Circus
About Wayne Lyrics
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In that place where you pretend
Where have you been that I don't know
Just like we never belonged
The aborigenal laws and the afternoons
Make me sure you won't lose your habits
The aborigenal laws and the afternoons
Telling you're sorry
Will keep you confined where you are
The circus you live in
The place where I've never been
Don't let all the others
Discover your secrets, don't, no!
You just need an escape
You don't need to disappear
Drown the people on the stage
So they keep you far away, you
Close your eyes and see you'll die
Drop the burden, don't you lie
The aborigenal laws and the afternoons
Make me sure you won't lose your habits
The aborigenal laws and the afternoons
Make me sure you won't choose your attitude
Telling you're sorry
Will keep you confined where you are
The circus you live in
The place where I've never been
Don't let all the others
Discover your secrets, don't, no!
You just need an escape
You don't need to disappear
For the choices we made
Our Gods
Designed two separate sides
For the blood that we've got
Now is time
To fill our lungs with air
The air our ears can breathe
Telling you're sorry
Will keep you confined where you are
The circus you live in
The place where I've never been
Don't let all the others
Discover your secrets, don't, no!
You just need an escape
You don't need to disappear
The song "Circus" by About Wayne is a somber reflection on the pressures of identity and conformity. The lyrics suggest a feeling of exclusion and isolation, with the singer describing a place they've never been - a circus - as a metaphor for conformity and pretending. In the first verse, the singer describes feeling like they don't belong and questioning where others have been that they haven't. The reference to "aborigenal laws" and "afternoons" suggest a fixation on tradition and routine, perhaps as a way of coping with the pressures of fitting in.
The chorus repeats the message that apologizing and conforming will only keep you trapped in a metaphorical circus, where secrets must be hidden from others. The singer urges the listener to find an escape, rather than disappearing altogether. In the second verse, the singer suggests a desire to distance themselves from the pressure to conform by "drowning" the people on the stage - perhaps a reference to those who seem to be performing their lives according to societal expectations. The message is further reinforced with the repeated lines about aborigenal laws and afternoons, indicating a sense of nostalgia for simpler times before the pressures of conformity set in.
Overall, "Circus" is a poignant song that encourages the listener to resist the pressures of societal expectations and find their own path. It is a reminder that conformity can come at a high cost, and that it's okay to search for escape when it is needed.
Line by Line Meaning
Red white tent, I've never been
I've never been to a circus with a tent of the colors red and white
In that place where you pretend
It's a place where people put on a show and act differently than they normally would
Where have you been that I don't know
I'm unfamiliar with the places you've been, especially places like the circus
Just like we never belonged
We don't fit in with the crowd at the circus, it's not our scene
The aborigenal laws and the afternoons
The traditions and rituals of the indigenous people, combined with the peaceful time of day
Make me sure you won't lose your habits
These practices help you maintain your way of life and keep your values intact
Make me sure you won't choose your attitude
Your practices guide your attitude and help you stay true to yourself
Telling you're sorry
If you apologize for being different or not fitting in, it will hold you back
Will keep you confined where you are
Apologizing will keep you stuck in your current situation, unable to move forward
The circus you live in
Your life can feel like a circus, always putting on a show and performing for others
The place where I've never been
Personally, I've never experienced this type of lifestyle
Don't let all the others
Don't allow people to discover who you really are, keep your true self hidden
Discover your secrets, don't, no!
Don't allow others to uncover your deepest secrets and vulnerabilities
You just need an escape
You need to find a way out of this chaotic and stressful lifestyle
You don't need to disappear
You don't need to vanish or completely give up on yourself, there is hope for a better future
Drown the people on the stage
Overwhelm the people who always seem to be in the spotlight and in control
So they keep you far away, you
This way, you can keep a distance from people who are draining and toxic
Close your eyes and see you'll die
Be honest with yourself and acknowledge that this type of lifestyle is slowly killing you
Drop the burden, don't you lie
Let go of the negative aspects of your life, don't pretend that everything is okay
For the choices we made
The decisions we have made in life have led us to where we are now
Our Gods
The higher power we believe in or the values we hold close to our hearts
Designed two separate sides
Have created two opposing forces in our lives, representing good and evil, light and darkness
For the blood that we've got
For the life force that runs through our veins and unites all human beings
Now is time
It's time to make a decision and take action to change your life
To fill our lungs with air
To take a deep breath and embrace the freedom and possibilities of a new future
The air our ears can breathe
The beneficial and refreshing things that we can open ourselves up to, without being weighed down by negativity
Contributed by Mackenzie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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