Laughed Until We Cried
Aldean Jason Lyrics
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I found an old yearbook, flipped right to the page of that senior trip
Down there on that Panama strip
We all started yelling when we smelled the beach
Just couldn't wait to try our fake ID's
We only had a few days
And a whole lot of memories to make
Didn't waste one minute
We talked, and drank, and danced, and said goodbye
We laughed until we cried
This past year my family
Was sittin' cross-legged 'round the Christmas tree listenin' to granddad
We all knew it'd probably be his last
He was crackin' jokes, and we were takin' turns
Tellin' stories 'bout fishin' or lessons learned
Out on the porch with him
We all felt like kids again
Oh man, we were livin'
Sittin' there reminiscin'
We sang, and talked, and traveled back in time
We laughed until we cried
It's like the best days under the sun
Every emotion rolled into one
A little of this, a little of that
Kinda happy, kinda sad
Just the other night the baby was cryin'
So I got out of bed and rocked her awhile, and I held her tight
And I told her it would be all right
And my mind went back to a few years ago
When we tried so long, we almost gave up hope
And I remember you comin' in and tellin' me the news
Oh man, we were livin'
Goin' crazy in the kitchen
We danced, and screamed, and held each other tight
We laughed until we cried
In Aldean Jason's song Laughed Until We Cried, the lyrics describe different moments in the singer's life where he experienced intense emotions that made him laugh and cry. In the first verse, the singer talks about finding an old yearbook and reminiscing about a senior trip to Panama with his friends. The memories of sneaking drinks with fake IDs and the anticipation of new experiences are still vivid in his mind, and the nostalgia brings him to laughter and tears.
In the second verse, the singer recalls a family gathering during Christmas, where his granddad was telling jokes and sharing stories. Despite the awareness that it might be his grandpa's last Christmas, they all enjoyed each other's company, felt like kids again, and laughed until they cried.
The last verse is about the singer comforting his crying baby while reminiscing about how hard it was for him and his partner to conceive. The memory of the moment when they found out they were finally going to have a baby brought them to tears and laughter, remembering the joy and excitement of the news.
The main message of the song is that life is full of ups and downs, and through all those moments, we need to cherish the good ones and find comfort in them when the tough times come.
Line by Line Meaning
Goin' through my closet the other day
I was recently looking through my closet
I found an old yearbook, flipped right to the page of that senior trip
I stumbled upon an old yearbook and immediately turned to the page of a senior trip
Down there on that Panama strip
The senior trip was in Panama
We all started yelling when we smelled the beach
When we got to the beach, we all got excited and started yelling
Just couldn't wait to try our fake ID's
We were looking forward to using the fake IDs we had obtained
We only had a few days
Our trip was short
And a whole lot of memories to make
But we were determined to make the most of it and create lasting memories
Oh man, we were livin'
We were really living life to the fullest
Didn't waste one minute
We made sure to seize every moment
We talked, and drank, and danced, and said goodbye
During our trip, we talked, drank, danced, and eventually said goodbye
We laughed until we cried
We laughed so hard that we cried
This past year my family
Last year, my family
Was sittin' cross-legged 'round the Christmas tree listenin' to granddad
We were sitting around the Christmas tree, listening to granddad
We all knew it'd probably be his last
We were aware that it might be his last Christmas with us
He was crackin' jokes, and we were takin' turns
Granddad was telling jokes and we were taking turns sharing stories
Tellin' stories 'bout fishin' or lessons learned
We exchanged stories about fishing or lessons we had learned
Out on the porch with him
We went out onto the porch with granddad
We all felt like kids again
Talking with granddad reminded us of our childhood
Sittin' there reminiscin'
We were sitting and reflecting on the past
We sang, and talked, and traveled back in time
During our reflection, we sang, talked, and felt like we had traveled back in time
It's like the best days under the sun
It felt like the best days anyone could ever experience
Every emotion rolled into one
Every feeling one could have was wrapped up into that moment
A little of this, a little of that
There was a mix of happy and sad emotions
Kinda happy, kinda sad
Overall, it was a bittersweet moment
Just the other night the baby was cryin'
The other night, my baby was crying
So I got out of bed and rocked her awhile, and I held her tight
I got out of bed and held my baby while I rocked her
And I told her it would be all right
While holding her, I reassured her that everything was going to be okay
And my mind went back to a few years ago
My thoughts drifted back to a time in the past
When we tried so long, we almost gave up hope
During that time in the past, we were struggling to have a baby and almost lost hope
And I remember you comin' in and tellin' me the news
But then my partner came in and gave me the news that we were pregnant
Goin' crazy in the kitchen
We were ecstatic and overjoyed
We danced, and screamed, and held each other tight
We celebrated by dancing, screaming in excitement, and holding each other tightly
We laughed until we cried
We laughed so hard that tears streamed down our faces
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ASHLEY GORLEY, KELLEY LOVELACE
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@rossbullock7013
This song always has me in tears thinking my grandpa who passed away in April. He was, and is the best grandpa I could ever ask for. He was a hard worker, loved our family, and loved watching baseball. Can’t wait to see you again papa, but until then Jesus’s got a hold of ya!
@bullymom5299
I got chills reading this. My papa i lost 5 yrs ago in December. He was my best friend and the best papa a girl could ask for. May your grandfather rest in peace ❤
@lauracravener7884
Always loved this song
So much purpose and love memories and being 💚
Truly appreciate you Jace 🤟
@JohnClark-uz3rx
I was a young man when this song came out and now not so much. Since then I've lost loved ones I thought I'd never lose . One minute your 23 ,and not a care and the next your 40 with 3 kids and a wife. Time waits on no one, so spend time with your grandparents, great aunts and uncles, cousins...whatever. because time runs out for everybody and next thing you know they're only a memory
@LifewithAaronArnold
One of my favorite Aldean songs. This song hits the spot.
@jonathanmcalister316
Really hits the spot
@sueev100
My son drowned in lake Michigan years ago ,, your song was used for a video memorial for him .. thank you .. at one point it was deleted fo r copy writes.. when his mom is the only one who watches it.. if you're one of the ones who hasn't deleted it again,, thank you
@Noneyabizness0719
We're finally pregnant after years of trying! Love this song!
@kalebhickey2505
It's too bad he hasn't sang this song ever since 2007
@1040north
The joy of being a father to your children. A work of art video. Thank you and your family. Truly a Masterpiece.