Smile
David Gilmour
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Would this do To make it all right While sleep has taken you Where I'm out of sight I'll make my getaway Time on my own Search for a better way To find my way home To your smile Wasting days and days On this night Always down and up Half the night Hopeless to reminisee Through the dark hours We'll only sacrifice What time will allow us You're sighing... sighing All alone Though you're right here Now it's time to go From your sad stare Make my getaway Time on my own Needing a better way To find my way home To your smile
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Written by: David Gilmour, Polly Samson
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Smile" is a track from the third studio album "On an Island" by David Gilmour, the former Pink Floyd guitarist.
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Lyrics Co-writerThe song's lyrics were co-written by Gilmour and his then wife, Polly Samson.
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Release Date"Smile" was released on March 6, 2006.
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Acoustic SignatureFeaturing Gilmour's signature acoustic guitar sound, "Smile" is a prime example of his songwriting ability, and further highlights his talent as an arranger.
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Live PerformanceThere's a notable live version of "Smile" which was performed at London's Royal Albert Hall, appearing on Gilmour's "Remember That Night" DVD.
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Chart Performance"On an Island," the album featuring "Smile," hit the No. 1 spot in the UK Albums Chart and reached No. 6 in the U.S. on the Billboard 200.
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Genre StyleThe song is considered as contemporary progressive rock, maintaining elements of the classic Pink Floyd sound, yet showcasing a softer, more introspective side of Gilmour.
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Song DurationThe studio version of "Smile" has a duration of 4 minutes and 3 seconds, making it one of the shorter tracks on the album "On an Island".
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ArtworkThe photography for the album, including the iconic cover image, was done by Polly Samson and Gilmour's daughter Alice. The album, including "Smile," is often associated with this distinctive visual imagery.
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Inspiration"Smile" and the rest of the album are said to be inspired by Gilmour's life transitions, including marriage and the birth of his son, which can be deduced from the serene and reflective tone of the song.
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