Circus
P.O.A. Lyrics


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Time to pay
Let them burn
Punish and erase me
High time I suffer
Count all my addictions
That surprise erection
That dirty obsession
My blood is on your hands
Blood is on your hands
Turn away from me, turn away
Take everything away from me
You can still hear me laughing at you
This soul cannot be chained
Can I get a witness
Here I am
So what, here I stand
See you when I get there
Rok hard dik in my hand
No, I don't expect you to understand shit
In the garden of heathens
We fuck confession
Let the motherfucker fall
I watch him fall hard
Turn away from me, turn away




Cut me in half and play with me
Now, both of me are laughing at you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to P.O.A.'s song Circus paint a picture of someone who is suffering and being punished for their addictions and obsessions. The opening lines "Time to pay/Let them burn/Punish and erase me/High time I suffer" suggest that the singer has done something wrong and is being made to pay the price. The line "Count all my addictions" underscores the idea that this person is struggling with multiple problems.


The lyrics become even more explicit with the lines "That surprise erection/That dirty obsession/My blood is on your hands/Blood is on your hands." This suggests that the singer has some sort of sexual obsession that has gotten him into trouble. The line "This soul cannot be chained" suggests that despite what has happened, this person is still strong and will not be broken.


The line "In the garden of heathens/We fuck confession/Let the motherfucker fall" suggests that the singer is surrounded by others who are just as immoral as he is. The final lines, "Cut me in half and play with me/Now, both of me are laughing at you," suggest that the singer is not going to be defeated by what has happened to him. In fact, it seems like he finds the whole situation somewhat amusing.


Line by Line Meaning

Time to pay
It's time for me to face the consequences of my actions


Let them burn
Let everything that is painful and negative in my life be destroyed


Punish and erase me
I deserve punishment for my wrongdoings and I want to be freed from the guilt and pain caused by them


High time I suffer
It's time for me to experience the consequences of my actions and take responsibility for them


Count all my addictions
Take into account all my destructive habits and tendencies


That surprise erection
That sudden, unwanted urge or feeling


That dirty obsession
That unhealthy and obsessive fixation or desire


My blood is on your hands
You are partly responsible for the pain and suffering I'm experiencing


Turn away from me, turn away
I don't want your pity or sympathy, just leave me alone


Take everything away from me
I'm willing to give up everything I have for a fresh start, to be free from my burdens


You can still hear me laughing at you
My resilience and strength will allow me to overcome my struggles and come out on top, even if you doubt me


This soul cannot be chained
Despite the external circumstances and hardships I face, I will always retain my individuality and autonomy


Can I get a witness
I'm seeking acknowledgement and validation for my struggles and triumphs


Here I am
I am present and not backing down from my challenges


So what, here I stand
I am proud of who I am and what I stand for, regardless of what others may say or do


See you when I get there
I will keep pushing forward towards my goals and I'll meet you at the finish line


Rok hard dik in my hand
I am in control of my own power and destiny


No, I don't expect you to understand shit
I am not looking for others to empathize or comprehend my struggles, I am capable of overcoming them on my own


In the garden of heathens
In a place where outsiders are not accepted and judgment is prevalent


We fuck confession
We rebel against societal norms and expectations, we refuse to conform and ask for forgiveness


Let the motherfucker fall
Let those who bring pain and destruction to others face their own consequences, and suffer the same fate they have imposed on others


I watch him fall hard
I take pleasure in seeing my oppressors suffer and fail, as justice is served


Cut me in half and play with me
I am willing to endure pain and suffering, to be broken down and built back up into a better version of myself


Now, both of me are laughing at you
I have overcome my struggles and I am now able to look back and laugh at those who doubted me or tried to bring me down




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JERRAD SHAIN, WES GEER

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TonyFranciosi

thanks for the rehearsal videos - looking forward to some NY shows

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