Laughing With
Regina Spektor Lyrics
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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
"Laughing With" by Regina Spektor is a song that explores the complex relationship humans have with God. The lyrics suggest that while people are quick to turn to God in times of distress or when their faith is tested, they are equally quick to blame God for their misfortunes. The song highlights the contradictory ways we view God - as a source of comfort and guidance, but also as a figure who can be unpredictable and capricious.
The chorus asserts that "No one's laughing at God," and lists a number of serious or tragic situations where people might find themselves in that they would not be laughing. This emphasizes the gravity of God's presence and the fear that people have of angering him. However, the verses suggest that people can find humor in God in certain situations, such as a cocktail party or when listening to a good God-themed joke. This highlights the confusion and complexity surrounding our beliefs and interactions with God.
The final line of the chorus, "No one's laughing at God, we're all laughing with God," encapsulates the central message of the song. While people may experience hardships and question God, they ultimately feel connected to something larger than themselves and find humor and joy in life's absurdities.
Line by Line Meaning
No one laughs at God in a hospital
People are too serious and afraid to treat God as a light topic when dealing with something as serious as a hospital.
No one laughs at God in a war
The threat of death and destruction is too great in a war for anyone to find humor in it.
No one's laughing at God when they're starving or freezing or so very poor
People who are suffering from extreme poverty and hunger have no reason to find anything to laugh about, let alone God.
No one laughs at God when the doctor calls after some routine tests
Even when the situation is not life-threatening, people still take their health very seriously and do not find God to be a joking matter.
No one's laughing at God
When it's gotten real late and their kid's not back from the party yet
Parents are too worried and anxious about their child's safety to find anything to laugh about, let alone God.
No one laughs at God when their airplane start to uncontrollably shake
In a moment of crisis, people do not take anything lightly, including the concept of God.
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
Heartbreak and betrayal are serious matters that cause people to feel hurt and wounded, making it difficult to find humor in anything, let alone God.
No one laughs at God
When the cops knock on their door and they say we got some bad news, sir
When faced with tragedy, people will focus on the issue at hand and not find anything to laugh about, let alone God.
No one's laughing at God when there's a famine or fire or flood
Communal disasters and natural calamities are serious issues that take a toll on people's lives and wrecks their peace of mind.
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
While it is not appropriate to laugh at God during times of serious struggles, there are moments in everyday life where people can find humor related to His existence.
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
People will use God as a means to obtain what they desire and make a joke out of it as a way to find something to laugh about.
No one's laughing 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
Death is a somber event marked with expressions of sadness and grief, with no room for humor, let alone God.
No one's laughing at God, we're all laughing with God
Although there are situations where it is inappropriate to joke about God, there are moments of everyday life where people derive amusement through Him.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: REGINA SPEKTOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LAUGHING WITH LYRICS
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
Their kid's not back from that party yet
No one laughs at God when their airplane
Starts 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, fire, or a flood...
But God could be funny
At a cocktail party while listening to
A good god-themed joke
Or when the crazies say he hates us
And they get so red in
The head you'd think they're about to choke
God could 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 could 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 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 could be funny
At a cocktail party while listening to
A good god-themed joke
Or when the crazies say he hates us
And they get so red in
The head you'd think they're about to choke
God could 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 could 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's laughing at God in a 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
RI SCR
One of the most powerful songs ever written hands down.
Pablo Perez
🙂
loren devito
She's incredible
Chris The kook
Regina is one of the beast song writers that breaths today
rory bellamy
Regina is not a beast she is a nice girl
SeeminglyPeachy
Chris Lipsey breathes*
Don Campbell
She is a beast. When I listen to her sing she tears the beating heart out of my chest
WakeUpDead
A Beast, ha, she smoking hot. DAM
FallNorth
@rory bellamy
I resemble that remark!! :)
6 years ago, this joke will work .. Hope everything is ok :)
Tim Raymond
She’s so underrated. I get the Tori comparisons etc. But she has a great talent that shouldn’t be overshadowed by artist before her.