Laughing On The Outside (Crying On The Inside)
Frankie Laine · Other Songs - Frankie Laine
Carefree and romancing
Happy with my someone new
I'm laughing on the outside
Crying on the inside
Cause I'm still in love with you
They see me night and daytime
Having such a gay time
They don't know what I go through
I'm laughing on the outside
Crying on the inside
Cause I'm still in love with you
No one knows it's just a pose
Pretending I'm glad we're apart
And when I cry, my eyes are dry
The tears are in my heart
My darling, can't we make up?
Ever since our breakup
Make believe is all I do
I'm laughing on the outside
Crying on the inside
Cause I'm still in love
I am still in love with you
Laughing On The Outside (Crying On The Inside)
Frankie Laine's 1957 recording of 'Laughing On The Outside (Crying On The Inside)' stands as a quintessential example of the romantic pop style that defined the late swing era. The song's narrative explores the complex emotional duality of enduring a relationship while masking pain with a facade of happiness, a theme Laine addressed with his signature smooth vocal delivery. Released during a period when Laine was establishing himself as a leading interpreter of romantic ballads, the track exemplifies the genre's focus on intimate storytelling and melodic sophistication. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to capture the universal experience of suppressed emotion, making it a staple in collections of mid-century American pop music that prioritized lyrical depth over complex instrumentation.