It has been described as the modern circus, and focuses upon a storyline as well as amazing performances. It has several resident and touring troupes and draws heavily from the circus tradition. Emphasizing the use of humans as performers, Cirque du Soleil does not make use of animals. Instead, its performances combine elements of street performances and busking, circus, opera, ballet, and rock music. Acts include contortionists, jugglers, feats of strength, clowning, and trapeze artists. Their costumes are very colorful and creative, setting a festive and lively atmosphere. Also, Cirque shows do not use pre-recorded music; all music is played live.
Cirque shows begin as a creative concept, usually with elements of a central story line, a design concept and the selection of a composer for the music. These elements remain relatively constant throughout the production run of a given show.
However, the shows also include both "house" and "guest" acts. House acts are performed by the full-time cast members, some whom may be involved in several routines. Not all prepared routines are presented in every performance. Guest acts rotate in and out over the run of the show (clowns are typically guest acts). As a result, Cirque shows can vary somewhat performance to performance, and shows tend to evolve over time.
Cirque creators borrow from some of circus's earliest forms (for example, banquine and teeterboard acts) but also regularly introduce new apparatus. For example, Cirque introduced the use of bungie cords to aerial acts and created a modified tumbling trampoline called a Power Track, both of which have since been adopted by other circuses.
Cirque du Soleil recruits acts from different world circuses, including from China and Russia, blending them into their own style.
Among veteran circus performers, Cirque is regarded as one of the world's best circuses, due to higher than normal pay scales and benefits.
Cirque du Soleil has produced a number of performance DVDs and soundtrack CDs.
The troupe was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.
One Love
Cirque Du Soleil Lyrics
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How long can you just keeping me hanging on?
Don't let this love of ours go wrong
One day you'll look for me and...
So long!
I'll be gone
One love
One love
The answer to all your fears
The kinda love some people never find
I'm here but you better make up your mind
Cause we're running outta time
Outta time
Our love is on the line
Outta time
Outta time
Why can't you see the signs?
Outta time
Outta time
You said that you were mine
Are you mine?
Are you mine?
Our love is on the line
Outta time
Outta time
You said that you were mine
Are you mine?
Are you mine?
You better make up your mind (4x)
The lyrics of Cirque Du Soleil's song "One Love" speaks about the conflicts and miscommunications between two people in a relationship that is almost at its end. The first verse has the singer questioning their partner about how long they have been treating them in such a way and how long they can be left hanging. They urge their partner not to let their love go wrong but warn them that they will eventually leave if they continue to be treated this way. The following verses emphasize the central phrase "One Love," which speaks about how this love is their one true love and the answer to their fears. The song states that some people never find such true love and it's crucial to make up one's mind before it's too late. The chorus urges the partner to understand that their love is on the line and they are running out of time. The song ends with a final call on the partner to make up their mind before they leave.
Line by Line Meaning
How long has this been going on?
How long have we been in this situation of uncertainty and lack of commitment?
How long can you just keeping me hanging on?
For how much longer are you willing to keep me waiting for a firm commitment or decision?
Don't let this love of ours go wrong
Do not allow our love to fall apart or fail due to lack of effort or commitment.
One day you'll look for me and...
At some point in the future, you will realize my value and importance in your life...
So long!
...but by then, I will have moved on.
One love
Our relationship is unique and special; there is no other like it.
One in a million years
A rare and extraordinary love that only happens once in a lifetime.
The answer to all your fears
The solution to all your doubts, insecurities or worries in love.
The kinda love some people never find
The type of love and relationship that many people search for their entire lives and never find.
I'm here but you better make up your mind
I am present and committed, but you must determine your intentions and feelings towards me.
Cause we're running outta time
The time for indecision is concluding and we must take action soon.
Our love is on the line
Our relationship is at risk of falling apart if we do not commit or take action soon.
Why can't you see the signs?
Why are you blind to the indications that we need to make decisions or choose a path for our relationship?
You said that you were mine
You made a verbal commitment to me about our relationship.
Are you mine?
Have you maintained your commitment to our relationship or have you changed your mind?
You better make up your mind
You need to decide on what you truly want and what you are willing to do for our relationship.
Contributed by Evelyn R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.