Smile
Nassau Lyrics


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(What do I do?)
So I - drink too much but it's not my problem
Well maybe it is in which case Imma solve it
See it's a constant cycle
I'm trying not to fall so why'd I pick the tight rope
Typos - keep my ego inline
I tell you I'm great but you can see I ain't fine
And I'm - the very first to say
I don't sit on benches no I signed to play
More buckets more goals
The longer you drive
The more you pay tolls
This keeps me alive
And I - live to give
No confidence yet y'all convinced
And it
Doesn't really matter how you spend your future
As long as you can do it better than the days burning through your sweaters, tethering the feathers which were always meant to
Make you fly
Just push through
And
Smile
I always try to smile
Force a smile
As long as I smile
I'll be okay
I heard them say
Fake it 'til you make it
So I'm on my way
Just smile
I always try to smile
Force a smile
As long as I smile
I'll be okay
I heard them say
Fake it 'til you make it
So I'm on my way
Fake it 'til u make it, man I hate that saying
Loyal as can be but I did stop praying
Laying in, staying in tired as a benzo
I could sit all day but hence go mental
Often times I mess up
But to fail is to learn and know what's what
I just hope
That I can make
Anyone down have a brighter day
And I know it can be hard as hell
But the folk you count on count as much on you as well
So you better make 'em
Smile
I always try to smile
Force a smile
As long as I smile
I'll be okay
I heard them say
Fake it 'til you make it
So I'm on my way
Just smile
I always try to smile
Force a smile
As long as I smile
I'll be okay
I heard them say
Fake it 'til you make it
So I'm on my way
Man, uh, what makes you smile?
Like what truly makes you smile?
Um, I don't know, football...
Ye, football makes me smile.
Making other people smile makes me smile (Ye!)
But I just hope that I can make anyone down have a brighter day
And I know it can be hard as hell
But the folk you count on count as much on you as well
So you better make 'em
Smile
I always try to smile
Force a smile
As long as I smile
I'll be okay
I heard them say
Fake it 'til you make it
So I'm on my way
Just smile
I always try to smile
Force a smile
As long as I smile
I'll be okay
I heard them say




Fake it 'til you make it
So I'm on my way

Overall Meaning

In "Smile" by Nassau, the lyrics delve into the internal struggles of the artist as he navigates personal challenges and the pressure to appear happy and successful. The song begins with the singer acknowledging his tendency to drink excessively as a coping mechanism, questioning whether it is truly his problem or a means to solve his problems. He describes this as a constant cycle, trying not to fall but feeling as though he is walking a tightrope.


The lyrics continue with the singer admitting his shortcomings and insecurities, recognizing that he often presents an inflated ego and claims greatness even when he is not fine. Despite this, he proudly asserts that he prefers to actively participate in life rather than merely observing from the sidelines. He believes that staying engaged and pursuing more goals helps him stay alive and find purpose. The artist mentions the importance of giving to others and making a positive impact, even in the midst of his own struggles.


The chorus emphasizes the importance of smiling, regardless of one's circumstances. The singer acknowledges trying to force a smile as a means of presenting a façade that everything is okay. He acknowledges hearing the saying "fake it 'til you make it" and is determined to follow that advice, believing that as long as he continues to smile, he will be okay.


Overall, "Smile" encapsulates a complex emotional journey of self-awareness, resilience, and the pursuit of happiness, while also acknowledging the challenges and pressure to put on a happy front.


Line by Line Meaning

What do I do?
I am uncertain about what actions to take.


So I - drink too much but it's not my problem
I rely on alcohol to cope with my issues, even though it may not actually solve them.


Well maybe it is in which case Imma solve it
If drinking too much is indeed a problem, I will take steps to address it.


See it's a constant cycle
I am stuck in a repetitive and unproductive pattern.


I'm trying not to fall so why'd I pick the tight rope
I am attempting to avoid failure, yet I have chosen a difficult path.


