Laughing At the Sky

Lyrics

[1st Verse] You induced a double take on my first view of you. It’s a double take that’s lasted double decades and it’s about time you knew. You’re the girl next door with that something, that undeniable grace. The kind of stop-you-in-your-tracks beauty that time just can't erase. [Verse 2] Thirty years of driveways, same streets, different times, and different lives. Watched you paint your own world, by painting your own lines. Never quite knew how to say it, never found the right design. So I'm putting thirty years of observations all within these lines. I hope that you don’t mind. (Chorus) It's the way your hair gets to dancin' when you're laughing at the sky. Waves of wild conversation that go breezing right on by. And that smile—oh, that smile— it could probably levitate. Been catching it for decades now and it never loses weight. Not a love song, (or is it) just a witness, just a friend who's standing near Who's watched your light keep shining for the better part…of thirty years. (Electric Guitar Solo with funky riffs and bass lines) [Verse 3] I still see that wardrobe flying out of your front door, must be thirty years ago Some fool learned the hard way— pack your bags and go. Sat on my steps and I laughed out loud, I thought “well look at this , there goes that clown" I got to watch the girl next door throw a loser's wardrobe down. It wasn't the clothes that mattered, it was the calm right after that. The way you dusted off your hands and smiled— I'll never forget that. Queen on her front porch , shedding dead weight fast. Wasn't the clothes that told the story, wasn't the fuss he made It was you standing there so calm with graceful beauty triumphant …not afraid (Chorus) It's the way your hair gets to dancin' when you're laughing at the sky. Waves of wild conversation that go breezing right on by. And that smile—oh, that smile— it could probably levitate. Been catching it for decades now and it never loses weight Not a love song, (or is it) just a witness, just a friend who's standing near. Who's watched your light keep shining for the better part …of thirty years. (Electric Guitar Solo) [End Chours] Laughing at the sky Laughing at the sky It’s the way your hair gets to dancin’ The way the light catches your smile Painting your own lines Living your own life And laughing at the sky And that smile—oh, that smile— it could probably levitate Been catching it for decades now and it never loses weight Not a love song, (or is it, is it, is it) just a witness, just a friend who's standing near Who's watched your light keep shining for the better part …of thirty years (Break - Funky Bass Lines and Breakbeat Drums ) Laughing at the sky Laughing at the sky And I know reason why It’s the way your hair gets to dancin’ The way the light catches your smile Painting your own lines Living your own life And laughing …at the sky Laughing … Laughing … your still Laughing at the sky Laughing at the sky Laughing…at the skyyyyy (Fade out)