Down On The Clown
Downpour of Desolation: Decoding the Meaning Behind Public Image Ltd.'s 'Down On The Clown'
Lyrics
The rain keeps coming down
The continuous rain serves as a metaphor for persistent challenges or difficulties.
On his own again
The individual referred to is once again in solitude, facing challenges alone.
On the clown again
Repetition of the situation, emphasizing the return to a state of being a clown, possibly feeling like an entertainer or fool.
Clouds again
Reiteration of difficulties or challenges represented by clouds.
Crowds of pain and shame
Describes the presence of large groups experiencing pain and shame.
The rain keeps coming down
The recurring rain symbolizes ongoing struggles.
On the clown again
Re-emphasizes the individual's return to the role of a clown, facing challenges.
On his own again
Restatement of solitude, facing challenges without support.
And all that shame again
Reiteration of shame experienced by the individual.
And all that pain again
Repetition of pain, suggesting a cycle of suffering.
The rain keeps coming down
Reiteration of the persistent rain, symbolizing enduring challenges.
The rain keeps coming down
Repetition for emphasis, underscoring the ongoing nature of challenges.
On the clown again
Reaffirmation of the individual's return to the role of a clown amidst challenges.
Crowds of pain
Highlights the crowds experiencing pain, suggesting a shared sense of suffering.
Clouds of shame
Reiterates the clouds of shame, emphasizing a pervasive negative atmosphere.
On the clown
Reaffirms the individual's role as a clown in the face of challenges.
He's on his own again
The clown is once again depicted as being alone, facing challenges independently.
The rain keeps falling down
Repetition of rain falling, emphasizing the persistence of difficulties.
On the clown
Reaffirms the clown's enduring challenges amidst the falling rain.
Rain keeps coming down
Restates the continuous rain, symbolizing unceasing difficulties.
He's on his own again
Reiteration of the clown's solitude, facing challenges without companionship.
The rain keeps falling down
Repetition of rain falling on the clown, highlighting the ongoing struggles.
On the clown
Reaffirms the enduring challenges faced by the clown amidst the falling rain.
The rain keeps falling down
Repetition for emphasis, underscoring the continuous nature of challenges.
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