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Artist: RWBY
Canonical path: /rwby/smile
Related lyric paths: 6
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Smile
Read Smile lyrics by RWBY on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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Curated by Ethan Walker
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Smile
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Child, our daughter
Sit while we talk awhile
You've done no misdeed
Still, they'll put your life on trial
Born like your family
Far from any state of grace
You're as perfect as the wind and sky
But they'll treat you like you're out of place
This world is cold
The power's with those who would judge and control
But we have a chance to make it right (for you)
This is what you'll do
Show them how you smile
It's only for a while
Take what you need
Leave them to bleed
Let them know bitter while your
Revenge is sweet
Keep the secret
Pretending you're just like them
Live there like a princess
In the kingdom of selfish men
Play their game now
Do what it takes to win
Steal it back, all they keep from you
They refuse to look beyond your skin
And as you grow (as you grow)
You'll gain from their knowledge, but your heart will know
When the time is right to end the lie (you'll know what to do)
When the charade is through
Show them how you smile
It's only for a while
Take what you need
Leave them to bleed
Let them know bitter while your
Revenge is sweet
You might think that maybe they're changing
You'll pray that their hatred is waning
That's when it hurts most to find
The story unfolds and their cruelty's exposed
You'll be glad you're not their kind
Show them how you smile
It's only for a while
Take what you need
Leave them to bleed
Let them know bitter while your
Revenge is sweet
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