Circus
Concrete Garden Dreams: Unveiling the Madness in Uriah Heep's 'Circus'
Lyrics
Walkin' around this concrete garden
Reflecting on the urban environment, a metaphorical "concrete garden."
Viewing all in vain
Observing everything without finding purpose or meaning.
Thinking why a dream
Contemplating the reason behind a dream that seems to drive people crazy.
Is driving everyone insane
Expressing the idea that the pursuit of dreams may cause insanity.
Then something will come
Anticipation of a transformative event or revelation.
And make you feel
Feeling a sense of mastery and control.
The master in control
Acknowledging a force or entity that exerts control.
Still you're picking up
Continuing to engage in life despite challenges.
And screwing anyone
Suggesting a willingness to manipulate or harm others.
Who's got a soul
Targeting those perceived as having a genuine and sensitive nature.
I've been here
Having experienced a situation for an extended period.
Far too long to remember
Unable to recall how long the experience has lasted.
Sights and sounds
Experiencing various sensory stimuli in the town of clowns.
From this town of clowns
Commenting on the absurdity or foolishness of the town's inhabitants.
Makin' up, dressin' up
Engaging in superficial behaviors like makeup and costumes.
Walkin' around
Continuing to move through life without a clear purpose.
Thinkin' that you're Greta Garbos
Imitating a famous actress, possibly to escape reality.
I'm sorry my dears
Expressing regret or sympathy for others.
But we only sat down
Recalling a moment of shared laughter in the face of sorrow.
And laughed and laughed in sorrow
Laughing in response to sorrowful circumstances.
But it was you
Acknowledging someone specific who facilitated a change.
That opened the door
Crediting someone with opening the door to change or opportunity.
And it's that we thank you for
Expressing gratitude for the opening of new possibilities.
Everyone insane
Reiterating the theme of collective insanity.
Everyone's insane
Affirming the universality of insanity among people.
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