Story Behind The Song
I was busted up over 9-11, and banging away at my guitar. I noticed my son Joshua (then 1-1/2 yrs old) just dancing and smiling, and it made my day --- and this song.
Song Description
This is a song about wanting to see people smile more, even though it may be hard to smile sometimes.
| Song Length |
4:22 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Country - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
YOUR SMILE
words & music by James A. Nelson
HERE I GO AGAIN
MAKING SOMETHING FROM NOTHING
I?M HERE IN THE DARK
ALONE IN MY THOUGHTS
IT AIN?T NOTHING
TO SAY WE?RE AMERICAN
I?VE BEEN HERE ALL MY LIFE
AND GOT SOME SCARS TO SHOW FOR IT
THEN I SEE YOUR SMILE
IT MAKES IT ALL WORTH WHILE
WHEN I SEE YOUR SMILE
THERE HE GOES AGAIN
WITH THAT FINGER OF BLAME
FILLING US WITH DOUBTS
ALTHOUGH WE KNOW HIS NAME
IT AIN?T NOTHING
JUST TO BE AN AMERICAN
WITHOUT KNOWING FREEDOM
AND THE PRICE WE?VE PAID FOR IT
THEN I SEE YOUR SMILE
IT MAKES IT ALL WORTH WHILE
WHEN I SEE YOUR SMILE
THEN THERE?S YOUR SMILING FACE
OH, HOW IT WARMS THIS PLACE
YOUR PRECIOUS SMILING FACE
STAYING UP LATE AGAIN
CRYING WHILE MAKING NO SOUND
THERE?S NO WAY THAT HATE, MY FRIEND
COULD EVER BE PROFOUND
I KNOW WE CAN?T SAVE THE WORLD
UNTIL WE CAN SAVE OURSELVES
SO IF I COULD SEE YOUR SMILE
I?LL PUT MY HATE UPON THE SHELVES
WELL HERE WE GO AGAIN
BACK ON THE BAND WAGON
I CALLED OUT SHOTGUN
SO I COULD GIVE IT TO YOU
WELL AIN?T THAT SOMETHING
TODAY WE?RE ALL AMERICAN
SINCE OUR GOD AND HIS FLAG
HAS COME TO SAVE OUR SOULS
(CHORUS)