1) Graham is the… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with the name Graham.
1) Graham is the moniker used by pop wunderkind Graham Darnell, whose recorded output is situated in lyrical style and delivery somewhere between Elliot Smith, Prefab Sprout and that unrepeatedly eighties phenomenon, The Dream Academy. Arco are his live backing band and he also helps out with some extra guitar at their gigs. Available on Dreamy Records.
2) Graham, a Montclair native, now resides in eastern Massachusetts among the sizzling radiance of gnarly keypads and a unique perspective.
Graham is also a founding member of the Jamaica Plains' collective known as 'Full Grown Spiders.'
The Greatest Show on Earth
Graham Lyrics
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People what never leave
Some of them are funny, they'll spend all your money
My friend there'll be no reprieve
A night so cold and black, never coming back
Fell in the river, fell in the river
Well in a ball of flame one eyed jack fell down
Amongst that night in Chinatown
Machete wielding raiders
A night so cold and black, I'm never coming back
Fell in the river, fell in the river
Ladies and gentlemen, oh I'm so glad that you could come too
The greatest show on earth, yes it's a vicious cabaret
You've all got your part to play
The greatest show on earth, yes it's a lovely sunny day
You've all got your part to play
The lights go down on this lucky town
Yes, it's living for the city
The stars come out in the their twinkling lights
Hey this place almost looks pretty
A night so cold and black, never coming back
Fell in the river
Ladies and gentlemen
Oh, I'm so glad that you could come to
The greatest show on earth, it's a vicious cabaret
You've all got your part to play
The greatest show on earth, it's a lovely sunny day
You've all got your part to play
The lyrics of Graham "Suggs" McPherson's song "The Greatest Show on Earth" tell a story of a dark and twisted world, filled with strange characters and dangerous situations. The opening lines set the tone for this imagery, describing the people in the show with "faces like fish" and "some of them are funny, they'll spend all your money". The singer warns that there will be "no reprieve" once you enter this world. The lyrics also describe a series of events, including someone falling into a river and one-eyed Jack falling down "in a ball of flame". There are also machete-wielding raiders in a night in Chinatown.
The chorus of the song, however, brings a slightly contradictory message. The singer welcomes the audience, saying he's "so glad that you could come to the greatest show on earth". The show is described as a "vicious cabaret" and the audience is encouraged to play their part. The second part of the chorus, however, describes a lovely sunny day, suggesting that this twisted world still holds some beauty.
Overall, the lyrics present a dichotomy of a dangerous and dark world, and a show that is beautiful and entertaining. It's up to the audience to decide which side they want to be on.
Line by Line Meaning
There's people in here with faces like fish
There are strange and unusual people present here.
People what never leave
Some individuals remain within this peculiar place indefinitely.
Some of them are funny, they'll spend all your money
Certain folks here are entertaining but will exhaust your finances.
My friend there'll be no reprieve
There is no way to escape this situation.
A night so cold and black, never coming back
This dark, frigid evening will never be forgotten.
Fell in the river, fell in the river
Someone had fallen and entered the river.
Well in a ball of flame one eyed jack fell down
A man named One Eyed Jack fell down in a ball of fire.
Beside the space invaders
This occurred next to the Space Invaders arcade game.
Amongst that night in Chinatown
This event happened during a night in Chinatown.
Machete wielding raiders
Individuals wielding machetes attacked.
The greatest show on earth, yes it's a vicious cabaret
This is a brutal and savage display occurring.
You've all got your part to play
Everyone involved here has a role to fulfill.
The greatest show on earth, yes it's a lovely sunny day
Despite the savagery, it is a pleasant and sunny day.
The lights go down on this lucky town
The lights fade on this fortunate town.
Yes, it's living for the city
Here, the city is the center of attention and all that matters.
The stars come out in the their twinkling lights
The stars appear in their glittering beauty.
Hey this place almost looks pretty
In this context, even this slightly unsettling place has a certain beauty.
Ladies and gentlemen, oh I'm so glad that you could come to
The singer is grateful for the presence of all guests.
A night so cold and black, never coming back
This same night, seen previously as dark and cold, is never going to be forgotten.
Fell in the river
This describes someone falling into a river.
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Sharoney
I love Charlton Heston's safari jacket and fedora!
Michael Witkowski
This movie was one of Chuck's first movie in a starring role.
karen waingart
voy a estar enamorada de chartlon heston toda la vida
Emily Vanin
i love the girl in the green dress with the pop corn
Anna Galati
She was stunning and loved her hair.
NYC Songman
Gloria Grahame is my baby; damn, she was fine.
Denise Noe
One of the most skilled actresses ever. She was beautiful in an unconventional way and the quirky quality made her special.
Randy Acuna
I find this film a big package of fun in the demille style beautifully shot with eye popping 3 strip technicolor. Why people hate it is a mystery to me. Don't take it so seriously and just go with it.
paula miles
Gloria grahame especially is just great
Alex Valiansky
I agree with you wholeheartedly.