Story Behind The Song
This song is about overcoming obstacles in life and having a sense of humor at the same time.
Song Description
Uplifting and inspirational acoustic singer/songwriter piece in the vein of Jack Johnson.
| Song Length |
3:58 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Content, Relaxed |
Subject |
Encouragement, Laugh, Smile |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
I bought a plane and I thought I could fly
but I got stuck on the runway
I bought a car and I thought I could drive
but I got stuck in the driveway
I bought a blimp and I thought I could glide
but I just fell in a hole
I bought a train and I thought I could ride
but I ain't got no coal
And I fall to my knees
And I see how I bleed
but I know that I need
To get back on my feet
I'm laughing at myself and I know I need to
I'm laughing at myself and it helps me get through
I bought a bike without training wheels
but I just fell on my ass
I bought a skateboard
I still ain't healed
Everything happened too fast
I bought a boat and I thought I could float
but I just sank in the sea
I bought skis and I thought I could ski
but all I did was freeze
Prechorus
Chorus
Where was I running to?
A place called "Happiness"
But it's not a destination
It's just laughing along the way
Cause all I see is an obstacle
And all I need is a miracle
and I just get so hysterical
laughing at myself
laughing at myself
laughing at myself...
Chorus