Laughing Into 1939

Album: Between The Wars (1995)
Play Video
  • Party hat and satin dress
    Silver paper curled in her long black hair
    Tapping one small elegant shoe in time
    Oh, the way she plays with them
    Smile at one, then dance with another
    Pretty soon they're forming up a line
    And she's laughing, laughing into 1939
    Oh, laughing, laughing into 1939

    Oh, the party draws them in
    It breathes and moves
    To a life its own
    In its arms it's gathering all time
    From the dark he watches her
    Moving in and out of the bobbing crowd
    If she even notices, she gives no sign
    And she's laughing, laughing into 1939
    Oh, laughing, laughing into 1939

    For tonight is New Year's Eve
    Uncork your spirits and welcome it in
    Who knows what it's got up its sleeve
    Can't wait for it all to begin
    Stand by the girl with the purple balloon
    The look in her eyes just lights up the room
    In the corner of her smile
    She'll be seeing you soon
    Under a mistletoe moon

    Out on to the balcony
    Come the King and Queen
    And the crowd go wild
    He's a little bit nervous
    But that's just fine
    And they're laughing, laughing into 1939
    Oh, laughing, laughing into 1939 Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 1

  • Matt from CaThe girl in the first two verses is the UK, being watched by Germany.
see more comments

Editor's Picks

Queen

QueenFact or Fiction

Scaramouch, a hoople and a superhero soundtrack - see if you can spot the real Queen stories.

Grunge Bands Quiz

Grunge Bands QuizMusic Quiz

If the name Citizen Dick means anything to you, there's a chance you'll get some of these right.

Tom Johnston from The Doobie Brothers

Tom Johnston from The Doobie BrothersSongwriter Interviews

The Doobies guitarist and lead singer, Tom wrote the classics "Listen To The Music," "Long Train Runnin'" and "China Grove."

Deconstructing Doors Songs With The Author Of The Doors Examined

Deconstructing Doors Songs With The Author Of The Doors ExaminedSong Writing

Doors expert Jim Cherry, author of The Doors Examined, talks about some of their defining songs and exposes some Jim Morrison myths.

Bass Player Scott Edwards

Bass Player Scott EdwardsSong Writing

Scott was Stevie Wonder's bass player before becoming a top session player. Hits he played on include "I Will Survive," "Being With You" and "Sara Smile."

Who Did It First?

Who Did It First?Music Quiz

Do you know who recorded the original versions of these ten hit songs?