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The Circus Song Lyrics

I remember way back when, the circus came to town
Like nothing I had ever seen, spun my head around
Maybe it was all those crazy lights but I stepped right up and paid the price
Fool me once, that's okay
Fool me twice, I like it that way
All those death-defying feats
Glued me to the edge of my seat
I can't let go
No, I can't let go

The car pulled up and the clowns poured out
They put out the house afire
And we held our breath while the man in the vest
Went dancing down the wire
Cotton candy, apple sweet
I can't get enough of what's bad for me, oh
Satisfaction guaranteed
By the greatest show on earth
Little dogs they danced around
Flying ladies, they never touched down
They can't let go
No, they can't let go
I'm saying I can't let go
No, I can't let go

Back around, I came back around
And all I found was an empty lot
And a ticket stub said, "Thanks a lot."
Thanks a lot

And when the circus blows through here next time
Bet I'll be the first in line
'Cause I can't let go
No, I can't let go
I'm saying I can't let go
No, I can't let go
Mmmm... Aaaah ...
No, I can't let go, I'm saying I can't let go
No, I can't let go...
Song Info
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Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Bmg Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing
Writer
Bill Bottrell, Kimberly Richey, Michael A Hansen
Submitted by
babym On Apr 17, 2025
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Cover art for The Circus Song lyrics by Kim Richey

The narrator is someone who repeatedly makes bad choices, even though she knows better. "Fool me twice, I like it that way . . . can't get enough of what's bad for me."

My Interpretation
Negative
Subjective
Enjoyment
Choices
Self-awareness
Risk
Repetition
Addiction
 
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