Faye Webster, 'I'm Know I'm Funny haha'
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Popularized by as Fanny Brice and more recently explored by , the woes of funny women frequently resurface in song. Music requires similar creative talent as comedy, namely the abilities to think on your feet, keep a solid rhythm and carefully curate words to work in your favor. So, if being funny is a positive trait, why has it become a musician's lament? contributes to the funny woman canon with a greater sense of pride. The title track of her 2021 album, , incorporates Webster's Americana roots with flares of indie rock, two genres known for their melancholy, to create an ode of sorts. In a one-way conversation with her partner, Webster shares stories about landlords, family and dreams. "She said I'm funny and I thanked her" packs the same bite of her funny-woman predecessors, Webster commits to what she knows to be true: "I know I'm funny, haha." Like a true comedian, Faye Webster uses her humor and ability to laugh at herself to tell intimate stories about her life and loved ones.
