Not a day goes by without a reason to smile
All the hate and violence can be easily rivaled
The whole climate can change
If we each teach a child
(Just) bounce to the beat that bangs
And open up the firing range
Don't stand on the side lines calmly admiring change
Our love should be given freely
We as people tend to dwell on the negativity that we see
Missing out on precious moments
Finding reasons to be angry
Mood swinging on the daily
Life's an uphill trek and I bet
All of the sweat we let poor on to the floor
Weighs more than the regret
On the scale of accomplishment
All to often people cave in
They start out on the right foot
But when trials came they gave in
I'm just saying hang in
Don't you ever say when
Live the opposite of negative
Regardless of what day it is
Keep smiles wrapped in sackcloth
So they always stay fresh
It's really as simple as realizing that your blessed
Smile in the dark
It's a saturating swoon and it amplifies the moon
Smile at opposition smile through the resistance
While we're making music we smile because you listen
Smile in the dark
Takes the torrent from the shore gives the waters back their lore
Smile at opposition smile through the resistance
While we're making music we smile because you listen
I lie awake and I forsake the day i was born
My pages are torn I cry and i mourn
Smoke seen in sky ice needles the gale
Till we don't want to try just waiting to fail
The wisdom that burns the humble discerned
This we can earn when we listen and learn
Could not hold back a bottomless stream
It opens a crack for the stalwart and weak
The thunderer keeps the boundless he knows
Unnumbered and deep eternal untold
What part did i play when the sun first warmed
Where was I at when this earth was formed
Smile in the dark
It's a saturating swoon and it amplifies the moon
We smile at opposition smile through the resistance
While we're making music we smile because you listen
Smile in the dark
Takes the torrent from the shore gives the waters back their lore
We smile at opposition smile through the resistance
While we're making music we smile because you listen
There are sad songs that we know
And sing along with note for note
Each line is like a quote
From different eras in our lives
Written to the lows excluding the highs
If we all tried then we might find
Some peace of mind in the light
By switching up the disposition
It's well worth it in my opinion
Life is better when you're not bitter
Finding reasons to grin
In difficult situations
It makes it easier when
Hard times come again
And they will (no question)
I know we all cry at times
We need our quiet times
I'm quick to flip my frown around
'Cause I realize that I at times
Need to lighten up heed the wisdom
I sit and grin thankfully listening
To the sounds of traffic
To the sounds of nature
To the sound of a child's joy
I feel the breeze down by the sea
And see the beauty of the forest
The autumn's fallings leaves
The colors in every scene
Can bring such inner peace
So fresh so clean
Smile in the dark
It's a saturating swoon and it amplifies the moon
Smile at opposition smile through the resistance
While we're making music we smile because you listen
Smile in the dark
Takes the torrent from the shore gives the waters back their lore
Smile when the rent's due smile when you get the flu
When your child spills their juice realize they never meant to
Smile in the dark
It's a saturating swoon and it amplifies the moon
Smile if you're rich smile if your poor
Til your cheeks are so sore you can't speak no more
Smile in the dark
Takes the torrent from the shore gives the waters back their lore
Smile in the kitchen when you're watching dirty dishes
Smile at the haters and all you space invaders