The Joker
Kato Lyrics


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You make an entrance like you've got it all
You've got a swagger and you're walking tall yeah

I know your type you're the king of the night
But i've seen your name on the wall

I can read you baby like a book
You think you've got me with just one look

so the game has begon, think you've already won
But im not gonna fall for your charme

Your sudden and sure, you've done it before
The golden ticket is yours

you brought in the show, but I wanna know...
Gonna make your heart ache

na, ah oooh na, ah oooh
time to place your bet
na, ah oooh na, ah oooh
the cards haven't been validated
na, ah oooh na, ah oooh
you're telling me that im your queen
na, ah oooh na, ah oooh
but you're just a joker to me, to me, to me

Sitting pretty with a drink in your hand
youre scort & booming like you got a plan

don't play by the rules, pick and you choose
waiting for the ladies to swoon

it's private members and you got a card
and all the doormen know who you are

jump in the Q, eyes following you
i can tell this is nothing new

ive seen it before, so self assured
but you're just full of talk

you'll end up alone, cause i just know
it's got to make your heart ache

na, ah oooh na, ah oooh
time to place your bet
na, ah oooh na, ah oooh
the cards haven't been validated
na, ah oooh na, ah oooh
you're telling me that im your queen
na, ah oooh na, ah oooh
but you're just a joker to me, to me, to me

na na na na na nananana na na
na na na na na nananana na na
you're nothing but a joker
na na na na na nananana na na




you're nothing but a joker
no, no, you're nothing but a joker to me

Overall Meaning

In Kato's song "The Joker," the lyrics describe a confident and seemingly powerful man who tries to charm the singer. The lyrics describe how the man makes an entrance, exuding confidence and swagger, but the singer isn't fooled by his external demeanor. She sees through his façade and can read him like a book. The man thinks he's already won the game with just one look, but the singer isn't going to fall for his charm. She wants to make his heart ache and decides to play her cards carefully, knowing that the cards haven't been validated yet.


The lyrics go on to describe the man's behavior as he sits confidently with his drink in his hand, waiting for the ladies to swoon over him. He seems to be someone who doesn't play by the rules and chooses to do what he wants. He's a member of the private club and is well-known by the doorman. The singer isn't impressed by his confidence and can see through his self-assured nature. The lyrics end with the singer stating that the man is nothing but a joker to her, suggesting that he doesn't have the power that he thinks he does.


Overall, the song's lyrics describe a confident yet shallow man who tries to charm the singer, but she isn't fooled by his facade. She sees him for who he really is, and he holds no power over her. The lyrics' message is about not being fooled by someone's external appearance and not letting them hold power over you.


Line by Line Meaning

You make an entrance like you've got it all
You come across as very confident and sure of yourself when you make an entrance


You've got a swagger and you're walking tall yeah
Your body language and the way you walk gives off an air of confidence and superiority


I know your type you're the king of the night
I understand the kind of person you are, you think you rule the night


But I've seen your name on the wall
But I know what everyone else knows about you, your reputation precedes you


I can read you baby like a book
I know your game and your intentions very well, it's obvious to me


You think you've got me with just one look
You believe that you can attract me with just a single glance or look


So the game has begun, think you've already won
You believe that the situation or 'game' has started and that you have already won or succeeded in some way


But I'm not gonna fall for your charm
But I'm not going to be fooled by your charm or manipulations


Your sudden and sure, you've done it before
You have a way of acting in a confident and decisive manner and it's clear that you've done this before


The golden ticket is yours
You have everything you need to succeed, it's all within your grasp


You brought in the show, but I wanna know...
You have created a spectacle or a show, but I want to know more or I'm curious about something


Gonna make your heart ache
I am going to cause you emotional pain or discomfort


Time to place your bet
It's time for you to make a decision or take a risk


The cards haven't been validated
The outcome or result of the situation is still uncertain or unknown


You're telling me that I'm your queen
You're trying to flatter or woo me by calling me your queen or special person


But you're just a joker to me, to me, to me
But I see through your facade and see you for the manipulative person you are


Sitting pretty with a drink in your hand
You're sitting comfortably, drinking and enjoying yourself


You're suave & booming like you got a plan
You are very smooth and confident, like you know what you're doing


Don't play by the rules, pick and you choose
You don't follow the rules, you pick and choose which ones you want to follow


Waiting for the ladies to swoon
You're waiting for women to be impressed by you or fall for your charms


It's private members and you got a card
This is an exclusive gathering or club, and you're a member with special privileges


And all the doormen know who you are
All the people who are guarding or working at the entrance know your name and who you are


Jump in the Q, eyes following you
You cut in line or skip ahead of others, and people are watching or following you


I can tell this is nothing new
I can see that this behavior or attitude is common or typical for you


I've seen it before, so self-assured
I've witnessed this same behavior from you before, so confident and sure of yourself


But you're just full of talk
But your words are empty and don't mean anything


You'll end up alone, 'cause I just know
You will ultimately be by yourself or without support, because I have a strong feeling about it


It's got to make your heart ache
This realization or truth is going to cause you emotional pain or discomfort


You're nothing but a joker to me
You are just playing games or trying to manipulate me, and I see you for who you really are




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Comments from YouTube:

@eendjuuuhhh16

I love this song!!! Kato is the best!!! ♥♥♥

@neknarf1973

Prachtige stem en tonnen charisma heeft Kato.

@DenaamisJolien

Super mooi liedje, Kato! Doe zo verder en gefeliciteerd met ' Radio 2 zomerhit ' ! Veel groetjes, Jolien xxxxx

@Ladymissje1005

Kato heeft een geweldige clip gemaakt :-),met haar mooie stem <3

@sofietjeturnen

super mooie clip en mooi gezongen!

@Eefje2505

KNAP!! :) het is een kei goeie videoclip!!! PROFICIAT KATO!! xx

@Zooey3343

Supermooi!!!!!!

@MyriamEH

De reden waarom ik voor Kato ben, is omdat ze niet zo compleet fake is als sommige kandidates uit het verleden.

@BelgianMixer

I like it <3 kato je bent gewoon SUPER xx Yana

@TheReinventLove

Had andere clip verwacht, maar het is hl goed, go katoke!

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