Smiley Faces
Gnarls Barkley
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But what did you do What did you say Oh did you walk or did you run away Where are you know Where have you been Did you go alone or did you find a friend I need to know this 'Coz I noticed I'm just smiling How can the sun Have any fun Feeling free And I can tell you know how hard this life can be But you keep on smiling for me So what went right What went wrong Was it a story or was it a song Was it over night Or did it take you long Was knowing your weakness what made you strong For all the above Oh how I love to see you smiling An oh yeah Take a little pain just in case You need something want to embrace To help you put on a smiley face Face Smiley face Don't you go off into the new day without getting down Here's a summary of something you get sad about Say for instance my girlfriend she, bugs me all the time But the irony of it all is that she loves me all the time Oh see I believe Whenever I see you smiling 'Coz excuse me But it's easily one of the hardest things to do Your worries and fears become your friends And they end up smiling at you Put on a smiley face
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Written by: BRIAN JOSEPH BURTON, THOMAS CALLAWAY, THOMAS DECARLO CALLAWAY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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16 facts about this song
Song Details"Smiley Faces" is a song by American soul duo Gnarls Barkley, which comprises CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse.
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Chart PerformanceReleased as a single in 2006, it reached number ten on the UK Singles Chart, while peaking at number 44 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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AlbumThe song is featured on the duo's debut studio album, "St. Elsewhere," which was released in 2006.
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Music Genre"Smiley Faces" is representative of the duo's unique blend of soul, funk, and hip hop.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features numerous visual references to music history, showcasing the duo travelling through different musical eras.
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Vintage AestheticThe music video is also set to an old-time film aesthetic that enhances the song’s vintage 1960s/1970s sound.
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Critical AcclaimThe track was widely praised for its upbeat, infectious melody line and CeeLo Green's expressive vocals.
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Song LyricsThematically, "Smiley Faces" expresses the need to remain positive and keep smiling, despite life's hardships.
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Grammy NominationThe duo's album "St. Elsewhere" received a nomination for Album of the Year at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in 2007.
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SongwritingLike all the other songs on the album, "Smiley Faces" was written by CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse.
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Live PerformancesGnarls Barkley delivered many highly energetic performances of this song at key music festivals, including Coachella and Glastonbury.
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VBox InfluenceDespite its soulful tone, "Smiley Faces" borrowed heavily from VBox, an early form of beatboxing which was quite popular in the 1980s.
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Top of the PopsThe duo performed “Smiley Faces” on the popular British music chart television program "Top of the Pops" on July 7, 2006.
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Cultural ReferencesThe song's lyrics "What did you do?/What did you say?/Did you walk - or did you run away?" are likely a reference to the popular song "Walk Don't Run" by The Ventures.
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Unique Sound"Smiley Faces" and the entire "St. Elsewhere" album are notable examples of Gnarls Barkley’s signature sound, characterized by unconventional samples and electronic elements fused with traditional instrumentation.
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Timeless AppealDespite being released over a decade ago, "Smiley Faces" continues to receive substantial airplay and is often featured in various movies and TV shows.
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