Typos - keep my ego inline
Mistakes in my actions and words help me stay humble.


I tell you I'm great but you can see I ain't fine
I may claim to be confident, but you can see that I am struggling.


And I'm - the very first to say
I am always the one to acknowledge and admit my shortcomings.


I don't sit on benches no I signed to play
I am not content with sitting on the sidelines, I have committed to actively participate.


More buckets more goals
The more opportunities I pursue, the more achievements I can attain.


The longer you drive
The more effort and commitment you put into something,


The more you pay tolls
The more challenges and sacrifices you will encounter.


This keeps me alive
These pursuits and challenges give me a sense of purpose and vitality.


And I - live to give
My purpose in life is to give and contribute to others.


No confidence yet y'all convinced
Despite lacking confidence, others are still convinced of my abilities.


And it
And this fact


Doesn't really matter how you spend your future
The specific path you take in your future does not necessarily define your success.


As long as you can do it better than the days burning through your sweaters, tethering the feathers which were always meant to
As long as you can continuously improve upon and overcome the challenges that weigh you down, hindering your progress.


Make you fly
Enable you to soar and achieve great things.


Just push through
Just keep persevering and moving forward.


And
Furthermore


Smile
Wear a smile on your face


I always try to smile
I make an effort to appear happy and positive.


Force a smile
Sometimes, I have to fake a smile even if I don't genuinely feel it.


As long as I smile
As long as I maintain a cheerful facade


I'll be okay
I will be fine and able to cope with challenges.


I heard them say
I have heard others say


Fake it 'til you make it
Acting confident and happy, even if it's not genuine, can lead to eventual success and happiness.


So I'm on my way
Therefore, I am in the process of doing just that.


Fake it 'til u make it, man I hate that saying
Personally, I dislike the concept of pretending until you achieve success and happiness.


Loyal as can be but I did stop praying
Despite being faithful, I have ceased to engage in prayer.


Laying in, staying in tired as a benzo
I often remain in bed, feeling exhausted and emotionally drained.


I could sit all day but hence go mental
I have the option to stay idle for long periods, but it would negatively impact my mental well-being.


Often times I mess up
Frequently, I make mistakes or fail to meet expectations.


But to fail is to learn and know what's what
However, failure is a valuable learning experience that helps clarify what is truly important.


I just hope
I simply wish


That I can make
That I can bring about or create


Anyone down have a brighter day
Anyone feeling down can experience a more positive and uplifting day because of my actions.


And I know it can be hard as hell
I acknowledge that it can be extremely difficult


But the folk you count on count as much on you as well
The people who rely on you also depend on your support and contributions.


So you better make 'em
Therefore, you should ensure that they


Fake it 'til you make it
Put on a confident and positive facade until you achieve success.


Man, uh, what makes you smile?
Hey, what brings genuine happiness to your face?


Like what truly makes you smile?
What genuinely brings joy and happiness into your life?


Um, I don't know, football...
Hmm, I'm not sure, maybe football...


Ye, football makes me smile.
Yes, football brings genuine happiness to me.


Making other people smile makes me smile (Ye!)
Seeing other people happy brings me joy and happiness as well.


But I just hope that I can make anyone down have a brighter day
However, my ultimate desire is to bring positivity and brightness to the lives of others who are feeling down.


Man, uh, what makes you smile?
Hey, what brings genuine happiness to your face?


Like what truly makes you smile?
What genuinely brings joy and happiness into your life?


Um, I don't know, football...
Hmm, I'm not sure, maybe football...


Ye, football makes me smile.
Yes, football brings genuine happiness to me.


Making other people smile makes me smile (Ye!)
Seeing other people happy brings me joy and happiness as well.


But I just hope that I can make anyone down have a brighter day
However, my ultimate desire is to bring positivity and brightness to the lives of others who are feeling down.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Alexander de Nassau, Daniel McLaughlin, Kyle Scherrer

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