Music Review: W.A.Y.S. Song by Jhené Aiko
W.A.Y.S. is a beautiful and introspective song by Jhené Aiko. The title stands for “Why aren’t you smiling?”, and the lyrics deal with themes of loss, grief, and healing.
The song begins with a simple piano melody and Jhené’s soft vocals. She sings about her brother who passed away, and how she’s still learning to cope with the pain of his absence. She asks why he had to leave, and wonders if he’s watching over her.
As the song progresses, Jhené reflects on her own struggles and the obstacles she’s had to overcome. She acknowledges that life can be difficult, but urges her listeners to keep pushing forward and finding joy in the little things.
The chorus is particularly poignant, with Jhené repeating the phrase “Why aren’t you smiling?” over and over again. It’s a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is still beauty to be found in the world.
W.A.Y.S. is a beautiful and heartfelt song that showcases Jhené’s talent as both a singer and a songwriter. The raw emotion in her voice is palpable, and the lyrics are both vulnerable and uplifting. It’s a song that will resonate with anyone who has experienced loss or struggles with their mental health.
W.A.Y.S jhene aiko lyrics
At 44 minutes to four
An angel walked up to my door
Opened the windows to my soul
Told me he thinks that I should know
There’s no slowing down
As the globe spins ’round and ’round
You gotta keep going, gotta keep going
Gotta keep going, you gotta keep going
Gotta keep going, you gotta keep going
You gotta keep going, you gotta keep going
You gotta keep going
If there’s one thing that I learned
While in those county lines
Is that everything takes time
You have gotta lose your pride
You have gotta lose your mind
Just to find your peace of mind
You have gotta trust the signs
Everything will turn out fine
So, why aren’t you smiling?
Why aren’t you smiling?
Life can get wild when
You’re caught in the whirlwind
Lost in the world when
You’re chasing the win
You gotta understand
There’s really no end, there’s really no beginning
There’s really no real, there’s really no pretending
There’s really no fail, there’s really no winning
‘Cause nothing really isn’t, everything really isn’t
At 44 minutes to four
An angel walked up to my door
Opened the windows to my soul
Told me he thinks that I should know
That life only gets harder, but you gotta get stronger
This is for my brother, I do this for my daughter
That’s why I keep going, that’s why I keep going
That’s why I keep going
That’s why I keep going, I gotta keep going
I gotta keep going, I gotta keep going
I gotta keep going, gotta keep going
Gotta keep going
I gotta show them, that I can keep going
I gotta keep going, I gotta keep going
I gotta keep going
Why aren’t you smiling?
Why aren’t you smiling?
Life can get wild when
You’re caught in the whirl wind
Lost in the world when
You’re chasing the win
You gotta understand
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There’s really no end, there’s really no beginning
There’s really no real, there’s really no pretending
There’s really no fail, there’s really no winning
‘Cause nothing really isn’t, everything really isn’t
That’s why I keep going
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