Funny Girl
Lea Michele and Idina Menzel Lyrics

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Funny, did you hear that? Funny!
Yeah, the guy said
"Honey, you're a funny girl"

That's me
I just keep them in stitches
Doubled in half
Though I may be all wrong for the guy

I'm good for a laugh

I guess it's not funny
'Cause life is far from sunny
When the laugh is over
And the joke's on you

A girl ought to have a sense of humor
That's one thing she really needs for sure
When you're a funny girl
The fellow said "A funny girl"

Funny, how it ain't so funny
Funny girl

Funny
Did you hear that?
The guy said I was funny
We'll wait 'till the laugh's over
And the joke's on you

That's me
I just keep them in stitches
Doubled in half
And though I may be all wrong for the guy
I'm good for a laugh

I may be all wrong for the guy
I'm good for a laugh

I guess it's not funny
'Cause life is far from sunny
When the laugh is over
And the joke's on you

A girl ought to have a sense of humor
That's one thing she really need for sure
When you're a funny girl
The fellow said "A funny girl"

Funny, how it ain't so funny
Funny girl

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Rain on My Parade" from the musical "Funny Girl" is all about not giving up on your dreams and fighting against odds. The lyrics begin with a funny man telling the singer that she is a funny girl and she just keeps them in stitches with her jokes. Although the guy may not be the right guy for her, she is good for a laugh. However, the lyrics take a turn when it's realized that life is far from sunny and when the laugh is over, the joke's on you. The singer says that a girl ought to have a sense of humor, which is something she really needs.

The song inspires listeners to stay strong and true to themselves, even when the going gets tough. The song has become an anthem for many women who feel that they don't fit into societal norms and they are often told that their dreams and pursuits are unattainable. The song's message is simple but profound: believe in yourself and don't let anyone rain on your parade.

Overall, "Don't Rain on My Parade" is an inspiring song that encourages the listeners to be confident in themselves and never give up on their dreams. It's a perfect song to lift one's spirits and feel empowered.

Line by Line Meaning

Funny, did you hear that? Funny!
It's amusing that people find me funny.

Yeah, the guy said "Honey, you're a funny girl"
Someone told me that I'm hilarious.

That's me, I just keep them in stitches, Doubled in half
I have a great sense of humor that makes people laugh uncontrollably.

Though I may be all wrong for the guy, I'm good for a laugh
I may not be the perfect match for someone, but at least I can make them laugh.

I guess it's not funny, 'Cause life is far from sunny, When the laugh is over, And the joke's on you
There are moments when life is not humorous because the joke ends up hurting you.

A girl ought to have a sense of humor, That's one thing she really needs for sure
Having a good sense of humor is crucial for a girl.

When you're a funny girl, The fellow said "A funny girl"
Someone complimented me for being funny.

Funny, how it ain't so funny, Funny girl
It's ironic how being funny can also come with negative consequences.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB MERRILL, JULE STYNE

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@aidenmccroskey2538

5y↑71

Lyrics:

Funny
Did you hear that?
Funny
Yeah, the guy said
"Honey, you're a funny girl"

That's me
I just keep them in stitches
Doubled in half
And though I may be all wrong for the guy
I'm good for a laugh

I guess it's not funny
Life is far from sunny
When the laugh is over
And the joke's on you
A girl, oughta have a sense of humor

That's one thing you really need for sure
When you're a funny girl
The fella said, "A funny girl"
Funny, how it ain't so funny
Funny girl

@JustMeJackie

3y↑7

Funny
Did you hear that?
Funny
Yeah, the guy said
"Honey, you're a funny girl."

