Smile
Tony Bennett;Ralph Sharon & his Orchestra Lyrics
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Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fears and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
Light up your face with gladness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
The song "Smile" by Tony Bennett, Ralph Sharon, and his orchestra is a moving ballad about finding hope and joy in the midst of sorrows and difficulties. The lyrics encourage the listener to put on a brave face and smile even when their heart is aching or breaking. It suggests that even in moments of distress, there is always a silver lining to be found if one keeps trying. The song reminds us that life is still worthwhile as long as we keep a positive attitude and strive to find joy wherever we can.
The lyrics use vivid imagery to convey its message, such as "When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by," and "You'll see the sun come shining through for you." It also acknowledges the presence of tears and sadness in life, but implies that we must do our best to conceal them and put a brave face forward. The repetition of the lyrics, "That's the time you must keep on trying, Smile, what's the use of crying?" drives home the message that we must persevere in life and find happiness wherever we can.
Line by Line Meaning
Smile though your heart is aching
Put on a smile even if you are going through deep pain and trouble
Smile even though it's breaking
Continue to smile even if your heart is shattering into pieces
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
Life may have problems and obstacles, but if you keep smiling, you will survive
If you smile through your fears and sorrow
Even if you're afraid and desperate, try to smile
Smile and maybe tomorrow
If you smile, you may be able to see a bright tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
If you keep on smiling, the suns of happiness will shine through your life
Light up your face with gladness
Let joy light up on your face and smile gleefully
Hide every trace of sadness
Try to conceal your sadness and mask it with a smile
Although a tear may be ever so near
Even if you want to cry, try not to, and keep on smiling
That's the time you must keep on trying
When life seems difficult and painful, you must try harder to smile and hold on
Smile, what's the use of crying?
Crying only intensifies sadness, so instead, smile and find joy in life
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
By smiling, you will see how precious life is, no matter the gloominess
If you just smile
If you simply smile, life will seem brighter, and you will find motivation to keep going
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES CHAPLIN, GEOFFREY PARSONS, JOHN TURNER
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