Your Smile
La-Boum Lyrics
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That I fell upon your sword
Cause I'm a poor boy
And your smile is a drug
That I can't afford
Anymore
You're a tongue-tied talker with sleepy eyes
You're not broken
You're just tired and it shows
When you're done acting tough
You only take two and a quarter to get fucked up
And when you say you're in love
You just sound like you're giving up
When you're done acting tough
You only take two and a quarter to get fucked up
And when you say you're in love
You just sound like you're giving up
To say I'll be alright would be a risky bet
Cause I'm about as good as I'm going to get
These chains are tight
And the courage that I showed
Left a long time ago
Just so you know
When you're done acting tough
You only take two and a quarter to get fucked up
And when you say you're in love
You just sound like you're giving up
When you're done acting tough
You only take two and a quarter to get fucked up
And when you say you're in love
You just sound like you're giving up
The lyrics to "Your Smile" by La Boum are quite open to interpretation. On one hand, the song seems to be about a person who is addicted to the smile of someone they can't afford to be with. They curse the day they met this person because the smile is like a drug they can't resist, and it has left them feeling trapped and hopeless. They describe the person as a tongue-tied talker who always gets the last word and suggest that they're not broken, just tired.
On the other hand, the song could be interpreted as a reflection of the singer's own struggles with addiction and feeling trapped in their own life. The opening line suggests that they feel like they've fallen on a sword, which could be a metaphor for the self-inflicted wounds of addiction. They describe themselves as poor and unable to afford the drug (in this case, possibly alcohol or drugs) that they crave. They also mention chains and the courage they once had but have since lost.
Overall, the song is a melancholic reflection on addiction, love, and the feeling of being trapped. It's a somber reminder that sometimes the things that bring us pleasure can also bring us pain and that letting go of what's dragging us down is easier said than done.
Line by Line Meaning
I should lay around and curse the day
That I fell upon your sword
Cause I'm a poor boy
And your smile is a drug
That I can't afford
Anymore
The singer regrets falling for someone who ultimately hurt them and can no longer continue to be drawn in by that person's charm or appeal since it is too expensive for them to handle.
You're a tongue-tied talker with sleepy eyes
That always gets the last word
You're not broken
You're just tired and it shows
The subject of the song is a person who, despite being exhausted and appearing worn-down to others, still manages to maintain control of conversations and interactions, suggesting that they are not in fact broken, just tired.
When you're done acting tough
You only take two and a quarter to get fucked up
And when you say you're in love
You just sound like you're giving up
The singer is critical of the subject's behavior, noting that their attempts at appearing tough and independent are undermined by their reliance on drugs and that their supposed professions of love come across as insincere or resigned.
To say I'll be alright would be a risky bet
Cause I'm about as good as I'm going to get
These chains are tight
And the courage that I showed
Left a long time ago
Just so you know
The artist acknowledges their current state of being captive to their own limitations and circumstances and informs the subject that they should not expect further displays of bravery or resilience since the artist has already given all that they can.
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Your eyes opened wide as I looked your way
Couldn't hide what they meant to say
Feeling lost in a crowded room
It's too soon for a new love
When you smile your eyes show your heart
Lost inside a suit torn apart
Feeling alone with people around
True love is so hard to find now
You think you're so misunderstood
I'd explain if only I could
Something tells me this time it's real
The way that I feel
Your eyes like the blue in the summer skies
Caught my gaze as I looked across
Feeling lost in a magic maze
It's too soon for a new love
You can't hide that look in your eyes
Open wide you seem so surprised
Searching around for somebody new
True love is hard to find now
When you smile your eyes show your heart
I feel mine is falling apart
Don't you see the way that I feel
My loving is real
Your eyes opened wide as I looked your way
Couldn't hide what they meant to say
Feeling lost in a crowded room
It's too soon for a new love
When you smile your eyes show your heart
Lost inside a suit torn apart
Feeling alone with people around
True love is so hard to find now
You think you're so misunderstood
I'd explain if only I could
Something tells me this time it's real
The way that I feel
When you're lost your eyes show you how
I should like to know I'm a part
When your eyes shine I'll know you're mine
For all of the time
Redpixalsarchive
In 1981 I worked in an electronic company making stereo component. This song was played most of the time by our quality controller to check the cassette part of the component. I'm already 62 and happily married to my co-worker. I love and enjoy this song ang lyrics were sung clearly.
Gian Gutierrez
Timeless great music...one of my favorite🥰
edgar viernes
I was 9 years old back then. Now I am 44...still enjoying this song
Jessica Chance
I love their musicality, and the vocalist sounds amazing, and looks great too! A fan here from the new generation. ✌
hiro toku
何年経ってもいい歌は永遠に愛される
綿帽子
だが着うたフルには無いんだよね。
サントラやオルゴール版は有るんだけど。
Mi-khael Quires
Timeless classic. TRUE, love is hard to find 💔
Steffi listens to her kind of music
OMG....💘💔...my heart is automatically switching to the heartbreak mode of my early teenage years while I'm listening to this song 🤩☺... I loved this song (+ movie) soooooo much and it still touches me deeply in a beautiful and unique way ... 🥺😭💞
qtpysusie54
He's got it all! City of music. Rest in glorious peace.
Talent 8888
Your eyes opened wide as I looked your way
Couldn't hide what they meant to say
Feeling lost in a crowded room
It's too soon for a new love
When you smile your eyes show your heart
Lost inside a suit torn apart
Feeling alone with people around
True love is so hard to find now
You think you're so misunderstood
I'd explain if only I could
Something tells me this time it's real
The way that I feel
Your eyes like the blue in the summer skies
Caught my gaze as I looked across
Feeling lost in a magic maze
It's too soon for a new love
You can't hide that look in your eyes
Open wide you seem so surprised
Searching around for somebody new
True love is hard to find now
When you smile your eyes show your heart
I feel mine is falling apart
Don't you see the way that I feel
My loving is real
Your eyes opened wide as I looked your way
Couldn't hide what they meant to say
Feeling lost in a crowded room
It's too soon for a new love
When you smile your eyes show your heart
Lost inside a suit torn apart
Feeling alone with people around
True love is so hard to find now
You think you're so misunderstood
I'd explain if only I could
Something tells me this time it's real
The way that I feel
When you're lost your eyes show you how
I should like to know I'm a part
When your eyes shine I'll know you're mine
For all of the time