Smile
The Busters Lyrics


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if the one you love loves somebody else
if you feel you’re in the middle of hell
if you’re down and out and your heart is broken, too
why don’t so smile, oh smile

if the pain is so strong that no painkiller works
you would have cancelled your birth if you’d known it hurts
when you’re trembling and freezing and your heart is an icecube
smile, ooh smile

smile when you feel like crying
smile when you feel like dying
smile cause your value’s increasing
if you got that million dollar smile on your face

smile you’ve got friends when you’re happy
smile if you’re in trouble don’t tell me
being out of luck is a contagious disease
cause your goddam job in this world is to please everyone
everyone

don’t let nobody know how you’re feelin’ inside
cause the reaction you get might hurt your pride
sadness is welcome on records and movies
if you work nine to five, you won’t get any groupies

if the pain is so strong that no painkiller works
you would have cancelled your birth if you’d known it hurts
when you’re trembling and freezing cause your heart is an icecube
smile, ooh smile

smile when you feel like crying
smile when you feel like dying
smile cause your value’s increasing
if you got that million dollar smile on your face

smile you’ve got friends when you’re happy
smile if you’re in trouble don’t tell me
being out of luck is a contagious disease
cause your goddam job in this world is to please everyone
everyone

smile when you feel like crying
smile when you feel like dying
smile cause your value’s increasing
if you got that million dollar smile on your face

smile you’ve got friends when you’re happy
smile if you’re in trouble don’t tell me
being out of luck is a contagious disease
cause your goddam job in this world is to please everyone
everyone




everyone
everyone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Busters's song "Smile" are a call to action for those who are feeling down and out. The song acknowledges that life can be tough and that bad things can happen, such as unrequited love, uncontrollable pain, and heartbreak. However, the song advises listeners to smile despite these difficulties. The chorus repeats the phrase "smile when you feel like crying," "smile when you feel like dying" and "smile cause your value's increasing." The lyrics make the point that a smile can not only change one's personal outlook but also can positively impact others as well. The song urges listeners to please everyone and to be someone that others can count on.


The song's overall message is to stay positive, even in the midst of adversity. The lyrics use a humorous and upbeat tone to encourage listeners to smile despite their struggles. By maintaining a positive attitude, the song suggests that a person can improve their situation and impact those around them.


Line by Line Meaning

if the one you love loves somebody else
If the person you love loves someone else.


if you feel you’re in the middle of hell
If you feel like you're in a terrible, difficult situation.


if you’re down and out and your heart is broken, too
If you are feeling sad and heartbroken.


why don’t so smile, oh smile
So why don't you just smile?


if the pain is so strong that no painkiller works
If the pain is so intense that no medication is able to ease it.


you would have cancelled your birth if you’d known it hurts
You may have wished you were never born if you knew how painful life could be.


when you’re trembling and freezing and your heart is an icecube
When you are shaking, feeling cold, and your heart feels cold and numb.


smile, ooh smile
Just smile!


smile when you feel like crying
Smile even when you feel like crying.


smile when you feel like dying
Smile even when you feel like dying.


smile cause your value’s increasing
Smile because it adds value to your worth and character.


if you got that million dollar smile on your face
If you have a really great, beautiful smile.


smile you’ve got friends when you’re happy
You have friends who are happy for you when you smile and show happiness.


smile if you’re in trouble don’t tell me
Even if you are in trouble or facing difficulties, smile and don't complain to me.


being out of luck is a contagious disease
If someone is having bad luck, it sometimes spreads to others around them too.


cause your goddam job in this world is to please everyone
Your responsibility in this world is to make everyone happy, even if it seems impossible.


everyone
Everyone around you is included in your responsibility to make happy.


don’t let nobody know how you’re feelin’ inside
Don't let anyone know how you're really feeling on the inside.


cause the reaction you get might hurt your pride
The reaction you receive from others may hurt your ego or self-esteem.


sadness is welcome on records and movies
It's okay to show sadness in media like music or movies.


if you work nine to five, you won’t get any groupies
If you have a regular job and routine, it's unlikely that you will have many admirers or fans.


smile when you feel like crying
Smile even when you feel like crying.


smile when you feel like dying
Smile even when you feel like dying.


smile cause your value’s increasing
Smile because it adds value to your worth and character.


if you got that million dollar smile on your face
If you have a really great, beautiful smile.


smile you’ve got friends when you’re happy
You have friends who are happy for you when you smile and show happiness.


smile if you’re in trouble don’t tell me
Even if you are in trouble or facing difficulties, smile and don't complain to me.


being out of luck is a contagious disease
If someone is having bad luck, it sometimes spreads to others around them too.


cause your goddam job in this world is to please everyone
Your responsibility in this world is to make everyone happy, even if it seems impossible.


everyone
Everyone around you is included in your responsibility to make happy.


everyone
Everyone around you is included in your responsibility to make happy.




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