“It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry” is a song written by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. It was first released on his 1965 album “Highway 61 Revisited,” which is considered one of his most iconic and influential albums. This song is often celebrated as one of the highlights of the album.
Bob Dylan’s song “It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry” is a complex and enigmatic song that has been interpreted in many different ways
On the surface, it is a song about a man who is struggling with his emotions. He is feeling down and depressed, but he is trying to keep a positive attitude. He sings:
On a deeper level, the song can be seen as a commentary on the human condition. The man in the song is struggling to find meaning and purpose in a world that is often cruel and unjust. He is also struggling to come to terms with his own mortality. The song’s title suggests that it takes a lot of effort to find joy and happiness in life, and that it is also easy to be overwhelmed by sadness and despair.
Lyrics
Well, I ride on a mailtrain, baby
Can’t buy a thrill
Well, I’ve been up all night, baby
Leanin’ on the windowsill
Well, if I die
On top of the hill
And if I don’t make it
You know my baby will
Don’t the moon look good, mama
Shinin’ through the trees?
Don’t the brakeman look good, mama
Flagging down the “Double E?”
Don’t the sun look good
Goin’ down over the sea?
Don’t my gal look fine
When she’s comin’ after me?
Now the wintertime is coming
The windows are filled with frost
I went to tell everybody
But I could not get across
Well, I wanna be your lover, baby
I don’t wanna be your boss
Don’t say I never warned you
When your train gets lost
MERVE DEMİR
