Everybody Loves A Fire
Lewis and Clark Expedition Lyrics

Everybody loves a clown, so why don't you?
People generally enjoy the company of playful, humorous people like clowns. Why don't you find me amusing too?

Everybody laughs at the things I say and do
People find my funny actions and words hilarious and laugh along.

They all laugh when they see me comin'
People expect me to put up a funny, jovial act every time I'm around, which prompts them to laugh even before I do anything.

But you don't laugh, you just go home runnin'
You don't appreciate my clowning around, but instead get uncomfortable and try to leave as soon as possible.

Everybody loves a clown, so why can't you?
Even though most people seem to enjoy my clownish behavior, you are the exception and don't seem to reciprocate the same feelings towards me.

A clown has feelings, too
Despite hiding behind a happy facade, clowns are human too and have their share of emotions and vulnerabilities.

I joke around at a party when you are there
Whenever you are present at a gathering, I try to entertain you and make you laugh with my humorous antics.

But you don't laugh, you don't look, you just don't care
However, you don't seem to pay attention or let loose during social situations, even when I try to lighten the mood.

If you wonder why this clown is cryin'
If you ever wonder why I'm sad, even though I'm supposed to be cheerful and upbeat all the time.

Look a little closer, inside I'm dyin'
You should look beyond my happy exterior and understand that I have deep-rooted, personal struggles that affect me emotionally.

It's not easy to be in love, you see
Being a clown and experiencing romantic love can be quite challenging because people often see me as a jester or buffoon, rather than someone capable of genuine affection and intimacy.

When you're a clown like me'
Being a performer and entertainer in roles like a clown leaves little room for conventional love, as people see the character rather than the person.

I don't know how to say that I love you
I have trouble expressing my deep affection for you because I fear that you won't take it seriously, and instead ask me to tell another joke.

'cause you would smile and say 'Tell a joke or two'
I feel that if I were to confess my feelings to you, you would dismiss it or take it as another part of my usual clownish behavior rather than genuine affection.

Yes, I'm a clown but I don't want to be
I may have adopted this persona for social situations, but it doesn't define me entirely. I want to show the other aspects of my personality to people.

Why can'tcha see the other side of me?
I wish you could see me beyond my clown role, as the person I actually am beneath the surface.

Guess I'll be the guy who plays the part
I believe that people only see me as a clown, rather than as a multifaceted individual. Hence, I'll continue playing the role assigned to me.

Of a clown with a broken heart
Despite performing and appearing happy outside, I'm distressed from within, having experienced heartbreak or inadequate romantic relationships.

Dreamin' of your love and not knowing where to start
As a clown, I struggle to express my love, and I continually dream of you and our relationship, yet I'm left confused and unsure about how to proceed.

Dreamin' of your love and not knowin' where to start
Reiteration of the anxiety felt by a clown struggling with love and uncertain about how to proceed to receive your affection.