Smiling Faces Sometimes

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        Back in the day, there was a song released in 1971 called “Smiling Faces Sometimes,” by the group, The Undisputed Truth. I was surprised to think about it this morning and actually remember the words to this song. I won’t get into a long and drawn-out spiel today about the topic, but instead, listen for yourself because the message is loud and clear. Have a marvelous day everyone.

Lyrics

 
Smiling faces sometimes
Pretend to be your friend
Smiling faces show no traces
Of the evil that lurks within (can you dig it?)
Smiling faces, smiling faces, sometimes
They don’t tell the truth
Smiling faces, smiling faces tell lies and I got proof
Oh, oh, yeah
 
Let me tell you
The truth is in the eyes ’cause the eyes don’t lie, amen
Remember, a smile is just a frown turned upside down my friend
So, hear me when I’m saying
Smiling faces, smiling faces, sometimes, yeah
They don’t tell the truth
Smiling faces, smiling faces tell lies and I got proof
(Beware) beware of the handshake
That hides the snake (can you dig it, can you dig it?)
 
I’m a-tellin’ you beware of the pat on the back
It just might hold you back
Jealousy, (jealousy) misery (misery) envy (envy)
I tell you you can’t see behind
Smiling faces, smiling faces, sometimes
Hey, they don’t tell the truth
Smiling faces, smiling faces tell lies and I got proof
Hey, your enemy won’t do you no harm
(Rap on) ’cause you’ll know where he’s comin’ from
Don’t let the handshake and the smile fool ya
Take my advice, I’m only tryin’ to school ya
Smiling faces, smiling faces, sometimes
They don’t tell the truth
Smiling faces, smiling faces tell lies and I got proof
Smiling faces, smiling faces sometimes

21 thoughts on “Smiling Faces Sometimes”

  1. aparna12 says:

    Wow. Universal truth very beautifully presented in a wonderful song. Thanks for the awesome share, dearest Kym. You always make me smile and I look forward to more wonderful surprises from you. 🥰🥰🥰😍😍😘😘😘😘. You made my day. Lots of hugs, kisses, love, and everything that’s wonderful.

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  3. Oh Aparna, I think about some of the songs from the past that are relatable to the sign of our current times. I am so glad you liked it my dear. You always bring me joy and I thank you for that my friend. I appreciate ya! Hugs and smooches! 🤗🌺😘💋😊💖🥰

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  4. Dawn girlfriend, you speak nothing but the truth. I agree with you 💯. There is no shame in their game and that is tragic and disgusting. Folks are brutal and some are like fire-breathing dragons…out to destroy you any way they can. When I found out that some so-called friends were just that…”so-called” then girl I made a choice to simply walk away, and didn’t give them the satisfaction of trying to turn things around to their advantage. SMH 🙄🤨😮 I appreciate ya ladybug! 😊🐞🤩

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  5. I had never heard this song. Thanks for sharing! 🎶 The lyrics may take on a new meaning in reference to social media. So many smiling faces and smiley faces. 😀😄😁😆🙂😊🙃

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  8. Dawn my friend, I think we all experienced some form of this, whether at work, in school, and even in church. Girl, where else would you expect to find the devil right? God certainly teaches us some very valuable lessons. Now whether or not we listen…welllllllllllll…that’s another topic! LOL 😝Enjoy the rest of your evening. Smooches! 🥰💋😘

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  19. That’s dead on truth, Kym! 💯🎯🔨👍And it’s both timeless and universal! No wonder that song was such a big hit back then! My mom used to sing many songs around the house when we were growing up and that song was one of them! Sending lots of love, hugs, and smooches! 💖🤗😘💋💖🤗😘💋

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