Funhouse
The Karma Killers · Other Songs - The Karma Killers
Save that sorrow speech
Pull out those silly jokes; prods and pokes
Keeps her fluttering
And did you sell it right? Lips to thighs
Shaking mattress
Don't bother trading names, it's getting late
Hit the back door!
She's a party, but the party don't stop here
Not afraid to be the focus of the guys
She's a looker, but you probably shouldn't touch
[Chorus]I wanna get in the funhouse
You can be the last man standing
Save your promises
She wants you for the night
I just wanna get in the funhouse
I mean she's heavenly
This is what you call a paradise
Now I am having fun
I just wanna get in the funhouse
[Verse 2]Weight has fallen on me
Like a part of the sky
And life's hell getting up
Off the floor
Raise the blind
And let the day shine in
Out with this grey into air
Darkness tones
In our chinatown home
View of rain clouds
From the window
She's a party, but the party don't stop here
Not afraid to be the focus of the guys
She's a looker, but you probably shouldn't touch
[Chorus]I wanna get in the funhouse
You can be the last man standing
Save your promises
She wants you for the night
I just wanna get in the funhouse
I mean she's heavenly
This is what you call a paradise
Now I am having fun
I just wanna get in the funhouse
[Hook: Nate Reuss]Both day and night
For hearts that are broken
Welcome to the light
Your clothes are never needed
So leave behind your fright
Picked up a guy hitching on the highway side
Rode into town together looking for a sign
Thought they saw something in the keno lights
She'd always do what she should
Nice girl of the neighbourhood
Had everything that money could buy
Went out for a ride, looking for the
Went out to find any movie he could rent
Died his hair black, bought him an olive oil suit
To run with the wolves, like Romulus in Reno would
[Chorus]I wanna get in the funhouse
You can be the last man standing
Save your promises
She wants you for the night
I just wanna get in the funhouse
I mean she's heavenly
This is what you call a paradise
Now I am having fun
I just wanna get in the funhouse
I wanna get in the funhouse
You can be the last man standing
Save your promises
She wants you for the night
I just wanna get in the funhouse
I mean she's heavenly
This is what you call a paradise
Now I am having fun
I just wanna get in the funhouse
About Funhouse
The Karma Killers' "Funhouse" stands as a defining track within the band's influential 1980s post-punk and new wave discography. Released during a period when the group was redefining the UK indie scene, the song exemplifies their signature blend of driving rhythms, atmospheric textures, and sharp lyrical delivery. As a staple of their catalogue, "Funhouse" captures the raw energy and melodic sophistication that characterized their work alongside contemporaries like The Jam and The Fall. The recording serves as a testament to the band's ability to craft memorable hooks while maintaining a distinct, gritty sonic identity. It remains a frequently cited example of late-70s/early-80s British rock, influencing subsequent generations of alternative and indie musicians. Its enduring appeal lies in its dynamic interplay between tension and release, making it a pivotal moment in the band's body of work that continues to resonate with fans of the era's most vibrant musical movements.