They All Laughed
Defying Doubt: Triumph in the Face of Skepticism
Lyrics
They all laughed at Christopher Columbus
People ridiculed Christopher Columbus when he claimed the Earth was round.
When he said the world was round
Continuation of the skepticism and mockery towards Columbus's idea.
They all laughed when Edison recorded sound
People mocked Thomas Edison when he first recorded sound.
They all laughed at Wilbur and his brother
Mockery directed at Wilbur and his brother, who asserted that humans could fly.
When they said that man could fly
Continuation of the skepticism towards the possibility of human flight.
They told Macron, wireless was a phony
Reference to criticism faced by an individual named Macron regarding wireless technology.
It's the same old cry
Highlighting the recurring nature of skepticism, portraying it as an age-old cry.
They laughed at me wanting you
The speaker faced laughter and disbelief when expressing their desire for a romantic relationship.
Said I was reaching for the moon
Others doubted the speaker's ambitious romantic aspirations, comparing it to reaching for the moon.
But oh, you came through
Despite doubts, the speaker's romantic interest came through and proved the skeptics wrong.
Now they'll have to change their tune
Anticipation of a change in the opinions of those who doubted the speaker's romantic prospects.
They all said we never could be happy
General skepticism about the possibility of the speaker and their partner finding happiness.
They laughed at us and how
Others laughed at the speaker and their partner, but the tone suggests that happiness was achieved.
Oh! Who's got the last laugh now?
A rhetorical question emphasizing the speaker's triumph over those who doubted their happiness.
They laughed at me wanting you
Reiteration of the skepticism faced by the speaker in desiring a romantic relationship.
Said it would be, "Hello, goodbye"
Doubters predicted a short-lived relationship, expecting a quick farewell.
But oh, you came through
The speaker's romantic interest exceeded expectations, causing those who doubted to feel humbled.
Now they're eating humble pie
Recognition of the reversal of opinions, with doubters now acknowledging the speaker's success.
They all said we'd never get together
Skeptics believed the speaker and their partner would never unite.
Darling, let's take a bow
Suggestion to celebrate the speaker and their partner's success in overcoming doubts.
Oh! Who's got the last laugh now?
Rhetorical question emphasizing the satisfaction of having the last laugh in the face of skepticism.
Oh! Who's got the last laugh?
Repetition of the question, reinforcing the theme of triumph over doubt.
Oh! Who's got the last laugh now?
Final emphasis on the speaker's satisfaction in having the last laugh.
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