Make Me Smile
Robbie Williams and Tom Jones Lyrics
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And pulled the rebel to the floor
You spoilt the game, no matter what you say
For only metal, what a bore!
Blue eyes, blue eyes
How come you tell so many lies?
Or do what you want, running wild
There's nothing left, all gone and run away
Maybe you'll tarry for a while
It's just a test, a game for us to play
Win or lose, it's hard to smile
Resist, resist
It's from yourself, you have to hide
Come up and see me, make me smile
Or do what you want, running wild
There ain't no more, you've taken everything
From my belief in Mother Earth
Can you ignore my faith in everything
'Cause I know what faith is and what it's worth
Away, away
And don't say maybe you'll try
To come up and see me, make me smile
Or do what you want, running wild
Come up and see me, make me smile
Or do what you want, running wild
Come up and see me, make me smile
The lyrics to Robbie Williams and Tom Jones’s song “Make Me Smile” are about a relationship between two people, one of whom has seemingly left the other person feeling broken and empty. The first verse references the fact that the other person has already “done it all,” or broken every code, which suggests a sense of power and control over the relationship. The following lines indicate that this person has “spoilt the game,” implying that this person has made things boring and uninteresting. Then, the chorus kicks in with the singer pleading for the other person to “come up and see me, make me smile.” This line is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the singer’s desire to be happy and fulfilled in this relationship, even despite its flaws.
The second verse continues with the theme of emptiness and loss, with the singer lamenting the fact that “there’s nothing left, all gone and run away.” This might indicate that the relationship has ended or that the other person has taken everything that the singer once held dear. The final verse emphasizes the singer’s faith, which seems to have been shaken by the actions of the other person. Despite this, the singer still holds out hope that the other person will come back and make things right.
Overall, the song is a plea for someone to come along and make everything better, to chase away the emptiness and make the singer smile again. It’s a poignant and powerful song that speaks to the human desire for love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You've done it all, you've broken every code
You've accomplished everything you ever wanted and you've even achieved things that were considered impossible
And pulled the rebel to the floor
You have successfully suppressed rebellion and opposition to your ideas and authority
You spoilt the game, no matter what you say
You have ruined the fun and excitement of life, and your excuses won't bring back the joy you took away
For only metal, what a bore!
You've reduced everything to a mere industrial and materialistic existence, which is tedious and lacking in imagination
Blue eyes, blue eyes
Addressing someone with piercing blue eyes
How come you tell so many lies?
Wondering why the person with blue eyes tells so many falsehoods
Come up and see me, make me smile
Visit me and brighten my day
Or do what you want, running wild
Alternatively, you can do whatever you like and be free
There's nothing left, all gone and run away
Everything that was precious and meaningful has been lost or dissipated
Maybe you'll tarry for a while
Perhaps you'll stay around for some time
It's just a test, a game for us to play
Life is a challenge and it's only a game that we can enjoy
Win or lose, it's hard to smile
Whether we succeed or fail, it's difficult to remain positive
Resist, resist
Don't give in to temptation or pressure
It's from yourself, you have to hide
Your own weaknesses and vulnerabilities are what you need to conceal from others
There ain't no more, you've taken everything
You've left nothing behind, you've acquired everything that was available
From my belief in Mother Earth
From my trust and reverence for nature
Can you ignore my faith in everything
Are you capable of disregarding my convictions and principles?
'Cause I know what faith is and what it's worth
Because I am aware of the value and importance of faith
Away, away
Leave and don't look back
And don't say maybe you'll try
Don't make empty promises to attempt something in the future that you know you won't fulfill
Come up and see me, make me smile
Visit me and make me happy
Or do what you want, running wild
Alternatively, feel free to do as you please and live life to the fullest
Come up and see me, make me smile
Visit me and make me cheerful
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Steve Harley
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