Circus
Psycore Lyrics


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behind every door there's a question
and just around the corner
there's a hole in the ground
that someone forgot to fix
but i'm still alive
still alive, still trying to sell my soul
for a ticket to the moon and the stars
once in a while i have a life
but somehow i always seem to mistake it for garbage
and throw it away
i must have messed up a million times or more
i guess nothing is so good
that you can't make it worse
nothing is so great
that you can't mess it up
nothing is so perfect
that you can't turn it down

it's always the same:
when the wind of wealth, love and fortune
is blowing my way
when my piece of reality
is becoming a butterfly
that's when the circus arrives

circus
i always act the clown
circus
always on the way down
circus
i drive myself insane
circus
why do i play this game

when i've turned water into wine
just when i've reached the shore
to the river of a splendid future
that's when the circus arrives

circus
i always act the clown
circus
always on the way down

when life feels great
that's when the circus comes to town

i've taught myself to die without a sound
to live without a reason
to smile without locking
i have no interest in this world
the universe inside my head
is bigger and better and nicer to me
in the streets i dream
you can walk around naked and drunk
all the time
at the end of the day the sun goes up
just because it wants to, and we dance
like water and children above the fire
it's beautiful
not at all like the real world
that claim exist
where living is like walking barefoot
over broken glasses
with a baby dinosaur on each shoulder
where the only purpose in life
is to grow older
that's not it, love is it
love is the tallest flower in your garden
love is a helmet and there's a war out there
burning flesh everywhere
unsecure elements of fear
lethal hunger for peace and tranquillity
question: how come you can't accept
the fat sweaty person on the seat next to you
on the concord to paradise
your world is too small
you are too blind
your brain is too fat, that's why

nothing is so good
that you can't make it worse
nothing is so great
that you can't mess it up
nothing is so perfect
that you can't turn it down

nothing is so good




nothing is
nothing

Overall Meaning

The song "Circus" by Psycore talks about the struggles of life and how it's like a circus, always throwing us unexpected events and situations. The singer talks about the questions behind every door and the holes in the ground that someone forgot to fix. However, they are still alive and trying to sell their soul for a ticket to the moon and the stars. They also mention making mistakes and throwing away good things in their life, only to have the circus show up when things are going well. Despite all of this, the singer keeps going and tries to find beauty in the world, although it's not always easy.


The lyrics are quite poetic and paint a picture of a person who is constantly struggling to find their place in the world. The circus represents the unexpected and uncontrollable events of life that can make it difficult to find happiness and stability. The singer seems to have given up on the world around them and instead focuses on their own inner universe, which they describe as bigger, better, and nicer.


The song is a commentary on human nature and the way we react to the ups and downs of life. It's a reminder that even when things are difficult, we should keep going and try to find happiness in small things. The circus may always be lurking around the corner, but we have the power to keep moving forward.


Line by Line Meaning

behind every door there's a question
Curiosity and mystery lie behind every closed door.


and just around the corner
Answers and revelations may be just a few steps away.


there's a hole in the ground
Danger and potential harm lurk in unexpected places.


that someone forgot to fix
Neglect and oversight can have serious consequences.


but i'm still alive
Despite the dangers and pitfalls, the artist continues to survive.


still alive, still trying to sell my soul
The singer is willing to compromise their values for personal gain or success.


for a ticket to the moon and the stars
The singer longs for something unattainable or unrealistic.


once in a while i have a life
Occasionally, the artist experiences moments of happiness and fulfillment.


but somehow i always seem to mistake it for garbage
The artist has a self-destructive tendency to undervalue and discard positive experiences.


and throw it away
The artist actively sabotages their own enjoyment and success.


i must have messed up a million times or more
The singer has a history of failure and mistakes, perhaps due to self-sabotage.


i guess nothing is so good
The artist recognizes that even positive experiences or successes can be flawed or unsatisfying.


that you can't make it worse
There is always a risk of ruining or tarnishing something good.


nothing is so great
Even seemingly perfect or ideal situations can have negative aspects or drawbacks.


that you can't mess it up
Every situation is vulnerable to human error and imperfection.


nothing is so perfect
Perfection is unattainable and often unrealistic.


