It begins with a quiet ache — the kind that lingers long after the music ends. “I Started a Joke” isn’t just a Bee Gees song; it’s a fragile confession wrapped in haunting harmonies. Barry Gibb’s trembling voice carries regret, vulnerability, and the pain of being misunderstood. As the lyrics unfold, the song reveals a painful truth: laughter can hide loneliness, and a joke can become a silent cry for help. Decades later, it still moves listeners to tears — because within those gentle notes, they recognize their own unspoken heartbreak.
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