Smile (Morgan Wallen song)
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| Single by Morgan Wallen | ||||
| Released | December 31, 2024 | |||
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| Length | 3:44 | |||
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"Smile" is a song by American country music singer Morgan Wallen. It was released on December 31, 2024, through Big Loud, Republic Records and Mercury Records, as the third single from his upcoming fourth studio album, following "Lies Lies Lies" and "Love Somebody". An accompanying music video was directed by Justin Clough.
Background and promotion
[edit]After extending dates of his One Night at a Time Tour well into 2024, Wallen was first spotted in the recording studio in June 2024.[1] On July 4 and October 18, he released two singles from an upcoming project, respectively: "Lies Lies Lies" and "Love Somebody".[2]
The then-untitled "Smile" was first teased through an Instagram post with audio of the song on August 7, 2024.[3] Similar to his previous single releases, no information about the song or release date were shared but based on its lyrics, the song was most commonly referred to as "Good to See You Smile".[4] Lyrics of the snippet were interpreted as Wallen noticing his partner's unhappiness and seeing her smile for the first time in a while.[5] The song was released without any prior announcement on New Year's Eve 2024, nearly five months later.[6]
Composition and lyrics
[edit]"Smile" continues the narrative set by the previous singles "Lies Lies Lies" and "Love Somebody", as Wallen discloses stories about "life's little moments and longings". He reflects on lighter moments of a past relationship and stresses how he loved to see his lover "smile".[7] Co-written by American singer Ernest, whom Wallen had collaborated with on his single "Cowgirls" (2024), the "downbeat ballad" features "emotional vulnerability" alongside his distinct "storytelling prowess".[6]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 3 |
References
[edit]- ^ Paul, Evan (June 4, 2024). "Morgan Wallen update: it appears he's in-studio working on new music". Taste of Country. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ Unterberger, Andrew (October 23, 2024). "Will Morgan Wallen Be That "Somebody" to Stop Shaboozey's Reign Atop the Hot 100?". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ Jess (August 7, 2024). "Morgan Wallen teases new track with a different sound, and fans are eating it up". Taste of Country. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ Mower, Maxim (August 8, 2024). "New Music Alert: Morgan Wallen shares new song snippet, "Good to See You Smile"; when will he release it?". Holler. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ Malone, Joe (August 8, 2024). "New Music Alert: Morgan Wallen Drops Mystery Music Clip On Instagram". Y106.5. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ a b Humphrey, Jack (December 31, 2024). "Morgan Wallen Releases New Song "Smile"". Country Central. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ "Wallen surprises with "Smile"". Country Standard Time. December 31, 2024. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. January 3, 2025. Retrieved January 3, 2025.