The Circus
Embracing Life's Circus: A Mosaic of Human Nature
Lyrics
Hey, it's the circus
Expression of recognition or announcement of the circus
Hey, it's the circus
Reiteration of the recognition or announcement of the circus
(La, la, la, la)
Non-lyrical vocalization possibly indicating enjoyment or excitement
Where man or girl is seen
Highlighting the presence of individuals, regardless of gender
Veronica and Ken in green
Naming specific individuals (Veronica and Ken) possibly in costume
The clowns and trapeze artists
Indication of the dual nature of performers; outward appearance versus true character
Are really just as mean
Suggesting the hidden reality behind performers' personas
Hey, it's the circus
Reiteration of the expression or announcement of the circus
Hey, it's the circus
-(La, la, la, la)
Repetition of non-lyrical vocalization indicating enjoyment or excitement
The horses and the wheel
Depiction of horses and a wheel, possibly symbolic of performance and motion
Display there shiver with zeal
Illustrating an enthusiastic and energetic display
The elephants and the flying fleas
Mentioning various circus acts, emphasizing their existence
Come outside, to be real
Invitation for these acts to manifest reality
Hey
Exclamation or attention-getting expression
(The whole world is a circus)
Comparing the world to a circus, implying the chaotic and performative nature of life
(Like a time traveller in the sky)
Metaphorically likening oneself to a time traveler in the vastness of existence
(People balanced in the galaxy)
Humans depicted as finding balance amidst the vastness of the universe
(And if we fall, we die)
Highlighting the consequences of failure or falling in life
(Yes, we die)
Reiteration of the consequence of failure (death)
(Die)
Repetition emphasizing the finality of death
Hey, it's the circus
Reiteration of recognition or announcement of the circus
Hey, it's the circus
-(La, la, la, la)
Repetition of non-lyrical vocalization indicating enjoyment or excitement
The tigers and the apes
Depiction of various animals and contortionists, possibly symbolizing diversity and distortion
Contorted mans twisted shapes
Representation of distorted human figures, possibly indicating inner struggles
The Praying Mantis in the foyer
Introducing an unconventional figure (Praying Mantis) in an unexpected place
And the Bee Gees are all there
Reference to the Bee Gees, possibly in a surreal context of the circus
Eating grapes
Depiction of an unexpected activity (Bee Gees eating grapes) within the circus setting
Hey, it's the circus
Reiteration of recognition or announcement of the circus
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