[Intro] (Soft piano) They told me, "Smile." So I learned how. They told me, "Laugh." So I laughed somehow. Funny thing about a broken heart... It doesn't always know when to stop. [Verse 1] I wore my grin like a second skin, Painted the cracks where the hurt gets in. Everybody loves when the fool plays dumb, Nobody asks what I've become. I learned the rules, I learned the game, Learned how to hide behind a borrowed name. You want a punchline? Fine, I'll give you one. The joke's on you... The joke's begun. [Pre-Chorus] Oh, can't you hear it? That little sound? Something inside me is breaking down. Don't worry, darling, I'll keep my face. I've got a beautiful smile to waste. [Chorus] Why so serious? Why so afraid? The world keeps turning while the colors fade. Why so serious? Look at me now. You wanted a monster, so I'll take a bow. Round and round, the whole world spins, Everybody loses, everybody grins. You wanted the joke? Then here's the truth: I'm not laughing with you. [Verse 2] I used to pray that somebody cared, But prayers get quiet when nobody's there. So I made friends with the voice in my head, It told me, "Get up." I told it, "I'm dead." Now every mirror looks back at me, Like it knows what I'm trying not to see. Maybe I'm crazy. Maybe I'm free. Maybe the difference is who's laughing at me. [Pre-Chorus] Oh, can't you hear it? The walls are thin. Something outside is crawling in. Don't call me broken. Don't call me tame. You gave me the fire. I gave it a name. [Chorus] Why so serious? Why so afraid? Everybody's dancing on a razor blade. Why so serious? Look at me now. You wanted a monster, so I'll take a bow. Round and round, the whole world spins, The punchline changes, but nobody wins. You wanted the joke? Then here's the truth: I'm not laughing with you. [Bridge] (Piano becomes distorted) One bad day. One little crack. One little push and there's no going back. You said, "Be normal." I tried. I swear. But normal never wanted me there. So if I'm the villain, then give me the stage. Give me the spotlight. Give me the rage. Give me the laughter. Give me the blame. If everybody wants a monster... I'll stop hiding the name. [Breakdown] (Whispered) Why... So... Serious? (Beat) Why aren't you laughing? (Laughter slowly builds) HAHAHAHAHAHA! [Final Chorus] Why so serious? NOW THIS IS FUNNY! The lights are exploding, the whole world's running. Why so serious? Don't look away! You made me the punchline, now watch me replay! Round and round, the whole world spins, The curtain is falling, the nightmare begins. You wanted the joke? You wanted the truth? Then laugh... LAUGH! Because the punchline is— [Music cuts] YOU. [Outro] (Single piano note) Why so serious? (Quiet laughter fades)
