Page type: lyric reference
Artist: Operation Ivy
Canonical path: /operation-ivy/smiling
Related lyric paths: 6
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Smiling
Read Smiling lyrics by Operation Ivy on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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Smiling
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At the party, at the bus stop, at the bar
You're looking at women, because your score is under par
When you find her, it doesn't mean anything
You wonder why your life is so boring
A mind is a terrible thing to waste
You would gladly waste it just to save face
Her desire is your wish, without it you are lost
Integrity is fragile, but you ignored the cost
Smiling when your friends are watching you
One night stand, car keys in hand
You've fulfilled your gender's sexual demand
Are you feeling insecure and empty
When you're rushing to report it to your peers?
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Operation Ivy performs "Smiling", and this lyric page sits inside the Operation Ivy catalog on LyroVerse.
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