Laugh
Roy Orbison · Other Songs - Roy Orbison
Now here's what you should do
Well laugh, though your heart is breaking in two
Yeah laugh, don't let them know he hurt you
Well laugh and pretend true love will come again
Yeah laugh, laugh and laugh
Laugh, though the one you love is really gone
Yeah laugh, even though you'll be alone
Yeah laugh and pretend true love will come again
Yeah laugh, laugh and laugh
Well let me hear you laugh now
Though it's hard, so hard for you to do
Laugh with me, cos you see
I've been there too
Well laugh and pretend true love will come again
Yeah laugh and believe it's not the end
Yeah laugh like a clown
Don't let your heart break down
Yeah laugh, laugh and laugh
Love laughed, it's true
But look at you
Now you're laughing too
Laugh - Roy Orbison
Roy Orbison's "Laugh" stands as a poignant example of his ability to blend rockabilly roots with lush, dramatic orchestration. Released during the early 1960s, the track exemplifies his signature sound, characterized by soaring falsetto vocals and deep, resonant bass lines that create an emotional depth rarely matched by his contemporaries. While often associated with his most famous ballads, "Laugh" showcases his versatility within the rock and roll genre, capturing a moment of levity that is undercut by an underlying melancholy. The recording reflects the era's transition from pure rockabilly to a more polished, soul-influenced pop sound, cementing Orbison's status as a pivotal figure in American music history.