Circus
Lindsay Mendez Lyrics
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You're my first one so forgive me if it's messy.
Just to be fair,
I admit that I'm scared,
And sorry for what I must do.
Best not to talk ‘cuz you'll kill the mood around you.
Just close your eyes and be lucky that I found you.
No one will know,
It's easy as 1... 2…3!
Good afternoon miss, you are my second victim,
First one was trouble, not to worry ‘cuz I fixed him,
Shhh, not a word,
‘cuz you won't be heard,
When I your life in my hands.
Just know that what I am doing is part of a plan!
I will connect with as many souls as I can!
And the soul that controls me, the one I should know,
Must see my work here,
Which means you have to go.
Surely you could understand,
Haven't you been in love on the edge where there's no turning back,
Just the thought of him can take you to some new dimension,
So you do what you can just to get his attention,
It drives you to boil, right up till you spill,
It can drive you to bliss,
It can drive you to kill.
Sometimes I feel like I'=m living in a circus,
Clown with a tear in a tent that isn't working.
All work no play,
Day after day.
Till I have a life in my hands.
Good evening gents,
Step right up into my circus.
I'm the ringmaster and this is where the work is,
Goodbye you're done,
Do as he does,
To lead him right into my heart.
If he could see me now,
He'd know he's not alone.
This trail of breadcrumbs I'm making,
Leading him right to my home.
If he were with me now,
Then love could be the twist,
We could be together,
In a world where we exist.
We could be together,
In a world where we'd exist.
Sometimes I feel like I'm living in a circus.
Sometimes, I'm in control.
In Lindsey Mendez's song "Circus," the lyrics describe the feeling of being trapped in a circus-like existence that is driven by a desire for love and companionship. The first lines of the song, "Hello kind sir I'm so glad you never met me, you're my first one so forgive me if it's messy," indicate that the singer is in the process of luring a potential partner into her grasp. She admits to being scared and apologizes for what she must do before urging her partner to close their eyes and "be lucky that I found you."
The second verse continues with the singer addressing another potential partner and revealing that they are "part of a plan." The singer reveals that they are being controlled by a "soul" that must see their work in action, which means that the partner must go. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to fulfill their plan, even if it means taking lives.
The chorus of the song describes the feeling of being in a circus, where the singer is constantly performing and working, without experiencing any joy or happiness. The final verse is a plea to a specific partner, encouraging them to see the breadcrumbs she leaves behind and follow them to her home, where they might finally find companionship.
Overall, the lyrics to "Circus" are dark and eerie, suggesting a deep sense of loneliness and desperation in the singer's life. However, the melody of the song is upbeat and almost cheerful, creating a stark contrast between the lyrics and the music that helps to convey the sense of hope that lies beneath the surface.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello kind sir I'm so glad you never met me.
I'm about to do something terrible to you, but I'm grateful we've never met before and you don't know who I am or what's coming.
You're my first one so forgive me if it's messy.
I'm new to what I'm about to do, so I might not be very good at it.
Just to be fair,
I admit that I'm scared,
And sorry for what I must do.
I'm scared and I don't want to do this, but I feel like I have to.
Best not to talk ‘cuz you'll kill the mood around you.
Just close your eyes and be lucky that I found you.
No one will know,
Okay, here goes.
It's easy as 1... 2…3!
Don't say anything or it will ruin the moment. Just close your eyes and let me do what I need to do. It's not hard and no one will find out.
Good afternoon miss, you are my second victim,
First one was trouble, not to worry ‘cuz I fixed him,
Shhh, not a word,
‘cuz you won't be heard,
When I your life in my hands.
You're my second victim today. The first one was a problem, but I took care of it. Don't say anything because no one will hear you when your life is in my hands.
Just know that what I am doing is part of a plan!
I will connect with as many souls as I can!
And the soul that controls me, the one I should know,
Must see my work here,
Which means you have to go.
This is all part of a bigger plan to connect with as many people as possible. The soul that controls me wants to see my work, and unfortunately that means you have to go.
Surely you could understand,
Haven't you been in love on the edge where there's no turning back,
Just the thought of him can take you to some new dimension,
So you do what you can just to get his attention,
It drives you to boil, right up till you spill,
It can drive you to bliss,
It can drive you to kill.
Can't you relate to wanting something so bad that it takes you to new heights? Sometimes it can be exhilarating, and other times it can drive you to do things you never thought you were capable of.
Sometimes I feel like I'm living in a circus,
Clown with a tear in a tent that isn't working.
All work no play,
Day after day.
Till I have a life in my hands.
Sometimes I feel like my life is a big, chaotic circus, with me being the clown who's constantly struggling. But every day, I keep working towards my goal, even if it means taking someone's life.
Good evening gents,
Step right up into my circus.
I'm the ringmaster and this is where the work is,
Goodbye you're done,
Do as he does,
To lead him right into my heart.
Welcome to my circus, where I'm in charge and calling the shots. You're done for, and now it's time to start leading HIM down the right path towards my heart.
If he could see me now,
He'd know he's not alone.
This trail of breadcrumbs I'm making,
Leading him right to my home.
If he were with me now,
Then love could be the twist,
We could be together,
In a world where we exist.
We could be together,
In a world where we'd exist.
If only he could see how much I care about him, he'd know he's not alone. I'm leaving this trail of breadcrumbs for him so he can find his way to me. If we were together, we could be happy in a world that we create.
Sometimes, I'm in control.
Despite everything that's happened, sometimes I feel like I'm the one in control of my life and my destiny.
Contributed by Jacob R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.