The Shadow of Your Smile
Pauline London Lyrics


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The shadow of your smile
When you are gone
Will colour all my dreams
And light the dawn

Look into my eyes, my love,
And see
All the lovely things you are to me

Our wistful little star
Was far too high
A teardrop kissed your lips
And so did I

Now when I remember spring
All the joy the love can bring
I will be remembering
The shadow of your smile

The shadow of your smile
When you are gone
Will colour all my dreams
And light the dawn

Look into my eyes, my love,
And see
All the lovely things you are to me

Our wistful little star
Was far too high
A teardrop kissed your lips
And so did I

Now when I remember spring
All the joy the love can bring
I will be remembering
The shadow of your smile

Our wistful little star
Was far too high
A teardrop kissed your lips
And so did I

Now when I remember spring
All the joy the love can bring
I will be remembering
The shadow of your smile

The shadow of your smile




The shadow of your smile
The shadow of your smile

Overall Meaning

The Shadow of Your Smile is a beautiful love song that speaks about the memories and nostalgia someone feels when their loved one is gone. The title, "The Shadow of Your Smile," refers to the lingering memory of someone's smile that stays with you even when they are not present. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, as they talk about how the absence of the person you love will color all of your dreams and light the dawn. It is a poetic way of expressing how their presence had a profound impact on your life and how their absence will leave a mark as well.


As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is directly addressing their beloved. The lines "look into my eyes, my love, and see all the lovely things you are to me" are a declaration of the love and admiration the singer has for their partner. They go on to describe how they shared a moment together where they both shed a tear, symbolizing the depth of feelings shared between them. Lastly, the song ends with a vow to always remember the time they shared, even long after it has passed.


In conclusion, The Shadow of Your Smile is a beautiful love song that captures the melancholy and beauty of remembering the love you once had. Its haunting melody and poignant lyrics make it a timeless classic that stands the test of time.


Line by Line Meaning

The shadow of your smile
The memory of your smile


When you are gone
After you leave


Will colour all my dreams
All my hopes and desires will be influenced by the memory of your smile


And light the dawn
And bring a new day full of hope and optimism


Look into my eyes, my love,
When I gaze into your eyes, my dearest,


And see
I observe


All the lovely things you are to me
All the wonderful qualities that make you special to me


Our wistful little star
Our romantic aspirations


Was far too high
Were unrealistic and unattainable


A teardrop kissed your lips
You shed a tear over this, and so did I


And so did I
I cried too


Now when I remember spring
When I think back on the happiness and renewal of springtime


All the joy the love can bring
All the happiness that love can create


I will be remembering
I will recall


The shadow of your smile
The memory of your beautiful smile


The shadow of your smile
The memory of your smile


The shadow of your smile
The memory of your smile




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