The song "She Never Smiles Anymore" by The Everly Brothers tells the story of a painful breakup and the impact it has on the protagonist. The lyrics depict a once vibrant and joyful woman who used to bring light to the narrator's life. However, she decides to leave him for someone else. The night she breaks up with him, she shows tears in her eyes, which is something he hasn't seen from her before. This indicates the depth of her emotions and the significance of their separation. The narrator acknowledges that she no longer smiles like she used to, reflecting her unhappiness in the new relationship. She explains to the narrator that she left him because she believes she was too young for him and that she plans to act her age and be with someone older. She now has her new man but seems to be lacking happiness or the ability to smile like she did as a young girl. The narrator longs to reconnect with her, to talk to her again, but fears that he would only end up falling in love with her anew. He realizes that they can never love each other again because she will always find someone similar to her current partner. Despite this, every time she passes by, his heart cries, questioning why things couldn't remain as they were before. The repetition of "She never smiles anymore" throughout the song emphasizes the emptiness and sadness the narrator feels with her absence of happiness. It conveys the lasting impact of their breakup and the loss of the joy she used to bring to his life.
