I Smile

Songfacts reports: "I Smile" was the first Kirk Franklin single to reach the Hot 100 in six years. His previous song to do so was Looking For You in 2005 which peaked at #61.

[Intro] I dedicate this song to recession Depression and unemployment This song's for you [Verse 1] Today's a new day, but there is no sunshine Nothing but clouds, and it's dark in my heart And it feels like a cold night Today's a new day, but where are my blue skies Where is the love and the joy that you promised me? Tell me it's alright (I'll be honest with you) [Pre-Chorus] I almost gave up, but a power that I can't explain Fell from heaven like a shower (When I think how much better I'm gonna be when this is over) [Chorus] I smile, even though I'm hurt, see I smile I know God is working so I smile Even though I've been here for a while I smile Smile It's so hard to look up when you've been down Sure would hate to see you give up now You look so much better when you smile, so smile [Interlude] (Now every day ain't gon' be perfect But it still don't mean today don't have purpose Come on) [Verse 2] Today's a new day, but there is no sunshine Nothing but clouds, and it's dark in my heart And it feels like a cold night Today's a new day, tell me where are my blue skies Where is the love and the joy that you promised me? Tell me it's alright (The truth is) [Pre-Chorus] I almost gave up, but a power that I can't explain (Holy Ghost power, y'all) Fell from heaven like a shower [Chorus] I smile Even though I'm hurt, see, I smile I know God is working so I smile Even though I've been here for a while I smile Smile It's so hard to look up when you've been down Sure would hate to see you give up now You look so much better when you smile [Post-Chorus] Smile... for me Can you just smile... for me Smile.. for me Can you just smile... for me [Refrain] Oh, oh, oh (you look so much better when you) Oh, oh, oh (you look so much better when you) Oh, oh, oh (you look so much better when you) Oh, oh, oh (you look so much better when you) Oh, oh, oh (you look so much better when you) (And while you're waiting) Oh, oh, oh (you look so much better when you) (And while you're praying) Oh, oh, oh (you look so much better when you) (Look in the mirror) Oh, oh, oh (you look so much better when you) (Always remember) You look so much better when you smile [Pre-Chorus] I almost gave up, but a power that I can't explain Fell from heaven like a shower [Chorus] I smile Even though I'm hurt, see, I smile I know God is working so I smile Even though I've been here for a while I smile Smile It's so hard to look up when you've been down Sure would hate to see you give up now You look so much better when you smile [Refrain] Oh, oh, oh (you look so much better when you) Oh, oh, oh (you look so much better when you) Oh, oh, oh (you look so much better when you) Oh, oh, oh (you look so much better when you) Oh, oh, oh (you look so much better when you) Oh, oh, oh (you look so much better when you) Oh, oh, oh (you look so much better when you) Oh, oh, oh (you look so much better when you) Smile... [Outro] I don’t want you you to just be happy Because then you have to have something happening I want you to have joy Because can’t nobody take that from you I see you.. SMILE!!