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Smiling Back Lyrics by Engineers

Always Returning

2014

If the night keeps you awake
And if you can't keep the dark at bay
This drink is for you
Nothing left to say but something I could do

On the deep flooded river bed
Forget your feet, try to catch your breath
Cause that's where I'll be, sleeping silently
Just like I've nothing left

Face every day like there's something more to say
And the face that's in your mind
Smiling back living in peace

On the street where my cares are lost
Under milkwood in a burning frost
Those words are for you
Neither bad or good
But always looking up

Face every day like there's something more to say
And the face that's in your mind
Smiling back living in peace

Face every day like there's something more to say
And the face that's in your mind
Smiling back living in peace
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About “Smiling Back” by Engineers

Read the complete lyrics to "Smiling Back" by Engineers from the album "Always Returning" in 2014. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock.

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"Smiling Back" is credited to Engineers. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Smiling Back" appears on "Always Returning" in 2014.

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