Ani Difranco - Feakshow Lyrics
Life in the circus aint easyBut the folks on the outside dont knowThe tent goes up and the tent comes downAnd all that they see is the showAnd the laides on the horses look so prettyAnd the lions are looking real madAnd some of the clowns are happyAnd some of the clowns are sadBut underneathTheres another expressionThat the makeup isnt makingLife under the big topIts about freedomeIts about fakingTheres an art to the laughterTheres a scienceAnd theres alot of loveAnd complianceWelcome to the freakshowHere we go...We live to hear the slack-jawed gaspingWe live under a halo of held breathAnd when the children raise up a giant shieldOf laughter, its like theyre fending of deathAnd we can make something biggerThan any of us aloneAnd then the clowns will take of their makeupAnd the people will go homeBut life on the outside aint easyNo sequins, no elephantsNo parading aroundYeah, the tent goes upAnd the ten comes downAnd theyre stuck in this *****ing townYou need alot of love and complianceWelcome to the freakshowHere we go...
