Words From The Attic... Smile Ya Little Smile

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I moved out of mom & dad's house

when I was 19... sometime during 1980.

Did a lot of writing on those nights I

decided to hang by myself instead of

joining up with the crew and having

our usual great time.

This one feels as though it was written during this time

Title sucks... again!

But I like it nonetheless.

And yes... of course I stole the line

"I've got some news for you sunshine"

from Roger Water's and Pink Floyd's incredible 1979 release... The Wall!

Just left out the word "bad".

But fuck yeah I stole that shit!

Wouldn't you!!??

Smile Ya Little Smile

And then I said... what have I done

I've lived my life so carelessly

And never shared my love... with anyone

So you say you're waiting for the right time

When there's bells in your head

And your words simply rhyme

I've got some news for you sunshine

You ought to hear me out

There's millions of people out there

Just needing a smile

And whose heads are full of doubt

Each day you hold it in...

Is simply an hour for sorrow

While maybe you say another day

But for some without a smile

There may not be another... tomorrow

Just do it...

And don't look for nothing in return

Just watch the beauty of a child

And watch yourself... begin to learn

Mom and dad are so cool

And boy they put up with a lot of shit

You say you love them a bunch

But can they tell

Do you really show it

Go ahead...

Revolve your world around other's

From strangers... to lovers

And back... to brothers

For when they're gone

It's too late

So while they're here

Go ahead...

Don't wait