Don't Laugh at Me
Mark Wills
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I'm a little boy with glasses The one they call the geek A little girl who never smiles 'Cause I've got braces on my teeth And I know how it feels To cry myself to sleep I'm that kid on every playground Who's always chosen last A single teenage mother Tryin' to overcome my past You don't have to be my friend But is it too much to ask Don't laugh at me Don't call me names Don't get your pleasure from my pain In God's eyes we're all the same Someday we'll all have perfect wings Don't laugh at me I'm the cripple on the corner You've passed me on the street And I wouldn't be out here beggin' If I had enough to eat And don't think I don't notice That our eyes never meet I lost my wife and little boy when Someone crossed that yellow line The day we laid them in the ground Is the day I lost my mind And right now I'm down to holdin' This little cardboard sign, so Don't laugh at me Don't call me names Don't get your pleasure from my pain In God's eyes we're all the same Someday we'll all have perfect wings Don't laugh at me I'm fat, I'm thin, I'm short, I'm tall I'm deaf, I'm blind, hey, aren't we all Don't laugh at me Don't call me names Don't get your pleasure from my pain In God's eyes we're all the same Someday we'll all have perfect wings Don't laugh at me
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Written by: STEVE SESKIN, ALLEN SHAMBLIN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"Don't Laugh at Me" is an American country song recorded by singer Mark Wills.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released in April 1998 as the second single from his album "Wish You Were Here."
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Songwriters"Don't Laugh at Me" was written by Allen Shamblin and Steve Seskin.
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Song's SuccessThe song was a commercial success, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
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Award NominationsThe song received nominations for Single, Song, and Video of the Year at the Country Music Association in 1998.
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Song MessageThe song's lyrics convey a strong message against bullying and making fun of others who look, act, or seem different.
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Anti-Bullying CampaignThe song inspired Operation Respect's "Don't Laugh at Me" project, a program aimed towards youth to foster respect and understanding among peers.
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Song Use in Education"Don't Laugh at Me" has been used widely in schools across America, as teachers have incorporated the song into classroom activities to teach kids about the importance of respecting each other's differences.
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Song CrossoverDespite it being a country song, "Don't Laugh at Me" crossed over to the pop charts due to its universal message about empathy and understanding.
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Song RecognitionIn 2003, "Don't Laugh at Me" was named among the 365 Songs of the Century by the Recording Industry Association of America and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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