Everybody Loves The Clown
Nirvana Lyrics


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He's not the greatest man the world has known
But everybody likes the clown
He leaves behind him a thousand laughs
Everybody loves the clown

He finds himself a little friend
He waves to someone else
We need you, need you
See you, see you

And underneath the pain, he maybe sad
But everywhere they see the clown
And on the face they see, he makes them laugh
He never wants to bring you down

He finds himself a little friend
He waves to someone else
We need you, need you
See you, see you

See him, watch him, on the trampoline
Under, over, hear the children scream

He's not the greatest man the world has known
But everybody likes the clown
He leaves behind him a thousand laughs
Everybody loves the clown

He finds himself a little friend
He waves to someone else




We need you, need you
See you, see you

Overall Meaning

The song Everybody Loves The Clown by Nirvana speaks about a happy-go-lucky character in the form of a clown who always manages to bring joy to the people around him. The clown is not considered to be the greatest man the world has ever known but his talent of making people laugh is what draws everyone towards him. He leaves behind a thousand laughs wherever he goes and that is why everybody loves the clown.


The lyrics of the song suggest that despite the clown's cheerful disposition on the outside, he may be carrying sadness within himself. However, he never lets that bring down the people around him. He finds a little friend and waves to someone else. The chorus repeats the line "we need you, see you" which might indicate that the clown is not just a source of entertainment but also a need for people.


The song paints a picture of children having fun, bouncing on a trampoline and screaming with joy. The repetitive chorus emphasizes the love and need that the people have for the clown. The lyrics, like most Nirvana songs, are open to interpretation but it seems to be a tribute to the talent of entertainers who bring happiness to people's lives.


Line by Line Meaning

He's not the greatest man the world has known
Even though he may not be the best person in the world,


But everybody likes the clown
Everyone loves him for who he is.


He leaves behind him a thousand laughs
His presence brings joy and happiness to many people.


He finds himself a little friend
He meets someone who he can connect with.


He waves to someone else
He greets others and makes new friends.


We need you, need you
Others seek his company and value his presence.


See you, see you
They look forward to seeing him again.


And underneath the pain, he maybe sad
Despite his hardships, he may still feel sadness.


But everywhere they see the clown
Regardless, people still admire and enjoy his company.


And on the face they see, he makes them laugh
He brings smiles and laughter wherever he goes.


He never wants to bring you down
He always tries to uplift others and make them happy.


See him, watch him, on the trampoline
Watch him play and find joy in life's simple pleasures.


Under, over, hear the children scream
Laugh and enjoy life, just like the children do.




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Nice

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love this

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