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1. The Emotions were an all female, soul, disco, and R&B singing group, that was most successful during the late-1970s and 1980s. The group was formed in their hometown of Chicago, Illinois in 1968, and originally consisted of the three Hutchinson sisters, all the children of Joseph and Lillian Hutchinson. They disbanded in 1986.
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Smile
The Emotions Lyrics
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Start crossing the line
And underlining the I's
Then you forget who was first
Underestimate worth
And I can't tell what's worse
One look in your sea green eyes
Despite how much I've tried
I can't escape
In spite of your smile
When I've got something to say
You push me away
And you won't stay awake
And I've tried at the end of the day
To erase my mistakes
but you still want to play
One look in your sea green eyes
I am going to make you mine, oh yes
Despite how much I've tried
I can't escape
In spite of your smile
In the first verse, the songwriter describes a situation where someone is becoming frustrated and agitated with time. They begin to cross boundaries and emphasize their own importance, losing sight of the value of others. The singer ponders which is worse - the frustration and impatience or the inability to recognize the original order of things.
Moving onto the chorus, the lyrics shift to focus on the emotions of the singer towards the person they are singing about. The singer looks into the person's sea green eyes and acknowledges that they could never make them cry, despite their best efforts. It seems that the person's smile, perhaps a facade to hide their pain, holds power over the singer, making it difficult for the singer to escape the emotional connection they share.
In the second verse, the focus shifts to the perspective of the singer. They express the struggle of opening up and expressing themselves to this person, as they are constantly pushed away and avoided. Even when the singer tries to rectify their mistakes, the person still wants to play games and keep their interactions superficial.
Returning to the chorus, the singer expresses their determination to win over this person. They state that just by looking into their sea green eyes, they are committed to making them theirs. Despite the singer's intense efforts, their attempts to escape the emotional connection remain futile, alluded to by the phrase "in spite of your smile."
Overall, the lyrics of "Smile" explore a complex dynamic between two individuals. On one hand, there is frustration, impatience, and a disregard for the importance of others. On the other hand, there is a strong emotional connection symbolized by the person's smile, an enigmatic force that draws the singer in despite their best efforts to break free from it. The song captures the struggle and complexities of these contrasting emotions and the desire to forge a deeper connection.
Line by Line Meaning
When you, frustrated at time
When you, feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by the passing of time
Start crossing the line
You start behaving inappropriately or exceeding the limits
And underlining the I's
Emphasizing your own needs and desires above everything else
Then you forget who was first
Neglecting and forgetting the importance of the other person
Underestimate worth
Undervaluing the significance and value of the relationship
And I can't tell what's worse
Unable to determine the greater disappointment or sadness in the situation
One look in your sea green eyes
Gazing into your eyes, recognizing and appreciating your unique beauty
I could never make you cry, oh no
Realizing that despite trying, you haven't been able to make the other person shed tears of sadness
Despite how much I've tried
Regardless of the considerable effort I've put in
I can't escape
I am unable to break free from this distressing situation
In spite of your smile
Even though you maintain a happy and cheerful outward appearance
When I've got something to say
When I have thoughts or feelings I want to express
You push me away
You reject and distance yourself from me
And you won't stay awake
You refuse to remain attentive and engaged
And I've tried at the end of the day
I have made efforts, especially towards the end of each day
To erase my mistakes
To rectify and eliminate the errors or wrongs I have committed
but you still want to play
However, you still desire to engage in lighthearted or playful interactions
I am going to make you mine, oh yes
Feeling determined and confident to possess and win your love and affection
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Arn Poe, Michael Raven, Angela Raven
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
me 55
Such a great tune!! A forgotten gem, love The Emotions!!
Stephanie Carr
if THIS one doesn't get you moving..you might wanna check your pulse.. love it!!!!
pattifanalwayz
Baby Baby Baby Smile wit me
Patricia Davis
Oh my goodness!😍They jamming 😁Love these girls. My favorite female group 🔥🔥🔥
Owen Brown
This is a major tuuuune!! Produced by Maurice White and the EWF gang. Mr Verdine White taring up the bass and phoenix horns are ultra tight. The only fault with this track...is that it's too damn short :-) Awesome production!!
mstov
A buddy of mine won a jukebox from a radio call in when we were in elementary school. When we all went to go see at his house, this song was playing! Great song!
design17
All four ladies sang on this tune. Wanda, Sheila, Jeanette and Pam (RIP). Sheila was pregnant on the cover of the “Sunbeam” album. I was so fortunate to meet them, during their broadway hit performance of “Bigger than Bubblegum.” Love them!
Thamaddrummer LK
Bruhhhh, this right just did something to me!!!! The bass line, kick and horns was poppin!!! 🤯🤩💯💪🏾
TMD!!!=)
Daniel Barros
Sou brasileiro essa música é muito boa
Below Average Joe
Verdine White is killing on bass!