Lovely City (When do You Laugh?) by Cat Stevens

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Lovely City (When do You Laugh?)

Cat Stevens

Lovely City (When do You Laugh?)

Song byCat Stevens

in AlbumNew Masters

Lovely city, when do you laugh?

Stoney people, what do you have?

Well, you ride around on a bright shiny cloud

and you think that you've found true happiness

there's no method in your mind

and your tempers are kind

is it too much to ask to give it a rest?

Lovely city, when do you laugh?

Stoney people , what do you have?

I'm a part of you, you don't wanna be

I'm an unexpected visitor who's dropped in for tea

but I'm not so low you don't even know that I'm here

You can't even see

Lovely city, when do you laugh?

Stoney people, what do you have?

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Lovely City (When do You Laugh?) by Cat Stevens explores themes of urban life and the subtle disillusionment that can accompany it. The song reflects on the disconnect between the fast pace of city living and the personal, emotional experience of an individual. Stevens questions the authenticity of happiness in a bustling metropolis, hinting at a deeper longing for genuine human connections and simpler joys amidst the chaos. Poignant moments in the song include the wistful questioning of societal norms and the reflective yearning for a more meaningful existence.