that you can't turn it down
There will always be something imperfect about any situation.


it's always the same:
The cycle of success and failure repeats itself constantly.


when the wind of wealth, love and fortune is blowing my way
During times of abundance, the singer is susceptible to the negative aspects of success.


when my piece of reality is becoming a butterfly
As life begins to improve and transform, the artist's troubles seem to intensify.


that's when the circus arrives
Amidst success and transformation, troubles and negativity seem to surface.


circus i always act the clown
The artist feels like they cannot avoid being the butt of the joke or the outsider.


circus always on the way down
The singer feels a constant sense of decline or failure, even during moments of success.


circus i drive myself insane
The artist feels like they are causing their own emotional turmoil and instability.


circus why do i play this game
The singer is frustrated with their own self-destructive behaviors and cannot understand why they continue.


when i've turned water into wine
The singer has overcome significant obstacles and achieved something seemingly miraculous.


just when i've reached the shore
As the singer emerges from their struggles and begins to find success, troubles arise once again.


to the river of a splendid future
The artist is hopeful for a bright and successful future.


that's when the circus arrives
Even during moments of hope and optimism, negative forces seem to arise.


circus i always act the clown
The singer feels like they cannot escape being the target of ridicule or failure.


circus always on the way down
The singer feels like they are constantly struggling and dealing with setbacks.


when life feels great
During moments of happiness and success, negativity seems to follow.


that's when the circus comes to town
The artist feels like they cannot avoid the cycle of success and failure.


i've taught myself to die without a sound
The artist has learned to internalize their pain and suffering, suffering quietly and alone.


to live without a reason
The singer feels a sense of emptiness and purposelessness in their life.


to smile without locking
The artist can put on a cheerful facade without repressing their emotions.


i have no interest in this world
The singer feels disconnected or disengaged from the world around them.


the universe inside my head is bigger and better and nicer to me
The singer finds solace and comfort in their imagination and inner world.


in the streets i dream
Even in mundane or everyday situations, the singer finds themselves lost in their own thoughts.


you can walk around naked and drunk all the time
The artist feels a sense of freedom and liberation in their inner world, unconstrained by societal expectations or norms.


at the end of the day the sun goes up
Despite the cyclical and tumultuous nature of life, the world continues to turn and persevere.


just because it wants to, and we dance
Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of life, there are moments of spontaneity and joy.


like water and children above the fire
In moments of joy and freedom, we act without inhibitions, like children playing recklessly above an open flame.


it's beautiful
Despite the struggles and setbacks of life, there is still beauty and wonder to be found.


not at all like the real world that claim exist
The artist feels disillusioned with the world around them, finding more solace in their inner world and imagination.


where living is like walking barefoot over broken glasses
The artist feels like the world is full of danger and pain that one must navigate, much like walking over sharp glass barefoot.


with a baby dinosaur on each shoulder
The burden of navigating the struggles of life feels like carrying heavy and unpredictable loads, like baby dinosaurs.


where the only purpose in life is to grow older
The artist feels like the sole purpose of life is to simply continue living and aging.


that's not it, love is it
The singer feels that the true purpose of life is to find and experience love.


love is the tallest flower in your garden
Love is something precious and beautiful, something to be tended and nurtured carefully.


love is a helmet and there's a war out there
Love is something that protects and guides us through the struggles and challenges of life.


burning flesh everywhere unsecure elements of fear lethal hunger for peace and tranquillity question: how come you can't accept the fat sweaty person on the seat next to you on the concord to paradise
The world is filled with danger, fear, and pain. Despite this, the artist wonders why people focus so much on insignificant things like physical appearance.


your world is too small
The artist feels that people often limit themselves and their experiences by focusing on superficial things.


you are too blind
The singer feels that people are often unwilling or unable to see beyond their own narrow worldview.


your brain is too fat, that's why
The singer feels that people overthink and overanalyze, leading to an inability to see the bigger picture or appreciate the world around them.


nothing is so good
Even positive experiences or situations can have negative aspects or drawbacks.


nothing is
Life is inherently unpredictable and constantly in flux.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARLOS SEPULVEDA, HANS WILHOLM, HANSI BAUMGARTNER, MARKUS KINNANDER

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