Joker Hysterical Face
Fall · Other Songs - 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
Joker Hysterical Face stands as a quintessential example of The Fall's idiosyncratic approach to post-punk. Mark E. Smith's distinctive vocal delivery drives the track, characterized by his rapid-fire enunciation and abrasive tone that often obscures the melody. The song captures the band's signature blend of chaotic energy and dark humor, reflecting their tendency to explore the absurdity of everyday life through a distorted lens. Musically, it relies on a driving rhythm section and jagged guitar work that propels the narrative forward without relying on conventional song structures. This recording exemplifies the group's ability to maintain a unique sonic identity across decades of output, cementing their status as influential figures in alternative rock. The track remains a compelling listen for those interested in the raw, unpolished aesthetic that defined much of their early career.