Guitarist Nick Johansson remembers: “In 2015, I randomly stumbled across a clip of Franzl Lang. I was seriously impressed by how insanely good he was at yodeling, so I went through a short Franzl phase. Not long after that I was standing by a lake with a perfect echo and decided to try a little yodel myself. It sounded absolutely terrible, of course, but I immediately understood the technique. Since then I’ve only yodeled for fun every now and then. Somehow, after almost 10 years of casual nonsense-yodeling, it has quietly improved on its own.”
“‘Joker’ is a real stompy banger! I’ll never forget the reactions from our friends and partners at Reigning Phoenix Music when we played them the demo during dinner in Stuttgart. The excitement around the table was amazing,” adds lead singer Mike Andersson.
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Music & lyrics by Anders Johansson, Karl Johansson, Niklas Johansson & Mike Andersson
Recorded @ Harm Studios, Sweden
Produced, mixed & mastered by Niklas Johansson
Video produced by Niklas Johansson
TUNGSTEN are:
Mike Andersson | vocals
Niklas Johansson | guitars
Karl Johansson | bass
Anders Johansson | drums
Lyrics:
I saw a joker in the shadow last night
He threw a smile and then he disappeared from sight
You’re the joker and I’m your joker too
I throw the dice, he plays the game
In this dance of darkness we are never the same
You’re the joker and I’m your joker too
Whoa, whoa
When I throw the dice
Whoa, whoa
The joker dies
I am the jester, a fool in disguise
I see the madness in your darken eyes
You’re the joker and I’m your joker too
So I’m afraid you’ve just lost the game
Don’t look so sad and don’t be ashamed
You’re the joker and I’m your joker too
Whoa, whoa
When I throw the dice
Whoa, whoa
The joker dies
Whoa, whoa
When I throw the dice
Whoa, whoa
The joker dies
I’m the riddle and you are the lie
Together we’re the joke that never dies
You’re the joker and I’m your joker too
Whoa, whoa
When I throw the dice
Whoa, whoa
The joker dies
Whoa, whoa
When I throw the dice
Whoa, whoa
The joker dies
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