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Smile Lyrics - Lily Allen
OST: Challengers
Song Lyrics
Smile Song Lyrics
When you first left me
I was wantin' more
But you were f**king that girl next door
What'cha do that for? (What'cha do that for?)
When you first left me
I didn't know what to say (Say)
I never been on my own that way
Just sat by myself all day
I was so lost back then
But with a little help from my friends
I found a light in the tunnel at the end
Now you're calling me up on the phone
So you can have a little whine and a moan
And it's only because you're feelin' alone
At first, when I see you cry
Yeah, it makes me smile
Yeah, it makes me smile
At worst, I feel bad for a while
But then I just smile
I go ahead and smile
Whenever you see me
You say that you want me back (Want me back)
And I tell you it don't mean jack (It don't mean jack)
No, it don't mean jack (No, it don't mean jack)
I couldn't stop laughin'
No, I just couldn't help myself (Help myself)
See, you messed up my mental health (Mental health)
I was quite unwell
I was so lost back then
But with a little help from my friends
I found a light in the tunnel at the end
Now you're calling me up on the phone
So you can have a little whine and a moan
And it's only because you're feelin' alone
At first, when I see you cry (When I see you cry)
Yeah, it makes me smile (It makes me smile)
Yeah, it makes me smile (Yeah, it makes me smile)
At worst, I feel bad for a while (I feel bad for a while)
But then I just smile (But then I just smile)
I go ahead and smile (I go ahead and smile)
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
La-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
At first, when I see you cry (When I see you cry)
Yeah, it makes me smile (It makes me smile)
Yeah, it makes me smile (It makes me smile)
At worst, I feel bad for a while (I feel bad for a while)
But then I just smile (But then I just smile)
I go ahead and smile
I go ahead and smile
May, 04th 2024
Song Facts:
- Genre: Pop
- Lyricist: Lily Allen, Iyiola Babalola
- Composers: Darren Lewis, Lily Allen, Iyiola Babalola
- Soundtrack: Featured in the soundtrack for the movie "Challengers"
Artist Info:
Lily Allen is an English singer and songwriter whose music characteristically features frank, brash, and darkly comical lyrics on love, society, and personal turmoil. She first burst onto the music scene in 2006 with her debut album, an imaginative blend of pop music with reggae and ska influences that claimed critical acclaim. Her style is marked by caustic wit and conversational voice, dispatching cutting social commentary via catchy pop tunes. Allen has been recognized for her distinctive voice and for writing about her personal experiences and thoughts in a way that reflects them through her music.
Annotations and Meaning:
"Smile" by Lily Allen exemplifies a path from brokenness to empowerment. The song begins with the protagonist's initial devastation over her partner's infidelity, which slowly unravels into development into strength and independence. The lyric "I was so lost back then / But with a little help from my friends / I found the light in the tunnel at the end" represents this transformation, suggesting that one can emerge from despair with help and time.
The recurring refrain, "At first, when I see you cry, yeah, it makes me smile", picks at a mix of schadenfreude and liberation. It shows that seeing her ex-partner's pain provides some form of vindication or closure from the relationship, indicating a reversal of the power dynamics, where she now holds emotional dominance.
The verse, "See, you messed up my mental health / I was quite unwell", highlights the impact of the relationship on her well-being, suggesting that while the breakup was initially painful, it ultimately led to personal growth and recovery. The catchy, upbeat melody juxtaposed with lyrics about overcoming pain and betrayal is an exercise in irony, painting a picture of resilience and finding joy after adversity.
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