Baby Smile
The Kelly Family Lyrics

Baby smile, baby smile
The song begins with an encouraging message to an upset baby, urging them to smile.

Baby laughing, baby crying
The song acknowledges that babies are capable of both laughing and crying, reflecting their emotional complexity.

Don't cry, baby, baby smile
Repeating the song's opening line, the lyrics continue to offer comfort to the baby, emphasizing the importance of smiling over crying.

All the babies in the world
The song broadens its perspective to include all babies, highlighting their universal behavior and experiences.

They laugh and play
The song observes that all babies engage in similar activities, emphasizing their commonalities.

Why don't we all do just like them
The song suggests that perhaps adults should learn from babies' carefree and playful nature.

Baby naughty, baby naughty, baby naughty
The song portrays the baby as mischievous but lovable.

Mamas cooking little pancakes
The song describes a mother cooking pancakes for her children, implying a sense of warmth and nurturing.

Baby gets into the fridge
The song depicts the baby as curious and adventurous, exploring their environment in a childlike way.

Opens up the door and drops an egg
The lyrics detail the baby's actions, which lead to a small accident but ultimately highlight the baby's independence and initiative.

She keeps cooking, doesn't hear him
The mother is unaware of the baby's actions, showcasing the divide between adult and child experiences.

Baby's still in the fridge
The song highlights the baby's peculiar behavior, emphasizing the contrast between the child's perspective and the norm.

Drops another egg and grabs the butter
The baby's actions continue, showing their determination and curiosity in exploring the kitchen.

Mom serves the breakfast for the children
The lyrics return to the mother, showing her completing a nurturing task for her family.

Needs some butter for the pancakes
The mother requires an ingredient, reaffirming the details of the story and the child's actions earlier in the song.

Spots the baby, gooyie, gooyie
The mother notices the baby's presence and expresses affection for the child.

Baby looks up very smiley
The baby responds positively to the mother's attention, highlighting the bond between them and reinforcing the song's positive message.

Mom grabs baby, scrubs him up
The mother cleans the baby, suggesting her role as a caretaker and the importance of cleanliness in child-rearing.

While all other children clean up
The mother's attention to the baby contrasts with her other tasks, highlighting the baby's unique role in the family.

Gooyie, gooyie
The song ends with a playful, nonsensical phrase, emphasizing the whimsical, childlike qualities of the story.

Don't cry, baby, baby smile
The song's refrain repeats its opening message, urging the baby to smile rather than cry.