Smile For Me
Lafayette Lyrics


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Let them know it's all for me
40 lashes on my sheets
My back red so unholy
Geese stacked in numbers safety
Let them know it's all for me
Stuff myself into your sleeve
Landscape tilt to snow season
Marble palace cold as can be

And I think so highly
Whenever you're by me
I am so free yah yah yah
I can't help biting
Into your siding
This house on a leash
Leash, yah
My body inviting
My body inciting
Myself in a heap
Next to these
You are enticing
There ain't much deciding
Atleast not for me
Me
Me


When you're in the room
Get hold off me girl
Don't speak into the phone
Cause you're right here
And I ain't alone
No I ain't alone




I ain't alone
I ain't alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lafayette's song "Smile For Me" depict a complex and somewhat dark emotional landscape. The opening lines, "Let them know it's all for me, 40 lashes on my sheets, my back red so unholy," suggest a sense of internal struggle and pain. The use of physical punishment imagery implies a self-destructive nature or past experiences that have left emotional scars.


The following lines, "Geese stacked in numbers safety, let them know it's all for me, stuff myself into your sleeve, landscape tilt to snow season," paint a picture of isolation and vulnerability. The mention of geese stacked for safety illustrates a desire for protection, while the reference to stuffing oneself into someone's sleeve suggests seeking solace or comfort in another person. The shifting landscape and the mention of snow season conveys a feeling of coldness, both physically and emotionally.


The chorus, "And I think so highly, whenever you're by me, I am so free yah yah yah, I can't help biting into your siding, this house on a leash, leash, yah," reveals a deep admiration and attraction towards someone. The mention of biting into their siding suggests a passionate and intense connection. The reference to the house on a leash symbolizes a feeling of being controlled or restricted within the relationship.


The final verse, "When you're in the room, get hold off me girl, don't speak into the phone cause you're right here, and I ain't alone, no I ain't alone, I ain't alone, I ain't alone," further emphasizes the longing for intimate connection and the desire to be physically present with the person. The repetition of "I ain't alone" implies a fear of loneliness and a need for constant companionship.


Overall, "Smile For Me" explores themes of inner turmoil, vulnerability, passion, and a deep longing for connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Let them know it's all for me
Inform others that everything happening is solely for my benefit.


40 lashes on my sheets
My bed linens bear the marks of intense emotional and physical pain.


My back red so unholy
The scars on my back signify a profound and sinful experience.


Geese stacked in numbers safety
Gathered geese form a protective barrier out of fear for their own well-being.


Let them know it's all for me
Once again, emphasize that everything occurring is exclusively for my own advantage.


Stuff myself into your sleeve
I seek refuge within your embrace, feeling secure and hidden.


Landscape tilt to snow season
The scenery reflects a shift towards a chilling, barren time of year.


Marble palace cold as can be
A grand, opulent building feels incredibly frigid and unwelcoming.


And I think so highly
My admiration for you reaches immense heights.


Whenever you're by me
Your presence brings about a sense of joy and liberation.


I am so free yah yah yah
I experience an overwhelming sense of freedom when I am with you.


I can't help biting
I cannot resist the temptation to engage in harmful behavior.


Into your siding
I find solace and support within your protective presence.


This house on a leash
Metaphorically, I feel trapped and confined within the boundaries of our relationship.


Leash, yah
I am restrained and controlled, unable to break free from the constraints.


My body inviting
I exude an irresistible attraction and allure.


My body inciting
My physical presence stirs up intense emotions and desires.


Myself in a heap
I am emotionally and physically exhausted, overwhelmed by my own existence.


Next to these
In comparison to others, I feel insignificant and small.


You are enticing
Your irresistible charm and allure captivate me.


There ain't much deciding
There is little need for contemplation or decision-making on my part.


At least not for me
Things may not require much consideration from my perspective.


Me
Emphasizing my individual presence and importance in the situation.


When you're in the room
The atmosphere changes significantly when you are present.


Get hold off me girl
Please ensure that I am not easily accessible or within reach of anyone else.


Don't speak into the phone
Avoid communicating with others over the phone, as you are physically present with me.


Cause you're right here
Since you are physically by my side,


And I ain't alone
I do not feel lonely or isolated.


No I ain't alone
Affirming once again that I am not alone.


I ain't alone
Repeating the fact that I am not by myself.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Connor Creasey, Devin Concannon

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