Lyrics
You told us all that this would be the biggest show that we'd ever seen
Barnum promised an extraordinary show, the grandest ever.
You said it would be huge the greatest of all time
The show was supposed to be enormous, unmatched in history.
That everybody here could have everything that they had ever dreamed
Assured everyone their wildest dreams would come true.
But now the crowd is getting restless thinking that you lied
The audience is becoming impatient, feeling deceived.
And the Ringmaster is gone
The leader or organizer has disappeared.
It's just a clown down here all alone
Only a less important figure remains.
Oh Mr. Barnum won't you please take your circus back home
Plea to Barnum to remove the circus from their midst.
It seems your Big Top tent ain't as large as you said that it would be
The tent isn't as impressive or spacious as promised.
And all the things you said that we'd see inside are gone
None of the spectacular sights described are present.
No strong man, no dancing bears nobody swinging on trapeze
No strong or captivating performers as advertised.
It's just one bearded lady down here to tell us nothings wrong
Only a single unremarkable act, giving reassurance.
The Ringmaster is gone
Reiteration of the leader's absence.
It's just a clown down here all alone
Emphasis on the remaining insignificant figure.
Oh Mr. Barnum won't you please take your circus back home
Continued plea for Barnum to take away the disappointment.
It's your pride leading us to a fall
Barnum's arrogance causing their downfall.
And you just act like it don't matter at all
He disregards the consequences of his actions.
Oh Mr. Barnum won't you please take your circus back home
Repeated request for Barnum to remove the circus.
The Ringmaster is gone
Reiteration of the absence of the primary authority.
It's just a clown down here all alone
Continued focus on the insignificant figure left behind.
Oh Mr. Barnum won't you please take your circus back home
Repeated plea for Barnum to take the circus away.
We wanted to believe you but now
Initially wanted to believe, now desire for Barnum to leave.
We just want you to get out of town
Strong desire for Barnum to depart from their community.
Oh Mr. Barnum won't you please take your circus back home
Repeated request for Barnum to remove the disappointment.
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