[Verse 1] I still hear her laugh in the quiet rain Feel her kiss in the morning light Every room still whispers her name But she’s gone, like a star out of sight She held my hand when the lights went low Said, “Don’t you dare let go of hope” Tears were falling, but her smile stayed She said, “You’ve got a life, so live it brave…” --- [Pre-Chorus] I begged her to stay, she said, “That’s not fair” “You’ve still got time — breathe the open air” So I’m holding on to the words she left Trying to find my way through all this mess... --- [Chorus] She told me to smile, even when it hurt To dance in the fire, to rise from the dirt Said, “Don’t you waste the love we had” “You’ve gotta make it count — be brave, not sad” Now every beat in my chest is for her I’m living for both of us in this world She’s the light in the dark, I walk every mile With tears in my eyes... but she told me to smile --- [Instrumental Break] [Epic melodic break with soaring synth leads and a powerful build — emotional yet uplifting. Think Avicii-style inspiration with a cinematic twist.] --- [Verse 2] Some nights I fall, shattered on the floor I hear her voice saying, “You’ve got more” Every memory cuts like a knife But her love still saves my life --- [Pre-Chorus 2] She said, “You’ll love again, don’t shut the door” “There’s still so much beauty to live for” I see her in sunsets, in every song And I know she’d want me to carry on... --- [Chorus] She told me to smile, even when it hurt To dance in the fire, to rise from the dirt Said, “Don’t you waste the love we had” “You’ve gotta make it count — be brave, not sad” Now every beat in my chest is for her I’m living for both of us in this world She’s the light in the dark, I walk every mile With tears in my eyes... but she told me to smile --- [Bridge] No, I’ll never forget She’s in every sunset But she made me promise I’d live with no regrets --- [Final Chorus] She told me to smile, even when it hurt To sing through the silence, to know what I’m worth Said, “You’re still here, so don’t let me down” “Turn your heartbreak into something proud” Now I carry her heart, like a flame through the wild I’m broken but walking… 'cause she told me to smile --- [Outro - Instrumental Fade] [Melodic outro with a hopeful string-backed synth and light echo of her voice whispering] “smile...”

She Told me to Smile