Smile
Lily Allen
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When you first left me I was wanting more But you were fucking that girl next door What'd you do that for? (what'd you do that for?) When you first left me I didn't know what to say I'd 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 the 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 feeling alone At first when I see you cry It makes me smile Yeah, it makes me smile At worst I feel bad for awhile But then I just smile I go ahead and smile Whenever you see me You say that you want me back And I tell you it don't mean jack No, it don't mean jack I couldn't stop laughing No, I just couldn't help myself See, you messed up my mental health I was quite unwell I was so lost back then But with a little help from my friends I found the 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 It's only because you're feeling alone At first when I see you cry Yeah, it makes me smile Yeah, it makes me smile At worst I feel bad for awhile But then I just 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 At first when I see you cry It makes me smile Yeah, it makes me smile At worst I feel bad for awhile But then I just smile I go ahead and smile At first when I see you cry It makes me smile Yeah, it makes me smile At worst I feel bad for awhile But then I just smile I go ahead and smile
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Written by: Darren Emilio Lewis, Iyiola Babatunde Babalola, Lily Rose Beatrice Allen, Donat Roy Jackie Mittoo
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Smile" was not only sung by Lily Allen, but also co-written by her along with Iyiola Babalola and Darren Lewis, a British production/songwriting duo known as Future Cut.
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Release Details"Smile" was released as Allen's debut single by Regal Recordings in July 2006. It was later included in her debut album, "Alright, Still".
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Chart AchievementsIt was a major success, reaching the top of the UK Singles Chart, making it Allen's first number one single in the United Kingdom.
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Song's Theme"Smile" has been classified into the genres reggae fusion and ska, and its lyrics deal with the singer's relief when her unfaithful partner decides to leave.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Smile" led to a controversy because of its violent plot, where Allen is seen hiring hooligans to beat up her ex-boyfriend.
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AccoladesThe song won the award for Best Pop Video at the 2006 UK Music Video Awards and was nominated in the category of Best Single at the 2007 BRIT Awards.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from critics, who generally praised it for its catchy rhythm and unique sound. It set the tone for Allen's career as a sharp, sly lyricist.
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United States Debut"Smile" was her debut single in the United States as well and received substantial airplay on alternative radio.
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Television PerformancesAllen performed "Smile" live on several television shows, including BBC's "Top of the Pops".
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Pop CultureThe song has since been used in multiple pop culture settings, like television shows, including "Grey's Anatomy," and in films like "Perfect Stranger."
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