smile

i didn't know any better

i was four years old

just learning how to pray

but right before the end of 1998 you came

yes we saw you coming

but nothing prepared us for what came next

you brought a different light into our lives

oh you were something else

oh and i won't let them steal your light

so powerful and pure and bright

you can fight off the darkness with just one smile

with just one smile

i didn't know any better

i was fifteen years old

i've forgotten how to pray

glow in the dark stars and classical guitars kept us sane

yes

i am the quiet one

i've always kept it in

yeah i've always been afraid

while i stayed in the shade you were out dancing in the rain

you were always brave

oh and i won't let them steal your light

so powerful and pure and bright

i lose all my worries when i see your smile

when i see your smile

ooh

ooh

ooh

i still don't know any better

as i should by now

i'm still learning how to pray

but you were always there

you watch me fall

you watch me break

you always stay

oh and i won't let them steal your light

so powerful and pure and bright

i swear there's something about your smile

your smile

don't let them keep you from smiling

don't let them keep you from shining

don't let them keep you from burning bright

keep it bright

keep the fire alive

keep it bright

let it burn inside

keep it bright

keep it bright

keep that smile