Might As Well
The Lil Smokies Lyrics
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Through broken towns and thriving cities
She turned to me and tried to speak
Knew there'd be no convincing
Something changed in the way she smiled
She had a smirk like Mona Lisa
She became to me a mystery
I might as well she told me long ago
That you never really know
I might as well she told me long ago
I'd never know until I
Recalled that night in the Canyon bar
We sang karaoke to the strangers
Oh that I still get chills
I probably always will
Whenever I hear Tiny Dancer
I might as well she told me long
That you never really know
I might as well she told me long ago
That you never know
I might as well she told me long ago
That you never really know
I might as well she told me long
That you never know
Until you
The Lil Smokies's song Might as Well (Live) reflects the uncertainty of life, relationships, and the world. The song describes a journey on the Western front, passing through different towns and cities. The singer's partner tries to speak to him, but he realizes that the conversation is futile, and he cannot be convinced. He notices a change in her smile, which becomes enigmatic, like Mona Lisa. She becomes a mystery to him, like trying to make sense of the ocean. The song's title, "Might as Well," is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that we might as well accept these uncertainties and mysteries in life because we may never know the answers.
The second half of the song takes the listener back to a memory of the singer's night at the Canyon Bar, where they sang karaoke to strangers. The memory evokes a special feeling in him, and he admits that he still gets chills and probably always will whenever he hears Tiny Dancer. The lyrics seem to suggest that even in these special moments, there are uncertainties that we might never understand.
Line by Line Meaning
We moved along the Western front
We traveled through the Western part of the country.
Through broken towns and thriving cities
We saw both run-down and bustling places.
She turned to me and tried to speak
She looked at me and attempted to communicate something.
Knew there'd be no convincing
I understood that she wouldn't be able to sway my opinion.
Something changed in the way she smiled
I noticed a difference in her expression.
She had a smirk like Mona Lisa
Her smile was enigmatic and intriguing, much like the portrait by Leonardo da Vinci.
She became to me a mystery
I was intrigued by her and didn't understand everything about her.
Like trying to make sense of the ocean
It felt like attempting to comprehend a vast and complex thing.
I might as well she told me long ago
She mentioned earlier that it was pointless to try and predict certain outcomes.
That you never really know
It's impossible to have complete understanding of what will happen.
Recalled that night in the Canyon bar
I remembered an evening spent at a specific location.
We sang karaoke to the strangers
We performed music in front of people we didn't know.
Oh that I still get chills
I'm still moved by the memory of that experience.
I probably always will
I expect that it will continue to affect me in that way.
Whenever I hear Tiny Dancer
That particular song triggers a recollection of that night.
That you never know
It's difficult to predict the future or everything about a person.
Until you
But you can continue to move forward and experience life.
Contributed by Nicholas I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sonofamachinegun8568
Whyyy is this so under-recognized? Beautiful playing and singing. Never stop.
@earlsworth7952
Yes!!
@rckrtcrg1246
Another great version, but if you've never seen/heard it check out the 2014 Northwest String Summit version. I think only Andy remains from that original lineup. Loved this band ever since!
@mckennahandrews4641
Thank goodness there is finally a video for this song! I used to watch the Gondola Sessions one so often... The sound is much more coherent here!
@ZIgnorantProdigy
I don't like country. I don't like blue grass....WHY THE HELL DO I LIKE THIS BAND SO MUCH?
@ericmurphy5182
I am the same exact way. I saw these guys live 2yrs ago in Nashville and have been obsessed since.
@sonofamachinegun8568
Check out Tramped By Turtles. You'll probably dig them, too.
@johnschillo4452
nice song
@charlesbuckman6114
See you in Denver next month at the Bluebird! Great song
@RideAlongside
Great video work and audio quality! Have loved this song for a long time now. Like this fresh new version though!