Mr. Smiley
Poison · Crack a Smile...and More! [2000]
Lately I've been living on the edge
I won't say that ain't true,
But who the hell are you
I don't recognize my own face or my friends.
Chorus:
Hey, Mr. Smiley
Read the writing
on the wall
Wake up, Mr. Smiley
Before you don't wake
up at all, up at all
Today, I hired me a yes man
He simply agrees with everything I say
He does all my dirty deals
And feeds me my pills
As long as I'm still breathing he gets paid
Chorus
Solo
Yesterday I had a conversation
With all them voices in my head
One said I was no good
One said I should quit
One said to remind myself to get myself a fix
Chorus
Hey Mr. Smiley
And I'm feeling ten feet tall
Bye Mr. Smiley
You got to go now, they just called, they just called
Mr. Smiley
Mr. Smiley stands as a notable song in Poison's expansive discography, appearing on their 2000 compilation album Crack a Smile...and More!. The track captures the band's signature blend of hard rock and melodic sensibilities that defined their commercial success throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. While the group is perhaps best known for power ballads and anthemic rockers, this recording showcases their ability to maintain a consistent sonic identity across different eras. The song reflects the polished production values typical of the band's later output, balancing energetic instrumentation with the vocal charisma that has kept them relevant in the rock genre. As part of a collection celebrating their career highlights, it serves as a reminder of Poison's enduring presence in mainstream rock music.