Lyric discussion by shockdelica 

Cover art for Carnival lyrics by Natalie Merchant

Nice Interpretation Kei. Thats a funky explanation. I would combine a couple of your points and the facade that life presents to some people. You gotta admit sometimes if you sit back, take a good look around you .. its like one big stage.

Maybe she's questioning where she fits in this whole scene? Maybe the lyrics signify how insignificant one can feel?

I felt it was about being alone. Mentally I mean.