Circus of Becoming
Journey through Time's Canvas: Circus of Becoming
Lyrics
As the roaring day towards
Refers to the advancing day
The night forms
Transition from day to night
Look at us like a double decker bus
Metaphorically likening people to a double decker bus
Climbing to the top of St. Paul's
Describes ascending St. Paul's Cathedral, symbolizing striving for a higher perspective
To watch the storms
Observing storms from an elevated position, suggesting a broader view of life's challenges
Stand clear of the doors there's
Cautionary announcement reminiscent of public transportation
Handel in the Strand
Refers to Handel in the Strand, a musical piece by Percy Grainger, possibly alluding to artistic influences
You'll find a better class of
Implies a higher quality or refined experience
Ventriloquist on the radio
Mentions a ventriloquist on the radio, possibly symbolizing manipulation or deceptive communication
Calling you back to a time
Calling back to a time that has never existed, hinting at nostalgia or longing for an idealized past
That's never been
Introduction to the overarching theme of the "Circus of Becoming"
In the Circus of Becoming
Central theme of transformation and evolution depicted as a circus
It all starts with a spark
Transformation initiates with a spark, suggesting a catalyst for change
Once below a time
Wordplay on "Once upon a time," indicating a past era
Set fire to the stars
Symbolic act of setting fire to the stars, possibly representing a bold or transformative action
Over the Eternal City
Refers to Rome as the Eternal City, suggesting enduring qualities
Somewhere between
Indicates a location between the hills and columns, possibly representing a transitional state
The hills and the columns
Mentions the carcass of Rome, possibly symbolizing the decline or transformation of a great civilization
And the carcass of Rome
Alone but close to spirit, suggesting a spiritual connection in solitude
Alone but close to spirit
Reference to Sitting Bull, implying wisdom or insight
Sitting Bull says there is more
Sitting Bull's statement hints at a deeper, undiscovered reality
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