Should I Laugh or Cry lyrics

He stands towering over me beside my bed,

losing his head.

Tells me I must take him seriously,

droning on the usual way.

He’s such a clever guy.

And I wonder, should I laugh or cry?

He’s (he’s) dressed (dressed) in the striped pyjamas that I bought,

trousers too short.

Gives (gives) me (me) of his small philosophy.

Carries on the way he does,

and me, I get so tired.

And I wonder, should I laugh or cry?

High and mighty his banner flies.

A fool’s pride in his eyes.

Standing there on his toes to grow in size. (All I see is)

All I see is a big balloon (big balloon)

halfway up to the moon. (halfway to the moon)

He’s wrapped up in the warm and safe cocoon

of an eternal lie.

So, should I laugh or cry?

Strange (strange) how (how) dangerously indifferent I have grown,

cold as a stone.

No (no) more (more) pain where there was pain before.

Far away he rambles on.

I feel my throat go dry.

And I wonder, should I laugh or cry?

High and mighty his banner flies.

A fool’s pride in his eyes.

Standing there on his toes to grow in size. (All I see is)

All I see is a big balloon (big balloon)

halfway up to the moon. (halfway to the moon)

He’s wrapped up in the warm and safe cocoon

of an eternal lie.

So, should I laugh or cry? (So, should I laugh or cry?)

• Artist:ABBA
• Album:One of Us/Should I Laugh or Cry (1981)