The Joker
Jamie Webster Lyrics

Can't seem to fit the mould no matter how I try
The singer is struggling to conform to societal expectations and feel like they fit in.

Phasing the days out
The singer is feeling disconnected and overwhelmed with life.

Barely existing while the others pass him by
The singer feels like they are living in the shadows of others and not truly living their life.

And then he thinks he's found direction, in a lighter shade of blue
The artist finds a glimmer of hope in something that seems positive but may not be enough to fix their problems.

There's no resurrection, just another voice telling him what to do
The artist feels like they are being controlled by outside forces and have no control over their life.

If comedy's subjective, it seems nobody out there shared his lessons
The singer's sense of humor and way of looking at the world is not relatable to others and feels isolated because of it.

You can't queue with the big boys, 'Cause your image has not yet received their blessing
The singer feels like they are not accepted into the 'cool' crowd because they do not fit a certain image.

And they take their time while he waits and stands in line
Others seem to move forward in life while the artist is stuck in place.

And the back street tales of crime don't leave us thinking
Bad things happening to the artist or others does not make others think or take action to help.

What if you were one of the others? Just for a while
The artist questions whether others would understand their struggle if they walked in their shoes for a time.

No chance in life yet still, they're told to just nod their heads and smile
People who have difficult lives are encouraged to stay quiet and not complain or draw attention to themselves.

If you lived with what they did, would you be down?
The artist wonders if others would feel down if they had to live through the same struggles they are experiencing.

It's hard to know what's really going on behind the face of a smiling clown
People can hide their true emotions and struggles behind a facade of happiness or humor.

Everyone's an article written, by what's gone on before
People are influenced by their past experiences and upbringing.

So does it really surprise yer when some fall short of the law?
Given people's backgrounds, it should not be a surprise when they make mistakes or commit crimes.

And he's taken all the beatings, unarmed and unmanned
The artist has endured a lot of hardship and pain, and feels powerless.

Two days since he's eaten, surely some can give this one a hand?
The artist is in desperate need of help and support from others.

'Cause he can hardly stand
The singer is physically and emotionally exhausted.

He said 'Won't somebody help me? 'Cause I just can't play this deadly game of poker'
The singer is pleading for help, overwhelmed by the challenges of life.

'None of these suits fit me, so I guess it's up to me to play the joker'
The artist does not fit into societal expectations or standards, and decides to embrace their differences and try to make the most of it.

When the walls they fall, and he's left to reap it all, for the things he ain't been taught
The artist is left to deal with the consequences of their upbringing and lack of knowledge or resources.

Maybe we should have thought
Perhaps society should have been more understanding and supportive of those who struggle.

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