Music Review: “Who Is Laughing Now?” by Ava Max
“Who Is Laughing Now?” is a song by American singer and songwriter, Amanda Ava Koci professionally known as Ava Max.
It is a song off her 2020 “Heaven and Hell,” album.
She premiered the song over 2 years ago, and it has so far garnered more than 138 million views on Youtube.
I must say, I love this song! I love it, love it, love it!!! I found myself singing along non-stop. This is one of my best songs off the “Heaven and Hell,” album.
What is the song “Who’s Laughing Now,” by Ava Max all about?
In the song “Who’s Laughing Now,” by Ava Max, the artist sings about being the last person to feel victorious after going through emotional abuse at the hands of her boyfriend.
According to Ava Max, her boyfriend made her feel worthless and downcast. He insulted her, humiliated her, and made her feel low. He derived joy in abusing her emotionally, but she was able to overcome it and ended up stronger. She let go of all the hurts, and pains and filled her heart with joy.
Ava Max eventually got her groove back and had the last laugh.
Lyrically: The lyrics are inspiring. They are detailed, meaningful, and well organized. The song comes in two verses, and they have the same number of lines. The pre-chorus and chorus were taken 2 times and 3 times respectively. They pre-occupied the song, and, were the most melodious part of the song. The lyrics are not complex and can be easily understood by a layman.
Vocally: Ava Max has a clear voice. She was consistent with her vocal quality and did not go off-tune.
Melody: The rhythm is engaging and flows well. The artist flowed well on the beat. She sang expressively on the beat. There was consistency with the style of rhythm. The major instruments in the composition of the song include Guitar, drum, Horn, Harp, and piano.
Check out “Who’s Laughing Now,” Lyrics Translation by Ava Max below
Intro
Instrumental
Verse 1
Never knew the sting of a stranger
Never felt the words like a razor
But I won’t give a damn about it later
All the little digs doesn’t matter
Writing down a brand new chapter
Where there’s only love, never anger
Pre-chorus
So lonely in your bed
Does breaking me make you feel good?
Guess you don’t understand
What goes around, comes around
Chorus
Don’t ya know that I’m stronger?
Don’t ya see me in all black?
Don’t ya cry like a baby?
Ha-ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha
Who’s laughing now?
Know that it’s over
Don’t ya know I won’t call back?
Don’t ya cry like a baby?
Ha-ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha
Who’s laughing now?
Verse 2
You’ll never see me blue, never bleeding
Hope you understand how I’m feeling
I’m turning off my phone like I’m leaving (bye)
Pushed me to the edge, now it’s over
Shutting off the hate, getting closure
This will be the dust when I’m older
Pre-chorus
So lonely in your bed
Does breaking me make you feel good?
Guess you don’t understand
What goes around, comes around
Chorus
Don’t ya know that I’m stronger?
Don’t ya see me in all black?
Don’t ya cry like a baby?
Ha-ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha
Who’s laughing now?
Know that it’s over
Don’t ya know I won’t call back?
Don’t ya cry like a baby?
Ha-ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha
Who’s laughing now?
Bridge
Ha-ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha-ha-ha
Ha-ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha
Who’s laughing now?
It’s comical, hysterical
So ridiculous, think you messed me up
Chorus/Outro
Don’t ya know that I’m stronger?
Don’t ya see me in all black?
Don’t ya cry like a baby? (oh)
Ha-ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha
Who’s laughing now?
Know that it’s over
Don’t ya know I won’t call back? (call back)
Don’t ya cry like a baby?
Ha-ha-ha-ha, ha-ha-ha
Who’s laughing now?
Watch the video for the song “Who’s laughing now,” by Ava Max below
Duration: 3 minutes 17 seconds