Make me the Puppet and I'll cut the strings Make me the Poet, I'll sing of these things Make me the Pirate and I'll bring you down Make me the Joker, I'll steal your crown I was the puppet, I answered the call You pulled the strings, to make me fall I took the knife, I cut your power A little magic gives way at the appointed hour I was the poet, I was the bard I sweated blood for you and the words came hard I wrote the book on it I am the one The Devil called, butr there was no one home I was the Pirate with the Dandy walk Was hated and despised but you were full of talk I took your world away, made it shine like mine Can't do things your way while I do it mine I was the Joker I made you smile With a quick short wit that stood out a mile I arrived to laughter and I left to tears It's amazing how they change when they're shown their fears You wrote the book on life I played the lead You gave me nothing, I saw through your greed Make like a Creator but you're a duplication You're just a clone in it's own damnation I am the Joker who cut the strings I am the Joker who wrote of these things I am the Joker who broke you down I am the Joker who stole your crown I am the Joker and we're nearly through Guess what the joke's on you