My Name Is Carnival
Youn Sun Nah Lyrics

I've seen your face in every place that I'll be goin'
I cannot escape the memories of you, as they follow me everywhere I go.

I read your words like black hungry birds read every song
Your words have a deep, powerful resonance within me, akin to the way birds devour every note of their favorite songs.

Rise and fall
Everything in life has its ups and downs.

Spin and call
Life is constantly changing, and we must adapt to these changes by putting out a call for help when we need it most.

And my name
The artist is personifying the idea of 'carnival,' making it the subject of this stanza.

Is carnival
The carnival is the embodiment of the fleeting joys and sorrows of life - a microcosm of the experiences we go through as humans.

Sad music in the night
The music is a reflection of our inner emotions, bringing out feelings of melancholy and longing.

Sings a scream of light out of chorus
The song is a haunting melody that lifts us out of our sadness, even if only for a fleeting moment.

And voices you might hear appear and disappear
The voices represent the people we encounter throughout our lives, who come and go without warning.

In the forest
The carnival can create a world that feels removed from reality, where anything is possible.

Short and tall throw the ball
The games we play at the carnival level the playing field, making everyone equal in the face of chance and circumstance.

And my name is carnival
The carnival is the place where the artist feels most at home, and it serves as a reminder of life's many curves.

Strings of yellow tears
The tears represent the fragile strands of life that can unravel at any moment.

Drip from black wire fears
Our fears can be all-consuming, like wires that wrap around us and hold us back.

In the meadow
This is another reference to the carnival's dreamlike atmosphere, where anything is possible.

And their white halos spin
The carnival's beauty is fleeting, and like a halo, it can disappear in an instant.

With an anger that is thin
The carnival's highs and lows can spark intense emotions within us, but these feelings quickly dissipate as we move on to the next experience.

And turns to sorrow
Our joy can quickly turn to sorrow once we realize how fleeting it all is.

King of all
The singer personifies the carnival again, this time as a regal figure who presides over it all.

Hear me call
The artist is calling out to the carnival, asking it to deliver them from their mundane existence.

Hear my name
The carnival is the artist's ticket to a world of wonder, as well as a reminder of the fleeting nature of life.

Carnival
The carnival is an all-encompassing force that has the power to transform our lives, if only for a short while.

Here there is no law
The carnival is a place where anything goes, and the normal rules of society don't apply.

But the arcade's penny claw
Even in this lawless realm, we must still abide by the laws of chance and probability.

Hanging empty
This is a reference to the arcade game where you try to pick up toys with the claw, and despite your best efforts, the device always feels empty.

The painted laughing smile
The carnival is a place where we can let our guard down and be ourselves, even if that means putting on a painted smile to hide our true emotions.

And the turning of the style
The carnival's ever-changing atmosphere is a reflection of our ever-changing emotions and experiences.

Do not envy
Despite the carnival's allure, the artist warns against becoming too envious of what we see there.

And the small
This refers to the marginalized people of society, who might feel like they don't belong in the normal world, but can find a sense of belonging at the carnival.

Can steal the ball
Even those who feel powerless in the real world can experience moments of triumph and victory at the carnival.

To touch the face
The carnival offers us a glimpse into a different world, where we can touch the face of the unknown and experience something new and exciting.

Of carnival
The carnival is the star of the show, the all-important entity that serves as the driving force behind the artist's emotions.

The fat woman frowns
The carnival also has its darker side, one that can be both frightening and oppressive, as represented by the fat woman's frown.

At screaming frightened clowns
The clowns are a common fixture of the carnival, but they can also be a source of fear and anxiety for many people.

That move enchanted
Despite the fear they might inspire in some individuals, the clowns retain an enchanted quality that draws us in and fascinates us.

And a shadow lie and waits
The carnival's shadowy underbelly is always there, lurking beneath the surface, waiting to reveal itself at any moment.

Outside your iron gates
The iron gates represent the barriers that we put up to protect ourselves from the harsh realities of life, but they are not enough to keep the carnival at bay.

With one wish granted
The carnival has the power to grant us our wildest dreams, but these desires are often fleeting and unsustainable.

Colors fall
The carnival is a visual feast, and the colors and lights are a constant reminder of the magic that surrounds us.

Throw the ball
Throwing the ball is a metaphor for taking a chance, and the carnival is the place where we can take these risks without fear of judgment or rejection.

Play the game
Life is a game, and the carnival is the ultimate embodiment of this pursuit, with its games of chance and skill.

Of carnival
The carnival is the ultimate game, the one that we play with ourselves, as we try to navigate the ups and downs of life with grace and dignity.

Without a thought of size
The carnival allows us to evaluate ourselves based on our experiences rather than our physical appearance or social status.

You come to hypnotize
The carnival has a hypnotic effect on us, drawing us into its world of wonder and magic.

The danger
The carnival can be a dangerous place, filled with risks and uncertainties that we must be prepared to face.

The world that comes apart
The carnival is a metaphor for the world at large, which always seems to be on the brink of collapse or destruction.

Has no single heart
The carnival represents the fragmentation of modern society, where people are isolated and disconnected from one another.

When life is stranger
Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and the carnival is the place where we can experience these moments of strangeness with a sense of wonder and awe.

Wheel and call
The carnival is constantly spinning, and we must call out to it if we want to be a part of the action.

Clawed dreams all
Our dreams are often like the arcade claw, just out of reach, but the carnival offers us a momentary glimpse of what could be.

In the name
The carnival is an all-encompassing force, one that can transform our lives if we're willing to embrace it fully.

Of carnival
The carnival is life itself, a tumultuous journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, but also moments of great joy and wonder.