In 2004, she began her career in the animated Indian film The Legend of Buddha, later starring in the films Alice Upside Down (2007), The Clique (2008), Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) and Labor Pains (2009) as a teenager. In 2009, Mendler signed with Disney Channel and played Juliet van Heusen on Wizards of Waverly Place. Following the positive reception to her character, she landed the role of Teddy Duncan on the Disney series Good Luck Charlie, which ran from April 2010 to February 2014. Mendler also starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Lemonade Mouth in 2011. Subsequently, Mendler portrayed Candace in the NBC sitcom Undateable (2015–2016) and Ashley Willerman in the musical television series Nashville (2017).
Mendler was featured on two singles released from the soundtrack of Lemonade Mouth, with both charting on the US Billboard Hot 100. In 2012, Mendler released her debut studio album Hello My Name Is.... It went on to peak at number 30 on the Billboard 200. The record spawned the lead single "Ready or Not" (2012), which was certified Gold and Platinum in various countries. The follow-up single "Hurricane" (2013) did not achieve the same level of success but is still her second most popular single to date. Mendler released new music independently in 2016 and 2017.
Mendler also has links with several philanthropic projects and humanitarian causes. From 2010 to 2012, she served as ambassador to First Book, a campaign to encourage reading and gives books to children in need, and Give with Target, with Target Corporation to raise funds to reform schools in the United States. Since 2017, she has been a student and researcher with the MIT Media Lab.
Forgot to Laugh
Bridgit Mendler Lyrics
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It's like a screen door
I can see right through ya
Your hearts a window
Why you gotta treat me like the bimbo?
The sticks are out
And you don't care anymore
You're sweet like Reece's Pieces
But I promise, if you leave me
You'll be crawling on your knees
So if you go it's a joke
If you drive away
Hope you get a flat tire, get stranded
If it's goodbye today
Know you're leaving here empty handed
'Cause I got my own life
And you're just a punch line
If you go, you're a joke
I forgot to laugh
You don't like it when I check your iphone
I don't even get my own ringtone
When you're hanging out with all your best bros
You don't wanna tell me where you guys go
You say that I'm needy
Like a kid needs Reese's Pieces
But I promise if you leave me
You'll be running back to me
At my door, what a joke
If you drive away
Hope you get a flat tire, get stranded
If it's goodbye today
Know you're leaving here empty handed
'Cause I got my own life
And you're just a punch line
If you go, you're a joke
I forgot to laugh
So if you're saying 'peace, bye'
You're so over me
Trying to seem like I'll be there
And I gotta laugh
You're more like a jockey
Or a cute little bunny
Think that you're funny
I forgot to laugh
Laugh
Like a diamond in a mountain of coal
I'm the girl the guys can't find anymore
Hey yeah!
If you drive away
Hope you get a flat tire, get stranded
If it's goodbye today
Know you're leaving here empty handed
'Cause I got my own life
And you're just a punch line
If you go, you're a joke
I forgot to laugh
If you drive away
Hope you get a flat tire, get stranded
If it's goodbye today
Know you're leaving here empty handed
'Cause I got my own life
And you're just a punch line
If you go, you're a joke
I forgot to laugh
Na na na na
I forgot to laugh
In Bridgit Mendler's song "Forgot to Laugh," the singer expresses her frustration with a partner who treats her poorly despite her love for him. Mendler sees right through her partner's facade and realizes that he does not care for her as much as she does for him, which in turn makes her feel like a joke. The verses describe how her partner does not value her and how he prioritizes spending time with his friends instead of her. Mendler compares herself to a screen door and her partner to a window, emphasizing how transparent he is and how she can see right through him. The chorus emphasizes that if he were to leave her, he would not be missed, and she would forget to even laugh. She is like a diamond in a mountain of coal, a girl guys cannot find anymore. Overall, the song conveys the idea that Mendler's partner is treating her poorly, but she realizes it and has no problem with moving on from him.
Line by Line Meaning
When I read your face
I can easily read your emotions through your face.
It's like a screen door
Your face is so transparent and easily readable like an open screen door.
I can see right through ya
I can easily draw out what's happening in your mind and what intentions you have.
Your hearts a window
Your heart is also very easily readable, I can see right through you.
Why you gotta treat me like the bimbo?
Why do you take me for granted, treat me like a stupid woman?
The sticks are out
The tides have changed and I can see your true colors.
And you don't care anymore
You've lost interest in me, and the relationship no longer matters to you.
You make it so easy
You behave so predictably and transparently that I always know what you're thinking.
You're sweet like Reece's Pieces
You are charming and sweet like a bag of delicious Reese's Pieces candy.
But I promise, if you leave me
But If you choose to part ways with me,
You'll be crawling on your knees
you will come back to me and beg for forgiveness.
So if you go it's a joke
If you ever leave me, it will only end up being a silly joke.
If you drive away
If you choose to drive away and leave me,
Hope you get a flat tire, get stranded
I wish you get a flat tire and get stranded on the road.
If it's goodbye today
If this is the last time we'll be together,
Know you're leaving here empty handed
Know that you won't take anything valuable from me when you leave.
'Cause I got my own life
Because I have my own life, own dreams, and goals.
And you're just a punch line
You're simply a joke or a small obstacle to overcome.
If you go, you're a joke
Leaving will only make you a joke in front of me.
I forgot to laugh
I'm no longer amused by your childish behavior.
You don't like it when I check your iPhone
You don't appreciate me checking your cell phone.
I don't even get my own ringtone
You don't even give me the respect of granting a personal ringtone.
When you're hanging out with all your best bros
Whenever you're with your friends,
You don't wanna tell me where you guys go
You don't want to reveal the places you visit with them.
You say that I'm needy
You label me as someone who is excessively dependent.
Like a kid needs Reese's Pieces
Like a kid might need a bag of candy, I guess.
But I promise if you leave me
However, If you choose to leave me,
You'll be running back to me
I assure you, You'll come running back to me.
At my door, what a joke
It'll be funny to see you at my doorstep, after all you've put me through.
So if you're saying 'peace, bye'
If you're planning on ending this relationship peacefully,
You're so over me
It means you no longer have feelings for me that requires reconciliation.
Trying to seem like I'll be there
It appears you assume I'll always be there just like that.
And I gotta laugh
I find your expectations so amusing, you're funny.
You're more like a jockey
You act more like an athlete or a horse rider.
Or a cute little bunny
Or you're just an adorable little rabbit, that's all.
Think that you're funny
You've convinced yourself that you have a great sense of humor.
I forgot to laugh
I don't find you amusing anymore.
Like a diamond in a mountain of coal
I'm a rare gem in a sea of everyday rocks and dullness.
I'm the girl the guys can't find anymore
I'm the woman guys have difficulty finding because I'm rare and unique.
Hey yeah!
An optimistic expression of excitement and positivity.
Na na na na
A meaningless expression of vocalization.
I forgot to laugh
I've lost my laughter, and you're not helping me bring it back.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EVAN BOGART, EMANUAL KIRIAKOU, ANDREW GOLDSTEIN, BRIDGIT MENDLER
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