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I Started A Joke
Element of Crime Lyrics
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Which started the whole world crying
But I didn't see
That the joke was on me
Oh, no
I started to cry
Which started the whole world laughing
That the joke was on me
I looked at the skies
Running my hands over my eyes
And I fell out of bed
Hurting my head from things that I'd said
Till I finally died
Which started the whole world living
Oh, if I'd only seen
That the joke was on me
I looked at the skies
Running my hands over my eyes
And I fell out of bed
Hurting my head from things that I'd said
Till I finally died
Which started the whole world living
Oh, if I'd only seen, oh yeah
That the joke was on me, oh, no
That the joke was on me
Oh, oh, oh, oh
No, no, no
The lyrics to "I Started A Joke" by Element of Crime reflect a story about a person who tells a joke, which ends up making the whole world cry, and later realizes that the joke was actually on them. This song communicates the idea that words have power and can have unintended consequences that hurt others. The first verse suggests that the singer is completely unaware of the effect their joke has had until it's too late. As they start to cry, the whole world sees the irony and laughs at them. The second verse reveals that the singer is hurt and confused, trying to make sense of the situation. They repeatedly look up at the sky, perhaps searching for answers or asking for forgiveness. The third and final verse suggests that the singer eventually dies as a result of their actions, but the world keeps living, oblivious to the pain they caused. The lyrics are melancholic, with a somber tone, highlighting the importance of being mindful of the impact our words and actions can have on others.
Line by Line Meaning
I started a joke
I made a humorous remark or action
Which started the whole world crying
My joke caused great sadness worldwide
But I didn't see
I wasn't aware or conscious of the eventual result
That the joke was on me
I was the one being mocked or fooled by my own joke
I started to cry
I lamented my own sadness
Which started the whole world laughing
My misery became a source of amusement everywhere
Oh, if I'd only seen
I regret not recognizing the situation earlier
That the joke was on me
I was the one being ridiculed or tricked
I looked at the skies
I gazed at the heavens above
Running my hands over my eyes
I covered my eyes with my hands in disbelief or shame
And I fell out of bed
I tumbled or dropped from my sleeping surface
Hurting my head from things that I'd said
I suffered a physical or mental injury as a result of my words or actions
Till I finally died
I met my demise or end
Which started the whole world living
My death served as a catalyst for people to start truly living
Oh, if I'd only seen, oh yeah
Once again, I regret not realizing the truth sooner
That the joke was on me, oh, no
I was deceived or mocked by my own words or actions
That the joke was on me
I was the victim of my own prank or humor
Oh, oh, oh, oh
An interjection expressing emotion, but not conveying a specific message
No, no, no
A firm denial or refusal
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Barry Gibb, Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb
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Rafael Huber
Sehr geiles Cover !!
Spiti Jc
mag das Original von den PSB schon seit dem Erscheinen.
Toll das Ihr das enddeckt habt, danke dafür
Youssuff Tube
Top Niveau! Wie so ziemlich alles von Element of Crime.
Jess GRN
Kann es kaum abwarten ❤️🎶
der Finger
Obwohl in Englisch zunächst für mich ungewöhnlich, weil ich Eure poetische Ader bewundere, dennoch ein genialer Crime Song!
Könnte stundenlang laufen.....
Michael Panzer
Lustig, weil sie ja ihre ersten 3 (?) Alben oder so komplett auf Englisch gemacht haben (in den 80ern).
otto lindemann
Absolut Geil
PCLanimator
Great!
Erik Robin
Da kommt was Gutes!
EoC stands for quality!
one of all
Poesie ist doch ein relict genau wie n Genick, das zu brechen vermag , in golden age , which is the lost generation, fascismn is back...why the heck ..? How could they tell these, those mindgaming false Prophets , that this is very high vibing energy and those evolving will overcome, and those that dont give a damn on contest competition, those...these....us? Few? Two. ? At least? But where , where is the second screaming pierced soul , wounded warrior, alive ? I bag you , if you may read these Nonsense sentence, these last words left to say before only tears running and the words , the words left the brain while this heart implores......is there one ? Understanding , Feeling me ?