[New post] Song Lyric Sunday – 1 May 2022 – The Joke
Peter's pondering posted: " Jim Adams' Song Lyric Sunday gives us the chance to share familiar, and sometimes not so familiar, songs. This week the prompt is to find a song that may include, or reference: Suit, Pants, Dress, Shirt suggested by Paula of Light Moti"
Jim Adams' Song Lyric Sunday gives us the chance to share familiar, and sometimes not so familiar, songs. This week the prompt is to find a song that may include, or reference: Suit, Pants, Dress, Shirt suggested by Paula of Light Motifs II
If you fancy sharing one of your favourite songs you can find out how to participate, and also listen to all the great entries, here.
This week I've chosen a song by Brandi Carlile which includes the words "dress" and "shirt", although the song has nothing to do with either. It is, however, a powerful, enjoyable, song. It was described as " a hymn to those left out, over looked, unappreciated, for those who suffer. The song is special and is so needed!"
Here are a few facts about "The Joke":
Carlile teamed up with three other songwriters to compose this song. These songwriters are: Tim and Phil Hanseroth and Dave Cobb. The latter also handled the song's production duties.
"The Joke" came out on November 13, 2017. It was released as the first of the two singles from Carlile's sixth studio album By the Way, I Forgive You.
Contrary to what some say, this isn't an anti-Trump song. It is a song that speaks against the social and political ills prevalent in America.
President Barack Obama picked "The Joke" as one of his favorite songs from 2017. It's not exactly clear why the former president chose this song. However, it is likely that the song's political statement could be one of the contributing factors.
The official music video for "The Joke" came out on February 16, 2018. On this same date, the album on which the song appears was also released.
The phrase "the joke" appears approximately three times throughout the song.
I do so hope you like it and that, if you do not already know her work, it leads on to many hours of musical enjoyment.
You're feeling nervous, aren't you, boy? With your quiet voice and impeccable style Don't ever let them steal your joy And your gentle ways To keep 'em from running wild
They can kick dirt in your face Dress you down, and tell you that your place Is in the middle, when they hate the way you shine
I see you tugging on your shirt Trying to hide inside of it And hide how much it hurts
Let 'em laugh while they can Let 'em spin, let 'em scatter in the wind I have been to the movies, I've seen how it ends And the joke's on them
You get discouraged, don't you, girl? It's your brother's world for a while longer We gotta dance with the devil on a river To beat the stream Call it living the dream, call it kicking the ladder
They come to kick dirt in your face To call you weak and then displace you After carrying your baby on your back across the desert I saw your eyes behind your hair And you're looking tired, but you don't look scared
Let 'em laugh while they can Let 'em spin, let 'em scatter in the wind I have been to the movies, I've seen how it ends And the joke's on them
Let 'em laugh while they can Let 'em spin, let 'em scatter in the wind I have been to the movies, I've seen how it ends And the joke's on them
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