Circus
Heartpunch Lyrics

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You won't wash off that clown face
Last nights makeup don't looks so good
I wanna leave you too bad there's no circus to run off to

Walking the tightrope trying to balance it all babe and it's so hard
Cause you make me feel like I'm gonna fall
I wanna leave you it's to bad there's no circus to run off to

You've pulled your last stunt
I don't wanna tame the lion any more
I wanna leave you it's too bad there's no circus to run off to

Let's not, not talk about the elephant in the room
I wanna leave you it's too bad there's no circus to run off to

Overall Meaning

The song "Circus" by Heartpunch presents a clever metaphor to describe a deteriorating relationship. The lyrics are full of circus-like imagery that highlight the feeling of being trapped and the desire to escape. The opening lines, "You won't wash off that clown face, Last night's makeup don't look so good" suggest that the person is still wearing the face paint from the previous night, indicating that they are still playing the same old game. The lines also imply that the mask they are wearing is starting to fade, exposing their true self. The following line, "I wanna leave you too bad there's no circus to run off to," says that the person wants to break free from the current situation, and the only way out is by running away to a different circus.

The second verse continues with the circus imagery where a tightrope walker is struggling to balance, and the singer feels just as unsteady in the relationship. The line, "Cause you make me feel like I'm gonna fall," clearly shows that the relationship is unstable, and it takes a lot of effort to keep it together. The chorus repeats the sentiment of wanting to leave and escape the relationship, but there is no other place to go.

Overall, the song is a metaphorical representation of a dysfunctional relationship, where one person is wearing a mask and performing the same old tricks, while the other person feels trapped and desires to run away to a different circus.

Line by Line Meaning

You won't wash off that clown face
Your fake persona is indelible

Last nights makeup don't looks so good
Your attempt to conceal your true emotions is failing

I wanna leave you too bad there's no circus to run off to
I want to end this relationship but there is no easy escape

Walking the tightrope trying to balance it all babe and it's so hard
I am struggling to maintain a stable situation with you

Cause you make me feel like I'm gonna fall
Your actions create an unstable environment that makes me anxious

You've pulled your last stunt
I am tired of your attention seeking behavior

I don't wanna tame the lion any more
I am no longer willing to deal with your excessive aggression

Let's not, not talk about the elephant in the room
We should address the obvious issues in our relationship

I wanna leave you it's too bad there's no circus to run off to
I wish there was an easy way out of this situation

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Chelsea Childress

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