Why So Serious
Tha Playah Lyrics


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Where do we begin?
I'm a man of my word

Let's put a smile on that face

Why so serious?
He comes at me with the knife
Why so serious?

Hit me!

You've changed things... forever
There's no going back
See, to them, you're just a freak...
Like me!

You can't give in!

Why so serious?
He comes at me with the knife
Why so serious?

Hit me!





I believe whatever doesn't kill you, simply makes you... Stranger

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tha Playah's song "Why so serious" are a reflection of the iconic lines spoken by the character of the Joker in the 2008 film, The Dark Knight. The first lines, "Where do we begin? I'm a man of my word. Let's put a smile on that face," are a twisted invitation to chaos and destruction. The Joker is a master manipulator who revels in the chaos he creates. He wants to bring a smile to people's faces by forcing them to confront the dark aspects of human nature.


The refrain of the song, "Why so serious? He comes at me with the knife. Why so serious? Hit me!" captures the Joker's nihilistic worldview. He sees life as meaningless and devoid of purpose. The Joker is not afraid to confront danger and violence head-on. He views them as necessary tools to achieve his goals. The line "You've changed things... forever. There's no going back," is a warning to Batman that the Joker has forever altered the balance between good and evil. The Joker has become a force to be reckoned with in the world of Gotham City.


The final lines of the song, "I believe whatever doesn't kill you, simply makes you... Stranger," are a further reflection of the Joker's worldview. He believes that everyone has the potential to become as twisted and chaotic as he is. The lyrics imply that even when pushed to the brink of death, the human spirit has the capacity to survive, but not without experiencing profound changes. Overall, the lyrics to "Why so serious" are a haunting representation of the Joker's nihilistic philosophy and his desire to destroy everything around him.


Line by Line Meaning

Where do we begin?
Let us start at the beginning.


I'm a man of my word
I am reliable and trustworthy.


Let's put a smile on that face
Let us find pleasure and happiness.


Why so serious?
Why are you taking things so seriously?


He comes at me with the knife
He approaches me with a dangerous weapon.


Hit me!
I am ready to face the consequences.


You've changed things... forever
Your actions have permanently altered the situation.


There's no going back
It is impossible to return to the previous state.


See, to them, you're just a freak...
They perceive you as an abnormality.


Like me!
Similar to how people see me.


You can't give in!
Do not surrender to your fears or weaknesses.


I believe whatever doesn't kill you, simply makes you... Stranger
I am convinced that surviving significant experiences can alter one's identity in unexpected ways.




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Where do we begin❓
I'm a man of my word
Let's put a smile on that face

Why so serious ❓
He comes at me with the knife
Why so serious ❓

C'mon hit me ❗️

You've changed things... forever
There's no going back
See, to them, you're just a freak...
Like me ❗️

You can't give in ❗️

Why so serious ❓
Why so serious ❓

C'mon hit me ❗️

I believe whatever doesn't kill you, simply makes you... stranger ❗️



All comments from YouTube:

@ProJanitor

I don't always listen to Tha Playah, but when I do, so does the whole neighborhood.

@thomaslucarini5176

Fuck the neighbors πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

@DocumentingLife8619

how about hardcore in general ? lets put the smile on that face....

@sumosami

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@garymckinnon8073

They liked it so much they threw bricks through your windows so they could hear it better πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

@CoOkieCat1187

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@Martin-Raw

One of the tracks, who will never be forgotten! πŸ™πŸ”₯

@arTApophis

One of my favorite hardcore tracks of all-time.

@arnas24

10 year past still make goose bumps

@unaizabaletaaldaz3435

Will always do

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