Smiley Faces

Gnarls Barkley

About Smiley Faces

"Smiley Faces" is a song by Gnarls Barkley and is featured on their debut album, St. Elsewhere. It was released 17 July 2006 as the second single from that album in the United Kingdom (see 2006 in British music).


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2009
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But what did you do
What did you say
Oh did you walk or did you run away
Where are you know
Where have you been
Did you go alone or did you find a friend

I need to know this
'Coz I noticed I'm just smiling
How can the sun
Have any fun
Feeling free

And I can tell you know how hard this life can be
But you keep on smiling for me

So what went right
What went wrong
Was it a story or was it a song
Was it over night
Or did it take you long
Was knowing your weakness what made you strong

For all the above
Oh how I love to see you smiling
An oh yeah
Take a little pain just in case

You need something want to embrace
To help you put on a smiley face
Face
Smiley face

Don't you go off into the new day without getting down
Here's a summary of something you get sad about
Say for instance my girlfriend she, bugs me all the time
But the irony of it all is that she loves me all the time
Oh see

I believe
Whenever I see you smiling
'Coz excuse me
But it's easily one of the hardest things to do
Your worries and fears become your friends
And they end up smiling at you
Put on a smiley face

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Gnarls Barkley

Gnarls Barkley is an American soul duo composed of the artists Brian Joseph Burton (known professionally as Danger Mouse) and Thomas DeCarlo Callaway (known professionally as Cee Lo Green). Their first studio album St. Elsewhere was released in 2006 along with its first single "Crazy". Both single and album were a major commercial success and have been noted for their large sales by download. The duo released their second album The Odd Couple in March 2008. more »

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Written by: BRIAN JOSEPH BURTON, THOMAS CALLAWAY, THOMAS DECARLO CALLAWAY

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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16 facts about this song

Song Details
"Smiley Faces" is a song by American soul duo Gnarls Barkley, which comprises CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse.
Chart Performance
Released as a single in 2006, it reached number ten on the UK Singles Chart, while peaking at number 44 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Album
The song is featured on the duo's debut studio album, "St. Elsewhere," which was released in 2006.
Music Genre
"Smiley Faces" is representative of the duo's unique blend of soul, funk, and hip hop.
Music Video
The music video for the song features numerous visual references to music history, showcasing the duo travelling through different musical eras.
Vintage Aesthetic
The music video is also set to an old-time film aesthetic that enhances the song’s vintage 1960s/1970s sound.
Critical Acclaim
The track was widely praised for its upbeat, infectious melody line and CeeLo Green's expressive vocals.
Song Lyrics
Thematically, "Smiley Faces" expresses the need to remain positive and keep smiling, despite life's hardships.
Grammy Nomination
The duo's album "St. Elsewhere" received a nomination for Album of the Year at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in 2007.
Songwriting
Like all the other songs on the album, "Smiley Faces" was written by CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse.
Live Performances
Gnarls Barkley delivered many highly energetic performances of this song at key music festivals, including Coachella and Glastonbury.
VBox Influence
Despite its soulful tone, "Smiley Faces" borrowed heavily from VBox, an early form of beatboxing which was quite popular in the 1980s.
Top of the Pops
The duo performed “Smiley Faces” on the popular British music chart television program "Top of the Pops" on July 7, 2006.
Cultural References
The song's lyrics "What did you do?/What did you say?/Did you walk - or did you run away?" are likely a reference to the popular song "Walk Don't Run" by The Ventures.
Unique Sound
"Smiley Faces" and the entire "St. Elsewhere" album are notable examples of Gnarls Barkley’s signature sound, characterized by unconventional samples and electronic elements fused with traditional instrumentation.
Timeless Appeal
Despite being released over a decade ago, "Smiley Faces" continues to receive substantial airplay and is often featured in various movies and TV shows.

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