Smile

This was the first song i herd from them on my mum's mp3 player but anyways I also think its "the ship" NOT "your ship" this si what the song means to ME.

The ship is high And I don't know if they'll make it down [That the people he cares about or himself are stuck in this sad mind frame and he's not sure if they'll ever feel "happy"] But I'm gonna try to slip inside the mind of a clown To follow me thinking I can save them Follow me, thinking I can turn their frown Into a smile [He's gunne try and put himself in a "happy" mind frame so than maybe others will copy and be more positive also their for "turn their frown into a smile"]

overall he's just trying to make people feel better and give them hope when maybe theirs none left.

This is a great song. It's uplifting. The song definitely has the proper title. Smile! Thanks.

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Great song. =)

no one has ventured to determine what this song MEANS yet?? im surprised. first of all, im not really sure he really says "your ship": i think he might be saying "the ship" or just implying "the ship". who knows....

in any case, i kinda think its about his feeling responsible for the wellbeing of mankind. the ship is society maybe. i think he says "they follow me " also. hes maybe saying how all these people look up to him to help them and he only hopes he can do it, he's gonna try to slip inside the mind of a clown - ie, be optimistic.

but really the amazing thing about this song, as is with many others - is the music put to these lyrics. its amazing, and always something that gives you goosebumps and fills you with energy. between his voice and that electric guitar riff, and great harmonies...its an amazing song.

I think its about someone that just wants people to be happy! :)

Watch the Video for it, and read the lyrics once more. Then you'll probably understand. Anyways, this song is one of my favourite Flickerstick songs, and one of the first songs I heard from them. Its extremely powerful, yet soothing and relaxing. All in all, its AWESOME!

Lyrically, the drug connotation is clear given how "high" is spelled (i.e. hiiiiiiiiiiigh)

Basically, the lyricist is so wasted, he thinks his roach is his soul mate.

the "ship" is a metaphor for his lungs clearly intoxicated by the green stuff.

Turning a "frown" into a "smile" is the concept of taking a downer drug and optimistically enjoying the, ahem, "hiiiigh*.

Not a complex interpretation here. If you've accidentally eaten two brownies too many, the visuals here are as obvious as a brick falling on your head.

[Edit: misspell.]