Something like, if you're buying into the common belief that one's worth lies in your public persona, or possessions, or money, or job - when any or all of that is gone, it's a rude awakening. In other words, wiping the smile off your face.
I do appreciate that he offers to help - "But you can still come around
In fact I invite you down
Maybe together we can wipe that smile off your face."
I think there's an aspect of self worth here.
Something like, if you're buying into the common belief that one's worth lies in your public persona, or possessions, or money, or job - when any or all of that is gone, it's a rude awakening. In other words, wiping the smile off your face.
I do appreciate that he offers to help - "But you can still come around In fact I invite you down Maybe together we can wipe that smile off your face."