Rizzotto will represent Latvia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal, with the song "Funny Girl".
Funny Girl
Laura Rizzotto Lyrics
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Oh, it all started as a joke
But now I'm falling, now I'm falling
The punch line is getting old
'Cause I've been keeping to myself
For way too long, yeah
I made you laugh every time we spoke
I locked my heart in hesitation
But somehow, you cracked the code
I tore down my walls
And wrecked the ceiling
Ready to bare it all, but
You're looking at her, she's looking at you
I'm falling apart, what can I do
To make you feel that way about me too? Yeah, yeah
And it's getting hard, I'm not gonna lie
To keep in the dark all I'm feeling inside
When you walk in smelling like her perfume
What was I thinking?
I'm just the funny girl to you
Can you feel me, can you feel me
Like a fire rising in the smoke?
Can you hear me, can you hear me
Open up with every note?
'Cause I've been playing to myself
For way too long
Oh I, I tore down my walls and I wrecked the ceiling
Ready to bare it all
What was I thinking?
You're looking at her, she's looking at you
I'm falling apart, what can I do
To make you feel that way about me too? Yeah, yeah
And it's getting hard, I'm not gonna lie
To keep in the dark all I'm feeling inside
When you walk in smelling like her perfume
What was I thinking?
I'm just the funny girl to you
So tell me what you're looking for
I promise you, I got it all
What does it take to make you see?
I am right here
And if you ever need to cry
I'll be the one to make you laugh
Yeah, I'll be your funny girl
Funny girl
You're looking at her, she's looking at you
I'm falling apart, now what can I do
To make you feel that way about me too?
And it's getting hard, I'm not gonna lie
To keep in the dark all I'm feeling inside
When you walk in smelling like her perfume
What was I thinking?
I'm just the funny girl to you
Laura Rizzotto's "Funny Girl" is a heartbreaking tale of unrequited love. The song is about a woman who has been in love with a man who only sees her as a friend. It all started as a joke, but now she finds herself falling for him. However, the punch line has gotten old, and she is tired of being the "funny girl" who makes him laugh but never the one he chooses to be with.
The lyrics show that the singer has been keeping her feelings to herself for too long, but it's getting harder and harder as time goes on. She has torn down her walls and wrecked the ceiling, ready to bare it all, but he only has eyes for someone else. The chorus repeats the phrase "you're looking at her, she's looking at you" to emphasize the painful realization that the man she loves only has eyes for another woman.
Throughout the song, the lyrics paint a picture of a woman who is desperate for this man to see her for who she truly is and not just the "funny girl." The last verse is a plea for him to see her worth and to give her a chance. She promises that she has everything he is looking for and will be there for him no matter what.
Overall, "Funny Girl" is a beautifully crafted song with raw emotion that many can relate to. It captures the pain of unrequited love and the desperation of wanting to be seen for who you truly are.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't it funny, ain't it funny
Isn't it strange how things turned out
Oh, it all started as a joke
Our relationship began casually
But now I'm falling, now I'm falling
But now I'm developing feelings for you
The punch line is getting old
Our playful dynamic has become tiring
'Cause I've been keeping to myself
For way too long, yeah
I've kept my feelings hidden for a while
I made you laugh every time we spoke
I've been focused on being humorous to impress you
I locked my heart in hesitation
But somehow, you cracked the code
I've been hesitant to share my feelings, but you were able to break through
I tore down my walls
And wrecked the ceiling
Ready to bare it all, but
I finally let my guard down and opened up to you
You're looking at her, she's looking at you
I'm falling apart, what can I do
To make you feel that way about me too? Yeah, yeah
I feel insecure seeing you with another woman and wish I could make you feel the same way about me
And it's getting hard, I'm not gonna lie
To keep in the dark all I'm feeling inside
When you walk in smelling like her perfume
It's difficult to hide my emotions and pretend like nothing is wrong when you smell like her
What was I thinking?
I'm just the funny girl to you
I realize now that I may have been putting more effort into being amusing than actually making a connection with you
Can you feel me, can you feel me
Like a fire rising in the smoke?
Can you hear me, can you hear me
Open up with every note?
Can you sense the passion and emotion I pour into my music?
'Cause I've been playing to myself
For way too long
I've been focused on my music more than my relationships
So tell me what you're looking for
I promise you, I got it all
What does it take to make you see?
I am right here
I want to know what you want in a partner and I am willing to be that person for you
And if you ever need to cry
I'll be the one to make you laugh
Yeah, I'll be your funny girl
Funny girl
I want to support you emotionally and make you happy, even if it means making you laugh
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Laura Rizzotto
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ESC SimsLover
I don't get why so many people underate this, this is a masterpiece in any way possible <3 Latvia is sending quality ever since 2015 to this contest <3
Cypriot Mappers
cough cough 2021 and 2022
Sotiria Rafaella
Can we take a moment to appreciate how true and meaningful those lyrics are? How many "funny girls" are out there, hopelessly in love with someone that don't deserve them, living this reality; watching him after another girl... Anyone that has lived this can understand the pain in the lyrics
Sergio Rodríguez
I could meet her last Saturday in Madrid and she was so lovely with me. Not only for that, but also because it's one of my biggest favourites this year I hope Latvia goes through. Europe needs to see and hear this masterpiece twice ❤
Janis Akimocevs
Why this is so underrated, i think she will destroy everyone with her performance. Actually songs by itself is really charming, and it has classy song quality, with good voice and staging it's BOMBA!!!
Nastka
I think this is one of my favourite song of this Eurovision! 😍😍
jana mirkovic
Yes Laura! Very sad she didn’t qualify😢🇱🇻🇧🇷 p.s the Brazilian flag is there because she is Half Latvian,Half Brazilian!❤️
rexhep kameraj
Latvia and Hungary are my favorite countries in Eurovision. They always send such different and memorable songs. Go Laura
Lily-chan
It's such a shame, that this song didn't make it to the finals. It's my favourite this year. Great lyrics, great voice (and gorgeous woman :D)