By 2005 the band had called it quits, but in the summer of 2006 they decided to have a reunion show with all original members for one night only. Since then most of them went their separate ways and started working on other bands and projects. After years of talk between Sergio and Jose from Shoes of Cement (formerly Hitem Where It Hurts) they decided to bring ACxDC back. They played a comeback show in 2010 with the two new members Bobby and Jose at the Workmens Circle in Los Angeles, California.
Pablo and Bobby recently left the band and ACxDC recruited Jorge from Asshole Assassination Squad/Ruptures to play drums. The line up now consists of Sergio, Jeff, Jose, and Jorge.
Jokes On You
Acxdc Lyrics
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With doctor prescribed happiness
Now buried with Joker face
No more need for corpse paint
Enemy
Of the Dark Knight
Swallowed up
No matter your celebrity wealth
You face death & personal Hell
I wait for your untimely death
Fuck with drugs in peace you'll rest
In Acxdc's song, "Jokes On You," the lyrics delve into themes of celebrity and fame, juxtaposed with the dark inevitability of death. The opening line, "Why so fucking serious?," is a reference to the Joker in Batman comics, and the subsequent line "With doctor prescribed happiness" highlights the all-too-common trend of celebrities and public figures relying on prescription drugs to cope with their fame-related stress and anxiety. The singer then goes on to comment on the fleeting nature of fame and the ultimate fate of those who chase it, suggesting that in death, they will finally find peace.
The third and fourth lines, "Now buried with Joker face/No more need for corpse paint," continue with this theme of death and finality. The Joker face painted on the deceased's corpse reflects the idea that their obsession with fame and celebrity has consumed them entirely, to the point where even in death, they can't let go of their public persona. The use of the term "corpse paint" is a nod to the black and white face paint often used in the punk and metal scenes, further emphasizing Acxdc's roots in the hardcore punk and powerviolence genres.
The chorus of the song, "Enemy/Of the Dark Knight/Swallowed up/Into the night," adds another layer to the lyrics, suggesting an alternate interpretation of the song as a confrontation between the singer and a celebrity, who they view as an enemy. In this interpretation, the "Dark Knight" is used metaphorically to represent justice or morality, with the celebrity being "swallowed up" and consumed by the negative effects of their fame-seeking behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
Why so fucking serious?
What's the point of being so solemn and sour when you can be jovial and blissful?
With doctor prescribed happiness
By taking antidepressants or mood stabilizers under medical supervision, you can attain a state of contentment.
Now buried with Joker face
Your facial expression, similar to that of the Joker from Batman, reflects your intense emotional pain and instability.
No more need for corpse paint
You no longer require makeup or elaborate attire to look like a corpse since your tormented soul makes you appear like one.
Enemy
You are an adversary or foe of Batman, the hero of Gotham City.
Of the Dark Knight
You are specifically an opponent of Batman, the masked vigilante who fights crime in the shadows.
Swallowed up
You have been engulfed, consumed, or overwhelmed by the darkness and dangerous atmosphere of Gotham City.
Into the night
You have disappeared or vanished into the obscurity or shadows of the city.
No matter your celebrity wealth
Regardless of your fame and fortune, you cannot escape the inevitability of death and misery.
You face death & personal Hell
You are confronted with both physical mortality and emotional anguish that is unique to your existence.
I wait for your untimely death
I anticipate your premature demise, which will be a consequence of your reckless and dangerous lifestyle.
Fuck with drugs in peace you'll rest
If you want to indulge in drugs and avoid confrontation, you will experience an eternal slumber in peace.
Writer(s): Acxdc
Contributed by Tristan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.