Laugh at You
ABK Lyrics

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A mind is a terrible thing to waste
High school reunion wouldn't show my face
I was always looked at a little different
And I got blamed for everything,
even if I ain't do the shit
It was hectic, a total f**kin' nightmare
A room full of preps, and one thug with braided hair
Runnin' through the halls screamin' "F**k all ya'll!"

Brass knuckle punch jackin' all jack's jaws
Insane in the cranium, people always starin'
Pointin' at me, laughin' at me close enough
so I can hear 'em
Until the day that I got my revenge
When they found one student stabbed to death with a pen
Whole school goin' through some emotional stress
Gotta half day off cause of that bullshit
Let me take another victim see if I can get a whole day
Remember that bitch Lisa?
They just found her in the hallway
I ain't playin' no more, stop laughin'
'Cause all that chit-chattin' as got this killa crackin'
Teacher's pet, bullethole in ya chest
Whole football team damn near layed to rest
Half the students missin', and no one knows shit
They haven't got a clue that it was all me, bitch
Higher education learn a little something ya'self
Who's next to be got, not too many left
I'm so glad this year's almost over
And maybe next year, before they laugh,
they'll look over the shoulder
New students comin' in, I'mma still be in the same grade
Murder after murder all the way until I graduate
Crazy killa, crazy killa's what they call me
No evidence, but I'm still the number one suspect
Never once was invited to a party
And if I ever was, all I'd do is bring bloodshed

(Chorus 2x)
They don't like me
They don't want me
Ever since I got here
They treated me strange
They got me going crazy
Ain't nobody feelin' my pain

Shed no more tears
So many years, my head's been clear
But now I understand
to make all those around fear

(Repeat 25x until end, through all the chaotic sounds)
They're all gonna laugh at you!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics for ABK’s “Laugh at You” paint a picture of a disturbed high school student who is a victim of bullying and harassment. The first stanza of the song sets the tone by stating that the mind is a terrible thing to waste and that if this protagonist were ever to attend a high school reunion, they wouldn’t show their face. The persona of the song is hinting at the fact that they’ve been pushed to the edge by constantly being singled out because of their differences. They even go as far as to say that they’ve been blamed for things they didn’t do, but because of their reputation, people are quick to point fingers at them.

The second stanza goes into more detail about the kind of bullying and harassment that the student is subjected to. They describe being the only “thug with braided hair” in a room full of preps and how the other students constantly taunt and laugh at them. The bridge of the song is where the persona reveals their plan for revenge. They talk about causing harm to other students in the school by stabbing a student with a pen and leaving another student dead in the hallway. The lyrics suggest that the persona is building a reputation as a mean killer and no one suspects them. They declare their intentions to keep killing until they graduate from school. The song ends with the chorus repeating over and over, "(repeat 25x until end, through all the chaotic sounds) They're all gonna laugh at you!"

Overall, "Laugh at You" is a dark, sad, and chilling song that explores the emotions of a young person who is being bullied in high school. The persona is driven to the brink of insanity by the constant taunts and harassment that they go through, and it’s this pain that fuels their violent revenge against everyone who wronged them. This song is a stark reminder of how bullying can push someone to the edge, ultimately resulting in tragedy.

Line by Line Meaning

A mind is a terrible thing to waste
It's a shame to let one's mind go unused and unfulfilled

High school reunion wouldn't show my face
I had a bad experience in high school and don't have any desire to see those people again

I was always looked at a little different
I didn't fit in and was treated differently from others

And I got blamed for everything, even if I ain't do the shit
I was made a scapegoat and blamed for things I didn't do

It was hectic, a total f**kin' nightmare
My experience in high school was incredibly stressful and overwhelming

A room full of preps, and one thug with braided hair
High school was full of people who fit in and one person who didn't

Runnin' through the halls screamin' "F**k all ya'll!"
I was acting out and rebelling against the other students

Brass knuckle punch jackin' all jack's jaws
I was physically violent towards others who I perceived as my enemies

Insane in the cranium, people always starin'
Others thought I was crazy and would stare at me

Pointin' at me, laughin' at me close enough so I can hear 'em
People would mock me to my face, making me feel even worse

Until the day that I got my revenge
I wanted to hurt those who had hurt me

When they found one student stabbed to death with a pen
I resorted to extreme violence to hurt my enemies

Whole school goin' through some emotional stress
Everyone was upset and traumatized by what had happened

Gotta half day off cause of that bullshit
The school had to close early because of the violence

Let me take another victim see if I can get a whole day
I am motivated by a desire to continue causing chaos and destruction

Remember that bitch Lisa? They just found her in the hallway
I am referring to another violent act that I committed

I ain't playin' no more, stop laughin'
I am serious about my violent intentions and don't want to be mocked

'Cause all that chit-chattin' as got this killa crackin'
The talking and gossip about me has driven me to the brink

Teacher's pet, bullethole in ya chest
I am willing to hurt anyone who I perceive as an enemy

Whole football team damn near layed to rest
I have hurt many people and am willing to take out entire groups

Half the students missin', and no one knows shit
I have committed so many violent acts that people are missing and no one knows what happened

They haven't got a clue that it was all me, bitch
I have not been caught and nobody knows that I am responsible for what has happened

Higher education learn a little something ya'self
Education is not just about book knowledge, but also about understanding the world and the people in it

Who's next to be got, not too many left
I am running out of people to hurt and am looking for my next victim

I'm so glad this year's almost over
School has been a difficult and traumatic experience and I am glad it's almost over

And maybe next year, before they laugh, they'll look over the shoulder
I hope that people will be more careful around me and treat me with respect to avoid further violence

New students comin' in, I'mma still be in the same grade
I will still be in high school and continue my violent behavior, making it difficult for new students

Murder after murder all the way until I graduate
I am willing to continue to commit violent acts until I am done with high school

Crazy killa, crazy killa's what they call me
I am known for my violent and crazy behavior

No evidence, but I'm still the number one suspect
Even though there isn't any proof, people suspect that I am responsible for the violence

Never once was invited to a party
I have been ostracized and excluded from social events

And if I ever was, all I'd do is bring bloodshed
I would likely cause violence if I were to be invited to a party

They don't like me
Others don't like me

They don't want me
Others don't want me around

Ever since I got here
Since coming to high school

They treated me strange
I have been treated differently and ostracized

They got me going crazy
I have been driven to insanity by the treatment I have received

Ain't nobody feelin' my pain
Nobody understands or empathizes with the pain I feel

Shed no more tears
I am done crying about my situation