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Kirk Franklin- I Smile Lyrics

Kirk Franklin- I Smile Lyrics

I dedicate this song to recession,
depression and unemployment.
This song’s for you.

Today’s a new day, but there is no sunshine.
Nothing but clouds, and it’s dark in my heart
and it feels like a cold night.
Today’s a new day, but where are my blue skies.
Where is the love and the joy that you promised me
tell me it’s alright.

(I’ll be honest with you)

I almost gave up, but a power that I can’t explain,
fell from heaven like a shower now.

(When I think how much better I’m gonna be when this is over)

I smile, even though I hurt see I smile,
I know God is working so I smile,
Even though I’ve been here for a while
I smile, smile..
It’s so hard to look up when you’ve been down.
Sure would hate to see you give up now.
You look so much better when you smile, so smile.

Today’s a new day, but there is no sunshine.
Nothing but clouds, and it’s dark in my heart
and it feels like a cold night.
Today’s a new day, but tell me where are my blue skies,
where is the love and the joy that you promised me
tell me it’s – alright.

(the truth is)
I almost gave up, but a power that I can’t explain
fell from heaven like a shower now.

I smile, even though I’m hurt see I smile,
I know God is working so I smile,
Even though I’ve been here for a while
I smile, smile.
It’s so hard to look up when you’ve been down.
Sure would hate to see you give up now
You look so much better when you smile.

Smile.. for me
Can you just smile… for me.
Smile.. for me
Can you just smile… for me.

ohohoh, you look so much better when you
ohohoh, you look so much better when you
ohohoh, you look so much better when you
ohohoh, you look so much better when you
ohohoh, you look so much better when you
(and while your waiting)
ohohoh, you look so much better when you
(and while your praying)
ohohoh, you look so much better when you
(look in the mirror)
ohohoh, you look so much better when you smile

I almost gave up, but a power that I can’t explain
fell from heaven like a shower now – right now.

I smile, even though I’m hurt see I smile,
I know God is working so I smile,
Even though I’ve been here for a while
I smile, smile..
it’s so hard to look up when you’ve been down.
Sure would hate to see you give up now.
You look so much better when you smile.
so smile.

ohohoh, you look so much better when you
ohohoh, you look so much better when you
ohohoh, you look so much better when you
ohohoh, you look so much better when you
ohohoh, you look so much better when you
ohohoh, you look so much better when you
ohohoh, you look so much better when you
ohohoh, you look so much better when you
smile…

I just want you to be happy..
I want you to have joy ’cause can’t nobody
take that away from you.
I see you.. SMILE!!

[Kirk Franklin- I Smile Lyrics] Thanks to user BreAsia and Gaelle Taina Emmanuel for the contribution.


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  • jeanne says:

    This is another song by Kirk Franklin that makes you praise the LORD for his grace and mercy. I feel the LORD is in this man…because he makes you think about what is good when you serve the LORD.
    This song will keep you obedient, and with obedience, God will always keep you.

  • zaria says:

    this is my favorite song i listen to everday thats wat keep my day going good i smile

  • NICOLE says:

    I HAVE TO SAY THE SONG IS PLAYING ON MY DESK RADIO AT A TIME WHEN I NEED IT THE MOST. THANK YOU FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT ARTIST AND BLESSING US WITH WONDERFUL JOYFUL MUSIC. PEACE & BLESSINGS. BEACAUSE YOU MAKE ME HAVE TO SMILE WHEN I HEAR THIS SOUND NO MATTER WHAT IS TAKING PLACE AROUND ME….

  • 20yearsoldier says:

    This has become our office song at work. When it comes on the radio, no matter what we may be doing, we stop and sing along to help get through the day.

  • Breshae says:

    i love love love this song,it make me feel and look better when i smile°•D

  • Inyang inuaeyen says:

    Anytime i listen i remember i can’t stop smiling no matter what.

  • Esther says:

    You see Kirk brings out that Godly spirit in me anytime i play his song, God’s purpose for your life will be achieved and Heaven at last we’ll make. Sese!

