Smile - Morgan Wallen lyrics
Original Lyrics
English
[Verse 1]
I can't remember the last time
You looked as happy as you did tonight
Your tipsy friend grabbed that bartender
Gave him her phone and pulled us over there with her
He counted to three
And, baby, I haven't seen that side of you in forever
And I hate it's the truth but, baby, you never do when we're alone together
[Chorus]
It was good to see you smile
Girl, you know it's been a while
It was good to see you smile
Even if it was just for the picture
[Verse 2]
They say a picture's worth a thousand words
But you ain't said onе since you woke up
Silly me, thinkin' wе could make it work
Can you blame me for getting my hopes up?
You know it took me right back to how it used to be
Baby, seeing us like that is still a little bittersweet
[Chorus]
But it was good to see you smile
Girl, you know it's been a while
It was good to see you smile
Even if it was just for the picture
[Bridge]
If someone were to see this, they'd think everything's alright
At least we got a pretty little moment frozen in time
[Chorus]
It was good to see you smile
Girl, you know it's been a while
It was good to see you smile
Even if it was just for the picture
Even if it was just for the picture
I can't remember the last time
You looked as happy as you did tonight
Your tipsy friend grabbed that bartender
Gave him her phone and pulled us over there with her
He counted to three
And, baby, I haven't seen that side of you in forever
And I hate it's the truth but, baby, you never do when we're alone together
[Chorus]
It was good to see you smile
Girl, you know it's been a while
It was good to see you smile
Even if it was just for the picture
[Verse 2]
They say a picture's worth a thousand words
But you ain't said onе since you woke up
Silly me, thinkin' wе could make it work
Can you blame me for getting my hopes up?
You know it took me right back to how it used to be
Baby, seeing us like that is still a little bittersweet
[Chorus]
But it was good to see you smile
Girl, you know it's been a while
It was good to see you smile
Even if it was just for the picture
[Bridge]
If someone were to see this, they'd think everything's alright
At least we got a pretty little moment frozen in time
[Chorus]
It was good to see you smile
Girl, you know it's been a while
It was good to see you smile
Even if it was just for the picture
Even if it was just for the picture
Translation
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[Verso 1]
No puedo recordar la última vez
Que te vi tan feliz como esta noche
Tu amiga, un poco alegre, tomó a ese camarero
Le dio su teléfono y nos llevó junto a ella
Contó hasta tres
Y, cariño, hacía muchísimo tiempo que no veía ese lado de ti
Y odio admitirlo, pero es verdad, cariño, nunca lo muestras cuando estamos solos juntos
[Coro]
Fue bueno verte sonreír
Chica, sabes que ha pasado mucho tiempo
Fue bueno verte sonreír
Aunque fuera solo para la foto
[Verso 2]
Dicen que una imagen vale más que mil palabras
Pero no has dicho ni una desde que despertaste
Qué ingenuo fui al pensar que podríamos hacerlo funcionar
¿Puedes culparme por ilusionarme?
Sabes que me hizo volver a cómo eran las cosas antes
Cariño, vernos así sigue siendo un poco agridulce
[Coro]
Pero fue bueno verte sonreír
Chica, sabes que ha pasado mucho tiempo
Fue bueno verte sonreír
Aunque fuera solo para la foto
[Puente]
Si alguien viera esto, pensaría que todo está bien
Al menos tenemos un pequeño y hermoso momento congelado en el tiempo
[Coro]
Fue bueno verte sonreír
Chica, sabes que ha pasado mucho tiempo
Fue bueno verte sonreír
Aunque fuera solo para la foto
Aunque fuera solo para la foto
No puedo recordar la última vez
Que te vi tan feliz como esta noche
Tu amiga, un poco alegre, tomó a ese camarero
Le dio su teléfono y nos llevó junto a ella
Contó hasta tres
Y, cariño, hacía muchísimo tiempo que no veía ese lado de ti
Y odio admitirlo, pero es verdad, cariño, nunca lo muestras cuando estamos solos juntos
[Coro]
Fue bueno verte sonreír
Chica, sabes que ha pasado mucho tiempo
Fue bueno verte sonreír
Aunque fuera solo para la foto
[Verso 2]
Dicen que una imagen vale más que mil palabras
Pero no has dicho ni una desde que despertaste
Qué ingenuo fui al pensar que podríamos hacerlo funcionar
¿Puedes culparme por ilusionarme?
Sabes que me hizo volver a cómo eran las cosas antes
Cariño, vernos así sigue siendo un poco agridulce
[Coro]
Pero fue bueno verte sonreír
Chica, sabes que ha pasado mucho tiempo
Fue bueno verte sonreír
Aunque fuera solo para la foto
[Puente]
Si alguien viera esto, pensaría que todo está bien
Al menos tenemos un pequeño y hermoso momento congelado en el tiempo
[Coro]
Fue bueno verte sonreír
Chica, sabes que ha pasado mucho tiempo
Fue bueno verte sonreír
Aunque fuera solo para la foto
Aunque fuera solo para la foto
Meaning & Explanation
Just for the Picture" tells the story of a relationship that is slowly falling apart. The narrator notices that his partner only appears happy when posing for a photograph, while in reality the connection between them has faded. A simple picture captures a perfect moment, creating the illusion that everything is fine, even though emotional distance exists beneath the surface.
The song explores themes of heartbreak, nostalgia, longing, and the contrast between appearance and reality. The photograph becomes a symbol of a happier past and a reminder of what the relationship once was. While the smile in the picture brings comfort, it also creates sadness because it highlights what has been lost.
The central message is that sometimes a single photograph can hide the truth of a struggling relationship, preserving a beautiful memory even when the love behind it is no longer the same.
The song explores themes of heartbreak, nostalgia, longing, and the contrast between appearance and reality. The photograph becomes a symbol of a happier past and a reminder of what the relationship once was. While the smile in the picture brings comfort, it also creates sadness because it highlights what has been lost.
The central message is that sometimes a single photograph can hide the truth of a struggling relationship, preserving a beautiful memory even when the love behind it is no longer the same.
