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When I See You Smile

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When I see you smile
It feels like I'm falling
It's not for anybody else to know
The way your face could light the bitter dark of every street
In every town I'll ever go
It's not for anybody else to know
For anybody else to know

When I see you smile
First thing in the morning
It raises curtains on your lazy eyes
Could it be that you and I have the greatest love to ever be
How could this have ever been before?
It's not for anybody else to know
For anybody else to know

When Friday night arrives
We'll let it pass outside the door
This is not for anybody else
Anybody else to know

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boomslang20117 On Oct 24, 2004

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Cover art for When I See You Smile lyrics by Bic Runga

by tomato-juice

21y ago

i love this song...every time i hear it, it reminds me of a pure, unblemished love. i love how it isnt overplayed on the radio, and its such a nice little discovery. it's my secret song to the special guy i love =) jerick, this is for you ^_^

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by itsmeallan

20y ago

a great song to play for anyone

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by yyynnnuuubbb

20y ago

This is one of my favorite songs from Bic Runga. I like how the song is simply done, by just the acoustic guitar and her voice. My favorite line from the song is, "your face could light the bitter dark of every street." Beautiful and elegant song.

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by Jjay

19y ago

Yes this song truely is amazing.

I agree with tomato-juice's explanation of the lyrics, definately about a pure love.

I love the line "Could it be that you and I have the greatest love to ever be," - It is just very romantic and captures the thoughts of alot of people in love.

The simple acoustic guitar arrangement also shows off the purity of Bic's voice. Simply perfect!

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