Smile
Tamia · More
If he had loved me
Truly loved me yes
I learned a while ago that kind of thing
Never happens for me
And so I go around
And just pretend
Love is not for me
I play the circus clown around my friends
Make them laugh and they won't see
That you never let them see you sweat
DonÂ’t want them to think the pain runs deep
Lord knows it's killing me
So I put on my make-up
Put a smile on my face
And if anyone asks me
Everything is okay
IÂ’m laughing cause no one
Knows the joke is on me
Cause IÂ’m dying inside
With my pride and a smile
On my face
On my face
Singing lalala...
Sometimes I sit at home
By the phone hoping he might call me
But he don't call me
But then I realize
Dreams come true aren't for girls like me
Not like me
And so I go around with my head up
Like it ain't no thing
And when the boys are out with all my friends
IÂ’m into other things
Cause you never let them see you sweat
DonÂ’t want them to think the pain runs deep
Lord knows it's killing me
And so I put my make up (Put it on, put it on)
Put a smile on my face (A smile on my face
And if anyone asks me (Oh, yeah
Everything is okay (Oh, I'm laughing)
IÂ’m laughing cause no one (No one, no one)
Knows the joke is on me
But IÂ’m dying inside
With my pride and a smile
On my face
On my face
ItÂ’s not an easy (Thing to do)
Sometimes itÂ’s hard to (Face the truth)
ItÂ’s not the life that I would choose (That I would choose)
But what else can I do?
If he donÂ’t love me
If he donÂ’t want me
IÂ’m not about to sit around
Let myself go
So I put on my make-up
Put a smile on my face (I put a smile on my face)
And if anyone asks me (everything is ok)
Everything is okay (Oh, I'm laughing)
IÂ’m laughing cause no one (No one, no one)
Knows the joke is on me (But I'm dying inside)
Cause IÂ’m dying inside
With my pride and a smile
On my face
On my face
Singing lalala...
About Smile
Tamia's "Smile" stands as a defining track from her 2002 album *More*, showcasing her signature blend of R&B and hip-hop influences that characterized her career during the early 2000s. Recorded with the help of Fabolous on the remix version, the song exemplifies the genre's evolution, featuring smooth vocal delivery and a rhythmic flow that became a staple of her discography. Released alongside hits like "Into You," the recording reflects the era's emphasis on soulful melodies and collaborative features, solidifying Tamia's reputation as a versatile artist capable of navigating both solo and duet formats. The track remains a notable song in her catalog, representing the polished production and emotional depth that fans and critics alike recognized in her work during this period.