GO AHEAD AND LAUGH (Circus Funk — Capn main voice, Funk Imp cameo) [Capn steps into the spotlight of a circus-funk tent] Verse 1 Step right up, don’t be shy, take a look at me I’m the clown prince of chaos in a funk marquee Got a wobble in my walk and a squeak in my shoe If it makes you smile, then I’m doin’ what I do Pre-Chorus I’m the joke, I’m the bit, I’m the punchline king I’ll juggle my mistakes like they’re part of the ring Go on, point, go on, giggle, I don’t mind the sting Long as the whole tent’s vibin’ when the brass horns sing Chorus Go ahead and laugh at me Poke me, prod me, set me free Pop my balloons, take my dignity If you’re havin’ a good time, that’s fine with me Go ahead and laugh at me I’m the circus of your therapy I’ll dance like a fool in 4/4 key If you’re smilin’ tonight, that’s victory Verse 2 Got a red nose glowin’ like a neon sign Got confetti in my pockets from a past life’s grind Trip over my own feet, land right on cue Crowd goes wild — hey, that’s what clowns do Pre-Chorus I’m the pratfall prophet, the stumble sage Turnin’ every little oops into center-stage Go on, roast me, toast me, I’ll still engage Long as the funk band’s cookin’ in the golden cage [The Funk Imp pops up behind the Capn, nodding with funky approval] Funk Imp: Keep fallin’, Capn — the funk catches you. Funk Imp: Chaos looks good on ya. Chorus Go ahead and laugh at me Poke me, prod me, set me free Pop my balloons, take my dignity If you’re havin’ a good time, that’s fine with me Go ahead and laugh at me I’m the circus of your therapy I’ll dance like a fool in 4/4 key If you’re smilin’ tonight, that’s victory Bridge [spoken] "Ladies and gentlemen… If you came here stressed, worried, or stuck in your head… Allow me to fall directly on my face So you don’t have to." [The Funk Imp honks a tiny horn] Funk Imp: Long as the groove survives… so do we. Final Chorus Go ahead and laugh at me Poke me, prod me, set me free Pop my balloons, take my dignity If you’re havin’ a good time, that’s fine with me [Capn bowing as the Funk Imp vanishes in a puff of glitter] "Long as you’re smilin’… that’s victory." [The Funk Imp’s voice echoes faintly] Funk Imp: Funk on, fool… funk on.
