Laughing With
Regina Spektor
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No one laughs at God in a hospital No one laughs at God in a war No one's laughing at God when they're starving or freezing or so very poor No one laughs at God when the doctor calls after some routine tests No one's laughing at God When it's gotten real late and their kid's not back from the party yet No one laughs at God when their airplane start to uncontrollably shake No one's laughing at God When they see the one they love, hand in hand with someone else And they hope that they're mistaken No one laughs at God When the cops knock on their door and they say we got some bad news, sir No one's laughing at God when there's a famine or fire or flood But God can be funny At a cocktail party when listening to a good God-themed joke, or Or when the crazies say He hates us And they get so red in the head you think they're 'bout to choke God can be funny When told he'll give you money if you just pray the right way And when presented like a genie who does magic like Houdini Or grants wishes like Jiminy Cricket and Santa Claus God can be so hilarious, ha ha Ha ha No one laughs at God in a hospital No one laughs at God in a war No one's laughing at God When they've lost all they've got and they don't know what for No one laughs at God on the day they realize That the last sight they'll ever see is a pair of hateful eyes No one's laughing at God when they're saying their goodbyes But God can be funny At a cocktail party when listening to a good God-themed joke, or Or when the crazies say He hates us And they get so red in the head you think they're 'bout to choke God can be funny When told he'll give you money if you just pray the right way And when presented like a genie who does magic like Houdini Or grants wishes like Jiminy Cricket and Santa Claus God can be so hilarious No one laughs at God in a hospital No one laughs at God in a war No one laughs at God in a hospital No one laughs at God in a war No one laughing at God in hospital No one's laughing at God in a war No one's laughing at God when they're starving or freezing or so very poor No one's laughing at God No one's laughing at God No one's laughing at God, we're all laughing with God
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Written by: REGINA SPEKTOR
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9 facts about this song
Artist Information"Laughing With" is a song by Russian-American singer-songwriter Regina Spektor, who is known for her eclectic musical style and diverse range of influences.
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Album DetailsThe song features on Spektor's fifth studio album "Far," released in 2009. The album marked a shift towards a more polished pop sound for the artist.
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, "Laughing With" reached number 14 on the Billboard Hot Singles Sales chart and number 20 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, testifying to its commercial success.
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Song ThemeThe song deals with themes of religion, atheism, and the human propensity to turn to God in times of despair. While others interpret it is a critique or a satire on hypocrisy in religious expressions.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Laughing With" premiered in May 2009 and features Spektor playing a white grand piano in various surreal settings, including a flooded room and a forest.
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Reception and ReviewsThe song received positive reviews from music critics, who praised its poignant lyrics, delicate piano playing, and Spektor's emotive vocal performance.
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Alternative Versions"Laughing With" was also released as a Record Store Day exclusive 7" vinyl single, and includes the previously unreleased B-side "Blue Lips."
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Live PerformancesSpektor's live performance of the song at the iTunes Festival in London in 2009 is particularly acclaimed and was included in the festival's compilation album.
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Inspirational Lyrics"Laughing With" features some of Spektor's most thought-provoking lyrics, with lines like '
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