

Prompt / Lyrics
[Verse 1] Alarm goes off, I’m already late Paint on the brave, seal up the cracks Coffee strong, jokes even stronger No one sees what I’m carrying back [Pre-Chorus] I’ve got the timing, the laugh on cue If happiness is a role, I play it for you [Chorus] Call it “Smile for the Camera”, say cheese, don’t ask Flashbulb moments, a well-trained mask I’m doing fine in the frame you see Smile for the camera—count one, two, three [Verse 2] I’m the upbeat song on a long commute The friend who listens, never needs proof I keep it light, keep moving fast So nobody notices the weight in the past [Pre-Chorus] I spin the truth till it sounds okay Turn “I’m not great” into “great day” [Chorus] Call it “Smile for the Camera”, perfect pose Cut to the part where nobody knows I’m alright in the highlight reel Smile for the camera, don’t show what I feel [Bridge] Maybe one night when the lights go low I’ll let the quiet finally show Till then I’m bright, I’m easy, I am A living, breathing Instagram [Chorus] Yeah, “Smile for the Camera”, hold it steady I look so strong, I look so ready If you rewind between the lines You’ll hear the truth between the smiles [Outro] Fade to black when the room goes quiet Still here, still trying, just getting by it One day honest, but for now I’ll glam— Smile for the camera.
Tags
Cheerful children’s TV melodies corrupted by extreme power electronics, unsettling contrast
2:09
No
1/31/2026