The Joke - Brandi Carlile - MP3 instrumental karaoke

Brandi Carlile's 2017 hit single lays its emotionally vulnerable cards on the table from the off for a sensitive show of solidarity. "You're feeling nervous, aren't you, boy? / With your quiet voice and impeccable style / Don't ever let them steal your joy / And your gentle ways, to keep 'em from running wild / They can kick dirt in your face / Dress you down, and tell you that your place / Is in the middle, when they hate the way you shine / I see you tugging on your shirt / Trying to hide inside of it and hide how much it hurts," sings the US singer-songwriter, portraying a shy character who she develops throughout the song. "The Joke" is ostensibly about bullying and its effects on marginalized people. The song, a gentle piano ballad peppered with orchestral moments, was released in November 2017 as the lead single from Brandi Carlile's sixth album By the Way, I Forgive You.