I believe its about not enjoying life on the road. With lines like "I would kill for a good night's sleep". I remember when Troublegum was released Andy Cairns on the evening session saying it was based on an old irish story:
"A man goes into the doctors with depression after trying every pill and therapy the doctor says the only thing left to suggest is for his patient to see a clown who makes everyone in the town laugh. Then the patient says I am that clown." I guess this was related to Andy being exhausted on the road and getting use to stardom (and your friends just tell you lies). Despite this he was making lots of people happy. I also remember at the time Steve Lamacq saying it ounded like hardcore REM which Andy took as a huge compliment .
I believe its about not enjoying life on the road. With lines like "I would kill for a good night's sleep". I remember when Troublegum was released Andy Cairns on the evening session saying it was based on an old irish story: "A man goes into the doctors with depression after trying every pill and therapy the doctor says the only thing left to suggest is for his patient to see a clown who makes everyone in the town laugh. Then the patient says I am that clown." I guess this was related to Andy being exhausted on the road and getting use to stardom (and your friends just tell you lies). Despite this he was making lots of people happy. I also remember at the time Steve Lamacq saying it ounded like hardcore REM which Andy took as a huge compliment .