The Circus Came and Left
Embracing Transience: The Circus's Departure Unveils Life's Illusions
Lyrics
On the day the circus came to town
Refers to the day the circus arrived in town.
When I found out
The speaker discovers something significant.
I couldn't see the lines
Unable to perceive clear boundaries or distinctions.
My eyes were blurred, and purposely
Eyesight is unclear, perhaps intentionally.
Underneath the tensioned canopy
Beneath the tightly stretched circus tent.
I nominate myself
The speaker volunteers themselves for a role.
To assist in the trick
Willing to be part of a performance or illusion.
And luckily, I knew it
The speaker is familiar with the trick or act.
Ooh when will I learn to stand
Expressing a desire to learn how to endure challenges.
Up on feet on my hands
Desire to master difficult skills, such as standing on hands.
Behind the curtains lays me down
Lying behind the scenes to prepare for the performance.
So I can face the stage
Getting ready to face the public on the stage.
I have wanted much before
Prior desires or aspirations that were unfulfilled.
But this time
Expressing a heightened desire or determination this time.
I want it more
An even stronger desire for something.
Ooh when will I learn to stand
Reiterating the desire to master challenging feats.
Up on feet on my hands
Repeating the aspiration to stand on hands.
When will I let it be
Questioning when the speaker will allow things to be.
Ooh
An exclamation expressing emotion or realization.
On the day the circus packed and left
Refers to the day when the circus departs.
When I too made the choice
The speaker makes a deliberate choice.
I tried my best to see
Struggling to find joy in the departure of things.
The gladness when so soon things leave, and purposely
Things leaving intentionally and the associated joy.
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