That's me
I just keep them in stitches
Doubled in half
And though I may be all wrong for a guy
I'm good for a laugh

I guess it's not funny
Life is far from sunny
When the laugh is over
And the joke's on you

A girl oughta have a sense of humor
That's one thing you really need for sure
When you're a funny girl
The fella said "A funny girl"

Funny
How it ain't so funny
Funny girl

@user-yb3ke2pu4f

7y↑29

Funny
Did you hear that
들었어요
Funny
Yeah, the guy said honey
그래요 남자가 말했죠
You're a funny girl
너 재밌는 여자구나
That's me
그게 나에요
I just keep them In stitches
마구 웃게 만들죠
doubled in half
And though I may be
어쩌면 나는
all wrong for the guy
남자한테 안어울릴지 몰라도
I'm good for a laugh
웃음 한번은 줄 수 있어요
I guess it's not funny
생각해보면 재밌지 않네요
Live is far from sunny
인생은 전혀 맑지 않아요
When the love is over
웃음이 끝나고 나면
And the jokes are you
웃기게 된건 나니까요
A girl ought to have a sense of humor
여자는 유머 감각이 있어야하죠
That's one thing
그거야 말로
you really need for sure
꼭 필요한 거에요
When you're a funny girl
재밌는 여자에게는
A fellow said a funny girl
남자는 말하죠 재밌는 여자
Funny,
how it ain't so funny
하나도 재밌지 않아요
Funny girl...

All comments from YouTube:

@katlusamv2436

6y↑1.8K

They really did look like mother and daughter

@babygirllynn2264

6y↑70

Kat Lu 's AMV I know right Ryan did a great job casting these two beautiful and talented women as mother and daughter

@myprivatemusic1082

5y↑9

and Katelyn Jenner too?

@hustlemathias2516

5y↑9

Don’t forget to mention Obama! His nose is pretty similar so maybe 12.4 percent related

@sonospiacente3334

5y↑12

Omg when I first saw Rachel I instantaneously remembered of Menzel

@maricellaguerrero8732

5y↑13

They look alike I love Shelby and Rachel

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@madisoncarter9127

3y↑412

still mad the glee writers robbed us of actually seeing their relationship develop and grow but instead decided shelby fucking puck would be more interesting

@maria-vw4bb

3y↑53

the whole sleeping with puck storyline was trash. I didn't mind Quinn and Puck meeting Beth. The sleeping storyline could have been discarded and used for Shelby and Rachel's mother-daughter relationship.

@jeffbriody4456

3y↑20

Sleeping with Puck is fucked up when you realise that not only is he quinn ex he's also Rachel's

@guidingkeyblade7834

2y↑166

The fact that Lea Michele and Idina Menzel aren't actually related is insane. Seriously, Lea looks so much like Idina, and their voices are extremely similar.

@manuelorozco7760

1y↑1

I’m more into Idina than Lea

@ashleyharrelson8235

47w↑1

Thank you, someone who thinks like me

@misssaramariya

6y↑456

Quinn is so precious “get BACK here”

@Thornus_______

8y↑665

I love the look in Lea's eyes in this amazement apprehension and love

@rileyrourke7442

7y↑27

she's an incredible actress

@babygirllynn2264

6y↑6

the gameing wolf g ikr its like she had no doubt that was her mommy

@angeliquemariel2916

4y↑1

Me too I LOVE that so much!!!

@newt1927

7y↑387

Idina has the most beautiful voice. I want to cry every time. Incredible

@manuelorozco7760

2y↑4

She should duet with either Mariah Carey or Celine Dion

@mariacherrington61920

2y↑3

I know I fell in love with her voice in Rent.. She's an amazing talent

@rileyrourke7442

5y↑273

This was filmed so brilliantly. I remember seeing this when it aired in 2010 and I had chills the whole time. That shot of Rachel watching in awe from the audience is just pure movie magic.

@cd-xr3gy

17w

it was TV bitch

@isvictherelifestyleartanda3936

4y↑336

I cannot believe i have never heard Idina sing before. Thst is the smoothest, most amazing voice. Wow. It has brightened my day no end.

