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Forgot to Laugh
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Wikipedia article
"'Forgot to Laugh'" is a song by American actress, singer, songwriter, musician and record producer, Bridgit Mendler, from her debut studio album, 'Hello My Name Is...' (2012). It was written by Mendler, Emanuel Kiriakou, Evan Kidd Bogart, and Andrew Goldstein, with the production being handled by Kiriakou and Goldstein.Album liner notes The song was premiered on Idolator on October 4, 2012.
Background
A midtempo pop song, "Forgot to Laugh" exhibits elements of pop rock and funk. The song's instrumentation includes slow-bouncing guitar, keyboard tones, and drums. Lyrically, the song suggests betrayal and contempt for an ex-boyfriend. Mendler's vocals span from the low note of D3 to the high note of F5.
Critical reception
Sam Lansky of Idolator said "[Forgot to Laugh] is a shiny, guitar-driven pop-rock anthem, loaded with witty metaphors that would give Taylor Swift a run for her money." and later claimed that the song has a "monster chorus." Kai of 'Embrace You Magazine' stated "The track is well produced with a grungy electric guitar blending with a fierce bass and hard-hitting drums, and Mendlers sassy vocals sound convincing the more the track takes off. The songs ingenious verbiage is quite appealing, demonstrating the singers ability to incorporate humor in her songwriting and like the first track, pushes tension out the door." Common Sense Media claimed "Mendler shows her playful side by trying some pop-rapping, and she even demonstrates a little attitude with lyrics like 'I promise you'll be on your knees if you leave."
Track listing
Credits and personnel
Credits for "Forgot to Laugh" are adapted from 'Hello My Name Is...' liner notes.
*Bridgit Mendler Vocals, songwriter, background vocals
*Emanuel Kiriakou Songwriter, producer, keyboards, guitars, bass, programming
*Evan Kidd Bogart Songwriter
*Andrew Goldstein Songwriter, producer, keyboards, guitars, bass, programming
*Serban Ghenea Mixing
*Jens Koerkemeier Engineer, editing
Release history
References
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