You Make Me Smile
Mamalarky Lyrics


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Verse 1
Every voice I know
Somehow sounds like you
When they’re high or low
They all sound like you

Woman in the park
Watching with her dogs
Meditative bark
Say they like our songs

Everywhere I go
Always in my head
The blow after blow
Always seeing red seeing red seeing red

Chorus 1
You make me smile x 4

Verse 2
Though they turn their backs
We still laugh along
All the things I pack
Where they don’t belong

Everyone I know
Tells me about him
Staying after close
Work keeps us too thin

Can’t look in your eyes
They keep me too fed
Everytime you smile
Always turning red turning red turning red





Chorus 2
You make me smile x 4

Overall Meaning

In Mamalarky's song "You Make Me Smile," the lyrics paint a picture of an individual who is deeply inspired and influenced by someone they care about. The opening lines, "Every voice I know, Somehow sounds like you," suggest that the singer can't escape the presence of the person they're thinking of. Whether it be a coincidence or not, every voice they hear reminds them of this individual. The woman in the park listening to their music with her dogs furthers this notion that the person they're thinking of has had an impact beyond just themselves.


In the second verse, the lyrics take a bit of a darker turn, "Everywhere I go, Always in my head, The blow after blow, Always seeing red, seeing red, seeing red." These lines suggest that the singer may be dealing with some internal struggles or frustrations and the person they're thinking of is a source of comfort during difficult times. The chorus repeatedly affirms this sentiment, "You make me smile." The second verse sheds a light on the complexities of their relationship. While they still laugh together despite the troubles, the outside world threatens to encroach and disrupt their bond. The lyric, "Can’t look in your eyes, They keep me too fed, Every time you smile, Always turning red, turning red, turning red," suggests that the singer is experiencing strong emotions, particularly when faced with certain situations that involve the person they're thinking of.


Overall, the "You Make Me Smile" is a song about finding comfort in your relationships. The song tackles the ups and downs of a relationship, particularly when the outside world threatens to shake it up. The lyrics suggest that the singer needs this person in their life more than they may let on.


Line by Line Meaning

Every voice I know
I associate every sound and voice I hear with you, making everything remind me of you.


Somehow sounds like you
Because of my strong association with you, every sound I hear seems to be your voice.


When they’re high or low
It doesn't matter if the voice is high-pitched or low-pitched; I still associate it with you.


They all sound like you
All voices seem to remind me of yours, creating a strong sense of familiarity.


Woman in the park
I saw a woman in the park while thinking of you.


Watching with her dogs
She was hanging out with her dogs, but I was so lost in thought that I didn't notice much else about her.


Meditative bark
The sound of the dog's barks seemed to mix with my thoughts about you in a meditative way.


Say they like our songs
In my mind, I imagine the dogs enjoying the music we make together.


Everywhere I go
No matter where I am or what I'm doing, you're always occupying my thoughts.


Always in my head
Even when I try to distract myself, your presence in my mind is constant and unrelenting.


The blow after blow
Despite my best efforts to push my thoughts aside, they keep coming back, creating emotional turmoil and pain within me.


Always seeing red seeing red seeing red
My thoughts about you bring up strong emotions of anger, jealousy, or passion that I can't control.


Though they turn their backs
Even if others don't understand my feelings for you, I won't let that get in the way of enjoying our connection.


We still laugh along
Despite any challenges or hardships, we find joy and laughter in each other's company.


All the things I pack
As I move through life, I carry memories of our time together and the emotions that come with them.


Where they don’t belong
Despite my best efforts to compartmentalize my feelings, they spill out into other areas of my life.


Everyone I know
Friends and acquaintances are constantly talking to me about other people, but I can't help thinking of you instead.


Tells me about him
People keep trying to set me up with others or tell me about their love lives, but my heart is already taken by you.


Staying after close
I work long hours and stay busy, but my thoughts always return to you at the end of the day.


Work keeps us too thin
Our busy schedules keep us apart or prevent us from fully exploring our connection, which is frustrating and painful.


Can’t look in your eyes
When I see you, I feel so strongly that I can't look directly at you without feeling overwhelmed by emotion.


They keep me too fed
Your eyes are so full of emotion and depth that I feel consumed by them when I try to look directly at you.


Everytime you smile
Your smile is so powerful and captivating that I can't help but feel happy and overcome with emotion when I see it.


Always turning red turning red turning red
My emotional response to you is so strong that I blush or turn red every time I'm around you or think about you.


You make me smile x 4
Despite any challenges or difficulties, your presence in my life always brings me happiness and brightens my day.




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Written by: DYLAN ELLISON HILL, MICHAEL BENJAMIN HUNTER, OLIVIA BENNETT

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@iya3952

every voice i know
somehow sounds like you
when they're high or low
they all sound like you

(coming?) in the park
watching with her dogs
meditative park
savory like our songs

everywhere i go
always in my head
??? after dawn
always saying ready and ready (?) (sing in red?)

you make me smile x4

all they turn they pass (?)
we still laugh along
all the things i pack
where they don't belong

everyone i know
tells me about him
staying after close
work keeps us til then

cant look in your eyes
they give me the ??? (fret?)
everytime you smile
always turning red turning red x3

you make me smile x4

thats what i got with two listens i hope its a little helpful lolol



All comments from YouTube:

@lavalampdrinkr

been listening to this album on loop for the past couple of days; i’m absolutely in love with it!!! love your vibes, and i wish y’all the best!! <3

@kriztina.sessionslive0150

Vocally you have a booming voice and bags of character in your tone. You really stand out when you perform.

@MrXCodSlayer

Coolest song I’ve heard in a while. Been on repeat for a week straight

@oliverqiu_

massively hyped for this albumm

@eden

another banger!!!!!! thank you mamalarky!!!!!!!!!!

@conditionsunderground

I love everything about this.

@JohnnyJaySurvivor9

Barely discovered you guys on Fender play! Love your music!

@languis3545

de lo mejor que está surgiendo. ❤️

@hansomejack5179

This is definetly the next new hippy song I needed to hear I love the video concept very creative and inspiring ✨🤟🏽💗

@Goob2003

Jus saw this song live it was great

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