Face to Face
The Garretts Lyrics
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I have resting happy face
"You smile all the time, any hour, any place"
It makes them feel at peace
"Oh, it's good, it's good!", they say
My friend says I have resting happy face
I wonder if they think
That I'm always doing great
But that's not always the case
Won't ever bring it up
I just don't think I'm that way
But I wonder if they think that I'm okay
Sometimes the way you feel
Ain't the way you look
And though you seem so well
You're misunderstood
And if you feel this way
Know that seasons always change
So why not wear a resting happy face?
When I look in the mirror
I don't see a happy face
I see all my mistakes
And the sins that I have chased
But I know I can learn
To be better every day
That's why I wear this resting happy face
The lyrics to The Garretts's song "Face to Face" explore the concept of how our outward appearance may not always reflect our true emotions or struggles. The singer of the song is described as having a "resting happy face," constantly smiling and appearing content. Others perceive this as a sign of inner peace, commenting that it makes them feel at ease.
However, underneath the facade of a cheerful demeanor, the singer reveals doubts and insecurities. They question whether people believe they are always doing well, even though they may be facing difficulties internally. The lyrics imply that the singer chooses not to share their true feelings with others, perhaps because they don't think others perceive them as someone who would have struggles.
The song suggests that appearances can be deceiving, and the way someone looks may not always reflect how they truly feel. It encourages listeners to understand that sometimes people who appear to be well are actually misunderstood and may be silently battling their own challenges. The lyrics offer the hope that seasons change and that it's okay to wear a "resting happy face" despite personal struggles, as long as one acknowledges the need for self-improvement.
Line by Line Meaning
A friend told me today
Someone I know informed me today
I have resting happy face
I consistently appear cheerful and content, even when not actively expressing such emotions
"You smile all the time, any hour, any place"
You frequently display a smile regardless of the time or location
It makes them feel at peace
It brings a sense of tranquility to those around me
"Oh, it's good, it's good!", they say
They express approval and support by saying, "Oh, it's good, it's good!"
My friend says I have resting happy face
The same friend reaffirms that I possess a perpetually content expression
I wonder if they think
I contemplate whether they believe
That I'm always doing great
That I am constantly experiencing positivity and success
I seem to be just fine
I give the impression of being completely well
But that's not always the case
However, it is not true on all occasions
Won't ever bring it up
I never initiate conversation about it
I just don't think I'm that way
I simply believe that it is not my nature
But I wonder if they think that I'm okay
Yet, I ponder whether they perceive me as being alright
Sometimes the way you feel
Occasionally, your emotional state
Ain't the way you look
Does not align with your outward appearance
And though you seem so well
Even though you appear to be in good condition
You're misunderstood
You are not correctly understood by others
And if you feel this way
And if you experience this sentiment
Know that seasons always change
Understand that circumstances and emotions are always subject to alteration
So why not wear a resting happy face?
Therefore, why not outwardly display a content expression regardless of inner emotions?
When I look in the mirror
When I gaze at my reflection
I don't see a happy face
I do not perceive a joyful countenance
I see all my mistakes
Instead, I observe all the errors I have made
And the sins that I have chased
As well as the wrongdoing I have actively pursued
But I know I can learn
However, I possess the knowledge that I can acquire understanding
To be better every day
In order to improve myself with each passing day
That's why I wear this resting happy face
This explains the reason why I present a constant content expression
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Written by: Garrett Mosher
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