Andy Northrup Being The Joke lyrics

I'm getting obnoxious in my older years
I still don't know when to hold my tongue
It's always a toss between pride and tears
Or wondering when I'll come undone

But I don't mind being the joke
It's an easy role to play
As long as you laugh up your ass
Nobody hears you anyway

I used to be bitter till I saw the stripes
Of all of the drones in your reach
Gives me some hope for the kids today
Who learned to reject what you preach

So I don't mind being the joke
Cause it's a tiny price to pay
You might still have your throne
But your world's in decay

Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Bury the anger as I write this down,
Occasional demons still flare
Think of the mirrors that you must avoid
For fear of the things you'll see there

So I don't mind being your joke
It's a funny badge that I share
With the ones I respect
With the few that still care

So shake your head and stare
Yeah shake your head and stare
What makes you think that I care