Laughing At The Rain
Stranglers · Stranglers In The Night [1992]
When you're in this game
It's if the price you pay
Hey what's it all about anyway?
When you're losing sleep
'cause the ghosts won't hide
If you can't compete
Take a walk outside
Shame do you think that you can
Pick up all the pieces
You say the sun don't shine
That's when you'll find me
Laughing at the rain
Just like a dice the big wheel spins
I'm telling you now that there's
Nothing to gain
If you lose or you win
Relax there's nothing you can do
About it anyway
Well there's an open road
If you don't look back
So forget your bets and get on that track
Hey you haven't got the time to waste
Repeat chorus
A word with the leader at token of faith
But just by the look you've got
Nothing to show
For the prayers you gave
Angel you haven't got the strength to fly
Bye bye
You've got broken wings
But they will heal in time
So let me take you down
Where the sun don't shine
Laughing at the rain
Laughing at the rain
Oh I wish it would rain
Oh I wish it would rain
Laughing At The Rain
Laughing At The Rain stands as a notable song in The Stranglers' extensive discography, appearing on the 1992 album Stranglers In The Night. By this period, the English new wave pioneers had long established their signature sound, characterized by the interplay between bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel's melodic lines and the band's distinctive guitar textures. The track reflects the group's enduring ability to blend post-punk energy with more accessible, radio-friendly arrangements that defined much of their later output. While the band is often celebrated for their earlier punk-infused anthems, this recording demonstrates their continued relevance and willingness to explore varied emotional landscapes within their catalogue. The song remains a testament to the group's longevity and their capacity to craft compelling music well into the 1990s, maintaining the unique sonic identity that has secured their place in rock history.