Laughing Boy
Unmasking Smiles: The Hidden Tears of Mary Wells' Laughing Boy
Lyrics
Laughing boy (Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha)
Addressing someone as "Laughing boy" in a teasing manner.
That's what they used to call you
Referring to the person's past nickname as "Laughing boy."
Before you found a new love to take my place
Indicating that the person has found a new love to replace the singer.
(Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha)
Repeating the nickname "Laughing boy" with laughter, possibly sarcastically.
Laughing boy (Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha)
Reiterating the nickname "Laughing boy."
That's what they used to call you
Recalling the person's past nickname, emphasizing their cheerful demeanor.
You always wore a smile upon your face
Describing the person as always having a smile on their face.
(Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha)
Repeating the nickname with laughter, suggesting a change in the person's demeanor.
But as I look at you now, I know that somehow
Observing the person and realizing that their current smile is insincere.
The smile you're wearing is untrue
Expressing doubt about the genuineness of the person's current happiness.
Laughing boy (Laughing boy), I think you're blue
Stating a belief that the person, "Laughing boy," is actually feeling sad.
Your new love (Your new love)
Referring to the new love interest that may have caused emotional pain to "Laughing boy."
She really must have hurt you
Suggesting that the new love has deeply hurt the person emotionally.
She really must have filled your heart with pain
Highlighting the emotional pain caused by the new love in "Laughing boy's" heart.
'Cause I know you well (Know you well)
Asserting familiarity with the person and an understanding that they cannot hide their true emotions.
And you could never fool me
Claiming to see through any attempts by "Laughing boy" to deceive the singer.
I know that somehow you're not the same
Noticing a change in "Laughing boy," suggesting a transformation from the person the singer once knew.
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
Adding a musical interlude, possibly reflecting contemplation or realization.
As I look at you now, I know that somehow
Reiterating the realization that "Laughing boy" is not as happy as they claim to be.
When you say you're happy, you're lying
Asserting that when "Laughing boy" claims to be happy, it is a lie.
Laughing Boy (Laughing boy), I believe you've been crying
Expressing a belief that "Laughing boy" has been crying despite the appearance of laughter.
(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
Repeating a musical interlude for emotional emphasis.
Don't you know that it's true, I still love you
Affirming that the singer still loves "Laughing boy" despite the changes.
Just as much as I did before
Reiterating the enduring love for "Laughing boy."
So laughing boy (Come on home)
Inviting "Laughing boy" to come home and encouraging them to smile once more.
Come on home, laughing boy (Come on home)
-Come on home, laughing boy (Come on home)
-And smile once more
Concluding the invitation for "Laughing boy" to return home and regain happiness.
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