So, I have a new favorite song…well it at least broke the top ten. I’m sure you’ve heard of it, it’s called SMILE. The song Smile was originally used for the 1936 Charlie Chaplin movie MODERN TIMES , and Chaplin even composed it himself. Now the song itself has been redone over and over and over again throughout the years by people such as Nat King Cole, Rod Stewart, Michael Buble, Tony Bennett, and my favorite, Robert Downey Jr. Ok so since the title SMILE may not ring a bell, I will post the lyrics and I’m sure you will know what song I’m talking about. So here are the lyrics:
Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though its breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, youll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
Youll see the sun come shining through for youLight up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
Thats the time you must keep on trying
Smile, whats the use of crying?
Youll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile<instrumental interlude>
Thats the time you must keep on trying
Smile, whats the use of crying?
Youll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
The lyrics are telling the listener to cheer up and there will be a bright tomorrow as long as you smile. It’s such as simple notion but still moving. See, over the years I have heard all the versions and I’ve liked the song..but recently I heard Robert Downey Jr.’s version that he did for the movie CHAPLIN (which he also stared as Chaplin) and I fell in love with his version of the song. I never knew he even could sing until I heard this song. There is just something about it that sounds so sincere and it makes me happy. It has like a classic jazzy feel to it too which makes it really cool. If you want to check it out, which I think you should, its on his debut album called The Futurist. There is another version of the song by Robert Downey Jr. that i heard too but its like a weird remix and I didn’t like it, so make sure you find the version he did for his cd or you will have no clue what I’m talking about lol. So check it out!
Challenge: #1 July 15 11:00 pm
