Smile

Vitamin C

About Smile

"Smile" is the debut single by Vitamin C released in 1999. It features vocals from reggae singer Lady Saw. "Smile" was the first single released from her platinum-selling eponymous debut solo album and became a top-forty hit in Canada, Iceland, New Zealand and the United States.


Year:
1999
4:04
75 
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Alright... 
Alright... 
First of all 

When you wake up in the evening and the day is shot 
Find yourself complaining about the things you ain't got 
Never goes just the way you want it to 
Clichè of the day, see'est la vie, that's just life 
It ain't easy, it's so tough, it's so easy 

Chorus: 
(Whatcha gonna do, say, whatcha gonna do) 
Put a smile on your face 
Make the world a better place 
Put a smile on your face 
(Whatcha gonna do, say, whatcha gonna do) 
Put a smile on your face 
Make the world a better place 
Put a smile on your face 
(Whatcha gonna do, say, whatcha gonna do) 

And another thing 
You can say I'm a dreamer and you thinks it's all cool 
Preaching about the better life I learned in school 
But you get what you give in this life that we live 
And all that you do will come back to you 

Chorus 

[Lady Saw] 
Yo 
When thing's isn't right, there's not need to fight-a 
(?), and everything nice (?) Please be polite even when you're hurting 
Don't forget to smile 
Give love to our nation, big or small 
When you do good, you'll get your reward 
United with undivided we fall 
Put a smile on your face and greet one and all 

Life, it ain't easy, oh it's so tough, it ain't easy 

Chorus X2 

People love you when you smile 
And hate you when it's through 
Lots of happiness, (?) we are wishing you 
If you come from Jamaica or Honolulu, yeah 
Keep a smile on your face 
I'll see the good that you do, (?) 
Smile (smile), and everything will be fine 
Love it when you smile, you look beautiful like that 
(?), Your dimples are so cute, hahah 
I love the happiness and..smile

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Written by: DEUTSCH, FANTE, HARRIS, KATS, Lasanna Harris, Marquis Rachad, Philip Green, Shama Edwin Joseph, Tedashii Anderson

Lyrics © DistroKid, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Smile" is a pop song by American singer Vitamin C that was released in 1999. It is remarkably characterized by a cheerful rhythm and optimistic lyrics.
Album
The track "Smile" is included in Vitamin C's eponymous debut album, which was released by Elektra Records.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, the track peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.
Music Video
The song's music video features Vitamin C interacting with her band members and fans in a brightly colored, cartoon-like environment.
Remix Versions
The song has two remixes which are equally popular. The "Indigo" remix gives the song a dance makeover, and the "Polarbabies" remix introduces an exciting pop-punk edge.
Credits
Colleen Fitzpatrick (Vitamin C herself), Josh Deutsch and Billy Steinberg are credited as the song's writers, while producer involvement includes Josh Deutsch and Garry Hughes.
Song Meaning
"Smile" is often described as an empowering anthem. The lyrics talk about staying positive and keeping a smile on one's face, even when life gets tough.
Performance
"Smile" was performed by Vitamin C at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in 2000.
Pop Culture References
The title, "Smile", was referenced in an episode of The Amanda Show, in a fake commercial for the "When Brady's Attack" VHS, touted as the "Vitamin C Smile Cut".
Collaborative Work
Vitamin C also performed "Smile" alongside Billy Steinberg for an MTV special, showing her versatility as an artist.

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