Who's Laughing Now
Defying Critics: A Triumph of Individuality in Millencolin's 'Who's Laughing Now'
Lyrics
Delighted and laughed upon
Expressing joy and amusement at someone's expense
The critics had their fun
The critics mocked or ridiculed him
But he don't mind
He isn't bothered by their criticism
And will look different when he's done
His appearance or situation will change and perhaps be enviable when he's finished
A too controversial lie
A lie that stirs controversy
And all the kids do understand
The younger generation understands his intentions in a controlled society
What he's about in this moderated land
What his motives are in a regulated environment
But who's laughing now
Raising a question about who is finding the situation amusing
And who's looking blank
Who seems indifferent or confused
Yeah who's laughing now
Again, questioning who finds it funny
All the way to the bank
The person laughed at is now successful financially
Who's laughing now
Once more, who finds this situation amusing
And who went up in rank
Who gained a higher position
Yeah who's laughing now
Reiterating who is finding it funny with financial success
All the way to the bank
The person laughed at has financial success
Too old, too blind to see
Someone too old or unwilling to perceive the greatness in the person being discussed
The magic in this man
The exceptional qualities possessed by the individual
The jealous kind
Those envious won't become supporters
Will never be a fan
Those jealous will not be admirers or followers
And he never doubted
He never lost faith in his own capabilities
In himself for what he can
For better or worse, he remained committed to his own strategy
For good and worse
Asking who is finding amusement in the current situation
He always stuck to his own plan
Who appears indifferent or puzzled
But who's laughing now
Questioning who finds the situation amusing
And who's looking blank
Who seems indifferent or confused
Yeah who's laughing now
Once more, questioning who finds it funny
All the way to the bank
The person laughed at is now successful financially
Who's laughing now
Once more, who finds this situation amusing
And who went up in rank
Who gained a higher position
Yeah who's laughing now
Reiterating who is finding it funny with financial success
All the way to the bank
The person laughed at has financial success
He's always been against the grain
He's always gone against the norms
I give him credit for staying sane
Recognizing his resilience for maintaining mental stability
It takes a lot to go that route
It requires courage to take that path
He fought his own way out
He struggled and emerged on his terms
Fine inspiration and a cure
He's a source of motivation and healing for those disregarded
For anyone who's been ignored
Especially for those who've been neglected or dismissed
Only for them he'll take a bow
He'll show appreciation only to those individuals
But who's laughing now
Questioning who finds the situation amusing
And who's looking blank
Who seems indifferent or confused
Yeah who's laughing now
Once more, questioning who finds it funny
All the way to the bank
The person laughed at is now successful financially
Who's laughing now
Once more, who finds this situation amusing
And who went up in rank
Who gained a higher position
Yeah who's laughing now
Reiterating who is finding it funny with financial success
All the way to the bank
The person laughed at has financial success
Looks who's laughing now.
Look at the person who
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