Lyrics of
Make Me Smile

Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me) was written by Steve Harley, lead singer of the band Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel. The song reflects on the tensions and lineup changes the band went through in early 1975. Steve Harley described the song as a sweet revenge against former band members who left the group to pursue other projects. The song became one of the bands biggest hits, reaching the top of the UK charts.

You've done it all, you've broken every code
And pulled the Rebel to the floor
You've spoilt the game, no matter what you say
For only metal, what a bore.
Blue eyes, blue eyes,
How can you tell so many lies?

Come up and see me, make me smile.
I'll do what you want, running wild.

There's nothing left, all gone and run away,
Maybe you'll tarry for a while?
It's just a test, a game for us to play,
Win or lose, it's hard to smile
Resist, resist,
It's from yourself you have to hide

Come up and see me, to make me smile.
I'll do what you want, running wild.


There ain't no more, you've taken everything
From my belief in Mother Earth.
Can you ignore my faith in everything?
Cos I know what faith is and what it's worth.
Away, away
And don't say maybe you'll try

To come up and see me to make me smile.
I'll do what you want, just running wild.

ooh-ooh la-la-la
ooh-ooh la-la-la
Oooooooooaaaaaah

Come up and see me, make me smile.
I'll do what you want, running wild.