@shadowiviiv

4y↑41

Is Vic There? Lifestyle, Art and Anxiety You probably did hear Idina sing before. I’m just saying LET IT GOOOOO

@isvictherelifestyleartanda3936

4y↑11

@@shadowiviiv 😂 very good!!! Now that's another thing I didn't know - thanks for widening my knowledge 👍

@noyasenpai1104

4y↑20

Really she is Elsa from frozen

@frenchkennyramos

4y↑12

So you never really looked up who sang Defying Gravity in the early episodes of glee?

@deadfairy7853

4y↑14

Have you never watched frozen or wicked?

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@aly8950

6y↑631

Great acting by Lea. I always thought she wasn't a good actress in Glee because no one praised her for it. Now I realize she's just tremendously underappreciated.

@shannenlibres2365

4y↑42

wait really? I thought she was the actual star, the face of the series

@lalola5cc

4y↑44

no one praised her cuz she was a bitch lol

@aly8950

4y↑6

Lara Colobo lmaoo yep

@melissazuletarivera8644

4y↑3

@@shannenlibres2365 she is

@manuelorozco7760

@@shannenlibres2365 So did I

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@babygirllynn2264

6y↑586

I love this scene because it shows no matter who raised you you will always have a connection to your birth mother Rachel instantly knew Shelby was her mother just by hearing Shelby's voice and seeing her passion and how she walks slowly down to her all while staring at Shelby with awe wonder and admiration

@smukkelady

6y↑61

she has heard her voice before, Jessie plantet a tape in a box in Rachels house and she plays it... so she new her voice... :-)

@anngable6232

6y↑26

She'd also heard her voice earlier on a recording so...she recognized it....

@babygirllynn2264

4y↑17

Lady she did hear her voice before but it’s not just her voice she recognizes it’s the way she talked and the passion she showed in her performance it’s just like Rachel’s

@manuelorozco7760

2y↑2

@@smukkelady When i saw Jessie and Shelby in the car talking, I thought to myself if only Anna can see you two now.

@shki3342

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@ekkiw5650

7y↑664

At 0:57 she sounds exactly like Lea it's crazy

@danielh457

7y↑71

i know she really looks like her too

@Eziokilla9595

7y↑79

She's far more talented than Lea.

@alexlikesdegrassi

7y↑41

Olives08 maybe in her hey day but she's long lost her voice. Lea blows her out of the water now vocally.

@AnaGryko

7y↑67

she totally hasn't lost her voice in the slightest!! look at videos of her on her 2017 world tour, in particular Defying Gravity (she still sings it amazingly even though its been over 10 years since Wicked), Seasons of Love where she hits that high C and Don't Rain on my Parade/The way we were :) Literally look at any video of Idina over the past few years and you'll see that her voice hasn't gone at all.

@naruhina9316

7y↑30

ricky bobby Tell that to Elsa. 😂

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@merryncuff7891

7y↑563

For any theatre/movie buffs, has anyone noticed how the stage is set exactly the same as this songs ending shot for Barbra Streisand's Funny Girl?

@kaymiller7314

6y↑1

Merryn Cuff k

@mayadg16

5y↑5

Haven’t seen the movie yet. I’m a musical theatre nerd

@stephaniestanley8041

4y↑4

And she signing directly from the score from the film.

@sabelletex6254

4y↑3

I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME THAT NOTICED THAT!

@manuelorozco7760

I've only seen the movie twice yet and have not figured it out until now

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@MermaidCore_

2y↑24

Can we just talk about the little kick up at “sense of humor” mimicking the original Broadway poster?! Icon. My very favorite performance on Glee. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@6843450

6y↑81

She sings so errorlessly

@bellaann9261

4y↑48

Quinn at 1:08 “get BACK here!” 😂

@sarahann74

3y↑19

Most underrated glee cover of all time

@hanindhira

5y↑114

Its amazing how people in this world find someone who totally look like them with no blood relatives whatsoever. I mean i thought that lea was actually related to idina bcs of this character lol

Psstt try to close your eyes and imagine elsa frozen singing lol

@mustafaylmaz6988

6y↑100

I just wait for the Rachel starts singing with her mother in this scene 😓

@manuelorozco7760

2y↑1

I almost had that same feeling

@carolgoodellcg

8y↑120

unbelievable I'm in tears

@ambercherise2391

7y↑8

Okay, it's not just me.

