Circus Will Be in Town in Time
Golden Earring Lyrics


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Circus Will Be in Town in Time
Golden Earrings, 1968***
Miracle Mirror

Listen to what I try to tell you
You know, it's hard to say, it's hard
I'm going now to other places
Yes it's time that we will part

Oh, believe me, I can't stay longer
Oh I'm sorry for I see you feel pain
Maybe for you today it's raining
But your love won't be in vain

The horses, they're so impatient
And the clowns' wives are chattering in between
The variegated wagons, the sword swallower
Are all borne in the same magic scene

Oh believe me, I can't stay no longer
Oh I'm sorry for I see you feel pain
And maybe for you today it's raining
But your love won't be in vain

Refrain:
Circus will be in town in time (3x)
Circus is waiting for departure time

Oh, baby, you know, I've got something to explain
The many countries I have seen
For five days, a fortnight, sometimes longer
And it seems, oh it seems, oh it seems
It's all a cosy company
And I do it only, only, only, only through
Oh, it's working hard for your money

Refrain:




Circus will be in town in time (3x)
Circus is waiting for departure time

Overall Meaning

The song, "Circus Will Be in Town in Time" by Golden Earring, speaks of leaving behind a loved one to travel with a circus. The singer is bidding farewell to his lover and explaining the reasons for his departure. He says that the circus is waiting for him and he has to leave, but his love won't be in vain. He describes the restless horses and the chattering of the clowns' wives in the circus. He also talks about the different countries he has seen and how hard he works to earn his money.


The song speaks about the duality of a circus performer's life, where they have to leave behind their loved ones to entertain people in different cities and countries. The performer's job requires hard work, but it's all for the sake of earning a livelihood. The chorus of the song repeats the line, "Circus will be in town in time", implying that the circus moves from place to place, and despite being a transient lifestyle, it's very much on schedule.


One of the interesting things about the song is that it's not a typical circus-themed song. It doesn't mention clowns, acrobats, or elephants, and focuses entirely on a single circus performer. The song has a melancholic feel to it, as the performer is leaving behind his lover to join the circus. It's also noteworthy that the song was released in 1968, which was a time of great social and cultural upheaval, and the theme of leaving behind a loved one to follow one's dreams would have resonated with many people.


Line by Line Meaning

Listen to what I try to tell you
Pay attention to my words


You know, it's hard to say, it's hard
It's difficult for me to express


I'm going now to other places
I'm leaving to travel elsewhere


Yes it's time that we will part
Our time together is ending


Oh, believe me, I can't stay longer
I must depart soon


Oh I'm sorry for I see you feel pain
I empathize with your sadness


Maybe for you today it's raining
Perhaps you're experiencing difficulties


But your love won't be in vain
Your feelings for me are not wasted


The horses, they're so impatient
The horses are restless and eager to go


And the clowns' wives are chattering in between
The wives of the clowns are gossiping


The variegated wagons, the sword swallower
The colorful wagons and performer are all part of the spectacle


Are all borne in the same magic scene
They're all part of the same enchanting performance


Oh believe me, I can't stay no longer
I must leave soon


Oh I'm sorry for I see you feel pain
I'm saddened by your distress


And maybe for you today it's raining
Perhaps you're experiencing challenges


But your love won't be in vain
Your love and affection have value


Circus will be in town in time (3x)
The circus is coming soon


Circus is waiting for departure time
The circus is preparing to leave


Oh, baby, you know, I've got something to explain
I need to share something with you


The many countries I have seen
I have traveled to numerous places


For five days, a fortnight, sometimes longer
For varying lengths of time


And it seems, oh it seems, oh it seems
It appears to me


It's all a cosy company
It's a comfortable group of people


And I do it only, only, only, only through
It's the only way I make a living


Oh, it's working hard for your money
It requires a lot of effort to earn a living




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