Fear Circus
Adagio Lyrics


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Come with me, don't be scared
I'm sure you'll enjoy the ride
Hellish dreams, it's the time
You've been all waiting for

Let me please show you the way
The grim reaper awaits
Flat fifth whistle announces
The deadly departure

Like a wrecking bone
The train is gone
Next station please
Fasten the belts
Three minutes left
To the fear circus

Do you feel the winter?
The frozen kiss awakens your sorrow
Leave behind those ancient towns
Forget, bring thy pain and mourn

Let me please show you the way
The grim reaper awaits
Flat fifth whistle announces
The deadly departure

Like a wrecking bone
The train is gone
Next station please
Fasten the belts




Three minutes left
To the fear circus

Overall Meaning

The song Fear Circus by Adagio portrays a dark, mysterious and unsettling world. The lyrics are expressed in second person and seem to address the listener. The song speaks of a train ride with an unknown destination, where the ride itself seems to be the attraction. The invitation "Come with me, don't be scared, I'm sure you'll enjoy the ride" almost seems sinister, as if the invitation is coming from a conductor who is a reminder of the grim reaper. The lyrics speak of "Hellish dreams," which suggests that the destination may not be a pleasant one. The phrase "The grim reaper awaits" further reinforces the idea that the destination may be death or an unknown purgatory.


The song seems to be a commentary on the human experience, which is ultimately a journey towards an unknown destination. The train in the song can be seen as a metaphor for life's journey, which is sometimes uncomfortable, dark and unsettling, but must be endured. The lyrics suggest that life’s journey is not all sunshine and rainbows, and that the listener is being taken on a journey that they will not necessarily enjoy. The line ‘Let me please show you the way’ is both unsettling and welcoming at the same time, and the flat fifth whistle that announces the scary departure seems to set the tone for an experience that is full of dread.


Line by Line Meaning

Come with me, don't be scared
Join me on this journey without fear


I'm sure you'll enjoy the ride
This experience will be worth it


Hellish dreams, it's the time
It's time for your darkest nightmares to come to life


You've been all waiting for
You've been anticipating this moment


Let me please show you the way
Follow me and I'll guide you


The grim reaper awaits
Death is waiting for us


Flat fifth whistle announces
The eerie whistle signals our departure


The deadly departure
Our journey will be dangerous


Like a wrecking bone
Our experience will be intense


The train is gone
We can't turn back now


Next station please
Our destination is approaching


Fasten the belts
Prepare for the turbulence ahead


Three minutes left
Our time is running out


To the fear circus
We're headed towards the source of our fears


Do you feel the winter?
Can you sense the chilling atmosphere?


The frozen kiss awakens your sorrow
The icy embrace brings out your sadness


Leave behind those ancient towns
Forget about your past life and move on


Forget, bring thy pain and mourn
Let go of your pain and grieve




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Comments from YouTube:

Vicky Argento

Fantastic melody, fantastic voice, fantastic song... fantastic band... Adagio rules!

reaperontherun716

my very 1st song > Vamphiry my very 1st video > Fear Circus my very 1st Adagio album > Archangels in Black I instantly fell in love with the band its just epically amazing

El santos y la barrendadora

el mejor grupo para mi, es mi favorito, no lo puedo negar :)

Alan Miranda

increible! suenaa bastanteee bieen, Gran banda!

kompi93

I must admit that it's a extremely good song! I'm going to buy the album at the first chance i get! :) I must admit that the intro sounds ALOT like the Pantera - Walk riff! Is it "on pourpose" or did it just "end up" like that? :)

BRUCE METALDREAM

Super titre et très belle vidéo !!!! Bravo, vivement l'album !!!

Vicky Argento

They're amazing! Our French bands are great ^^

HunterofJustice

One of the best releases of 2009..if you dont have it yet ..get it.!!.your missing out..

shinyiro

recien los estoy conociendo y ya me encantan xD great song!!!

Bernardo Marques

muito bom!

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