@dariolopez2882

6y↑68

Idina is a goddess!

@obohemma1983

2y↑15

India menzel voice was so beautiful

@manuelorozco7760

2y↑2

You mean is since she’s still alive

@aidenmccroskey2538

5y↑62

1:59 I love it. Breathtaking
edit: LOL WHY DID I TYPE LIKE THAT

@mariarose7079

5y↑3

it really is

@DESTRQYA

3y↑2

YES couldn’t agree more

@mariacherrington8825

3y↑16

First time I saw Idina was in rent her voice blew me away. Then she did the voice of Elsa n played Shelby on Glee I will watch her in anything her voice is amazing

@manuelorozco7760

2y↑1

I first heard her sing on the Wicked OBC recording. It took me 3 years after Frozen came out to finally watch Rent.

@bdgMSTG

6y↑66

She has such a fantastic voice

@manuelorozco7760

2y↑1

The first time i heard Idina sing was the Wicked OBC recording.

@aidenmccroskey2538

5y↑51

This is my favorite scene from glee. Idk why

@maysonleeflores8914

4y↑17

one of the best scenes in the entire show.

@kenyattagibson6389

3y↑22

If they do a revival with the original "Wicked" cast I will go, watch, cry, scream and die happy. I LOVE HER SO MUUUUUUUUCH!!!

@manuelorozco7760

2y↑1

Wicked has been on Broadway for almost 20 years. I doubt it'll happen at this rate

@mariacherrington61920

3y↑11

I was so happy when Idina came on Glee I fell in love with her voice in Rent 🥰🥰🤩🤩

@manuelorozco7760

2y↑1

I first heard her sing on the Wicked OBC recording

@aidenmccroskey2538

5y↑71

@mollyswartz636

4y↑1

me trying to sing along with the lyrics😂

@stephaniestanley8041

4y↑16

What magic. Idina singing from the track from the film. Good lord.

@finn8551

4y↑14

Such an underrated song.💕

@stelo1558

4y↑5

we're in the audience of a masterclass

@vzscrafts5911

4y↑9

I am really a very big fan of idina menzel

@alexandravargas9605

29w↑1

This performance always moves me, i cant explain it but her voice it so beautiful it just moves me to tears.

@cjinasia9266

34w↑1

Idina has an amazing presence and the character insertions are perfect, just like you want from a Broadway superstar. What a stunning voice.

@rocee1140

2y↑4

Her voice gives me life

@jenniferflagg1344

3y↑5

I’ve listen to this song like 1 million times but I don’t know what it is maybe it’s because of where I am in my life or something but like the song just makes me wanna smile especially the way that she sings it and yeah

@mariam786_

4y↑10

Idina 😍

@Jasminayy

7y↑215

Quinn was so amazing too bad Ryan Murphy hated her

@randyrivera8989

4y↑2

Sanele Msiza Yea

@salemsalem1440

4y↑2

He did?

@domenicavassallo

4y↑39

@@salemsalem1440 Yes, I remember that he said something about how he didn't like how Dianna had played Quinn or something. In the first season Quinn was supposed to be a bitch without feelings but Dianna made her "humanized" in some way and instead of hating her they loved her. And then I also remember when Faberry (Quinn and Rachel) won the poll for the favorite couple in the series even when they weren't a real couple in the show. Murphy was very upset about it, he loved Finchel (Finn and Rachel). And then he literally completely ruined Quinn's character.

