When You’re Smiling
The Rat Pack Lyrics


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When you're smilin', when you're smilin'
The whole world smiles with you
When you're laughin', oh when you're laughin'
The sun comes shinin' through

But when you're cryin', you bring on the rain
So stop that sighin', be happy again
Keep on smilin', 'cause when you're smilin'
The whole world smiles with you

But when you're cryin', your bring on the rain
So stop your sighin', be happy again




Keep on smilin', 'cause when you're smilin', baby
The whole world smiles with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Rat Pack's song "When You're Smiling" are all about the power of a smile. The song suggests that when you smile, the whole world smiles with you, and when you laugh, the sun comes shining through. These lines are designed to make the listener feel good and to reinforce the idea that smiling is contagious and can spread joy to others.


The song then shifts focus to the negative impact that crying and sighing can have. When you cry, you bring on the rain, and when you sigh, you allow negativity to take over your life. However, the song encourages the listener to stop crying and sighing and to start smiling again. By doing so, they can keep the joy and positivity flowing, as the whole world will start to smile with them once more.


Overall, this song is a classic example of music that is designed to uplift and inspire. It's a reminder that a simple smile can have a big impact on the world around us, and that we should strive to maintain a positive outlook on life, even during challenging times.


Line by Line Meaning

When you're smilin', when you're smilin'
When you're happy and positive,


The whole world smiles with you
people around you also become happy,


When you're laughin', oh when you're laughin'
When you're having a good time,


The sun comes shinin' through
everything suddenly becomes bright and positive,


But when you're cryin', you bring on the rain
But when you're upset and unhappy, you bring negative energy into your life,


So stop that sighin', be happy again
Stop being negative and instead choose to be happy,


Keep on smilin', 'cause when you're smilin'
Continue to spread positivity and happiness by keeping a smile on your face,


The whole world smiles with you
Because when you're happy, others around you become happy too,


But when you're cryin', your bring on the rain
But when you're upset and unhappy, you bring negative energy into your life,


So stop your sighin', be happy again
Stop being negative and instead choose to be happy,


Keep on smilin', 'cause when you're smilin', baby
Continue to spread positivity and happiness by keeping a smile on your face,


The whole world smiles with you
Because when you're happy, others around you become happy too,




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOE GOODWIN, LARRY SHAY, MARK FISHER

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