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Description
A smile like armor - stretched from ear to ear, as if everything is under control. But inside, there's been an eternal stand-up comedy show going on for a long time, where every joke is a lifeline. It seems beautiful and neat, and the likes on the photos don't keep you waiting, but under this glitter lives a weariness that quietly whispers: "If you don't laugh, you'll cry again." That's how life goes - on the edge between hysteria and irony. Morning makeup is like a ritual of readiness; leaving the house is already a feat. I want to be brave, but even my own shadow scares me. The world is bright and sunny, but inside, there's still a storm with thunder. It's just a choice not to cry - to joke. Although sometimes the difference between them is almost indistinguishable.
Lyrics and translation
Original
If you ask a stupid question, then you get a stupid answer.
And if you ask if I'm okay, I'm unhappy ever after. Hmm.
If you ask me how I'm coping,
I'm like a minute from disaster.
I got so damn good at pretending that I could win a BAFTA.
My world's spinning the wrong way 'round.
Yeah, I'm smiling but I'm low-key down, trying to find something to laugh about.
Oh. Oh ain't it funny how I seem fine but I'm depressed?
I look so pretty but I'm a mess. I think I'm immune to happiness, oh, I. . .
Oh ain't it funny, I wanna be brave, I'm terrified to get myself dressed then go outside. I say I'm okay, I'm fine, all jokes aside.
If I don't laugh, I'll cry, cry, cry.
If I don't laugh, I'll cry, cry, cry, cry, cry.
What a bright and sunny day for a catastrophic meltdown.
Better buckle up, everyone, 'cause I'm about to crash out.
Holding back all of my tears again. I scare her like a Rorschach test. Just have to get it off my chest.
Oh. Oh ain't it funny how I seem fine but I'm depressed?
I look so pretty but I'm a mess. I think I'm immune to happiness, oh, I. . .
Oh ain't it funny, I wanna be brave, I'm terrified to get myself dressed then go outside. I say I'm okay, I'm fine, all jokes aside.
If I don't laugh, I'll cry, cry, cry. Cry.
If I don't laugh,
I'll cry, cry, cry, cry, cry.
If I don't laugh, I'll cry all night. Oh.
If I don't laugh, I'll cry for the rest of my fucking life.