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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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  • patrick ola says:

    i love this song it’s gives me joy…!!!

  • May says:

    God bless u:) 🙂

  • janea says:

    this song is the bomb i am singing it at church this sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (yay)

  • lil bit says:

    kirk franklin really did it my class is doing a reading project and yhu have to get lyrics to a song and most of the people r doing this song. this song puts me on my spot. i smile everyday trust me when i say everyday dats wat i mean. when i know dat i have done something wrong god tells me to do the right thing and i do i luv yhu kirk franklin. ″loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee god ″

  • kayla says:

    GOD IS A GOOD GIFT

  • daisy says:

    so inspiring!!!in tears indeed God loves us

  • RED says:

    God bless you.. Kirk Franklin!

    I love this song 🙂 really, beautiful……….[ i am learning to smile everyday..]

    Praise the LORD!

  • charlotte says:

    Thank you for such a powerful and motivating song. It shows that no matter what you are going through in life as long as you believe in God, he will fight all battles for you. The only thing that you have to do is to look at God and SMILE!!!!

  • Tiara says:

    I tell you what this song bringz TEARS to ma EYES this song is a BLESSING

  • dan says:

    ma best song for 2011, its ma ringtone and alarm coz it gives me gats to start a new day without regreting yesterday

  • jenisha says:

    omgeyyyy i love this song

  • agenor emmanuel says:

    It´s joyfull and very holy. I love it . I pray my God bless more this group specially Kirk Franklin.

    Now I smile and I will smile all day because my God is in my way. Thanks brother!

  • Maigari says:

    Kirk, u put a smile on my face and i say thank u.

  • Jacque kamau says:

    awesome song!!!taught me that my resolution this year was just to smile,

  • Tanisha says:

    I love this song!!! It was sent straight from heaven. Sometimes life gets to us – and its amazing how this song gives you hope and actually makes you smile! Makes you feel like regardless of what you are going through, its gonna be alright. It touches your heart in a place that is felt! Kirk, God is blessing all of us through you! Keep up the great work, you have no idea who I am yet you’ve personally touched my life, along with many others. I’m smiling – amongst all that comes against me and you’re right – I do look better when I smile!! :-))

  • Ifeepraise says:

    I love Kirk Franklin, His music is what I really Study to become who I Am Today. GOD BLESS YA

  • Esther says:

    Waoooh!This is the best song ever.I love the beats and the lyrics are so encouraging.Thanks Kirk-I now got better reasons to smile.

  • HARMONY says:

    THIS SONG KEEPS ME GOING EVEN AND MAKES ME KNOW HOW LOVELY I LOOK WHEN I SMILE. THANKS KIRK

  • mimi 4rm zambia says:

    kirk ure blessed and talented. u r blessing 2many through yo music.

  • mimi says:

    this is a good song. really inspirational and so need to worry about a thing coz God is fighting all our battles…that’s y i smile as well !

  • Elaine says:

    This a God sent song in the time of need.Because, no matter what kind of day you are having , when you listen to this song it just lifts you up and brighten your day.But, also know that God is in control of everything and He’s working things out behind the scene.So Kirk keep doing your thing and may God continue to bless you and your family. SMILE!

  • sharon says:

    OMG, this song is an inspiration Wow !!!!. I just down loaded the Video from ITunes, and I can bring myself from constantly playing/viewing it several times a day. The song and video is totally awesome. Kirk Franklin you are the best. Thank you for adding a smile to my face every time I listen/see “I Smile” 🙂

    P/S, To everyone I think this song should be a national anthem for everyone who is in need of a smile !!!

  • Judy says:

    i love this song very much, it encourages me

  • Leah says:

    This is the best song ever. It keeps me going everyday as i smile. thanks alot

  • Trinidad says:

    I love this song sooooooooooo much!

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