Funny
Scars on Broadway Lyrics


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Funny, how you turned red
When I first said
Let's join the dead

Funny, I was driving by
Feeling really high
It made me cry
Wooooohhhhhh...
Ahhhhh...

Funny, there were swastikas
On Santa Monica
Where they were scarred

Funny, that no one said
that you were dead
and painted red

Where do you go when you fall on your face?
It's a place that you never should know
Is there a reason why people should change
And they changin' the way that they go

If I was there with you for long
Would you be singing me this song?
I'm holding on...

Wooooohhhhhh...
Ahhhhh...

Where do you go when you fall on your face?
It's a place that you never should know
Is there a reason why people should change?
And they changin' the way that they go

If I was there with you for long
Would you be singing me this song?
I'm holding on...

Wooooohhhhhh...
Ahhhhh...





Wooooohhhhhh.....
Ahhhhh...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Scars on Broadway's "Funny" are dark and haunting, speaking to the concept of mortality and the inevitability of death. The song begins with the singer observing someone turning red after being asked to join the dead. This may refer to the idea of suicide, with the singer suggesting that they are considering taking their own life. The next verse references swastikas on Santa Monica Boulevard, which may allude to the darker, more sinister aspects of humanity. The fact that no one acknowledges the dead and painted red body suggests a lack of empathy or concern for human life, further emphasizing the theme of mortality.


The chorus repeats the question of where one goes when they fall on their face, and whether there is a reason why people change. The line "It's a place that you never should know" implies that the singer is aware of the consequences of falling on one's face, perhaps referring to the idea of death or a metaphorical representation of failure or loss. The repeated line "If I was there with you for long, would you be singing me this song?" suggests a sense of longing or loneliness on the part of the singer, questioning the choices that they or others have made in life that led to this point.


Overall, the lyrics of "Funny" are complex and layered, delving into themes of mortality, loneliness, and the darker aspects of humanity. The haunting melody and repetitive chorus further emphasize these themes, creating a powerful, thought-provoking listening experience for the audience.


Line by Line Meaning

Funny, how you turned red When I first said Let's join the dead
It's ironic how you got embarrassed and blushed when I talked about death


Funny, I was driving by Feeling really high It made me cry
It's ironic how I was feeling good and high but then started crying for no apparent reason


Funny, there were swastikas On Santa Monica Where they were scarred
It's ironic how there were swastikas on a popular street in Santa Monica, a place known for being accepting and diverse.


Funny, that no one said that you were dead and painted red
It's ironic that nobody thought you were dead or in danger despite your red appearance.


Where do you go when you fall on your face? It's a place that you never should know Is there a reason why people should change And they changin' the way that they go
When you fail hard and hit rock bottom, it's an unknown, terrible place one should never have to experience. People change for a reason, and sometimes it affects the path they take.


If I was there with you for long Would you be singing me this song? I'm holding on...
If we had more time together, would you still remember me and sing this song for me? I'm trying to hold onto the memories and the relationship we had.


Wooooohhhhhh... Ahhhhh...
Instrumental interlude with no words.


Wooooohhhhhh..... Ahhhhh...
Instrumental outro with no words.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DARON MALAKIAN

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