From the recording The Weary & The Wise
No way to sugarcoat it -- this song is about BATMAN. The music just had that Danny Elfman edge to it, and when the idea struck I couldn’t let it go. It’s from his perspective, poetically explaining his psychology and why he does what he does
Released as a single 21 February 2025
Written by Tom Fisher and Koby Geddes
Paul Murchison: Trumpet
Tom Fisher: Guitars, Bass, Trombone, Organ, Vocals
Mixed by Koby Geddes @ Villain Audio
Mastered by Bill Henderson @ Azimuth Mastering
Lyrics
01 - Evil Geniuses
VERSE 1
Am I a man? Am I a beast?
Am I a freak?
Am I a psychopath? Am I off the leash?
Man I need some sleep
But sleep is for the weak
CHORUS 1
(I gotta go)
They’re running amok, these evil geniuses
(I gotta go)
And take this city back forever
Is it worth avenging when the deed’s been so long done?
Hell yeah
And I will take it out on everyone
BRIDGE
Try to break me
You’re just one more fucked-up enemy
But none so great
As one I keep inside
Gone at first light
‘Cos I am the night
I’ll find you when I ride
You’ve got nowhere to run or hide
I see for miles and miles
I see your mind
And what’s inside
CHORUS 2
(I gotta go)
They’re running amok, these evil geniuses
(I gotta go)
And take this city back forever
I know that I’m no Superman, but could I kick his ass?
Hell yeah
And I got a dossier on everyone
Na na nana na na na nana
Na na nana na na na nana
Na na nana na na na nana
CHORUS 3
(I gotta go)
They’re running amok, these evil geniuses
(I gotta go)
And take this city back forever
Is it worth avenging when the deed’s been so long done?
Hell yeah
I’m gonna take it out on everyone
OUTRO
They’re running amok, these evil geniuses
And I know I’m the worst one
