When You're Smiling
Louis Louis Louis Lyrics


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Oh, when you're smiling
When you're smiling
The whole world
Smiles with you, ba, be, ba, bo

Oh, when you're laughing
Babe, when you're laughing
The sun comes shining through

But when you're crying
You bring on the rain
So stop your sighing
Be happy again

And keep on smiling




Keep on smiling
And the whole world smiles with you

Overall Meaning

Louis Louis Louis's "When You're Smiling" is all about the power of positivity. The song emphasizes the power of a smile and a laugh, which are infectious and can bring joy to everyone around. When the singer smiles or laughs, the world around them brightens up - the whole world smiles with them. This is the kind of message that's particularly needed in difficult and trying times, where it can be easy to get bogged down by the negatives.


The song is also a gentle reminder that crying and sadness can have the opposite effect - much like rain, they can put a damper on things. The singer encourages one to stop sighing and be happy again - to keep on smiling. The song is a call to action for people to take responsibility for their own happiness and to spread it around to others.


Overall, "When You're Smiling" is a fun and wholesome tune with a valuable message. It encourages listeners to keep a positive attitude, especially through the tough times, and it suggests that happiness is contagious.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, when you're smiling
The joy and positivity expressed in your smile is contagious and spreads to others.


When you're smiling
Continuing on the theme of the first line - the significance of one's smile and its effect on others.


The whole world
All of humanity, regardless of race, age, socio-economic status, etc.


Smiles with you, ba, be, ba, bo
The joy, warmth, and sense of escapism that comes with smiling.


Oh, when you're laughing
The significance of one's laughter and its positive impact on self and others.


Babe, when you're laughing
Similar to the first line - speaking directly to the listener.


The sun comes shining through
The warmth and brightness of laughter, bringing light and hope to all around.


But when you're crying
The opposite of laughing - showing emotional pain that is often difficult to alleviate.


You bring on the rain
Just as crying is associated with tears, rain is a metaphor for emotional downturn and pain.


So stop your sighing
Encouragement and positivity to those who are hurting - to push through the pain and move toward happiness.


Be happy again
The ultimate goal for someone who is hurting - to find happiness once more.


And keep on smiling
Remembering the significance of one's smile, and the hope and positivity it can bring to oneself and those around them.


Keep on smiling
Repeated line from the beginning, emphasizing the importance of continuing to smile through joy and pain.


And the whole world smiles with you
The beauty of a single smile - with the potential to create ripples of happiness throughout the world.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joe Goodwin, Larry Shay, Mark Fisher

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@yvesleroux9290

Oh, when you're smiling
When you're smiling
The whole world
Smiles with you, ba, be, ba, bo


Oh, when you're laughing
Babe, when you're laughing
The sun comes shining through


But when you're crying
You bring on the rain
So stop your sighing
Be happy again


And keep on smiling
Keep on smiling
And the whole world smiles with you...



@Fernandez.Alexis

When you're smilin'....keep on smilin'
The whole world smiles with you
And when you're laughin'....keep on laughin'
The sun comes shinin' through

But when you're cryin'.... you bring on the rain
So stop your frownin'....be happy again
Cause when you're smilin'....keep on smilin'
The whole world smiles with you

Oh when you're smilin'....keep on smilin'
The whole world smiles with you
Ah when you're laughin'....keep on laughin'
The sun comes shinin' through

Now when you're cryin'.... you bring on the rain
So stop that sighin'....be happy again
Cause when you're smilin'....just keep on smilin'
And the whole world gonna smile with

The great big world will smile with

The whole wide world will smile with you



All comments from YouTube:

@dennyalvarado3279

Proven fact: this song is even better when it’s late at night, and raining outside.

@hamzasami8362

Good living in raincouver then.. its 12:24 am and its pouring tonight xD

@floox1601

Or in the shower in germany

@swalton1932

Denny Alvarado or when it’s snowing outside.

@lukehall8151

who said the dark and the rain were bad?

@airisse9497

thanks for the tip

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@alejandraalvarado8534

Am I the only one that imagine with someone dancing this at night with a beautiful sky?

@drnarwhal2888

Nope, I'm on the same page.

@obito7969

Count me as well.

@riejurv50

Same here... Maybe some day

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