When the Lady Smiles
Golden Earring
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When the lady smiles, You know it drives me wild Her lips are warm and resourceful When her fingertips, Go drawing circles in the night Then the mood is soft and sensual, hu-you And I love it, yeah I love it It's the answer to all my dreams Every time it feels like the earth is shakin' It doesn't matter, a glass is fallin', I hear it shatter Maybe it's raining, faster and faster, shadow dancin' Together oh I, I'm a bettin' on the game of love Oh oh oh I, I'm bettin' that love is gonna come out When the walls no longer shout, back at me And I'm feelin' proud When the lady smiles, She holds me in her hand As a matter of fact, She could always let me down But when the lady smiles, I can't resist her call As a matter of fact, I don't resist at all Cause I'm walking on clouds And she is leadin' the way My friends tell me, She's the beast inside your paradise I guess you've heard it all before A fallen angel, That has got you hypnotized And that always needs some more, hu-you And I love it, yeah I love it She's done nothin' to mislead me Cause every time we meet, The earth is shakin' It doesn't matter, a glass is fallin' I hear it shatter , maybe it's rainin' Faster and faster, shadow dancin' Together oh I, I'm bettin' on the game of love Oh oh oh I, I'm bettin' that love is gonna come out When the walls no longer shout, back at mea And I'm feeling proud When the lady smiles, She holds me in her hand As a matter of fact, she could always let me down But when the lady smiles, I can't resist her call As a matter of fact, I don't resist at all Cause we're walkin' on clouds And she is leadin' the way Oh no, oh no, oh no
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Written by: BARRY HAY, GEORGE KOOYMANS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Drawing"When the Lady Smiles" is a popular song by Golden Earring, a rock band from the Netherlands.
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Release DateThe song was first released in 1984 in the US and the Netherlands.
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number 3 in the Netherlands and number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
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Album association"When the Lady Smiles" is part of the band's album "N.E.W.S," which stands for NorthEastWestSouth. This represented the band's worldwide ambitions.
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Music Video ControversyThere was a significant amount of controversy surrounding the music video due to its violent and sexual themes, leading it to be banned on MTV in the United States.
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Band's LegacyThe song is one of Golden Earring's most successful and is often seen as a classic in the band's repertoire, contributing to its status as one of Holland's most successful bands.
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Iconic Guitar SoloDuring live performances, the song usually featured a trademark guitar solo by band member George Kooymans.
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Song's PopularityAlthough it wasn't a major hit in the US, it remained highly popular in the band's home country and is still regularly played on Dutch radio.
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Parody VersionIn 1997, a parody version titled "Als de lady lacht" was released by the Dutch comedian Paul de Leeuw.
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Influence and InspirationThe song has influenced various artists and bands from the Netherlands and around the world, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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Historic ConnectionIn 2013, "When the Lady Smiles" was adopted as the unofficial anthem of the Dutch monarchy when King Willem-Alexander succeeded his mother Queen Beatrix.
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High Profile UsageThe song was used in the closing ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
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