When You Smile
Smiles and Meltdowns: Duke Keats' Musical Journey
Lyrics
When you smile
Expressing joy and positivity associated with the subject's smile.
Faces excited cause
Other people's reactions are enthusiastic when the subject smiles.
It's been a while
It's been a while since the subject has smiled, implying rarity.
I call you up
The singer tries to contact the subject but finds them at a club.
But you are at the club
The subject is engaged in a social setting, possibly detached.
And you're out of touch
Emphasizing a lack of connection or responsiveness from the subject.
When you smile
Recalling positive memories associated with the subject's smile.
I remember everything
The act of smiling triggers a recollection of past experiences.
Spin the dial
Suggesting a playful action, possibly related to reminiscing.
You little dancing thing
Describing the subject as a lively and enjoyable presence.
Your time is up
Implying that the subject's enjoyable time is coming to an end.
You don't know when to stop
Suggesting a lack of self-awareness or control in the subject's actions.
Sounds break in and
Referring to the intrusion of external sounds into the situation.
Sounds break out
Highlighting the dynamic nature of sounds entering and leaving.
Can't plug in and
Expressing an inability to disconnect from external influences.
Can't plug out
Emphasizing a difficulty in disengaging from external stimuli.
When you smile the fun begins
Describing the start of enjoyment and fun when the subject smiles.
When you smile my heart caves in
Indicating a profound emotional impact, with the heart responding strongly.
Major crime
Referring to a significant wrongdoing or offense.
The boys don't care about a thing
Suggesting a carefree attitude among a group of individuals.
Made you cry
Indicating that someone made the subject cry, potentially causing emotional distress.
He stole all of your diamond rings
Describing a theft of valuable possessions, symbolized by diamond rings.
All of your pretty things
Further emphasizing the loss of cherished belongings.
Sweet goodbyes
Referring to the bittersweet nature of farewells.
Go to the bar the Orange Grove
Suggesting a change in location to a specific place, the Orange Grove.
And when you smile
Connecting the subject's smile with a personal crisis or breakdown on the road.
You had a meltdown on the road
Describing a defiance of authority or refusal to comply with instructions.
He won't do what he's told
Emphasizing a lack of obedience or conformity in the subject's actions.
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