“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 SOLO version of the song as Jessica Leia performs it with simply her voice and her acoustic guitar.
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…
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