Lyrics Depot is your source of lyrics to Smiles by Lou Reed. Please check back for more Lou Reed lyrics.
Smiles Lyrics
Artist: Lou Reed
Album: Growing Up In Public
Smiles, I was taught never to smile
I was told the stylish smiles of buffoonery
chicanery and larceny abound
My mom said unless someone sticks you right in front of a camera
a smile is the last thing that you wanna do
Those smiles, those mirthless toothy smiles
Smiles, they all smile on TV
The quizmaster with his withered crones
the talkshow hosting movie stars, the politician licking feet
The mugger, the rapist, the arsonic lover
all smile out from the news, at one time or another
Those smiles, those garish sickly smiles
When I was young my mother said to me
never, ever, let anyone see that you're happy
Smiles, never, ever let them see you smile
they'll always put you down
With those smiles, never, ever let them see you smile
they'll always put you down
With your smiles, never, ever let them see you smile
don't you know they'll make you go
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
(Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo)
(Doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo
doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo, doo)
Related:
Lou Reed Lyrics
Lou Reed Growing Up In Public Lyrics
More Lou Reed Music Lyrics:
Lou Reed - Gimmie Some Good Times Lyrics
Lou Reed - I Love You, Suzanne Lyrics
Lou Reed - I'm Waiting For The Man Lyrics
Lou Reed - Lady Day Lyrics
Lou Reed - Lisa Says Lyrics
Lou Reed - Pow Wow Lyrics
Lou Reed - Standing On Ceremony Lyrics
Lou Reed - Stupid Man Lyrics
Comments/Interpretations