Should I Laugh or Cry
ABBA
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Frida He stands Towering over me beside my bed Losing his head Tells me I must take him seriously Droning on the usual way He's such a clever guy And I wonder Should I laugh or cry He's dressed In the striped pyjamas that I bought Trousers too short Gives me On his small philosophy Carries on the way he does And me I get so tired And I wonder Should I laugh or cry Agnetha, Frida High and mighty, his banner flies A fool's pride in his eyes Standing there on his toes To grow in size All I see is a big balloon Halfway up to the moon He's wrapped up in the warm And save cocoon Of an eternal lie So should I laugh or cry Frida Strange how Dangerously indifferent I have grown Cold as a stone No more Pain as there was pain before Far away he rambles on I feel my throat go dry And I wonder Should I laugh or cry Agnetha, Frida High and mighty, his banner flies A fool's pride in his eyes Standing there on his toes To grow in size All I see is a big balloon Halfway up to the moon He's wrapped up in the warm And save cocoon Of an eternal lie So should I laugh or cry
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Written by: BENNY ANDERSSON, BJOERN K ULVAEUS, BJORN ULVAEUS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Song CompositionThe song "Should I Laugh or Cry" was composed by two members of the Swedish band ABBA, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus.
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Release Date"Should I Laugh or Cry" was released in 1981 as the B-side to the single "One of Us."
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Album InclusionDespite its popularity, it never featured on any of the original eight ABBA studio albums. It was included in the re-release of the 1981 album "The Visitors" in 2001.
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Lyric ContentThe lyrics were written by Björn Ulvaeus and address the confusion and conflicted emotions one often experiences in a complicated relationship.
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Unusual IntroductionThe song begins with a spoken introduction, which is unusual for ABBA's otherwise melodic and harmony-focused approach.
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Lead SingerThe lead vocals of the song are performed by Anni-Frid Lyngstad, one of the two female vocalists in the band.
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ReceptionWhile not a standalone single, "Should I Laugh or Cry" gained a lot of positive feedback from the fans due to its unique sound and powerful lyrics.
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Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, the song was never performed live by ABBA during their active years.
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Inclusion in CompilationThe song was included in the ABBA compilation "More ABBA Gold: More ABBA Hits" in 1993, proving its enduring appeal.
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Musical StyleThe song deviates slightly from ABBA's usual pop/disco sound in favor of a more dramatic, almost theatrical style.
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Length"Should I Laugh or Cry" is one of ABBA's longer songs, clocking in at a little over four minutes in its original recorded version.
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Limited AvailabilityFor several years, the song was only available as a B-side to the "One of Us" single and was considered a 'hidden gem' among ABBA's discography until its inclusion on "More ABBA Gold" and the re-released version of "The Visitors."
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Rare VideoThere was a promotional video made for "Should I Laugh or Cry," which remains one of the rarer visual performances of ABBA.
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Emotional ComplexityFans and critics alike have often praised the song for its emotional complexity and maturity, differentiating it from typical pop songs of ABBA.
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