Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry
In the upbeat summer anthem, “Smile,” American singer-songwriter Katy Perry talks about battling failures and rejection before being able to “crack that smile.” The song was initially speculated to be the lead single off her highly anticipated fifth studio album, her first major project since 2017’s...
[Chorus]
Yeah, I'm thankful
Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful
Gotta say it's really been a while
But now I got back that smile (Smile)
I'm so thankful
Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful
Now you see me shine from a mile
Finally got back that smile (Smile)
[Verse 1]
Every day, Groundhog Day
Goin' through motions felt so fake
Not myself, not my best
Felt like I failed the test
[Pre-Chorus]
But every tear has been a lesson
Rejection can be God's protection
Long hard road to get that redemption
But no shortcuts to a blessin'
[Chorus]
Yeah, I'm thankful
Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful
Gotta say it's really been a while
But now I got back that smile (Smile)
I'm so thankful
Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful
Now you see me shine from a mile
Finally got back that smile (Smile)
[Verse 2]
I'm 2.0, remodeled
Used to be dull, now I sparkle
Had a piece of humble pie
That ego check saved my life
[Pre-Chorus]
Now I got a smile like Lionel Richie
Big and bright, need shades just to see me
Tryna stay alive just like I'm the Bee Gees (Oh, woah)
A Mona Lisa masterpiece (Now I'm)
[Chorus]
Yeah, I'm thankful
Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful
Gotta say it's really been a while
But now I got back that smile (C'mon, smile, woo)
I'm so thankful
Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful (So grateful)
Now you see me shine from a mile
Finally got back that smile (Smile, oh, oh)
[Bridge]
I'm so thankful
'Cause I finally, 'cause I finally
I'm so grateful
'Cause I finally, 'cause I finally (Oh)
[Chorus]
Yeah, I'm thankful
Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful
Gotta say it's really been a while
But now I got back that smile (Woo, smile)
I'm so thankful
Scratch that, baby, I'm grateful
Now you see me shine from a mile
Finally got back that smile (Smile, oh, oh)
[Outro]
I'm so thankful
'Cause I finally, 'cause I finally
Smile (Oh)
I'm so grateful
'Cause I finally, 'cause I finally
Smile (Oh, oh)
Smile was written by Katy Perry & Josh Abraham & Oligee & Ferras & Starrah & Kay Gee & Treach & Vin Rock & Benny Golson.
Smile was produced by G Koop & Josh Abraham & Oligee.
Katy Perry released Smile on Fri Jul 10 2020.
although there is no explanation given as to why he is not featured on the song, we can assume it’s because the entire song had leaked not too long after the track {which was then titled ‘Grateful (Smile)’} was submitted to ASCAP.
Perhaps Katy and her creative team wanted to switch things up a littl...
I wrote the title track from the album when I was coming through one of the darkest periods of my life and had lost my smile. This whole album is my journey towards the light – with stories of resilience, hope, and love. ❤️
–Katy Perry via Twitter
A behind-the-scenes look at the music video was released on August 17, 2020:
On August 28, 2020, Billboard ranked the song at #8 on their favorite songs list from the album and had this to say about the song:
Think of it as gratitude-pop: the Smile title track finds Perry back on her feet, extolling her inner strength and reaping its rewards as the glittery production recal...