The Joker
Goblin-X Lyrics

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If our hearts
weren't stained black.
Hate and anger
would be a measure
of the people we meet each day.
There's no need to defy.
There's no need to kill.
Lies, bluffs

make them the truth.
Deal with the small
before the big.
There's no need to always be
such a good boy or such a girl!
If our hearts
weren't stained black.
Hate and anger
would be a measure
of the people we meet each day.
There's no need to defy.
There's no need to kill.
Lies, bluffs
make them the truth.
Deal with the small
before the big.
There's no need to always be
such a good boy or such a girl!
No! Goody-two-shoes conscience-
Go! Just stay outta my way!
Go! Get outta my way! Oh,
I've got so much further to go!
No! Goody-two-shoes conscience-
Go! Just stay outta my way!
Go! Get outta my way! Oh,
I've got so much further to go!

If our hearts
weren't stained black.
Hate and anger
would be a measure
of the people we meet each day.
There's no need to defy.
There's no need to kill.
Lies, bluffs
make them the truth.
Deal with the small
before the big.
There's no need to always be
such a good boy or such a girl!
If our hearts
weren't stained black.
Hate and anger
would be a measure
of the people we meet each day.
There's no need to defy.
There's no need to kill.
Lies, bluffs
make them the truth.
Deal with the small
before the big.
There's no need to always be
such a good boy or such a girl!
No! Goody-two-shoes conscience-
Go! Just stay outta my way!
Go! Get outta my way! Oh,
I've got so much further to go!
If our hearts
weren't stained black.
Hate and anger
would be a measure
of the people we meet each day.

There's no need to defy.
There's no need to kill.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Goblin-X's song "The Joker" seem to embrace a darker perspective on life and society. The repeated phrase "If our hearts weren't stained black" suggests that the songwriter believes that if people did not have negative emotions such as hate and anger, they would instead judge others based on those negative qualities. In other words, the songwriter believes that these negative emotions are a necessary part of human interactions.

The lines "There's no need to defy. There's no need to kill" emphasize the idea that it is not necessary to rebel against societal norms or resort to violence. Instead, the writer suggests that lies and bluffs can be used to manipulate the truth, implying that deception is a common way to navigate through life. Furthermore, the idea of "dealing with the small before the big" may suggest that focusing on minor issues rather than major ones is a more efficient way to navigate life.

The repeated call to reject a "goody-two-shoes conscience" and to "get outta my way" reflects a rebellion against societal expectations and the desire to break free from the constraints of being perceived as a good person. The line "Oh, I've got so much further to go!" hints that the songwriter feels they have a long journey ahead, possibly one filled with rebellion and exploration of darker aspects of life.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of embracing negativity, questioning societal norms, and rejecting the idea of always being a good person. It suggests that negative emotions and actions may hold a certain power and lead to a more authentic experience of life.

Line by Line Meaning

If our hearts weren't stained black.
If our hearts weren't corrupted by darkness and negativity.

Hate and anger would be a measure of the people we meet each day.
Hate and anger would determine the worth of the individuals we encounter in our daily interactions.

There's no need to defy.
We don't have to resist or rebel against societal norms or expectations.

There's no need to kill.
There's no necessity to cause harm or bring death to others.

Lies, bluffs make them the truth.
Deception and false appearances shape reality and become accepted as the truth.

Deal with the small before the big.
Handle minor issues or problems before tackling more significant challenges.

There's no need to always be such a good boy or such a girl!
There's no obligation to conform to the expectations of being relentlessly well-behaved or obedient.

No! Goody-two-shoes conscience-
No! Reject the conventional, righteous conscience-

Go! Just stay outta my way!
Go away! Stay out of my path!

Go! Get outta my way! Oh, I've got so much further to go!
Go away! Move out of my path! Oh, I have a long way to go and so much more to achieve!