Keep On Smilin'
New Kids On The Block · Other Songs - New Kids On The Block
What about you and me?
We were supposed to play for keeps. Home grown from the streets,
The jungle in our reach
It ain't about bein' a hood
When you touch me like you should,
I'll rule every day
You let me in your world.
[Chorus: ]
You see through of these years our love remains,
The moon will never let the tide go away
Through the pleasure and pain,
Through the sunshine and rain,
Baby, we keep on smilin'
Through the laughter and tears
And all of the years,
Baby, we keep on smilin'
Everybody says the same
Baby, keep smilin', smilin' for me, come on now,
Baby, keep smilin', keep on smilin'
Headin' out to the beach,
Try to claim a few rays
Jump in the back seat,
We're gonna taste the grape,
Red and white they both go,
We're cruisin' the way.
That's right, pretty girl, no matter how hard things might get, you can always count on me.
Hey, you see...
Baby keep smilin'...
Keep On Smilin' - New Kids On The Block
Released in 1989, "Keep On Smilin" is a quintessential track from New Kids On The Block's debut album, "Hangin' Tough." As a staple of the mid-80s new wave and teen pop sound, the song exemplifies the group's signature blend of polished production and youthful energy. The recording features the band's characteristic vocal harmonies and upbeat tempo, which became a defining element of their early discography. It remains a cultural touchstone for the era, often associated with the rise of boy bands and the specific aesthetic of late 1980s American pop music. The track's enduring popularity highlights the group's ability to craft catchy, radio-friendly material that resonated with a generation.