Lyrics
Laughin' and clownin'
Laughing and clowning as a coping mechanism to avoid crying.
Just to keep from cryin'
Continuing to laugh and clown to prevent oneself from breaking down in tears.
I'm laughin' and clownin'
Repeating the behavior of laughing and clowning to mask inner emotional pain.
Just to keep from cryin'
Using humor and jest to conceal the sadness within.
I keep on tryin' to hide the fact
Struggling to hide the fact of having a troubled or anxious mind.
I've got a worried mind
Expressing the challenge of maintaining a facade while dealing with inner worries.
Let me tell you, being life of the party
Reflecting on the past role of being the life of the party.
Seemed to be my role
Describing the perception that being lively and entertaining was a central part of life.
Since you left me, baby, being life of the party
Noting the shift in role since the partner left, impacting the ability to be the life of the party.
Seemed to be my role
Reiterating the change in role, emphasizing the impact of the partner's departure.
I keep on tryin' to hide my feelings
Continuing efforts to conceal true feelings, especially the emotional depth within.
Trying to hide my soul
Attempting to hide the soul's pain and vulnerability.
Let me tell you what I do, I stand in the doorway
Describing the action of standing in the doorway, observing others, possibly symbolizing detachment.
Watchin' all the girls go through
Watching girls go through the doorway, perhaps indicating a desire for connection or distraction.
You might not believe me, baby, but I stand in the doorway
Emphasizing the sincerity of standing in the doorway, despite potential disbelief.
Watchin' all the girls go through
Continuing to observe others, highlighting a sense of detachment or isolation.
I keep on tryin' to me find someone
Persisting in the search for someone new to divert attention and thoughts away from the past partner.
To take my mind off you, tickle 'em for me
Requesting someone to tickle others on the speaker's behalf, suggesting a need for lightheartedness.
I keep on laughin' and clownin'
Reiterating the use of laughter and clowning as a strategy to distract from thoughts of the departed partner.
To take my mind off you
Expressing the ongoing effort to divert the mind from the past partner through humor and diversion.
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