Smile Like You Mean It
The Killers
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Save some face, you know you've only got one Change your ways while you're young Boy, one day you'll be a man Oh girl, he'll help you understand Smile like you mean it Smile like you mean it Looking back at sunsets on the East side We lost track of the time Dreams aren't what they used to be Some things sat by so carelessly Smile like you mean it Smile like you mean it And someone is calling my name From the back of the restaurant And someone is playing a game In the house that I grew up in And someone will drive her around Down the same streets that I did On the same streets that I did Smile like you mean it Smile like you mean it Smile like you mean it Smile like you mean it Oh no, oh no no no Oh no, oh no no no
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Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band OriginThe Killers are an American rock band formed in Las Vegas in 2001 by Brandon Flowers (lead vocals, keyboards) and Dave Keuning (guitar, backing vocals).
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Album Appearance"Smile Like You Mean It" is the fourth track on the band’s debut studio album, “Hot Fuss” which was released in 2004.
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Track ReleaseThe song was released on May 2, 2005, as the fourth single from the album.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Smile Like You Mean It" peaked at number 15 in the United Kingdom and reached the top 40 in Australia and Ireland.
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CreditsIt was written by Brandon Flowers and Dave Keuning, and it was produced by the Killers along with Mark Needham, Jeff Saltzman, and Cornerstone Promotion.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Anton Corbijn, a Dutch photographer and filmmaker who has worked with many other famous bands like U2 and Depeche Mode.
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Song ThemeBrandon Flowers has stated that the song is about growing up too fast and holding onto moments through reminiscing, urging one to "Smile Like You Mean It".
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several bands. In 2006, David Gray performed a live version of the song, while in 2008, it was covered by the British indie-pop band, Scouting for Girls.
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Live PerformancesThe Killers often perform this song live, where it is celebrated as one of their trademark songs.
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Inclusion in Media"Smile Like You Mean It" has been used in various popular media, including movies and TV shows, most notably in the film 'The Holiday' (2006).
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