Laughing Anyway

“Laughing Anyway” is a lighthearted song and the seventh track in my neurodivergent series. Listen to the series here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl8bn3-dGj6p6HDtllRhSVDKD6FQvLE5i&si=RC8RmUeJzMVaHP_I The song and video are intentionally exaggerated, combining different scenarios to highlight some of the everyday struggles that can come with a neurodivergent mind — and how many people use humor and laughter as a way to cope. I’ve written these songs on behalf of people I know and love, to help give others greater insight into mental health and neurodivergence. At its heart, this series is about encouraging people to care for their mental health while also creating deeper understanding between neurodivergent and neurotypical thinkers. Imagine what could happen if people truly understood different minds and helped nurture their incredible strengths in the right environments. I created this series in honor of the many people I know and love — past and present — as well as the countless diagnosed and undiagnosed individuals who recognize themselves in these experiences. It’s also inspired by many brilliant and misunderstood people throughout history. My message is simple: The world would be a much duller place without people like you. These are all my original lyrics, my vocals thru AI, and song format, then I added prompts for AI-generated music. Rights owned by me (Pro-Suno subscriber) ©️2026.ElaineWulff. All rights reserved). Lyrics: Verse 1 I walk into a door, yeah I felt that hit before I’m the first one laughing, “yeah I’ve done that, maybe more” You look a little shocked, I say “don’t worry I’m okay” But inside I felt it three seconds later anyway I’m the comedian cracking jokes in the dark But sometimes my own thoughts forget to play their part They’re laughing in the room, I join in loud and free But I’m buffering slowly like a glitching TV Pre-Chorus I drop it, spill it, trip on my own shoes Living in a race I somehow always lose But I smile like I planned it, yeah I play along Even when my brain feels like a broken song Chorus I’m laughing anyway, anyway, anyway Even when my brain goes “not today, not today” Keys in the car and I locked them in twice Locksmith said “sweetheart, I’ll cut you a price” I’m laughing anyway, anyway, anyway Spilling my life in a very stylish way If I fall, I’ll wave and say “I’m fine!” While I’m on the floor like “God, give me a sign!” Verse 2 Ten things at once and I want many more Then I forget what I walked into this room for Cookies in the oven, timer says “just ten” But ten feels like forever so I wander off again Putting in laundry like “I’ll just do this one thing” Then smoke alarm screams like a banshee trying to sing Kitchen’s having a moment, I’m waving at the air I’d forgotten the cookies, now smoke and laundry everywhere Pre-Chorus I’m multitasking chaos in a beautiful mess Trying to be everywhere and somehow still less But I grin like I meant it, play the part so well While my brain is spinning like a carousel Chorus I’m laughing anyway, anyway, anyway Even when my brain goes “not today, not today” Burnt cookies, smoke, I open the door Neighbour says “you okay?” I say “I’ve done worse before!” I’m laughing anyway, anyway, anyway Dropping my life in a very graceful way If I’m falling apart, I’ll make it a joke While I’m coughing in smoke like “this is no joke” Bridge And maybe I laugh so I don’t disappear Maybe that’s how I survive being here If I pause too long it gets too real So I turn it into something I can feel Even the ones who make the crowd roar loud Sometimes feel lost in the middle of the crowd But I’m still here, still making it through Just laughing at me like I want you to too Key Change Ohhhh I’m still here in the chaos glow Riding the highs and the too-fast lows If I fall, I rise in a sideways way And I laugh and I laugh and I stay, I stay Final Chorus I’m laughing anyway, anyway, anyway Even when my brain goes “not today, not today” Keys in the car, yeah I did it again But I’ll call it a story I can laugh about then I’m laughing anyway, anyway, anyway Turning my chaos into a parade If life gets messy, I’ll still show up With a grin like “yeah… just my luck” Outro I’m laughing… anyway… anyway… Cookies burned but all okay… okay… Spilling life across the floor… Still laughing… a little more… Anyway… anyway… anyway