Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: piano
Song Meaning of “Smile (Pictures or It Didn’t Happen)” by Amanda Palmer
This song is a heartfelt reflection on the idea that perfection is often what’s presented to the public, but the reality behind those pictures can be far from perfect. In the case of “Smile (Pictures or It Didn’t Happen)”, Amanda Palmer speaks of her own struggles with insecurities and using false images to mask those imperfections. Despite the falseness, she speaks to the courage that she musters in order to forge forward and take on the challenges posed by life. The song is a reminder that happiness is not a distant unreachable ideal, but a choice that we can make in order to lead a more fulfilling life. That no matter how many obstacles we face, a smile should be our shield against them. For in the end, there’s something beautiful in smiling in the face of adversity, and the courage to take the journey of life head on.