John Mellencamp - Between A Laugh And A Tear Lyrics
When paradise is no longer fit for you to live in
And your adolescent dreams are gone
Through the days you feel a little used up
And you don't know where your energy's gone wrong
It's just your soul feelin' a little downhearted
You count your friends all on one finger
I know it sounds crazy just the way that we live
Between a laugh and a tear
Smile in the mirror as you walk by
Between a laugh and a tear
And that's as good as it can get for us
And there ain't no reason to stop tryin'
When this cardboard town can no longer amuse you
And hypocrite used to be such a big word to you
And it don't seem to mean anything to you now
Just try to live each and every precious moment
Don't be discouraged by the future forget the past
That's old advise but it'll be good to you
I know there's a balance see it when I swing past
Between a laugh and a tear
Smile in the mirror as you walk by
Between a laugh and a tear
And that's as good as it can get for us
And there ain't no reason to stop tryin'
[Repeat]
When paradise can no longer amuse you.....
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John Mellencamp Between A Laugh And A Tear Comments
Growing up is tough.
Happy 68th Birthday, Mr. Mellencamp. This will always be a special song to me.
Glory Days same age as you at that time .....want to go back sooooooo baddly
About accepting what could have been, and in the end. Wasn't meant to be, and moving forward from that. This is a song about life lessons, and sometimes learning them the hard way.
I love the lyrics, melody, harmonies, riffs, his voice and the whole atmosphere of the song.
I wish a country artist would cover this song,I would love to see what they would do with it.
Why? It was done by an Indiana boy, perfect as is. Such great lyrics.
Nobody should ever cover this song. It's perfect the way it is.
Between a laugh and a tear
A smile in the mirror as you walk by
That ain't no reason to stop tryin'
Smile in the mirror as you pass by...
When paradise is no longer fit for you to live in
And your adolescent dreams are gone
Through the days you feel a little used up
And you don't know where your energy's gone wrong
It's just your soul feelin' a little downhearted
Sometimes life is too ridiculous to live
You count your friends all on one finger
I know it sounds crazy just the way that we live
Between a laugh and a tear
Smile in the mirror as you walk by
Between a laugh and a tear
And that's as good as it can get for us
And there ain't no reason to stop tryin'
When this cardboard town can no longer amuse you
You see through everything and nothin' seems worthwhile
And hypocrite used to be such a big word to you
And it don't seem to mean anything to you now
Just try to live each and every precious moment
Discouraged by the future, forget your past
That's old advise but it'll be good to you
I know there's a balance 'cause I see it when I swing past
Between a laugh and a tear
Smile in the mirror as you walk by
Between a laugh and a tear
And that's as good as it can get for us
And there ain't no reason to stop tryin'
Thank you for the lyrics.
@Jeffrey Wiseman You're very welcome(^_^)♪
Beautiful,bittersweet song.
Growing up is tough.
This song is also called, "Life 101"..