on santa monica

there's a store that sells trees plants and more

a big green forest on the pavement

right next to the needle exchange



the people walking by

their paths may cross

but none know why

the streets are littered

leaves and rubber

left from last night 

now uncovered



and how can i be down

when smiling faces all around say

how can i be down

when smiling faces all around say

smile smile smile



the billboard shows her face

a pretty girl all lines erased

she's cynical and strange

we'll never know just what's the case



why's she so skinny

is she flakey

did she wake up feeling shakey

from a late night with musicians

trying out some new positions



and how can i be down

when smiling faces all around say

how can i be down

when smiling faces all around say

smile smile smile

smile smile smile

smile smile smile...