The Circus Is Leaving Town
Farewell to Friday's Clown: Unveiling Life's Circus
Lyrics
The party's over now
The celebration or event has concluded.
So draw the curtains down
Closing the curtains signifies the end of an era or experience.
Your secret's safe to keep
Encouraging someone to keep their secrets safe.
Unzip your velvet gown
Suggesting a sense of intimacy, possibly the end of a performance or show.
And let your hair hang loose
Encouraging a carefree attitude, letting loose.
Kick off your satin shoes
Symbolic of ending a formal or staged performance.
Throw back the Ida down
Referring to removing a garment, ending a facade or showmanship.
Farewell to Friday's clown
Bidding farewell to a character or persona associated with Fridays.
The circus is leaving town
Indicating a departure or conclusion of an event, possibly a metaphor for a relationship.
Oh ruby, roll your stockings down
Specifically addressing someone named Ruby and suggesting a playful or intimate action.
Circus is leaving town
Reiterating the departure of a significant event or relationship.
Oh Ruby, dry your eyes
Comforting Ruby and asking her to stop crying.
Fix up something to heap
Suggesting the preparation of something substantial or comforting.
Still water still run deep
Expressing depth in emotions despite outward calmness.
The dogs are barking now
Referring to obstacles or challenges.
Get back out on the street
Encouraging someone to face challenges and return to reality.
The circus is leaving town
Reiterating the departure theme, emphasizing the leaving of the circus.
Oh ruby, roll your stockings down
Playfully asking Ruby to engage in a carefree action.
Circus is leaving town
Reinforcing the idea of the circus or event ending.
So ruby, dry your eyes
Repeatedly comforting Ruby and urging her to stop crying.
The party is over now
Repeating the idea that the celebration or event has ended.
Stop howling at the moon
Advising against futile actions or emotions.
You need a different beat
Suggesting a need for change in perspective or approach.
You need a different tune
Highlighting the importance of a different rhythm or melody in life.
Remember that old song
Recalling a nostalgic song from the past.
We heard when we were young
Reflecting on a time of innocence and simplicity.
Life was an empty page
Metaphorically describing life as a blank canvas waiting to be filled.
The world would ride upon
Highlighting the potential and possibilities of the world.
Do you recall the meadow past
Recalling a specific memory of a meadow in the past.
We sit and watch the hours pass
Sharing a moment of idleness and reflection.
You were such a good girl then
Complimenting Ruby on her past behavior or character.
Oh ruby, dry your eyes
Repeating the comforting words to Ruby.
Circus is leaving town
Emphasizing the departure of the circus and the need for Ruby to participate.
Oh ruby, roll your stockings down
Playfully urging Ruby to engage in a carefree action once again.
Circus is leaving town
Reiterating the departure theme and encouraging Ruby to dry her eyes.
So ruby, dry your eyes
Repeatedly comforting Ruby and urging her to stop crying.
You're searching when you walk
Suggesting a continuous search or quest in one's actions.
You're searching when you talk
Highlighting the constant pursuit or exploration during communication.
You could make me believe
Using hyperbole to emphasize the persuasive power of someone.
That the sun sets in the east
Stating a belief that contradicts reality for dramatic effect.
The sun sets in the east
Repeating the previous line to underscore the contradiction.
The sun sets in the east
Repeating the contradiction, emphasizing the poetic nature of the statement.
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