Rodeo Clowns
G. Love & Special Sauce Lyrics

Sweepin' the floors
Preparing the venue for the night's activities by tidying up the space.

Open up the doors yeah
Unlocking the venue doors and letting people in.

Turn on the lights
Illuminating the venue so people can see where they're going and what's happening.

Gettin' ready for the night
Preparing for the various events that will occur throughout the night.

Nobody's romancin'
No couples are dancing together or engaging in romantic activities.

Cause it's too early for dancin'
It's still early in the night, and people aren't ready to start dancing yet.

But here comes the music
The music is starting to play, signaling that the night's events are about to begin.

Bright lights flashin'
The bright lights inside the venue are flashing rhythmically with the music.

To cover of your liquor
The bright flashes of light, combined with the effects of drinking alcohol, create an overwhelming sensory experience.

So many people, so many powers,
The venue is filled with a diverse group of people, each with their own unique background and influence.

So many reasons to buy another round
People are enjoying themselves and want to continue drinking and partying.

Drink it down
People are encouraged to drink more alcohol.

Just another night on the town
This is a typical night out in the city for many people.

With the big man, money man
There is a wealthy and influential person in the venue.

Better than the other man
He is considered to be superior in some way to those around him.

He got the plan with the million dollars
He has a plan that involves a large sum of money.

Give a damn but
He cares, but only up to a certain point.

When nobody understands
When people don't understand his plan or motivations.

He'll become a smaller man
He'll be less impressive or influential.

Man the women keep on dancin'
Despite the big man losing some of his influence, people are still enjoying themselves and dancing.

With the clowns yeah, yeah, yeah
The crowd continues to party and have fun, even though there are elements of foolishness or silliness around them.

Pick me up when I'm down yeah, yeah
People look to others to support them when they're feeling down or overwhelmed.

Rodeo Clowns yeah, yeah, yeah
This cycle of people relying on others to pick them up is reminiscent of the interactions at a rodeo clown's act.

The disco ball spinning
The disco ball is rotating, adding to the festive atmosphere of the venue.

All the music and the women
People are enjoying the lively music and the presence of women at the venue.

And the shots of tequila
People are consuming shots of tequila, contributing to the lively atmosphere.

Man they'll say that they need ya
People will pretend that they need you to keep them company or help them out in some way.

But what they really need
In reality, what they need is space and room to breathe on their own.

Is just a little room to breathe
People need personal space and independence.

Teeny bopping disco queen
A young woman is dancing enthusiastically to the disco music.

She barely understands her dreams
The young woman has aspirations and hopes, but she's not quite sure what she wants out of life yet.

Of belly button rings
She's interested in unconventional or trendy accessories, such as belly button rings.

And other kinds of things
She's exploring various avenues of self-expression and experimentation.

Symbolic of change
Her interests represent a desire for change, growth, and new experiences.

But the thing that is strange
What's odd about this situation is that she's not the only one with these interests, nor is she unique in her struggles.

Is that changes occurred
Despite this desire for change and growth, things haven't really changed much in the grand scheme of things.

And now she's just a part of the herd yeah, yeah, yeah
Despite her best efforts, the young woman has ended up following the same path as many of her peers without really standing out.

Man I thought that you heard yeah, yeah
This is a common and well-known phenomenon that has been observed before.

The changes occur yeah, yeah, yeah
Despite this, people will still continue to seek change, growth, and new experiences.

Lights out shut down
The venue is closing down for the night, and the lights are being turned off.

Late night wet ground
It's late at night, and the ground outside may be damp from rain or humidity.

You walk by, look at him but he can't look at you yeah
You walk by a homeless person who is too ashamed to look you in the eye.

You might feel pity but he only feels the ground because
You may feel sorry for the homeless person, but they are more concerned with their immediate survival needs.

You understand moods
You are able to empathize with the homeless person and understand their emotional state.

But he only knows let down
The homeless person is feeling let down by society, themselves, or their life circumstances.

By the corner there's another one
There are other homeless people around the area.

Reaching out a hand
Another homeless person is trying to seek help or assistance.

Coming from a broken man
This homeless person is in a similar emotional state as the previous one, having suffered and struggled in life.

Well you try to live
You, as a privileged person, are trying to live your life to the fullest.

But he's done trying
The homeless person has given up trying to live with the same level of privilege and stability that you enjoy.

He's not dead but definitely dying
The homeless person may still be alive, but they are suffering and struggling immensely.

With the rest of the clowns yeah, yeah, yeah
Despite the homeless person's struggle, they are still a part of the same community and society as everyone else.

The Rodeo clowns yeah, yeah
The homeless person is a part of a larger cycle of people who rely on others for help and support.

Pick me up when I'm down
Everyone, regardless of their circumstance or background, needs help and support when they're struggling.