Moaning Lisa Smile is a song by Wolf Alice about a girl who is trying to escape her controlling parents and achieve her dreams. The lyrics suggest that she is struggling to cope with the pressure and is turning to self-destructive behavior. The chorus encourages her to 'scrap the blues' and put on a brave face, but acknowledges that this is not a solution to her problems. The song has a grungy, energetic sound that reflects the intensity of the emotions being expressed.