That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
The Smiths
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Park the car at the side of the road You should know Time's tide will smother you And I will too When you laugh about people who feel so Very lonely Their only desire is to die Well, I'm afraid It doesn't make me smile I wish I could laugh But that joke isn't funny anymore It's too close to home And it's too near the bone It's too close to home And it's too near the bone More than you'll ever know ... Kick them when they fall down Kick them when they fall down You kick them when they fall down Kick them when they fall down You kick them when they fall down Kick them when they fall down You kick them when they fall down Kick them when they fall down It was dark as I drove the point home And on cold leather seats Well, it suddenly struck me I just might die with a smile on my Face after all I've seen this happen in other people's Lives And now it's happening in mine I've seen this happen in other people's Lives And now it's happening in mine I've seen this happen in other people's Lives And now it's happening in mine I've seen this happen in other people's Lives And now it's happening in mine Oh ... I've seen this happen in other people's Lives Oh ... And now it's happening in mine Happening in mine Happening in mine Happening in mine Happening in mine I've seen this happen in other people's Lives Oh... And now, now, now it's happening in mine (I've seen this happen) Happening in mine Oh...now, now I've seen this happen in other people's Lives Oh... And now it's happening in mine (Happen) Happening in mine Oh... Happening in mine Happening in mine Happening in mine I've seen this happen in other people's Lives Oh... And now, now, now it's happening in mine Happening in mine Mine, mine Happening in mine
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Written by: JOHNNY MARR, STEVEN PATRICK MORRISSEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Music Genre"That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore" is a song that belongs to the genres of Indie Pop, Jangle Pop and Alternative Rock.
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Release InformationThe song was released as a single in the UK on 15th July 1985.
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Song AlbumIt is a part of the critically acclaimed album "Meat is Murder" released by The Smiths.
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Chart PerformanceDespite mixed to positive reviews, the song peaked at Number 49 on the UK singles charts.
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Band MembersThe song includes vocals from Morrissey, guitar performances by Johnny Marr, bass by Andy Rourke, and drum rhythms by Mike Joyce.
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Song ProductionLike the rest of the tracks on "Meat is Murder", the song was co-produced by The Smiths and Stephen Street.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics are interpreted as Morrissey's communication of feeling misunderstood and outcast, with his wit and humor being seen as a thinly veiled expression of sadness.
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Songwriting CreditsBoth Morrissey and Johnny Marr share songwriting credits for "That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore".
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Unique RankingIt's the only song from "Meat is Murder" to be released as a single in the UK.
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Song Duration"That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore" is around 3 minutes and 55 seconds long—quite standard for a pop song.
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Show FeaturesThe song was also frequently played during The Smiths' live shows in the mid-1980s.
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Cover VersionsThe band Radiohead reportedly covered the song during their early performances in the late 80s and early 90s.
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