Wish You'd Hold That Smile
Minor Majority Lyrics


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This is how it goes
Me and you on the telephone
This is how we sound, this is how we grow
This is what I do
If I had to choose again, this is what I'd choose
I wish I didn't know what it does to you

If I can break your fall,
Then we should rise above it all
If you loose control
You're sure to turn me on

This is what it takes
This is how I feel good about myself
This is how I fall, this is how i break
Baby lets not fight
Why don't you come over and spend the night
Cause we don't need more time
We need to use it right

If you can't get high
If time's just flying by
If you live a lie
You ought to say goodbye

Hey!
I wish you'd hold that smile
Hell!
If only for a while
I need to know bout all the things you did and didn't do
And just how hard you try


If I can break your fall,
Then we should rise above it all




If you loose control
You're sure to turn me on

Overall Meaning

The Minor Majority's song “Wish You’d Hold That Smile” is a song that talks about a conversation between two lovers who are on the phone. The verses of the song indicate how the different experiences and actions in their lives have shaped them and molded them into the people they are today. The first verse, “This is how it goes/ Me and you on the telephone/ This is how we sound, this is how we grow/ This is what I do,” illustrates how they both interact with each other over the phone and how they are both growing because of that. The next verse reveals that they have made mistakes and have learned valuable lessons from them. They probably were hesitant at first to go down the path they chose, but now that they're on it, they are grateful for it. “If I had to choose again, this is what I'd choose/ I wish I didn't know what it does to you” conveys the idea that although they are content, they still regret the things they've put their partner through.


The chorus revolves around the idea of love carrying each other through tough times. “If I can break your fall, then we should rise above it all/ If you lose control, you're sure to turn me on” suggests that the singer can be there for their partner when they are struggling and lift them up. Even during difficult times, their partner turns them on. "If I can break your fall, then we should rise above it all" means, if I can help you overcome your obstacles, we'll become stronger together.


Towards the end, the song suggests that if any of them feel unfulfilled or unhappy, they should admit it and move on. The following verse states: “If you can't get high/ If time's just flying by/ If you live a lie/ You ought to say goodbye” gives a sense of freedom to both parties, as both partners should take responsibility for their own happiness, and if the relationship becomes toxic, it may be time to say goodbye. The song concludes with a plea for their partner to smile, even for a moment, as the happiness in seeing their partner happy means everything to them.


Interestingly, "Wish You'd Hold That Smile" was released alongside four different singles. The song is featured on the band’s album, "Walking Home from Nicole's." It debuted in Norway's VG-lista at #19, the band's highest chart placement. It received widespread critical acclaim across eight countries. Despite its popularity, it peaked at #6, lagging behind its #3 in its subsequent release in 2006. Hence, this song is considered one of the band's heartbreaking songs, reflecting their great focus on relationships in their music.


Line by Line Meaning

This is how it goes
This is how our relationship progresses


Me and you on the telephone
We communicate by talking on the phone


This is how we sound, this is how we grow
Our voice and relationship develop over time


This is what I do
This is my approach to our relationship


If I had to choose again, this is what I'd choose
I would make the same choices for our relationship if I had to do it again


I wish I didn't know what it does to you
I regret knowing how our relationship affects you negatively


If I can break your fall,
If I can help you get back up after a setback


Then we should rise above it all
We should overcome any obstacles together


If you loose control
If you become overwhelmed


You're sure to turn me on
I am attracted to your vulnerability and willingness to open up to me


This is what it takes
This is what is necessary for our relationship to succeed


This is how I feel good about myself
Our relationship makes me feel good about myself


This is how I fall, this is how i break
I am vulnerable and have weaknesses in our relationship


Baby lets not fight
Let's try to avoid conflict


Why don't you come over and spend the night
Let's spend quality time together


Cause we don't need more time
We don't need more time for our relationship to work, we just need to use it well


We need to use it right
We need to make good use of the time we have together


If you can't get high
If you can't find happiness or fulfillment


If time's just flying by
If time is passing too quickly and we're not making the most of it


If you live a lie
If you're not being true to yourself or our relationship


You ought to say goodbye
You should end the relationship if it's not bringing you happiness or fulfillment


Hey!
Expressing attention


I wish you'd hold that smile
I wish you could maintain that happy facade


Hell!
Expressing frustation


If only for a while
If only you could be happy for a little while longer


I need to know bout all the things you did and didn't do
I want to know everything about our relationship and the things that worked and didn't work


And just how hard you try
And how much effort you put into our relationship




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Özgür Mutlu

Kendimi hayallere kaptırdığım anlar dinlediğim şarkılardan biridir.
Bazen ise kendimi boşlukta hissettiğim zaman gelir açarım ve arkama yaslanır sadece dinlerim.


I need to know bout all the things you did and didn't do
And just how hard you try
If I can break your fall,
Then we should rise above it all
If you loose control
You're sure to turn me on



All comments from YouTube:

Uncleon Mars

one of the most beautiful song and solo ever !

Özgür Mutlu

Kendimi hayallere kaptırdığım anlar dinlediğim şarkılardan biridir.
Bazen ise kendimi boşlukta hissettiğim zaman gelir açarım ve arkama yaslanır sadece dinlerim.


I need to know bout all the things you did and didn't do
And just how hard you try
If I can break your fall,
Then we should rise above it all
If you loose control
You're sure to turn me on

Breizh Rebelle

Beautiful song ...

Simone Agdal

love it!

Ragnar

Why the hell aint this band mainstream?! IT'S EPIC AS SHIT!

Allan Hertmanowski

really lov it! :-)

julietavalon

baby lets not fight why dont you come over and spend the night we dont need more time we need to use it right well when you come to this stage in the relatonship, its pretty much over!

Kristian Tolpinrud

Veldig bra!!!

Duke of Sam

beautiful

Per Ch.

@dezlix Most of the "none Mainstream" are usually the best music out there mate, if you didn't already figure that out ;)

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