Joker Hysterical Face
The Fall · Other Songs - The Fall
Which is certainly true of the poliocracy
The sweetest sound she had ever heard
Was the whinging and crying due to the recession.
In fact, if you get up pretty close enough
She had a Joker Hysterical Face
Her back head's full of skriking* kids
There's no cure so find a case for it
There's no cure so find a case for it
Let's face it, you don't make the same mistake twice X2
Joker Hysterical Face!
Ted Rogers' brains burn in hell
Ted Rogers' brains burn in hell
And there's no cure so find a case for it
There's no cure so find a case for it
Let's face it, you don't make the same mistake twice X2
Joker Hysterical face!
By order of the assessor
There's no cure so find a case for it
There's no cure so find a cause against it
He made a mistake three times at least
Let's face it, you don't make the same mistake twice X2
Joker Hysterical Face!
When he came home, the hi-fi was playing
She threw his forty-five on the table
And there's no cure so find a cause for it
There's no cure so find a case for it
Let's face it, you don't make the same mistake twice
Let's face it, you don't make the same mistake twice
When he'd finished eating, the hi-fi cried
Your face! (x10)
[...]
Your face! (x10)
[ northern British slang for crying. ed.]
Joker Hysterical Face
Released by The Fall in 1982, 'Joker Hysterical Face' stands as a quintessential example of the band's post-punk evolution, blending aggressive guitar work with a frenetic, theatrical energy. The track exemplifies Ian Curtis's vocal delivery, characterized by its manic intensity and rapid-fire delivery that became a signature of the era. While often associated with the darker, more chaotic periods of The Fall's discography, the song also reflects the band's engagement with pop sensibilities and theatrical performance. Its inclusion in the band's broader catalog highlights their ability to shift between abrasive noise and melodic hooks, cementing their legacy as pioneers of the Manchester sound. The recording captures the raw, unpolished aesthetic that defined The Fall's output during the early 1980s, influencing countless subsequent acts in the post-punk and alternative rock genres.