  • stecy says:

    I like this song because every time i listen to it i feel happy and i smile for the all today and be nice to every body and this song is my graduation song that i will never forget

  • barbarra says:

    dats true

  • love4thelord says:

    AMEN”””’to that ‘sister’.

  • jakesheyabenson says:

    thats a really nice thing to say n it was sweet,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  • faith says:

    tank u god for such a man like dis….ure a blessing m so encouraged by de song ..right now m lookin for a job…yes m smilng now coz god is going to show up amen …bless u kirk…

  • One4God says:

    I read these mssgs & it makes my heart smile.
    People…NEVER give up & ALWAYS look up. Kirk is human & he too has been through things. My testimony is.. This song has also brought smiles to my face, heart, body, soul & SPIRIT… The lyrics allow me to understand that NO MATTER WHAT…I AM NOT ALONE….and it’s ok to smile through it all !!!

  • keisha says:

    i want u to know that god is with u when u wrote this song u was writing to a lot of people when i say im going through im going through i dont know and i can say i almost gave up but through it all i will make i was driving down the street had just got in toit with my boyfriend really bad and your song came on said smile dont give up now it made me feel so happy i just dont how that happen but it did so whoever going through something please smile god is working on it now.

  • Deandra says:

    This helps me get through my promblems that is y its called today ia a new day I wake up with a smile in my face every morning thank u for a nnew day

  • DanaL says:

    ohohoh I was on my way to work today feeling down and this song came on and I said to myself “even when you hurt you should smile” That song help me change my attitude that I had woke up with and made me smile and boy do I feel better! Kirk every song you have done has inspired me in one or another and I want to say “Please Keepem commin”

  • emily says:

    I love this song thank you for speaking for everyone my 3yr old son also sings with me he enjoys it as well i really thank god for everything hes done for me and my family.

  • JAC says:

    I love this song this song help me know that God is on my side and i can make it and when down smile and no one can take that away and God love when we smile. Plus i know some people in my grade be talking about me and i love when that do people say i smile to much i will remember the people who talk about me and this help me because i use this people to meet my goal.

  • Lucy says:

    I love this song every time I here it it makes me happy. I going though a lot right now and this song help me a lot when I here it tell them to keep plahing it.

  • khalilah says:

    good thats wats up GOD

  • Tamara says:

    Thanks for this song. I’m going through so much and God knows these words help me. I just get so happy when I hear this song. This song these words just lift me to a higher level. I love you Jesus. I need you. Oh Jesus I need you.

  • Tiffany says:

    Ohohoh HOW THIS SONG CAME TO ME RIGHT ON TIME. I AM GOING THROUGH SOMETHING AND THIS SONGS KEEPS ME FOCUS ON THEONE AND ONLY THAT IS IN CONTROL OF EVERYTHING. THANK YOU JESUS FOR GIVING THESE WORDS TO THIS CHORUS TO RELEASE TO YOUR PEOPLE FOR YOU KNEW SOMEONE WAS OUT THERE THAT NEEDED TO HEAR THESE WORDS. AMEN
    GREAT SONG KIRT!!! GREAT SONG

  • Dyamond says:

    I luv this song and I luv Jesus……i smile even thru all my pain and God will show up….and it is so, luv u father

  • RAVAYN says:

    THAT GREAT I SEEE WHAT U TALKING ABOT LOVE ABOT THIS SURE WOULD HATE TO GIVE UP NO

  • RAVAYN says:

    I LOVE THIS SONG BECAUSE EVERY DAY WHEN SCHOOL IS I ALWAYS SING IT TO KNOW THAT TODAY IS GOING TO BE A GREAT DAY NOT A GOOOD DAY A GREAT DAY THANK 4 MAKING THIS SONG THAT SO MUCH KIRK FRANKIN BABY I LOOK SO MUCH BETTTER WHEN I I I I I I I I I I I I I II II SMILE

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