Story Behind The Song

True story.

Song Description

Running into a long lost love, who remained lost. Sad, unempowered, addicted and old, the singer recognizes the smart choice she made in letting him go.

Lyrics

Smilin' Boy
© 1991 Sally Fingerett
Ooo, Smilin' boy, long dark hair and a graying beard
Ooo, Smilin' boy, I lost him once, I find him here
He's worn that smile for twenty years oh, mystery smilin' boy

It's a good day, the sun is shining,
the streets are empty, the sidewalks free
He turns my way, his arms are waving,
there's no mistaking it's me he sees.
Ooo, Smilin' boy, long dark hair and a graying beard
Ooo, Smilin' boy, I left him twice, I ran in fear
He looks so peaceful standing there oh, mystery smilin' boy

I got a good man now, he takes care of me
I know he loves me the best he can
It's a good life, we keep it simple
somehow it's different when you're someone's wife.
Ooo, Smilin' boy, long dark hair and a graying beard
Ooo, Smilin' boy, I made my choices you made your share
What have you done with your twenty years oh, mystery smilin' boy.

How 'bout you? Did you ever marry
said you'd never carry a burden like that
How ya been? Is there a woman beside you
someone to hide you when the freeze sets in?
Ooo, Smilin' boy, long dark hair and a graying beard
Ooo, Smilin' boy, we lost touch you disappeared
Rumors, rumors, oh, we feared for the mystery smilin' boy

Do you remember when, remember who,
remember all those things you tried to get me to do?
Some were strange, some were cool
I paid any price just to be close to you.
Ooo, Smilin' boy, long dark hair and a graying beard
Ooo, Smilin' boy, a closer look, it's so clear
You've been stoned and drunk for twenty years
It's no mystery.....smilin' boy!