Discover the story of the song > Smilin’ – Pascale Picard

The protagonist is feeling overwhelmed and isolated in their life. They have friends, a boyfriend, and material possessions, but they still feel like they're not going to be successful. However, they realize that maybe feeling this way and going through this struggle is actually a good thing and might lead to something better. Despite everything, they keep a smile on their face and make jokes to appear strong because they feel the need for others to like them. They feel like they can't handle the pressure anymore, but they reassure their friend that they will bounce back and be happy again soon. The protagonist acknowledges that they are lucky and are doing what they want to do, so they will continue to make jokes and be strong because they need to make it through this difficult time.