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Sad Smile

by Jessica Leia

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“Sad Smile” is a tender and heartfelt Folky kind of ballad, reminiscent of something you might hear sung by Peter, Paul and Mary or the Carpenters. The touching lyrics of this song speak of the heartbreak that comes from loving someone immensely, but how that is just not enough when you both want completely different things in life. Enjoy this final studio version as Jessica Leia and the boys bring together, seamlessly, all the lovely sounds of this beautiful tune!

lyrics

Verse 1
You come to me with longing eyes, to express this yearning deep inside.
You say the years have gone and the time is ripe, don’t wanna miss your chance for makin’ life. And you’re sure… really sure.

Verse 2
Now I’m not sayin’ it’s good or bad, it’s just somethin’ I’ve never longed to have.
And you’ve always known it wasn’t meant to be, but still you keep on asking me if I’m sure… really sure.

Chorus 1
‘Cause you cannot walk the path of the sad smile.
Always glad for what yu had, but wondering how things might have been and what you might have tried, if you’d had a child.

Verse 3
Well, I’ve seen that smile time and again on many women and many men
who wanted things the other way, but decided they’d go on and stay and so I’m sure… really sure.

Chorus 2
That I cannot walk the path of the sad smile.
Always glad for what I had but wondering how things might have been and what I might have tried if I’d not had a child.

Verse 4
Either way, it’s a broken heart: one gives in or we both just part.
So here we are, neither one with doubts and still the time keeps on running out and you’re sure… and I’m sure

Chorus 3
We cannot walk the path of the sad smile.
Always glad for what we had, but wondering how things might have been and what we might have tried.
‘Cause when you’re makin’ life, you have to be sure.
And I‘m sure… And you’re sure… Are you sure? I’m sure…

Copyright © 2009 Jessica Leia Thompson

credits

released June 25, 2023
* Written and performed by Jessica Leia
* Jessica Leia on Vocals and Acoustic Guitar
* Rich DiBenedetto on Drums
* John Rogstad on Bass Guitar
* Mike Ormiston on Lead Guitar
* Jimmy Phelps on Acoustic Guitar
* Mixed and Mastered by Dean Kattari
* Produced by Dean Kattari and Jessica Leia

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