After signing a contract with Warner Bros, Laurie released a blues album Let Them Talk , which was released initially in France on April 18, 2011 and later in the UK on May 9th.
He has written one novel, "The Gun Seller," and another one, "The Paper Soldier," is tentatively scheduled for September 2009. Mr. Laurie has some musical talent, notably the piano and mouth trumpet (he can make convincing trumpet sounds using just his mouth). He played '20s numbers on the piano in the TV series "Jeeves and Wooster" (again with Stephen Fry) in addition to some original comic songs in "A Bit Of Fry & Laurie." He is currently a member of "Band from TV" with several other TV personalities. He is married with children, although he has become somewhat of an absentee father due to his work on American television while his family stays in London.
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Hugh Laurie Lyrics
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Looking for my mama but she ain't here no more
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
She won't cook my dinner, won't wash my clothes
Won't do nothing but walk the road
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
My breakfast on the table and my coffee's getting cold
And mama's in the kitchen getting a sweet papa talk
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
Sometimes I think my baby's too good to die
Sometimes I think she should be buried alive
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
I wish I had a nickel, I wish I had a dime
I wish I hadn't give myself a fabulous time
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
Look at you mama, see what you got it done
You got my money now you broke and run
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
You made me get mad and you made me get sad
The going gets tougher than you aint never had
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying.
"You Don't Know My Mind" by Hugh Laurie is a song about a man who is searching for his mother, who has passed away. He is feeling lost and alone, and is using his laughter as a way to mask his sadness. He is also frustrated with his partner, who is not fulfilling her role as a caregiver.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer walking along the levee with his head hanging low, searching for his mama. The second verse reveals his frustration with his partner, who is not doing anything but walking the road. The third verse depicts a melancholic morning, with breakfast on the table getting cold and his mama's absence felt deeply. The fourth verse expresses morbid thoughts about his partner, imagining her buried alive. The fifth verse reflects on his financial struggles, despite wishing he could have a little money to spare. The sixth and final verse reveals his anger at his partner for taking his money and leaving him alone.
The overall theme of the song is loneliness and sadness, and how these feelings can be masked by laughter. It also delves into themes of frustration and betrayal in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking down the levee with my head hangin' low
I am walking down the levee, feeling sad and defeated.
Looking for my mama but she ain't here no more
I am searching for my mother, but she is no longer with me.
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
You cannot understand or comprehend my thoughts and feelings.
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
Sometimes I laugh so that others won't see me crying and know that I am in pain.
She won't cook my dinner, won't wash my clothes
My significant other will not perform even the simplest tasks for me.
Won't do nothing but walk the road
They spend their time walking aimlessly, doing nothing productive.
My breakfast on the table and my coffee's getting cold
My breakfast is ready for me, but I have lost my appetite and the coffee is getting cold.
And mama's in the kitchen getting a sweet papa talk
My mother is in the kitchen on the phone, having a pleasant conversation.
Sometimes I think my baby's too good to die
I sometimes think that my significant other is too good and pure for this world.
Sometimes I think she should be buried alive
But other times I feel like they deserve punishment or should be hidden from the world.
I wish I had a nickel, I wish I had a dime
I wish I had more money and riches.
I wish I hadn't give myself a fabulous time
But at the same time, I regret the expensive and lavish lifestyle I have indulged in.
Look at you mama, see what you got it done
Look at what you have accomplished, mother!
You got my money now you broke and run
But you took my money and disappeared without a trace!
You made me get mad and you made me get sad
You have caused me both anger and sadness.
The going gets tougher than you aint never had
But you do not understand the level of difficulty I am enduring right now.
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
You cannot possibly comprehend what I am going through.
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
Sometimes I laugh so that others won't see me crying and know that I am in pain.
Lyrics © RECORDS ON THE WALL, INC
Written by: CLARENCE WILLIAMS, SAM GRAY, VIRGINIA LISTON
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