Punch And Judy
Puppetry of Heartache: The Tragic Dance of Punch and Judy
Lyrics
Everybody laughs to see
Observing Judy's mean behavior amuses everyone.
Judy being mean to me everybody here in town
Community awareness that Judy mistreats the speaker.
Knows that I'm just Judy's clown
The speaker is acknowledged as Judy's clown by the town.
Oh, every place we ever go
Wherever they go, people are aware of their dynamic.
Everybody seems to know
Public awareness extends to recognizing their situation.
Well, they know we're just
Public acknowledgment that they are like a Punch and Judy show.
A punch and Judy show
Describing their relationship as a Punch and Judy show.
Judy makes a fool of me
The speaker expresses frustration about being made a fool by Judy.
Why can't she just let me be
Questioning why Judy continues to mistreat the speaker.
Even though I know the score
Acknowledging awareness of the situation, despite the pain.
I keep coming back for more
The speaker continues to endure the mistreatment.
I wish I knew why she acts this way
Expressing a desire to understand Judy's behavior.
We're like puppets in a play
Comparing their relationship to being puppets in a play.
Judy play that being cruel
Describing Judy's role in the "play" as being cruel.
While must act the happy fool
The speaker is compelled to act as the happy fool.
Though I smile it hurts inside
The speaker hides internal pain behind a smile.
Even puppets have some pride
Even though they're like puppets, the speaker still has pride.
I would leave her if I could
Expressing a desire to leave if possible.
If my heart were made of wood
Feeling trapped due to emotional attachment.
So everyday we'll give our show
Continuing the public performance despite personal pain.
And it always hurts me so
The ongoing show is emotionally painful for the speaker.
Yes, well always be a Punch and Judy
Acknowledging their perpetual Punch and Judy dynamic.
Always be a Punch and Judy show
Emphasizing the enduring nature of their performance.
(Punch and Judy show) punch and Judy show
Repeating the description of their relationship as a Punch and Judy show.
(Punch and Judy show)
Repeating the reference to a Punch and Judy show.
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