N.E.R.D (No One Ever Really Dies) is a funk rock, alternative rock and alte… Read Full Bio ↴N.E.R.D (No One Ever Really Dies) is a funk rock, alternative rock and alternative hip hop band formed in 2001. Their music is best described as funk rock, with various other influences, including hip hop, R&B, soul, alternative rock, and blues.

Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo met in Virginia Beach, Virginia at the ages of 12 at a summer camp for musicians, which they both disliked. They spent their free time making beats and performing in groups with fellow childhood friend Timbaland. Shay Haley began performing with Williams and Hugo in high school. After watching the duo perform at a high school talent show, Teddy Riley, a musician and producer, signed Williams and Hugo in 1992. After producing songs for several artists throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, the production duo formed N.E.R.D in 2001 as a side project.

Laugh About It
N.E.R.D Lyrics

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Girls on the floor

You made me take a look at me
At all the flaws and what could be
And all the things that you would reap
Was hidden in me I didn't wanna see that was troublin' me

Am I your sledge hammer?

Coming down with the boom
I mean I feel in love, cause I'm inside of you
I mean I love your heart, but your mind if I had to choose
Smilin' at me smokin' but you are not amused

[Chorus x2]
Someday ill laugh about it
All that preciousness we had it
Couldn't it last like that I doubt it
Come on girl lets laugh about it

The way you see the world neat
Your in sun and clouds n peaks
Please be my friend oh would you please
But you still wanna mood smoke comin' out your shoes
Mean while I'm still blue

Am I your sledge hammer?
Coming down with the boom
I mean I feel in love, cause I'm inside of you
I mean I love your heart, but your mind if I had to choose
Smilin' at me smokin' but you are not amused

[Chorus: x2]

And I could never lose those memories
Because your screamin' from the clouds goin' out
The color from those painted these melodies
Infact I'm dreamin' about it now, uh

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

In N.E.R.D.'s song "Laugh About It," the lyrics are a reflection on a past relationship that had both good and bad moments. The first stanza speaks of the girl in this past relationship pointing out flaws in the singer, which brought him face to face with aspects of himself he had been avoiding. Despite this, the relationship was valuable because it brought out things he did not realize were within him. The chorus is a hopeful wish that one day, they will be able to look back and laugh at their past, including the good times and the struggles suffered. The second stanza reflects on the differences between the couple, with the girl being carefree and spontaneous while the singer is more reserved and melancholic. He loved her heart but was not always sure about her mind. Even though he still has a tinge of sadness and regret about their breakup, he knows that one day, he will look back at their time together and laugh about it.

Line by Line Meaning

Girls on the floor
The presence of women is noticed

You made me take a look at me
You made me reflect on myself

At all the flaws and what could be
I realized my imperfections and potential

And all the things that you would reap
I could see the benefits you could gain

Was hidden in me I didn't wanna see that was troublin' me
But I was hesitant to acknowledge what was bothering me

Am I your sledge hammer?
Am I the one who breaks down your walls?

Coming down with the boom
Bringing sudden change

I mean I feel in love, cause I'm inside of you
I fell in love with the connection we had

I mean I love your heart, but your mind if I had to choose
I appreciate your kindness, but your thoughts are intriguing

Smilin' at me smokin' but you are not amused
You appear happy but uninterested

Someday ill laugh about it
I will find humor in this situation eventually