Clown
Loco Lyrics


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Ich bin der Clown
Für euch
Ich bin der Clown
Für euch
Ich bin der Clown
Für euch
Der Clown für euch
Ich bin der Clown
Ich bin der Clown
Hört mir ruhig etwas zu
Ja, ich bin der Clown

Ich bin der Clown
Der Clown den (??)
Ich weiß das ich alles kann,
Was du von mir verlangst
Bin lieb, ich bin böse
Ich tu, was du von mir hören willst
Was du von mir hören willst
Was ich sagen soll
Soll, soll
Was ich sagen soll
Clown

Ich bin schwach
Ich bin labil
Ich bin krank
In diesem Spiel bin ich
Bin ich der Clown
Bin ich labil
Bin ich so einsam
In meinem Spiel
Ohne Ziel

Ich bin da, wo du auch bist
Bin ein Kind deiner Phantasie
Clown

Ich könnte jeder sein
Der hasst, der hasst
Und doch geliebt

1, 2, 3, 4
Clown

Ich bin der Clown
Ich bin der Clown
Der Clown, der Clown, der Clown
Ich bin der Clown, der Clown, der Clown
Ich bin der Clown, der Clown, der Clown
Ich bin der Clown

Ich bin labil
Ich bin krank
In diesem Spiel bin ich
Bin ich der Clown
Bin ich labil
Bin ich so einsam
In meinem Spiel
Ohne Ziel
Ohne Ziel
Ohne Ziel

Ich bin der Clown
Für euch
Ich bin der Clown
Für euch
Ja, ich bin der Clown
Für euch
Der Clown




Ich bin der Clown
Für euch

Overall Meaning

The song "Clown" by Loco is a poignant song about a performer, who is likened to a clown, that strives to be all things to all people. The song opens with a repetition of the phrase "Ich bin der Clown, Für euch," which translates to "I am the clown, for you." The performer, identified as the clown, appears to be performing for an audience or satisfying the wishes of others. He acknowledges this by repeating the line "Ich bin der Clown, Ich bin der Clown" to emphasize his identity as a performer.


The subsequent verses reveal the inner struggle and pain that he experiences in his role as a clown. The lyrics depict a man who is weak, unstable, and ill, both physically and psychologically. He feels lonely and aimless in his role, which appears to be a recurring cycle of audience-pleasing followed by a downward spiral. The clown describes himself as pliable and all-encompassing in a way that shows he is receptive to meeting others' standards of behavior or perception of him, suggesting a desperation to find acceptance. The song's chorus "ohne Ziel," meaning "without purpose," emphasizes the inner turmoil the performer feels.


Overall, the song "Clown" showcases the conflicting emotions felt by a performer who is essentially a slave to his audience. The clown acts as the embodiment of the performer, who has no identity outside of the approval of the audience. The song does an excellent job of portraying how performers can feel trapped and helpless in their role, creating a powerful metaphor for the human experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Ich bin der Clown
I am the person who puts on a show for everyone's entertainment


Für euch
It's all for you, the audience


Der Clown für euch
I am solely here to keep you entertained


Hört mir ruhig etwas zu
Listen closely, I have something to say


Ich weiß das ich alles kann, Was du von mir verlangst
I am aware of what you expect from me and can deliver accordingly


Bin lieb, ich bin böse Ich tu, was du von mir hören willst
I can be whatever you want me to be, good or bad. I will say what you want to hear


Was ich sagen soll Soll, soll Was ich sagen soll Clown
I will stay scripted and perform according to your expectations, just like a clown


Bin ein Kind deiner Phantasie
I am the character you imagine me to be


Ich bin da, wo du auch bist
I am always available to entertain you


Ich könnte jeder sein, Der hasst, der hasst Und doch geliebt
I have the ability to portray any emotion or character, even if it's one that is not well-liked


Ich bin der Clown, Der Clown, der Clown
I am the ultimate performer, the clown you can always count on


Ich bin labil Ich bin krank In diesem Spiel bin ich Bin ich der Clown Bin ich labil Bin ich so einsam In meinem Spiel Ohne Ziel
I am unstable and feel sick, but I continue to perform, feeling lonely in this never-ending game


Ich bin der Clown Für euch
I exist only to bring joy to you, the audience


Ja, ich bin der Clown Für euch Der Clown Ich bin der Clown Für euch
Yes, I am here to entertain you and I will continue to be the clown for you




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Comments from YouTube:

Tellon

Fuckin awesome right there :P Though I ain't understanding a word except for "ich been das clown" and "Ich been bose" or hoewever u spell it :P Does tabs exist anywhere for it? I like it :D

Chuste Martiny

2:37 best thing ever :D

Jerbear St

juggalo metal \m/ whoop whoop!

Dante-x

Whoop whoop!

Memorexia

@snookmaster9 yes is the same band that made Seelenreiter

Memorexia

@Stuntmanner Ich bin der Clown = I am the Clown... Ich bin Boese = I am bad... sorry i dont have Tabs :( the band doesnt exist anymore :(

Drew Bledsoe

is this the same bad that mad seelintra there other album please reply

J T

Ich bin der Clown xD || \/

HLG Jammer

I like ICP. Prefer Twiztid, but still. This band isn't affiliated with Psychopathic. It just happens to be a clown.

Drew Bledsoe

ok other comment was a little bad uhmm is this the same band that made the album seelenreiter please respond

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