Bell Biv DeVoe – When Will I See You Smile Again? Lyrics - Genius

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When Will I See You Smile Again? Lyrics

When Will I See You Smile Again? was the fourth single released from Bell Biv DeVoe’s debut album Poison. The song peaked at #63 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on Billboard’s R&B Singles chart.[Intro]I'm so sorry, babyI never meant to hurt youPlease forgive meLa-da-da, la, la-da-da-da-da-da-daLa-da-da-da, da-da, da, oh[Verse 1]Tears I see drop from your eyesTell me why you cryGuilt I feel when you look at meDid I let you down?[Pre-Chorus]Girl, you see that I, I apologizeTell me what to do to get through to youGirl, it's not the same, I know I was to blameJust tell me, when will I see you smile again?[Chorus]Tell me, when will I see you smile again?'Cause I know I messed up, baby (Oh)And I know you're fed up, sugar (Ooh, hey, hey)Tell me, when will I see you smile again? (Oh, ooh, oh, oh)'Cause I know I messed up, babyAnd I know you're fed up, sugar (Ah)You might also like[Verse 2]Promises I know I made many times beforeAnd I broke each one of themBut I had to learn over and over againDon't hurt the one you love[Pre-Chorus]Girl, you see that I, I apologizeTell me what to do to get through to youGirl, it's not the same, I know I was to blameJust tell me, when will I see you smile again?[Chorus]Tell me, when will I see you smile again?'Cause I know I messed up, baby (Oh)And I know you're fed up, sugar (Oh, hey, hey)Tell me, when will I see you smile again? (I wonder if you can tell me, tell me)'Cause I know I messed up, babyAnd I know you're fed up, sugar[Bridge]Look, baby, listenPlease forgive me for all the wrong I've doneYou see, I just can't understandWhy I keep making the same damn mistake over and over againBut there's one question that remains in the back of my mind, loveAnd that is when will I see you smile again?[Chorus]Tell me, when will I see you smile again? (Maybe we can talk it over)'Cause I know I messed up, baby (Maybe we can work it out)And I know you're fed up, sugarTell me, when will I see you smile again? (Is there something I can say?)'Cause I know I messed up, babyAnd I know you're fed up, sugar (Is there something I can do? Hey, hey, hey, hey)Tell me, when will I see you smile again? (Oh, ooh)'Cause I know I messed up, baby (Girl)And I know you're fed up, sugar (Yeah)Tell me, when will I see you smile again? (Ooh)'Cause I know I messed up, baby (Oh, hey, hey)And I know you're—2EmbedCancel

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When Will I See You Smile Again? was the fourth single released from Bell Biv DeVoe’s debut album Poison.

The song peaked at #63 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on Billboard’s R&B Singles chart.

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Gold (2005)New EditionExpand CreditsReleased onJanuary 4, 1991ProducersJames Wirrick, Alton “Wokie” Stewart, Timmy Gatling & Vassal BenfordWritersTimmy Gatling & Alton “Wokie” StewartProgrammerTimmy Gatling & Howie HirschRecording EngineerKurt UpperBackground VocalsRonnie DeVoe, Michael Bivins, Ricky Bell, Bell Biv DeVoe & Alton “Wokie” StewartLead VocalsRicky BellVideo DirectorLionel C. MartinRecorded AtM'Bila Recording Studio.Songs That Sample When Will I See You Smile Again?Dile by Seba WNDR (Ft. Fran Mangini), Sooperman Luva II by Redman, Hoop Life by Lil B, Smile by BeatKing (Ft. Fat Pimp) & Tell Me by Bow WowWhen Will I See You Smile Again? CoversWhen Will I See You Smile Again? by Ricky BellWhen Will I See You Smile Again? RemixesWhen Will I See You Smile Again? by Ricky BellView When Will I See You Smile Again? samplesTagsR&BRapBoy BandUSAIn EnglishExpand CommentsAdd a commentSign Up And Drop Knowledge 🤓Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love.Sign Up