LOU REED
- Smiles Lyrics / with translationsSmiles, I was taught never to smile
I was told the stylish smiles of buffoonery
chicanery and larceny abound
My mom said unless someone sticks you right in front of a camera
A smile is the last thing that you wanna do
Those smiles, those mirthless toothy smiles
Smiles, they all smile on TV
The quizmaster with his withered crones
the talkshow hosting movie stars
the politician licking feet
The mugger, the rapist, the arsonic lover
All smile out from the news, at one time or another
Those smiles, those garish sickly smiles
When I was young my mother said to me:
"Never, ever, let anyone see that you're happy"
Smiles, never, ever let them see you smile
they'll always put you down
With those smiles, never, ever let them see you smile
they'll always put you down
With your smiles, never, ever let them see you smile
don't you know they'll make you go
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
I was told the stylish smiles of buffoonery
chicanery and larceny abound
My mom said unless someone sticks you right in front of a camera
A smile is the last thing that you wanna do
Those smiles, those mirthless toothy smiles
Smiles, they all smile on TV
The quizmaster with his withered crones
the talkshow hosting movie stars
the politician licking feet
The mugger, the rapist, the arsonic lover
All smile out from the news, at one time or another
When I was young my mother said to me:
"Never, ever, let anyone see that you're happy"
Smiles, never, ever let them see you smile
they'll always put you down
With those smiles, never, ever let them see you smile
they'll always put you down
With your smiles, never, ever let them see you smile
don't you know they'll make you go
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Facts about Smiles
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Smiles is written by Lou Reed, Michael Fonfara.
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It is first released in 1980 as part of Lou Reed's album "Growing Up In Public" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the song 'Smiles' by Lou Reed delves into the concept of fake smiles and societal expectations. The lyrics present a cynical perspective on smiles which the singer describes as people who smile to hide their true emotions. The metaphor of smiles serves as a two-sided mask which people use to meet social expectations while concealing their genuine emotions and internal struggles. The lyrics of Smiles primarily deliver social commentary which shows social anxiety through its expression of despair and its deep self-analysis and its display of angry feelings. The song shows that people should not believe in happiness because they need to assess their social environment. The lyrics contain themes of cynicism and social commentary which may not be suitable for younger children. The content requires parental guidance because it contains no explicit displays of violence or sexual content or drug use but maintains an overall tone that suggests such material exists.
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Smiles falls under the genre Rock.
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Smiles is produced by Lou Reed, Michael Fonfara.
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Smiles song length is 2 minutes and 42 seconds.
Who wrote Smiles lyrics?
Smiles is written by Lou Reed, Michael Fonfara.
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When was Smiles released?
It is first released in 1980 as part of Lou Reed's album "Growing Up In Public" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Smiles lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the song 'Smiles' by Lou Reed delves into the concept of fake smiles and societal expectations. The lyrics present a cynical perspective on smiles which the singer describes as people who smile to hide their true emotions. The metaphor of smiles serves as a two-sided mask which people use to meet social expectations while concealing their genuine emotions and internal struggles. The lyrics of Smiles primarily deliver social commentary which shows social anxiety through its expression of despair and its deep self-analysis and its display of angry feelings. The song shows that people should not believe in happiness because they need to assess their social environment. The lyrics contain themes of cynicism and social commentary which may not be suitable for younger children. The content requires parental guidance because it contains no explicit displays of violence or sexual content or drug use but maintains an overall tone that suggests such material exists.
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Which genre is Smiles?
Smiles falls under the genre Rock.
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Who produced Smiles?
Smiles is produced by Lou Reed, Michael Fonfara.
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How long is the song Smiles?
Smiles song length is 2 minutes and 42 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Lou Reed, Michael FonfaraRecord Label(s): 2000 Buddha Records
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