Smile (Dami Im song)

"Smile"
Single by Dami Im
Released26 May 2015 (2015-05-26)
RecordedSolna, Sweden
Genre
Length3:03
LabelSony
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Ollipop
Dami Im singles chronology
"Living Dangerously"
(2014)
"Smile"
(2015)
"Sound of Silence"
(2016)

"Smile" is a single by Australian recording artist Dami Im, released on 26 May 2015. It was written in Solna, Sweden by Im, Hayley Aitken and Olof Lindskog, and produced by the latter under his production name Ollipop. "Smile" is an upbeat bubblegum pop and doo-wop song that consists of a saxophone rift, electric guitar, synth, handclaps, harmonies and backing vocals. Several critics felt its production was reminiscent of Meghan Trainor's sound. Lyrically, "Smile" conveys a positive message "about loving and appreciating yourself and doing all the simple things in your life to make yourself smile and be ultimately happy."[1] The song received mixed reviews from critics; some complimented its fun pop sound, while others criticised the simple production and Im for following Trainor's sound.

Upon its release, "Smile" debuted at number 48 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, number 55 on the South Korea Gaon International Download Chart and number 63 on the South Korea Gaon International Digital Chart. The accompanying music video features Im performing random acts of kindness as she gives out flowers, balloons, free coffee and drinks to people in the streets of Sydney, and visits a nursing home and childcare centre. Fans noted that the video's concept was similar to country duo O'Shea's video for their song "Bad Day Good" (2014). Im promoted "Smile" with interviews and performances on radio and television programs, as well as instore appearances.

"Smile" featured in a Pepsi commercial in China and Taiwan, causing the song to peak at number 32 in China in 2024.[2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Thomasbleach Review was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Dami Im On Going Unexpectedly Viral: 'TikTok Wasn't A Thing When This Song Came Out!'". The Music. 20 September 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2024.