Originated from a surf rock group called the Crossfires, the Turtles delved into many genres such as breezy pop, psychedelic music, and folk rock. A precursor to the bubblegum pop of the late 60s and early 70s as well as a foil to the more self-consciously hip and "serious" acts of the era, the Turtles produced at least a dozen memorable, radio-friendly chart singles. Yet they remain best known for 1967's "Happy Together", which was their only chart-topping single.
The Turtles wound down their career in 1970.
The two prominent singers - Howard Kaylan ("Eddie") and Mark Volman ("Flo" a.k.a. "Phlorescent Leech") - collaborated with Frank Zappa for a short but very intensive period of one and a half years (between 1970-72) and were the cornerstone of what was known to be the Zappa "Vaudeville" band; two of the most famous achievements of that period being the albums Fillmore East – June 1971 and 200 Motels, the soundtrack of the film by the same name.
Last Laugh
The Turtles Lyrics
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I lost my one and only
You would have found someone new
But now I found somebody too
And your love approved untrue now
I got the last laugh on you
Here last last laughs best they say
'Cause I found love, well he broke your heart
Now I got the last laugh on you
You went and put me down
The talk spread around the town
Of how you have found a new guy
But since then true love came my way
And we've set the wedding day
While you sat at home and just cry
Here last last laughs best they say
Now I know that it's true
'Cause I found love, well he broke your heart
Now I got the last laugh on you
I hate to say I said so
And now I'm getting wed
So it's much too late to pretend
But remember as times goes by
If you make another cry
That he'll laugh at you in the end
Here last last laughs best they say
Now I know that it's true
'Cause I found love, well he broke your heart
Now I got the last laugh on you
I got the last laugh on you
I got the last laugh on you
The Turtles' song Last Laugh is about a man who was sad and lonely after losing his significant other, but then finds love again. The lyrics go on to explain that the person he was with originally had found another guy, but that relationship ended in heartbreak. The man who once lost everything now has everything, including love and happiness, while the person who once left him is now alone and sad. The last verse is a warning to his former partner that if she continues to make others cry, they will eventually have the last laugh on her as well.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I was sad and lonely
At a point in time, I was deeply saddened and felt very lonely
I lost my one and only
I lost the person who I believed was the perfect match for me
You would have found someone new
You would have moved on and found someone else to love
But now I found somebody too
But I have also found someone else whom I love
And your love approved untrue now
And your love was not true, it was not genuine
I got the last laugh on you
I have triumphed over you and have the upper hand in this situation
Here last last laughs best they say
They say that whoever laughs last, laughs the best
Now I know that it's true
I now believe this statement to be true
'Cause I found love, well he broke your heart
Because I have found love with someone who broke your heart
You went and put me down
You insulted or criticized me
The talk spread around the town
The gossip about us and our relationship spread all over the town
Of how you have found a new guy
Of how you had found a new man to be with
But since then true love came my way
But after that, I have found genuine love
And we've set the wedding day
And we have made plans for our wedding day
While you sat at home and just cry
While you were at home feeling sorry for yourself and crying
I hate to say I said so
I feel bad for saying this but I did predict this would happen
And now I'm getting wed
And now I am getting married
So it's much too late to pretend
So it's too late to act as though things could have been different
But remember as times goes by
But always remember, as time passes
If you make another cry
If you cause someone else to feel heartbroken and devastated
That he'll laugh at you in the end
That he who you hurt will ultimately triumph over you and have the last laugh
I got the last laugh on you
I have emerged victorious and have gotten the last laugh in this situation over you
Contributed by Olivia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.