I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Follow me down to the laughing city,
With people changing all their minds; it's crazy.
I want this ma'am, that ma'am, no sir, yes ma'am that sir;
Well, I'll tell you one thing,if you're keeping something...
Then hold on, hold on the to the ones you love.
Hold on, hold on to the ones you love.
Let's not fight, (that's not nice) that is where you'll find me.
Let's not be sore, (that's not right) that is where you'll find me.
Come home late,
I know you're sick of working,
You're feeling down because your head is hurting,
So you don't talk.
Then hold on, hold on the to the ones you love.
Hold on, hold on to the ones you love.
Let's not fight, (that's not nice) that is where you'll find me.
Let's not be sore, (that's not right) that is where you'll find me.
With people changing all their minds; it's crazy.
I want this ma'am, that ma'am, no sir, yes ma'am that sir;
Well, I'll tell you one thing,if you're keeping something...
Then hold on, hold on the to the ones you love.
Hold on, hold on to the ones you love.
Let's not fight, (that's not nice) that is where you'll find me.
Let's not be sore, (that's not right) that is where you'll find me.
Come home late,
I know you're sick of working,
You're feeling down because your head is hurting,
So you don't talk.
Then hold on, hold on the to the ones you love.
Hold on, hold on to the ones you love.
Let's not fight, (that's not nice) that is where you'll find me.
Let's not be sore, (that's not right) that is where you'll find me.
Lyrics submitted by ThreeMilesDown
Laughing City Lyrics as written by Jonathan Wilson Chauntelle Dupree
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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this is one of my favorite eisly songs its great just the way it is it kinda makes me sad but i dont no why