Smile
Lily Allen Lyrics
When you first left me
I was wanting more
But you were fucking that girl next door
What'd you do that for? (What'd you do that for?)
When you first left me
I didn't know what to say
I've never been on my own that way
Just sat by myself all day
But with a little help from my friends
I found the light in the tunnel at the end
Now you're calling me up on the phone
So you can have a little wine and a moan
And it's only because you're feeling alone
At first, when I see you cry
Yeah, it makes me smile
Yeah, it makes me smile
At worst, I feel bad for a while
But then I just smile
I go ahead and smile
Whenever you see me
You say that you want me back (want me back)
And I tell you it don't mean jack (it don't mean jack)
No, it don't mean jack (no, it don't mean jack)
I couldn't stop laughing
No, I just couldn't help myself
See, you messed up my mental health
I was quite unwell
I was so lost back then
But with a little help from my friends
I found the light in the tunnel at the end
Now you're calling me up on the phone
So you can have a little wine and a moan
It's only because you're feeling alone
At first, when I see you cry
Yeah, it makes me smile
Yeah, it makes me smile
At worst, I feel bad for a while
But then I just smile
I go ahead and smile
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
At first, when I see you cry
Yeah, it makes me smile
Yeah, it makes me smile
At worst, I feel bad for a while
But then I just smile
I go ahead and smile
At first, when I see you cry (I see you cry)
Yeah, it makes me smile (makes me smile)
Yeah, it makes me smile (it makes me smile)
At worst, I feel bad for a while (feel bad for a while)
But then I just smile (but then I just smile)
I go ahead and smile (I go ahead and smile)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Darren Emilio Lewis, Iyiola Babatunde Babalola, Lily Rose Beatrice Allen, Donat Roy Jackie Mittoo
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Smile is a song by British recording artist Lily Allen from her debut studio album, Alright, Still. Written by Allen, Iyiola Babalola and Darren Lewis in 2004. It samples The Soul Brothers' Free Soul, the song was released as the lead mainstream single of the album on 3 July 2006. After signing a contract deal with Regal Recordings and gaining popularity on the social network of MySpace with demo songs, Allen released a limited edition of LDN to promote her work and afterwards announced the release of Smile on 3 July 2006. Read Full BioSmile is a song by British recording artist Lily Allen from her debut studio album, Alright, Still. Written by Allen, Iyiola Babalola and Darren Lewis in 2004. It samples The Soul Brothers' Free Soul, the song was released as the lead mainstream single of the album on 3 July 2006. After signing a contract deal with Regal Recordings and gaining popularity on the social network of MySpace with demo songs, Allen released a limited edition of LDN to promote her work and afterwards announced the release of Smile on 3 July 2006.
The song incorporates ska music, as the lyrics tackle her dealing with the betrayal of her boyfriend, while enjoying his misery. Contemporary critics complimented the song, noticing the confidence it hides and the carnivalesque, yet melancholy, theme, although some, like Rob Sheffield, did not consider it one of the album's best songs and makes the singer a "theoretical pop princess". The single peaked inside the top forty of the charts of some European countries and Australia, while staying on the summit of the UK Singles Chart for two consecutive weeks and ended the year as the country's eleventh most successful song. It is also charted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, where it was certified gold.
For promotion, Smile was also re-recorded in Simlish and had its own answer song. The accompanying music video portrayed a revenge theme, with Allen hiring a posse to beat her ex-boyfriend. It was directed by Sophie Muller and also banned on MTV due to obscene language. The song was performed live many times, including on talk shows, her 2007 concert tour and also during her 2009 concert tour, though Allen claimed to be "sick" of it. It won, in 2008, a Pop Award at the London Broadcast Music Incorporated Awards.
The song incorporates ska music, as the lyrics tackle her dealing with the betrayal of her boyfriend, while enjoying his misery. Contemporary critics complimented the song, noticing the confidence it hides and the carnivalesque, yet melancholy, theme, although some, like Rob Sheffield, did not consider it one of the album's best songs and makes the singer a "theoretical pop princess". The single peaked inside the top forty of the charts of some European countries and Australia, while staying on the summit of the UK Singles Chart for two consecutive weeks and ended the year as the country's eleventh most successful song. It is also charted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, where it was certified gold.
For promotion, Smile was also re-recorded in Simlish and had its own answer song. The accompanying music video portrayed a revenge theme, with Allen hiring a posse to beat her ex-boyfriend. It was directed by Sophie Muller and also banned on MTV due to obscene language. The song was performed live many times, including on talk shows, her 2007 concert tour and also during her 2009 concert tour, though Allen claimed to be "sick" of it. It won, in 2008, a Pop Award at the London Broadcast Music Incorporated Awards.
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Infinite Chibi
@ffucckk youtube uuuuuuuhhhhh.... Uuummm...
Well... Yeah. No.
I uh- don't... think it's quite that- extreme honey.
The song ain't about being leftist or nothin', no worries. (Quite far from it, honestly, I have no idea what the heck you're on about...)
It's more the fact that she can be very fucking sadistic and spiteful lady...
Did the guy deserve it?
Well I ain't got a clue.
She sure thinks he did.
That's really how a lot of sour relationships turn out in Britain honestly...
Or well, at least in the seedier parts...
I'm not justifying or nothing tho, cus honestly I have no idea why she did that, but at least I can enjoy a good melody when I hear one...
So like- calm down maybe?
Because nobody in this comment section has any fucking clue what that random outburst was about...
Edit: okay apparently she never actually did any of this and it's more of a revenge fantasy on her ex...
So like, yeah, way to take it FAR out of context bud...
Arianna 254
You should be Stronger Than Me
You been here seven years longer than me
Don't you know you supposed to be the man
Not pale in comparison to who you think I am
You always wanna talk it through, I don't care!
I always have to comfort you when I'm there
But that's what I need you to do, stroke my hair!
'Cause I've forgotten all of young love's joy
Feel like a lady, and you my lady boy
You should be Stronger Than Me
But instead you're longer than frozen turkey
Why'd you always put me in control?
All I need is for my man to live up to his role
Always wanna talk it through, I'm ok
Always have to comfort you every day
But that's what I need you to do, are you gay?
'Cause I've forgotten all of young love's joy
Feel like a lady, and you my lady boy
He said "The respect I made you earn
Thought you had so many lessons to learn"
I said "You don't know what love is, get a grip!"
Sounds as if you're reading from some other tired script
I'm not gonna meet your mother anytime
I just wanna grip your body over mine
Please, tell me why you think that's a crime
I've forgotten all of young love's joy
Feel like a lady, and you my lady boy
You should be Stronger Than Me
You should be Stronger Than Me
You should be Stronger Than Me
You should be Stronger Than Me
Lily Allen
At worst I feel bad for a while But then I just smile I go ahead and smile La la la
Antonio Armani
dope
Dom Page
Love you!
Emms
Always loved this song, I remember exactly where I was when I first ever heard this, I was on a sweat box on my way to HMP Holloway,it was a massive hit in nick,still listening to this, it's the best video ever, 💯💯
Naiara Calil
7 anos depois e eu aqui amando esse som <3
Erick Méndez
Mexico
Jahren Pintor
Now that all the TikTokers are here, listen to Lily’s other songs, it’s gold.
swagisha
not from tiktok here from swag jkjk but this song is swag and was just checking in on a oldie :)
Amelia Lathaen
Awe I vaguely remember when this came out 🥺 mems
XLana._. BozicX
Im here because of my mom, as always. 😽🤌🏻