I'm Only Joking
Kongos Lyrics

There is a song
The singer is talking about a song that exists.

You're trembling to its tune
The song has an effect on people, making them tremble.

At the request of the moon
The moon has some power over the song, and people are affected by it due to the moon's influence.

Licking her chops
The moon is eager or excited for something to happen.

She looks at the lunatics
The moon observes or looks at those who are affected by the song.

She needs another fix
The moon wants more of the reaction that the song brings.

I'm only joking
The singer is not being serious.

And I don't believe a thing I've said
The singer does not stand behind their previous statements.

What are you smoking
The singer is asking what the listener could be thinking if they believe the previous statement.

I'm just to fuck with your head
The singer is intentionally messing with the listener's thoughts or emotions.

Only a crazy little thing I read
The previous statement was not based on fact, but on something the singer read that may have been silly or insignificant.

Maybe the planets
The singer is proposing a possibility about the nature of the universe.

Are trying to become the stars
The planets may have some intention or goal.

And we really came from Mars
In the singer's theory, humans originated from a planet other than earth, such as Mars.

The earth is alive
The singer believes that the earth, in some way, has a sense of consciousness or existence.

And man is a parasite
The singer sees humans as a negative force on the earth, perhaps consuming or destroying resources without regard.

And heavenly bodies make us fight
The singer suggests that astronomical events may have a hand in human conflict or aggression.

Only a crazy little thing I read
The singer reiterates that their previous statements were not intended to be factual, but rather provocative.

I'm only joking (I'm only joking)
The singer underscores their use of humor and exaggeration.

And I don't believe a thing I've said
The earlier statements were not meant to be serious.

What are you smoking
The singer is still questioning the listener's interpretation of the earlier statements.

I'm just to fuck with your head
The singer continues to emphasize their use of humor and provocation.

Only a crazy little thing I read
The statements were not meant to be taken literally or as fact.