Smile
Loveless Lyrics


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We’re tearing it all down
The walls that you’ve built
Prepare for the fall now
The power is shifting
Away from the games that you play
I won’t stay, releasing it all now
The hearts that you break have a name
And when they break
You don’t get to have a say

But I’ve seen this before
Following, living denial
So how can I, how can I smile
And I know we need more
Fighting this fire with fire
So how can I, how can I smile

Why are you leaving the hatred within
Ignoring the reasons, but under the skin
So much pain you can see
And there’s no apology
We’re tearing it all down
The hearts that you break have a name

And when they break
You don’t get to have a say

But I’ve seen this before
Following, living denial
So how can I, how can I smile
And I know we need more
Fighting this fire with fire
So how can I, how can I smile

Wielding your love like a hand grenade
Just goes to show, just goes to show
Don’t be surprised when I have to say
You gotta go, you gotta go
Wielding your love like a hand grenade
Just goes to show, just goes to show
Don’t be surprised when I have to say
You gotta go, you gotta go

But I’ve seen this before
Following, living denial
So how can I, how can I smile
And I know we need more
Fighting this fire with fire
So how can I, how can I smile
But I’ve seen this before




Fighting this fire with fire
So how can I, how can I smile

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Loveless's song "Smile" revolve around tearing down the walls that someone has built up around themselves and exposing the pain and hurt that they have caused. The singer acknowledges that they have seen this behavior before and recognizes the need to fight back against it. They urge the person to acknowledge the hurt they have caused and take responsibility for it instead of hiding behind denial or their own pain. The chorus addresses the struggle of trying to maintain a positive outlook and "smile" in the midst of dealing with this difficult situation.


Throughout the song, the lyrics weave in imagery of explosions and destruction, both literal and metaphorical. The line "wielding your love like a hand grenade" speaks to the destructive power that the person's behavior has, and the need for them to be held accountable for it.


Overall, the lyrics of "Smile" are about standing up against harmful behaviors and refusing to continue to allow them to cause pain and hurt.


Line by Line Meaning

We’re tearing it all down
We are destroying everything that has been built up.


The walls that you’ve built
The barriers you have constructed.


Prepare for the fall now
Get ready for the collapse.


The power is shifting
The authority is transferring to someone or something else.


Away from the games that you play
Distant from the deceitful activities you engage in.


I won’t stay, releasing it all now
I will not persist, freeing myself from it all at this moment.


The hearts that you break have a name
The individuals you hurt or damage have an identity.


And when they break
And at the point when they shatter.


You don’t get to have a say
You don't have a right to decide.


But I’ve seen this before
But I have encountered this situation previously.


Following, living denial
Pursuing and persisting in denying the truth.


So how can I, how can I smile
Thus, how can I express joy or pleasure.


And I know we need more
And I am aware that we require more.


Fighting this fire with fire
Combating this disaster with the same disastrous element.


Why are you leaving the hatred within
Why are you abandoning your bigotry within.


Ignoring the reasons, but under the skin
Neglecting the motives, but located beneath the surface.


So much pain you can see
So much agony is visible.


And there’s no apology
And there is no regret or remorse.


Wielding your love like a hand grenade
Employing your affection as if it was a weapon.


Just goes to show, just goes to show
Emphasizing and reinforcing the idea.


Don’t be surprised when I have to say
Do not be taken aback when I declare.


You gotta go, you gotta go
You must vacate or depart.


But I’ve seen this before
But I have experienced this earlier.


Fighting this fire with fire
Combating this disaster with the same disastrous element.


So how can I, how can I smile
Thus, how can I express joy or pleasure.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Dylan Tirapelli-Jamail, Julian Comeau

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Comments from YouTube:

Gabriel Fontenele

Vocês não cansam de fazer música boa não?! Beat bom da porra!!!

Red Havon

If it's any consolation... I smiled this is absolutely wonderful and I'm always blown away by you guys, the fact that you guys haven't blown up yet is criminal, love you guys keep it up 🤟

LOVELESS

Thank you! ❤️

American Avenue

The chorus is massive!

DuniversalConley

I've really liked everything you guys have done so far. This song here may be the best song from you guys yet. Looking forward to more!

BlueEyed

ALWAYS so happy everytime they drop something new!

Jordan Arnold

Damn keep killing it guys. This is bomb.

Jessica R

Wieder ein genialer Song. Mag die lyrics total. 😍👌

Alexander S.

These guys just don't miss

Breyana Anderson

A few seconds in and I'm already loving it 😏🥰 and further in I'm loving it more!! 🥰 Thanks guys, I think we all needed this tehe 💙

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