The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Baz - Smile To Shine
Sitting on the grass
Taking in the day
Watching the birds fly by
Sitting in the sun
Taking in the fun
Hearing children's laughter
People smiling brings lovin'
Spreading blessings for being
Chorus
I'm alive and It's universal
(So smile to shine)
Gonna keep my smile to shine
(So smile to shine)
Gonna keep on going on
(So smile to shine)
Today is a good day
(So smile to shine)
Sitting in the grass
Thinking of my past
Mind of open channels
Meditating
Feeling great for to be living
Life's amazing
People smiling brings lovin'
Spreading blessings for being
Chorus
Birds singing in harmony
Bliss beginning for you and me
No messin'
Birds singing in harmony
Bliss beginning
Memories
Smile to shine, smile to shine
Smile smile.
Chorus and adlibs to end.
1544c 50r14n0
Sitting on the grass
Taking in the day
Watching the birds fly by
Sitting in the sun
Taking in the fun
Hearing children's laughter
People smiling brings lovin'
Spreading blessings for being
Chorus
I'm alive and It's universal
(So smile to shine)
Gonna keep my smile to shine
(So smile to shine)
Gonna keep on going on
(So smile to shine)
Today is a good day
(So smile to shine)
Sitting in the grass
Thinking of my past
Mind of open channels
Meditating
Feeling great for to be living
Life's amazing
People smiling brings lovin'
Spreading blessings for being
Chorus
Birds singing in harmony
Bliss beginning for you and me
No messin'
Birds singing in harmony
Bliss beginning
Memories
Smile to shine, smile to shine
Smile smile.
Chorus and adlibs to end.
1544c 50r14n0
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