Clown
Emeli Sand¨¦ Lyrics

I guess it's funnier from where you're standing
You find my situation amusing, but it's not from where I'm standing and it's certainly not funny.

'Cause from over here I miss the joke
I don't understand what's so funny about my life falling apart.

Clear the way for my crash landing
I'm heading for a disaster and there's nothing I can do about it.

I've done it again
I've messed up and failed once more.

Another number for your notes
Another failure for you to remember and write down.

I'd be smiling if I wasn't so desperate
I don't have the luxury of happiness right now because I'm in a desperate situation.

I'd be patient if I had the time
If I wasn't in such a hurry to fix my life, I would try to be more patient.

I could stop and answer all of your questions
If I had the time and energy, I could explain my situation and answer your questions.

As soon as I find out
But right now, I'm still figuring it out myself.

How I can move from the back of the line
I need to figure out how to get ahead and improve my situation.

I'll be your clown
I'll put on a show and entertain you.

Behind the glass
But I'll keep my distance and stay separate from you.

Go 'head and laugh
Feel free to laugh at me, it's nothing new.

'Cause it's funny
My life is a joke and everyone gets a laugh out of it.

I would too if I saw me
I can see how ridiculous and unfortunate my situation is.

On your favorite channel
I'm here to entertain you on your TV, just another show to watch.

My life's a circus, circus
My life is chaotic and out of control, like a circus.

Round in circles
I keep going in circles, unable to make any forward progress.

I'm selling out tonight
I'm accepting this role as a clown and selling myself out to entertain you.

From a distance my choice is simple
From far away, my situation looks easy to solve or ignore.

From a distance I can entertain
My pain and struggle can be fun to watch from afar, like a spectacle.

So you can see me
I'll make myself visible and available to you.

I put makeup on my face
I'll use makeup and other tricks to make myself look more entertaining and interesting.

But there's no way you can feel it
But no matter how much I try to show or perform, you can't truly feel or understand what I'm going through.

I'm selling out tonight
Once again, I'm accepting this role and selling myself out to entertain you, even if it means sacrificing my own wellbeing.