The 1982 Single version featured flutes and a saxophone solo. The album version was re-recorderd replacing the saxophone solo with a lengthy piano solo by Jools Holland.
[Verse 1]
Peeling the skin back from my eyes
I felt surprised
That the time on the clock was the time
I usually retired
To the place where I cleared my head of you
But just for today, I think I'll lie here and dream of you
[Chorus]
I've got you under my skin where the rain can't get in
But if the sweat pours out
Just shout
I'll try to swim and pull you out
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 2]
A howling wind blows the litter
As the rain flows
And streetlamps pour orange colored shapes
Through your windows
A broken soul stares from a pair of watering eyes
Uncertain emotions force an uncertain smile
[Chorus]
I've got you under my skin where the rain can't get in
But if the sweat pours out
Just shout
I'll try to swim and pull you out
[Instrumental Outro]
Uncertain Smile was written by Matt Johnson.
Uncertain Smile was produced by Paul Hardiman & Matt Johnson.
The The released Uncertain Smile on Fri Oct 21 1983.