@kristensing9057

2y↑4

when I first saw Lea I automatically thought she looked like a younger Idina

@handecicek7041

3y↑8

I think the most powerful and amazing voice in Glee. I'm sorry Rachel, Mercedes and Kurt etc...

@mxln2512

4y↑7

oh my god her cover of funny girl is just true bliss T^T

@manuelorozco7760

2y↑4

I was just watching this on Netflix yesterday. I can't believe i missed out on this show in my high school days! Almost done with Season 1 and it'll be gone from Netflix next month. I barely started watching this past summer. Anyway, Idina knows how to sing the classics

@jcreativespace8162

4y↑34

Am I the only one trying to imagine that Elsa is singing this? 😂

@SARAH-oq7qj

4y↑3

J Creative Space nope me too

@rebekkalindknoph1557

4y↑5

Makes me cry every time

@onevoiceonedream02

4y↑3

The last time I listened to this I was going to watch Funny Girl lol

@krissymconnorsvlog7321

3y↑8

I wish glee did more songs from rent !!!

I would of love to see Adam pascal on glee !!!

@ricardopreciado7840

4y↑31

Fun fact: Idina Menzel played Fanny Brice on Broadway in the early 2000's

@manuelorozco7760

2y↑2

I don't remember reading about a Funny Girl revival from 2 decades back

@GA-fn8hr

@@manuelorozco7760 there wasn't one.

@manuelorozco7760

2y↑1

@@GA-fn8hr I was not fooled a bit

@eduh8430

1y↑1

No. She played Elphaba on Broadway’s Wicked.

@svornov

36w

Major goosebumps… Beyond words…

@juliaeisenberg9605

6y↑26

She is a pure talent

@JustMeJackie

3y↑7

@XSimplyCleanProX

4y↑3

damn rachel really said in front of all the other school's glee club members alkfskljfg

@matheusbezerra1013

Now I listen Rachel sings this song on broadway, I was waiting for this moment my entire life

@rachelle_banks

Never watched Glee other than maybe 3 clips on YouTube. I like this though. But then, I've always like that song.

@jhonnymoura01

3y↑2

Quinn be like: "gEt BaCk hErE"

@user-yb3ke2pu4f

7y↑29

@kevinmatos7925

3y↑2

Eu tenho medo do quanto elas se parecem kkk

@darkrmpro7509

My daughter is in this 🎉

@Sena-uw4yj

epic

@user-iw1tl2ct1g

32w

Hope is the tallest inn uppon me, luck hjigh allso 😊

@agenttheater5

6y↑21

I find it strange that they'd make a contract forbidding her from approaching her daughter till she's 18 - I mean she carried her for 9 months and gave birth to her, I think that gives her the right for a birthday visit if nothing else. Why would her dads do that to her, not tell her who her birth mother is?

@beccagordon-ross724

6y↑39

Being a surrogate involves a contract so neither party gets screwed over

@jhonnymoura01

Hey guys
Um, anyone knows wich episode was this scene? I just can't remember

@VanessaDMusic

41w

God she’s good

@HaddieHarris

4y↑2

What is this? It’s indina Manziel is this a movie or something?

@dia5040

4y↑7

Haddie Harris *Idina Menzel and it’s a series called Glee

@xeni.vii_

OK WO W

@marcelacruz9643

4y↑2

Are you there Elsa?

@kishoreningthoujam

Does she say “FUNLY” multiple times?

@thesourpatchkidd579

34w

When the casting god's show us favor we get Lea Michelle and Idina Menzel playing mother and daughter and singing together and every scene was magic, but this performance? Yeah this is a bench mark performance.

@maxmcminn4477

😳

@mythra7174

23w

Why has Lea Michele never been in Wicked? (She hasn't, right?)

@jackiethompson8384

I'd say sisters but yes they look alike

@Sena-uw4yj

i love lea s acting

@gordonhall752

I'm no great fan of this woman's singing. But considering she's taken on a Streisand "no one else can do it as she does" song like this? This woman hits it our of the park,