The duo scored the music for the NBC programme “Heroes” from its 2006 première to its 2011 cancellation. The have also scored the television programmes “Virtuality” and “Nurse Jackie”.
They have released six albums, with the most recent release being Heroes: Original Score, released in April 2009. Before that "White Flags of Winter Chimneys" was the latest regular album released in December 2008.
Sideshow
Wendy & Lisa Lyrics
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Nothing else to do out there
Is what you want, what you need
Decisions made in privacy
Step right up and name your game
Take a chance, pick a card, any card
I'll guess your age, I'll name your fate
Come to the sideshow
Come to the sideshow, yeah
Come to the sideshow
Come and get your mind blown, yeah
Mysterious and curious
Boredom is so serious
The red velvet curtain draws
There's no way to hide your flaws
Now you've come to see your show
It feels like what you've learned ain't vogue
Do you know what you're looking at
Can you see what is staring back
You're in the sideshow
Come to the sideshow, yeah
Come to the sideshow
Come and get your mind blown, yeah
The government, firmament, spearmint, double mint
Handshaking, green berets, looking cool and talking sharp
And you say this and that and that ain't where it's at
Time can wash away the fears
Stay away from the devil's tears
Get off your knees and on your feet
Can you feel the heartbeat
Come to the sideshow
Come to the sideshow, yeah
Come to the sideshow
Come and get your mind blown, yeah
Time can wash away the fears
Stay away from the devil's tears
Off your knees and on your feet
Don't be shy I'm waiting
Come to the sideshow
Come to the sideshow, yeah
Come to the sideshow
Come and get your mind blown, yeah
Come to the sideshow
Come to the sideshow, yeah
Come to the sideshow
Come and get your mind blown, yeah
Come to the sideshow
You're in the sideshow
Come to the sideshow
Come and get your mind blown
Come to the sideshow
Come and get your mind blown, yeah
Come to the sideshow
Come get your mind blown
Come to the sideshow
The lyrics of Wendy & Lisa's song Sideshow speak of a sideshow, which is a term used to describe a traveling exhibition or carnival comprising several attractions, such as sideshows, freak shows, and other unusual acts. The lines "Come in, take a chair, Nothing else to do out there" alludes to the idea that people attend these shows out of curiosity and boredom. The performer asks the audience to participate in the show and take a chance by picking a card, asking questions about their fate, or guessing their age. The lyrics also suggest that the performer can see through the audience's facade and reveal their true selves, saying "There's no way to hide your flaws."
The verses then take a political turn, with lines like "The government, firmament, spearmint, double mint, handshaking, green berets, looking cool and talking sharp," implying a criticism or skepticism about authority and those in power. The song, therefore, seems to be a commentary on society, where people are looking for entertainment to escape their mundane lives, but behind the facade, there lies a system of power that often takes advantage of them.
Line by Line Meaning
Come in, take a chair
Please come in and take a seat.
Nothing else to do out there
There is nothing else to do outside.
Is what you want, what you need
Is what you want and need the same?
Decisions made in privacy
Decisions made secretly.
Step right up and name your game
Come closer and tell me what you want to play.
Take a chance, pick a card, any card
Pick a card and take a chance.
I'll guess your age, I'll name your fate
I will try to determine your age and fate.
Don't be shy I'm waiting
Don't be shy, I am here and ready for you.
Come to the sideshow
Come to the exhibition or show.
Come and get your mind blown, yeah
Come and experience something incredible or amazing.
Mysterious and curious
Something mysterious and interesting.
Boredom is so serious
Feeling bored is a serious matter.
The red velvet curtain draws
The red curtain is closing, the show is about to begin.
There's no way to hide your flaws
It is impossible to hide your imperfections.
Now you've come to see your show
You have come to see your own display.
It feels like what you've learned ain't vogue
What you thought you knew is no longer in fashion.
Do you know what you're looking at
Do you understand what you're seeing?
Can you see what is staring back
Can you see what is looking back at you?
The government, firmament, spearmint, double mint
A series of words, possibly related to politics, the sky, or chewing gum flavors.
Handshaking, green berets, looking cool and talking sharp
Shaking hands, military hats, appearing confident and eloquent.
And you say this and that and that ain't where it's at
You say things that are not really relevant or true.
Time can wash away the fears
Time can make your fears go away.
Stay away from the devil's tears
Stay away from evil or wickedness.
Get off your knees and on your feet
Stand up and take action.
Can you feel the heartbeat
Can you feel your pulse or passion?
You're in the sideshow
You are part of the exhibition or show.
Off your knees and on your feet
Don't kneel, stand up.
Come to the sideshow
Come to the exhibition or show.
Come and get your mind blown, yeah
Come and experience something incredible or amazing.
Come to the sideshow
Come to the exhibition or show.
Come get your mind blown
Come experience something incredible or amazing.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOBBY RIVKIN, LISA COLEMAN, WENDY MELVOIN
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