes away