Smile for Me
The John Scott Lyrics


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The light-hearted gay
Kind of charm you display
That's for me
The wonderful sly

Little trick with your eye
That's for me
What a feather in my hat
If I could gratify your wish

Do you like the movies
Or what is your favorite dish
The tilt of your chin
When you chuckle or grin

That's for me
You might as well know
That wherever you go
There I'll be

Just to make sure you keep your heart




Alone and fancy free
No one else can have it; that's for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Smile for Me" by John Scott present a delightful yet flirtatious expression of admiration for someone. The first two lines describe the "light-hearted gay kind of charm" and the "wonderful sly little trick" that the other person displays. The singer finds this irresistible and states that it is "for me." The third and fourth lines present the idea of fulfilling the other person's wishes to win their heart, with the singer saying that it would be a "feather in my hat" if he could do so. He then probes the other person's interests, asking if they like movies or have a favorite dish.


The fifth and sixth lines describe the tilt of the person's chin when they chuckle or grin, which the singer finds endearing and enticing. The seventh and eighth lines bring the focus back to the singer's intentions, saying that wherever the other person goes, they will be there to ensure that they keep their heart "alone and fancy-free." The final line, "No one else can have it; that's for me," solidifies the singer's declaration of desire for the other person.


Overall, "Smile for Me" is a sweet and playful song that captures the sense of longing and attraction that many of us have experienced at some point in our lives. The lyrics are simple yet effective in conveying the singer's feelings, and the melody and instrumentation provide a catchy and engaging musical backdrop.


Line by Line Meaning

The light-hearted gay
A joyful and lighthearted demeanor


Kind of charm you display
The way you present yourself that is endearing


That's for me
I find it attractive


The wonderful sly
A clever and subtle quality


Little trick with your eye
A flirtatious glance or look


That's for me
I find it charming


What a feather in my hat
It would be a great accomplishment for me


If I could gratify your wish
If I could fulfill your desire


Do you like the movies
Do you enjoy watching films


Or what is your favorite dish
What food do you enjoy the most


The tilt of your chin
The subtle movement of your head


When you chuckle or grin
When you express happiness or amusement


That's for me
I find it captivating


You might as well know
I want you to be aware


That wherever you go
No matter where you are


There I'll be
I will always be with you


Just to make sure you keep your heart
To ensure that you don't give your heart to anyone else


Alone and fancy free
Single and carefree


No one else can have it; that's for me
I want to be the only one you give your heart to




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@DeadChannelPleaseUnsubscribe

Maybe my favorite John Scott track.

@GMCartoons

This music fits to me and my former friends chat in 2016 - Late April 2017

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