Laughing

Unveiling Emotive Bonds: R.E.M.'s "Laughing" Interpretation
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Lyrics

Laocoön and her two sons

Reference to Laocoön and his two sons, possibly symbolizing struggle and tragedy.

Pressured storm tried to move

Describes a storm, possibly representing external pressures or challenges.

No other more emotion bound

Suggests a high level of emotional intensity and attachment.

Martyred misconstrued

Expresses the idea of being wrongly persecuted or misunderstood.


Lighted in a room lanky room

Describes a room with a thin or awkward appearance.

Lighted lighted laughing in tune

Lighted room where laughter is in harmony, possibly portraying a positive atmosphere.

Lighted lighted laughing

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Laocoön and her two sons

Reiteration of Laocoön and sons, emphasizing their significance.

Run the gamut sated view

Running the gamut suggests experiencing a wide range; sated view implies contentment.

Know them more emotion bound

Reiterates a deep emotional connection to the subject.

Martyred misconstrued

Repeats the feeling of being wrongly persecuted or misunderstood.


Lighted in a room lanky room

Repetition of the description of the room, possibly emphasizing its significance.

Lighted lighted laughing in tune

Reiteration of a well-lit room filled with laughter in harmony.

Lighted lighted laughing

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In a room lock the door, latch the room

Instructions to lock the door, suggesting a desire for privacy or isolation.

Lighted, lighted, laughing

Repetition of a well-lit room with laughter, possibly contrasting with the locked door.


Laocoön and her two sons

Reiteration of Laocoön and sons, hinting at a continued theme or significance.

Ran the gamut, settled new

Running the gamut again, settling into something new or different.

Find a place fit to laugh

Suggests finding an appropriate place to laugh, indicating a deliberate or considered action.

Lock the doors, latch the room

Reiterates the idea of locking doors, possibly reinforcing the desire for privacy.

Lighted in a room, lanky room

Repetition of a well-lit room with laughter, possibly emphasizing its importance or contrast.

Lighted, lighted, laughing in tune

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Lighted, lighted, laughing in tune

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Lighted, lighted, laughing in tunes

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Lighted, lighted, laughing in tunes

Continued repetition of laughter in tunes, possibly highlighting its ongoing and rhythmic nature.

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