Smile
Natalie Cole Lyrics


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Thought I'd seen everything there was to see in this world
Now I'm not so sure I've really seen anything at all
I thought life could show me no surprises
And then you came and showed me I was wrong

I have seen the bluest skies, rainbows that would make you cry
I have seen miracles that moved my soul, days that changed my life
I have seen the brightest stars shine like diamonds in the dark
Seen all the wonders of the world, but I've never seen a smile
As beautiful as yours

I thought I'd been everywhere, I've climbed a mountain so high
Sailed the sea, crossed the sky and still I was nowhere at all
Until that day, oh, you came to my senses
And your smile, it made sense out of it all

I have seen the bluest skies, rainbows that would make you cry
I have seen miracles that moved my soul, days that changed my life
I have seen the brightest stars shine like diamonds in the dark
Seen all the wonders of the world, but I've never seen a smile
As beautiful as yours

So beautiful, comes one time in a lifetime
A smile this beautiful, I've never dreamed I'd ever see

I have seen the bluest skies, rainbows that would make you cry
I've seen miracles moved my soul and days that changed my life
I have seen the brightest stars shine like diamonds in the dark




Oh, I've seen the wonders of this world but I've never seen a smile
So beautiful, oh, I've never seen a smile before as beautiful as yours

Overall Meaning

Natalie Cole’s “Smile” is a song about discovery and love, and how one person can change your entire perspective. The lyrics detail how the singer, who thought she had seen everything the world had to offer, was proven wrong when she met someone who showed her a smile so beautiful she had never seen anything like it before. The lyrics express the singer's amazement at this newfound discovery, and how this smile made sense out of everything that came before.


The song highlights the idea that true beauty is rare and exceptional, something that we may not even realize until we see it. The singer's journey towards recognizing the beauty in this smile can be seen as a metaphor for how we can take things for granted, only to see their worth when we encounter something truly special. It is a reminder that we should keep our hearts and minds open to the world because we never know when we might encounter something that will change our lives forever.


Line by Line Meaning

Thought I'd seen everything there was to see in this world
I believed I had experienced all there was to life


Now I'm not so sure I've really seen anything at all
My perception of life has been altered since experiencing something new


I thought life could show me no surprises
I believed I had seen all there was to see and that nothing could surprise me


And then you came and showed me I was wrong
You proved me wrong by introducing me to something unexpected


I have seen the bluest skies, rainbows that would make you cry
I have witnessed some of the most beautiful sights in life


I have seen miracles that moved my soul, days that changed my life
I have experienced life-altering events and moments that have touched me deeply


I have seen the brightest stars shine like diamonds in the dark
I have seen some of the most magnificent celestial bodies in the sky


Seen all the wonders of the world, but I've never seen a smile As beautiful as yours
I have experienced many amazing things, but none compare to the beauty of your smile


I thought I'd been everywhere, I've climbed a mountain so high
I believed I had traveled and seen all there was to see


Sailed the sea, crossed the sky and still I was nowhere at all
Despite all my travels and experiences, I still did not feel fulfilled


Until that day, oh, you came to my senses
You brought new meaning and purpose to my life


And your smile, it made sense out of it all
Your smile brought clarity and understanding to my life


So beautiful, comes one time in a lifetime
A smile as beautiful as yours only comes once in a lifetime


A smile this beautiful, I've never dreamed I'd ever see
I never imagined I would witness a smile as stunning as yours


Oh, I've seen the wonders of this world but I've never seen a smile So beautiful, oh, I've never seen a smile before as beautiful as yours
Despite all my experiences, I have never encountered a smile as breathtaking as yours




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Realsongs
Written by: DIANE EVE WARREN

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