Go on and smile
Everybody's so grim-faced
Everybody's afraid of what they made
Don't be afraid
And don't be afraid to smile
It's such a good face
It's up to you know what to do
Know who to do it to
Strong stuff can make a strong man weak
In just a week
With all the adversaries, charging bulls and black canaries
It takes more than a day to wipe the world away
Don't beat on someone else's door
It couldn't take no less no more to smile
Where lonely hearts and sadness reign
Instead of pain
Why not feel more than merry
Warm hearts drink bananaberry
They want to feel love to make them strong
It can't be wrong
But to a precious few
You know, now what you gonna do?
I've been waiting on the answer
For the birds to sing
My heart's been ringing so long
I've been talking to them.
Were you shown the wrong direction?
I can see the pain in your eyes
I'm the hand of freedom
Come on and evade detection
I'm a man of feeling
Won't you come along with me?
It's hard to push aside the pain
But just the same
You've got one like to live
And something that we'd like to give you
You say you need love to make you strong
It can't be wrong, we all agree it's true
You know, now what you gonna do?
Smile
Everybody's so grim-faced
Everybody's afraid of what they made
Don't be afraid
And don't be afraid to smile
It's such a good face
It's up to you
Know what to do
Know who to do it to.
Martin never stopped writing and recording after Serious Pilgrim ended; he's still based out of NYC and making music. If you dig Serious Pilgrim, you'll definitely dig his solo stuff. Serious Pilgrim
A live album by Martin, recorded at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 1 on the 24th anniversary of Serious Pilgrim's 1st rehearsal. Features surprise guest Peter Bavaro on a few tracks! Serious Pilgrim
Martin's latest album, featuring the 2012 Independent Music Award winner for best Adult Contemporary Song, "Your Heart Will Be Broken Again." Serious Pilgrim
Off-kilter Portland indie rockers make an unexpected return with a tight three-track EP, their first new release in 12 years. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 18, 2024