Circus
C-Lo; Kelis Lyrics
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The time that you came and the day that you left
Could have had a chance
Could have had a chance
Never thought I could make it this far
With a dent in my soul and a hole in my heart
Never thought I could
But when the lights are turning 'round
And wheels are rolling on the ground
That day I'll burn this whole place down
When the circus comes to town
You left your name carved on a tree
You scratched mine out right in front of me
Didn't mean that much
Didn't mean that much
But when the lights are turning 'round
And wheels are rolling on the ground
The day I'll burn this whole place down
When the circus comes to town
Scratch your name out on that tree
I'll chase your heart right out of me
Doesn't mean that much
Doesn't mean that much
'Cause when the lights are turning 'round
And wheels are rolling on the ground
The day I'll burn this whole place down
When the circus comes to town
When the circus comes
to town, yeah
In Kelis's song "Circus," the lyrics tell a story of a failed relationship that has left the singer feeling hurt and frustrated. The first verse mentions the missed opportunity to leave the relationship when the person had the chance, and the regret that comes with not taking that chance. The second verse talks about the feeling of never thinking that the singer could have made it this far, with a damaged soul and heart. But when the circus comes to town, which could be a metaphor for the cycle of relationships with the same patterns happening over and over again, the singer will burn it down.
The chorus highlights the intensity of the emotions felt when the circus comes to town, symbolizing the repetitive cycle of relationships that keep failing. The bridge of the song talks about the act of scratching names on a tree and how the singer's name was scratched out by the other person, showing how they have been hurt by their partner's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Could have had a chance to get out of this wreck
There was a possibility to leave this bad situation before it got worse.
The time that you came and the day that you left
The exact moment you entered and left my life is significant.
Never thought I could make it this far
I never believed I could overcome my struggles and reach this point.
With a dent in my soul and a hole in my heart
I am damaged emotionally from my past experiences.
Could have had a chance
There was an opportunity for things to be different.
But when the lights are turning 'round
When circumstances change and things become chaotic
And wheels are rolling on the ground
Things are moving forward and changing quickly.
That day I'll burn this whole place down
I will take action and destroy everything when things become unbearable.
You left your name carved on a tree
You left a mark of your presence and ownership.
You scratched mine out right in front of me
You removed my identity and erased my existence.
Didn't mean that much
It didn't hold much significance or importance.
'Cause when the lights are turning 'round
When everything becomes chaotic and unpredictable.
And wheels are rolling on the ground
Things are in motion and changing quickly.
The day I'll burn this whole place down
I will take destructive action, causing widespread ruin.
Scratch your name out on that tree
I will remove all traces of your presence and influence.
I'll chase your heart right out of me
I will eliminate all feelings and emotions related to you.
Doesn't mean that much
It doesn't hold any lasting or significant value.
When the circus comes to town
When chaos and unpredictability take over.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID KENT HIDALGO, LOUIS FRAUSTO PEREZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@larkthomas3371
Kelis is everything... loved her since her debut album.. Kaleidoscope... such an underrated artist... & I think shes okay with that... Lil Star... Big star in my eyes...
@Preshandshorta
I Love This Song... It Means Alot To Me ! Was One Of My Sisters Favourite Songs. Was Played At Her Funeral R.I.P Sis <3 Love Yah Katy xx
@martinawilson9850
Rip
@NkNk-vg8fc
Rip to your sis💕
@symphonyyoung5739
the lyrics are so uplifting and original. their voices are great 2gether combined with this melodious tone of music.
@Nichiel
one of my faves from this album...i used to keep it on repeat.
@rubyhuynh4985
I have always loved this song. I always come to listen to this lovely piece whenever I am down. Thank you 🙏
@Bl3ssing
This song has me choked up. I almost cried...lots of people feel like that. Thanks Kelis!
@MhWeird
This song is so lovely and inspiring. I love the lyrics and the tune and I never expected Kelis to come up with something like this! Lil star is really really good.
@ketchu4420
came from sunmi..